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Lesson 32: Land Application Best Management Practices -Ron Sheffield

Intended Outcomes
The participants will

• Identify appropriate best management practices for their farm.
• Identify activities related to timing of applications that may lead to higher environmental risk.

Contents

1. Pollutants of Concern and Their Delivery
2. Solutions: Best Management Practices (BMPs)
3. Ten Land Application BMPs
4. BMPs to Reduce Nutrient Losses
5. Other BMPs
6. Issues of Local or Regulatory Concern
7. Appendix A. Environmental Stewardship Assessment
8. Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance Assessment
9. Appendix C. Landowner Agreement Form

Activities
The participants will complete

• An assessment of the environmental stewardship principles that they have implemented with their own livestock/poultry operation.
• A prioritization of individual environmental issues within the local community.
• A review of applicable regulations.