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Originally Posted by kath
We have several quarries very close by but when I inquired a couple of years ago by telephone after first hearing about the advantages of using rock dust no one knew what I was talking about. Maybe I need to show up in person? Do you have any tips about what to say, etc.?
kath
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kath, The first time I just showed up and started the conversation by saying that I was an organic gardener and wanted to see if I could purchase some rock dust and fill up some containers. Because quarries are hazardous areas they had me sign a release to be on the grounds and then brought me to an area to park my car. They met me there with a bucket loader filled with about 5 yds of what they referred to as "float." The material was 90% through a #200 mesh screen and was very similar to the consistency of talcum powder. Unfortunately I was only able to put about 600 lbs in my car. The second time I had an SUV and was able to pick up around 1200lbs. Both times I have gone I made sure I went around 1:30 in the afternoon to avoid any busy times or lunch break.
Glenn