To some it may look like a pile of dirt; to others it's a way to sustain agriculture and nurture the land.

The popularity of composting is catching on, giving growers a way to keep operations affordable and sustainable, and potentially helping the borough save on landfill costs.

Composting is the process of breaking down organic materials to be used in growing plants, providing needed nutrients and saving on irrigation. Composting runs hot and cold, literally. Passive or anaerobic composting, also called cold composting, takes longer to break down materials. Active or aerobic composting, al...