About the Product

Collins Compost is a rich soil stabilizer and conditioner made from fully composted leaves and cow manure.  Click here for ideas on how to use our product. 

Many of the benefits of Collins Compost include:

   •  Improved plant and root growth
   •  Reduced rate of nutrient release
   •  Improved soil porosity and structure
   •  Improved water holding capacity
   •  Improved resistance to wind and water erosion
   •  Plant disease suppression
   •  Improved and stabilized soil pH
   •  Increased soil organic matter

About the Business

Collins Compost operates out of Collins Powder Hill Farm in Enfield, Connecticut.  Owned and managed by Jack and Mavis Collins with the help of their son John, Powder Hill Farm is a 200-acre dairy operation that includes John's herd of registered Holsteins.

In response to inconsistent milk prices and the ever-increasing cost of farming, the Collins family began diversifying in the early 90's to keep their operation viable.  Collins Compost began in 1992 with the arrival of a large quantity of the Town of Enfield's autumn leaves and a steady supply of cow manure from the farm.

Originally sold only in bulk at the farm, Collins Compost has expanded to include delivery service and 40 lb. bags for sale at multiple locations.