Fresno County officials 'shocked' by human remains compost on public land, issuing a cease-and-desist order.

The San Joaquin River trust overseeing Sumner Peck ranch has been using human remains to fertilize the ground at the farm.

Residents are required to separate all organic waste, including food waste, yard waste and food-soiled paper products.

A bulldozer mixes a composting windrow at Spurt Industry's composting facility in Wixom, Michigan. (Photo by Nick Hagen / Planet Detroit) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a ...