Auburn, California – The Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD), in partnership with the City of San Mateo, has launched a new compost cost-share pilot program that will deliver affordable, high-quality compost directly to local farms and ranches.

The program provides cost-share assistance of up to $67 per ton, covering most, if not all, of the compost and delivery costs. Compost can be used on rangeland, cropland, orchards, vineyards, and pastures, and is a proven way to improve both productivity and long-term soil health.

“Compost is one of the most practical tools we have for improving soil health,” said Brian Pimentel, Agriculture Program Manager at Placer RCD. “By increasing water-holding capacity and drought resilience, supporting soil biology and nutrient cycling, and

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