From dunghills to compost pits and back again - only better: How Senegalese farmers learned, practiced then radically adapted composting to fit their land, culture and settings

This article describes The Rodale Institute's experiences in promoting the practice of composting in Senegal. It describes the problem of "dis-adoption" of outreached technologies not well suited to farmers' constraints (such as labor). The article also highlights a success story of farmers adapting composting technology to meet their needs.