http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/market-farming/2005-February/019540.html [Market-farming] Composting with MicroorganismsSteve Diver steved at ncat.orgSat Feb 19 22:50:42 EST 2005
Some quick items on EM (Effective Microorganisms): Thermophilic compost = aerobic microbial process Rotting organic matter = putrefactive anaerobes Effective Micoorganisms = fermentative anaerobes Three properties of EM: *beneficial, synergistic microbial action *antioxidative biochemistry of microbes *magnetic resonance bioenergy field of microbes EM is compatible with aerobic and anaerobic processes. But yes, during the activation phase of microbial culture when you mix EM with molasses in water to make Activated EM, or AEM, the system is fermentative anaerobic. Sustainable Community Development has a product called Efficient Microbes. SCD has been working with farmers and municipalities in Missouri for many years, I'm sure you can get better information than what you referred to. Matthew Wood or Barclay Simpson at SCD are great to work with, and know about EM for agriculture back and forth. SCD did a full-scale trial with the wastewater plant at Jefferson City, MO, and the data showed reductions in odors (a big deal for the downtown lcoation), and other improved parameters. EMtrading.com is SCD's former web page, and it still contains research papers and educational leaflets. EMRO-USA and EMAmerica.com makes the official "Efficient Microorganisms." EM Technology Network has an extensive database with over 700 research and education papers from symposiums and studies. There are more research papers and reports on EM than any other microbial inoculation system in organic agriculture. I've got a resource list that farmers can request and find quick access to documents, manuals, research, databases, and recipes on EM. "Supplemental Resources on EM (Effective Microorganisms) and IM (Indigenous Microorganisms" So, if you want to find recipes on making Activated EM, EM Bokashi, EM-Fermented Plant Extracts, and EM-5 Pest Suppressant, how to use EM in swine and poultry production, use of EM in crop production, use of EM in handling of food wastes and fermented organic matter, you can easily access the key documents. Regards, Steve Diver http://www.attra.ncat.org
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