Manure spread 8/24/25

 Bearden United Methodist Church - Manure spread 8/24/25. 

Tonight, Tony, a community member, and I moved the rest of the manure to the new beds. 


Next step to finish moving the wood chips. Then I will need more manure, compost, grass clippings, and leaves. 

Thanks, Leigh 




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