Local Farmers Embrace New Earth Project's Living Compost

Presentation highlights agricultural uses of regenerative compost in Silver City region

Mar. 20, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Gila Native Plant Society is hosting a presentation by Ivy Stephens-Etheridge, a Youth Civic Infrastructure Intern with the New Earth Project, to discuss the local agricultural use of the organization's living compost and regenerative practices. The New Earth Project uses Johnson-Su bioreactors to turn waste into nutrient-rich compost containing living microorganisms, which local farmers have been incorporating into their growing practices.

Why it matters

The New Earth Project's approach to creating living compost aligns with a growing movement towards regenerative agriculture, which aims to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and sequester carbon. As more farmers in the Silver City region adopt these practices, it could have a positive impact on the local food system and environment.

The details

Ivy Stephens-Etheridge will share her experience working with the New Earth Project and describe how local farmers have been using the organization's living compost to improve soil fertility, water retention, and plant health on their farms and gardens. The presentation will highlight the benefits of regenerative practices and the role that the New Earth Project's compost plays in supporting a more sustainable local food system.

  • The presentation will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
  • The New Earth Project has been operating in the Silver City region for several years, providing compost and education to local farmers and gardeners.

The players

Ivy Stephens-Etheridge

A Youth Civic Infrastructure Intern with the New Earth Project, who will be presenting on the agricultural uses of the organization's living compost.

Gila Native Plant Society

A local organization that has invited Ivy Stephens-Etheridge to give a presentation on the New Earth Project's living compost and regenerative practices.

New Earth Project

An organization that uses Johnson-Su bioreactors to turn waste into nutrient-rich compost containing living microorganisms, which local farmers have been incorporating into their growing practices.

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What they’re saying

“The New Earth Project's living compost has been a game-changer for our farm. We've seen significant improvements in soil health and plant vigor since we started using it.”

— Sarah Gonzalez, Local Farmer

What’s next

The Gila Native Plant Society plans to host additional workshops and events to further educate the community on regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices.

The takeaway

The New Earth Project's living compost is helping local farmers in the Silver City region transition to more sustainable and regenerative growing practices, which can have a positive impact on the local food system and environment.