In organic systems, manure should be composted. According to the NOP (§205.203(c)), raw manure must be composted unless: - Applied to land used for a crop not

In organic systems, manure should be composted. According to the NOP (§205.203(c)), raw manure must be composted unless: - Applied to land used for a crop not intended for human consumption; Œ- Incorporated into the soil not less than 120 days prior to the harvest of a product whose edible portion has direct contact with the soil surface or soil particles; or Œ- Incorporated into the soil not less than 90 days prior to the harvest of a product whose edible portion does not have direct contact with the soil surface or soil particles. Edit - There’s much more to the compost standards. For more info, see here: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Manure%20in%20Organic%20Production%20Systems_FINAL.pdf https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Manure%20...