Luskville farm turns wasted wool into new gardening product
Luskville area agriculture mainstay Leystone Farms is turning discarded sheep wool into pellets that can be used to fertilize and conserve soil moisture in the garden. Owners Karri and Trefor Munn-Venn launched the new product at an on-farm event on Saturday.
Wool Pellet Research Results
Increased wool pellet research by the academic community is validating their importance for plant health, gardens, and farming. As wool pellet research delves deeper into their potential, and as farmers recognize the benefits they offer, wool pellets are poised to take centre stage in modern farming practices.
From City to Country
“City to Country” was published in the Bulletin d’Aylmer about Karri and Trefor Munn-Venn and the creation of Leystone Farms in the Pontiac.
Wool Pellets in Your Garden
Adding wool pellets in your garden provide an exceptional advantage to your plants and your soil. Less watering. Fewer bugs. Stronger plants.
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