Author name: John Moriarty

John Moriarty is the founder of Nutrients PLUS®, a Virginia-based company that is a nationwide integrator of organic residuals (such as municipal biosolids) in providing fertilizer solutions with a primary focus on non-food crop sectors across the United States. John’s goal to reduce reliance on expensive and soluble ingredients, such as urea and phosphates, is by utilizing organic matter in proprietarily developed formulas to fertilize non-food crops–like turf. The turf and ornamental market is the fourth largest in acres and a major consumer of fertilizer products nationally. Under John’s leadership, Nutrients Plus® is a long-term sponsor of research at California Polytechnic State University, Old Dominion University and Virginia Tech and is committed to ongoing product innovation and development in the fertilizer industry. John serves as a consultant within the fertilizer industry to promote its mission to improve water quality and the environment by reducing over application of chemical fertilizers through sound, research-based programs and fertilizers formulated with natural ingredients. John has developed patented products, and holds degrees in agronomy from Virginia Tech, and in forestry from Paul Smith’s College. He is a member of the Virginia Tech Caldwell Society. He has been managing member of Nutrients PLUS® for over 20 years. He previously held executive and sales positions at Harmony Products, Summit Helicopters and Southern Lawn; respectively a fertilizer manufacturer, an aerial forest service company and a professional lawn care operator. He is active at his church, currently serves several ministries.

Nutrients PLUS® provides testimony to USDA

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Regarding access to fertilizer–competition and supply chain concerns John J. Moriarty, president of Nutrients PLUS®, a Virginia Beach-based limited liability company and industry leader in processing biosolids to fertilizer products, submitted testimony to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers sourced, produced, marketed, and distributed using organic nutrients obtained from biosolids

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Recover lawns this summer with Clarus® Whole Shebang

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• Product Overview • Clarus® Whole Shebang fertilizer is versatile and especially useful during periods of harsh summer weather conditions. Lawns need help recovering after being weakened by summer diseases, drought and localized stress. This is often due to poor soil, steep slopes and other factors that only worsen during periods of high temperatures. The

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We make organic matter

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Founded in 2003, Nutrients Plus® is a fertilizer company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our mission is to improve water quality and the environment by reducing the overuse of chemical fertilizers. We achieve this through sound, research-based programs and proprietary fertilizer formulations, which feature organic matter and its valuable organic ingredients. Through our efficient operational

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Learn to grow beautiful organic lawns with simplicity

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Quote for All Seasons: Who said “Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication?” Autumn has arrived with all its colorful brilliance. For some it indicates the changing of leaves from vibrant green to fiery reds, yellows and oranges. And for those who appreciate the attractiveness of a well-cared for lawn, it’s an indicator to ramp up their

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