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Lesson 35: Land Application Records and Sampling -Karl Shaffer and Ron Sheffield

Intended Outcomes
The participants will

• Identify the need and describe how to properly sample different types of manure.
• Identify the need and describe how to properly sample soil.
• Identify the need and describe how to properly sample plant tissue and forages.
• Demonstrate a familiarity with completing manure application record forms.

Contents

1. Ensuring Proper Utilization
2. Manure Sampling
3. Soil Sampling
4. Plant Tissue Analysis
5. Other Testing
6. Application Records
7. Appendix A. Environmental Stewardship Assessment: Records and Sampling
8. Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance Assessment: Records and Sampling

Activities
The participants will complete

• Soil, Manure, and Plant Tissue Sampling (field exercise)
• Record-keeping exercise