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Compost You Can Count On

At Dakota Prairie Composting, we make certified, high-quality, eco-friendly compost that meets the toughest standards in the industry. Our compost is backed by science and certified for excellence, perfect for whatever project you have in mind.

WHY IT MATTERS

Choosing certified compost means:

  • Supporting sustainability
  • Getting consistent, reliable results
  • Meeting project specs with confidence

USCC SEAL OF TESTING ASSURANCE (STA)

We’re proud participants in the United States Composting Council’s STA Program, which means:

  • Monthly testing by an STA-certified third-party lab specializing in compost testing for:
    • Nutrients
    • pH
    • Organic matter
    • Pathogens
    • Trace metals
    • Maturity
    • Seedling growth performance
  • Results are public—just ask us!

We ensure our compost is safe as well as super effective for plant growth and soil health.

MNDOT APPROVED AND MINNESOTA CLASS I COMPOST

We’re also on the MnDOT Approved/Qualified Products list, supplying Grade 2 compost and Class I compost—the highest quality available in Minnesota.

MnDOT Compost Specs We Meet:

  • MnDOT 3890: Grade 2 Compost

MnDOT Topsoil Blends:

  • 3877-2.E: Rooting topsoil borrow
  • 3877-2.F: Boulevard topsoil borrow
  • 3877-2.G: Filter topsoil borrow
  • 3877-2.H: Organic topsoil borrow

MnDOT Mulch Types:

  • 3882-E: Type 5 (Storm slash)
  • 3882-F: Type 6 (Double ground)

Want to learn more or see our test results? Get in touch with us!