12. From Trash to Treasure: Diverting Waste to Heal the Soil with Alissa LaChance of Dirt Rich

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Return to Nature

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The health of humans and the planet are interconnected. Across industries, the forward march of progress has led to practices that, despite being proven as harmful, continue to proliferate. Fortunately, individuals and companies around the world have been innovating solutions that prioritize human and planetary health over profit. Join host Melissa Bloom, Founder of The Sisters Bloom, for inspirational conversations with the people reforming their industries with eco-conscious values and proving that, even in our modern world, it’s possible—and necessary—to live in alignment with Nature.

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12. From Trash to Treasure: Diverting Waste to Heal the Soil with Alissa LaChance of Dirt Rich

Return to Nature

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12. From Trash to Treasure: Diverting Waste to Heal the Soil with Alissa LaChance of Dirt Rich

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Alissa LaChance, the owner and operator of Dirt Rich. Born and raised in Whitefish, Montana, she is passionate about spreading knowledge about the concepts and science of regenerative agriculture and providing a local product that helps gardeners and farmers maintain a holistic agricultural system to grow more nutrient dense food.

Alissa holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in sustainable agriculture. Her goal is to connect humans back to the cycles of nature through food scrap composting and education in the regenerative agriculture sphere. Dirt Rich is a tool for her to do just that. She has continued her education with well known soil ecologists such as Elaine Ingham and Nicole Masters and is part of of the Integrity Soils Fellowship, coaching farmers and ranchers on agroecological systems management and composting systems for their businesses.

Alissa Shares

How a walk in the woods gave her clarity on her career trajectory
Her outlook on formal education and what she ultimately studied
How her venture into composting started when her friend’s hobby composting service was approached by Glacier National Parks’ concessioner
The Dr. Elaine Ingham talk she attended on soil ecology that elevated her mission from just waste diversion to including soil remediation
The interplay between our intuitive connection to Nature and the science behind soil health
The Nicole Master’s Create course through the Integrity Soils Fellowship
Why she likes vermicomposting (worm composting) and the basics
The importance of being “carnivore responsible” when composting outside in a region like the Flathead Valley
What is happening during the Bokashi composting process and why it’s not her recommended method
Making composting affordable and accessible to as many people as possible
The ideal ratios of carbon to nitrogen for composting
How to compost pet poop
How to source compostable bags that are safe for the soil
Dirt Rich’s recommended third party certifiers are TUV, compost manufacturing alliance, and BPI certified
The difference between electric composters and the natural composting process
An inside look into Dirt Rich’s operation
The implications and possibilities of implementing compost within the agricultural sphere

You can connect with Alissa through Dirt Rich:

Website: www.dirtrichcompost.com

Instagram: @dirtrichcompost

Facebook: @dirtrichcompost

Email: dirtrichcompost@gmail.com