Using fish waste as a fertilizer is a tradition that goes back centuries for some Native American tribes, including those who lived in the Great Lakes. Grand Traverse Band has gained international recognition in the wake of recent efforts to transform fish waste from local fishing operations into a high-quality fertilizer. Read the full story by Rural Innovation Exchange.
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