tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231971461465623999.post7807877661575593631..comments2013-09-09T08:48:42.851-04:00Comments on Sterling College ~ Sustainable Agriculture Semester: Opening WeekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231971461465623999.post-22220234339297335942009-06-04T18:44:21.893-04:002009-06-04T18:44:21.893-04:00In the active stage of composting, temperatures ca...In the active stage of composting, temperatures can easily attain 140-170 degrees, this is beneficial to destroy unwanted bacteria, severely damage or destroy most weed seeds, and decrease the population of parasites. We like to see our compost cook!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231971461465623999.post-19185450000501974132009-06-04T09:26:27.992-04:002009-06-04T09:26:27.992-04:00OK.. What is the deal with the photo showing a the...OK.. What is the deal with the photo showing a thermometer in the ground/soil/compost? And why is it reading 136ºF ?Ethan H. Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392664165175643151noreply@blogger.com