Choosing the Right System - How to Get Started

Our goal is to provide an easy and inexpensive solution to manure management through the use of Aerated Static Pile Composting. To achieve this goal, we have developed the O2Compost Training Program in order to:

• Clearly explain the principles of aerated composting in layman’s terms;

• Provide all of the equipment needed to get started quickly and eliminate a time-consuming and expensive "trial and error" process;

• Create extraordinary value and provide an opportunity to convert an on-going expense into a one-time investment that often pays for itself in 6 to 12 months;

• Improve horses' health by: 1) destroying parasites, pathogens and weed seeds in the raw manure; 2) greatly reduce flies; 3) reduce mud and dust; and 4) dramatically improve pasture quality;

• Reduce offensive odors and clean up the appearance of the farm by systematically managing the manure as a part of the daily routine; and

• Most importantly, reduce adverse impacts to the environment and create a finished product that greatly contributes to sustainable farming practices.

Micro-Bin Compost System

The Micro-Bin is a kit well suited for 1 to 4 horses and is the simplest and most affordable approach to aerated composting. It has recently been expanded to include both portable compost bins and permanently constructed compost bins. In addition to our previous designs that utilize plywood for bin construction, we now feature an additional option: design drawings for a permanent 3-bin concrete block design.

Benchmark Compost System

The Benchmark is a permanently constructed system that utilizes fully designed, standard AutoCAD drawings. We will discuss the specifics of your situation and your preferences and select a standard set of drawings that best suits your needs from our design library. The Benchmark Compost System includes:

• standard construction drawings;
• a high-quality aeration equipment package (with 1 year extended warranty);
• a complete online operations manual; and
• technical support during construction, start-up, and first three months of operation.

The Benchmark System is ideal for hands-on horse owners with construction know-how and some prior composting experience. It is also the perfect upgrade for current Micro-Bin owners.

Cornerstone Compost System

The Cornerstone Compost System is a permanently constructed system that allows for design modification to fit the owner's specific needs and preferences. We will work with your architect and engineer to make changes to fit the overall aesthetics of your farm. The Cornerstone Compost System includes:

• modified construction drawings;
• a high-quality aeration equipment package (with 1 year extended warranty);
• a complete online and printed version of the operations manual; and
• technical support during construction, start-up, and the first full year of operation.

The Cornerstone System is ideal for horse owners who may need design changes due to unique circumstances or topography. It is also the best option for farms who need additional time and assistance to train barn staff.

Sterling Compost System

The Sterling Compost System is our newly expanded O2Compost comprehensive training program. It includes:

• a custom compost system design;
• our highest quality aeration equipment package (with lifetime warranty);
• unlimited technical support;
• laboratory testing of the finished compost; and
• assistance with developing a marketing plan.

The Sterling Compost System is ideal for the horse owner who has no prior construction or composting experience and for situations where a stable manager and crew will be responsible for overseeing the composting process and developing markets for the finished product. With the Sterling Compost System, instructions are provided in both English and Spanish.

Paragon Compost System

The Paragon Compost System includes our Sterling Compost System, as described above, PLUS a compost structure kit produced by Barn Pros, Inc., an elite wood barn manufacturing company based in the Pacific Northwest. We are currently developing several alternative kit designs that include all components and instructions for easy assembly. Through this exclusive business-to-business partnership, we are pleased to offer this aesthetically pleasing (and discreet) approach to efficient manure management. To learn more about Barn Pros, please visit: www.barnpros.com.

How to Get Started

Each farm is unique in how it operates. To receive a complete discussion on each option along with a list of prices, we ask that you follow these steps:

• Complete and submit the "Contact Us" form and tell us about your specific situation;
  
  
• In response, we will contact you to set up a time to talk on the telephone to discuss our method of composting in greater detail and answer all of your questions;
  
  
• We will then send you a thorough review of each option, along with prices and our suggestion for which option is best suited for your farm; and
  
  
• Lastly, we will schedule a time for us to call you to answer any additional questions that come up and decide if now is a good time for you to move forward with an O2Compost system.

As a business, our success at providing a beneficial sevice to horse owners and farmers throughout the world is directly related to your success with the O2Compost aerated compost system. Therefore, we view ourselves as your long-term partner with a common set of goals. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you.