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Lesson 2: Whole Farm Nutrient Planning
-Rick Koelsch

Intended Outcomes
The participants will

• Recognize the importance of balancing nutrient inputs and managed outputs for a livestock operation.
• Identify potential indicators of a "whole farm" nutrient imbalance within the producer's own operation.
• Be aware of fundamental strategies for addressing a whole farm nutrient imbalance.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Nutrient Concentration and Distribution
3. Whole Farm Nutrient Balance
4. Typical Nutrient Balances
5. Sources of Nutrient Inputs
6. Is My Livestock/Poultry Operation in Balance?
7. Strategies to Improve Nutrient Balance
8. Regulatory Compliance
9. Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning
10. Appendix A. Estimating a Whole Farm Nutrient Balance

Activities
The participants will complete

• Environmental Stewardship Assessment: Indicators of a possible imbalance that may exist on your farm.
• Regulatory Compliance Assessment: Regulatory compliance issues related to nutrient management that may be applicable to your livestock or poultry operation.
• Estimating a whole farm nutrient balance.