Heart & Soil Magazine on Instagram: "Yes — sometimes a little really does go a long way. 🌱 When I say you only need one or two cow patties to inoculate a compost pile, I’m talking about small, home-scale piles — bins, backyard heaps, garden compost piles, or smaller-scale piles on a farm. Here’s why it works: Cow patties are living microbial starters. They carry bacteria, fungi, and decomposers that help wake up a compost pile, balance carbon-heavy materials, and kickstart decomposition. 🪱 Sma