What do farmers use compost for?

Soil amendments, fertilizers, mulches, and rejuvenators are the uses that farmers have for compost. Compost is the dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic material that results from the human-intervened or Mother Nature-guided breakdown of carbon- and nitrogen-rich recyclables. It occupies a particularly important place on organic farms where inputs and resources must be local, natural, and on-site.