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Conservation Planning &Conservation Planning &Tools to Address Animal Carcass DisposalTools to Address Animal Carcass Disposal
USDA
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
Greg HendricksGreg Hendricks
State Resource ConservationistState Resource Conservationist
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Problem Solving & Management Process Integrate Ecological, Economic, & Social
considerations to meet private & public needs. Consider the landowner’s concerns & their
decisions in a voluntary manner. The premise being, sound decisions will be made
if they fully understand their resource concerns.
NRCS Conservation Planning
Considers 5 Basic Natural Resources:– Soil– Water – Air– Plants– Animals– Human Considerations (Social & Economic)
NRCS 9 – Step Planning Process
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP)(CNMP)
Is a conservation plan unique to animal feeding operations (AFO’s).
Combines conservation practices and management activities into a system that considers both production and environmental protection concerns.
Addresses Two (2) Principle Resource Concerns– Water Quality & Soil Erosion
10 Elements of a CNMP10 Elements of a CNMP
1. Background & Site Information
2. Manure and Wastewater Handling and Storage
3. Farmstead Safety & Security
4. Land Treatment
5. Soil & Risk Assessment Analysis
6. Nutrient Management
7. Feed Management
8. Record Keeping
9. Other Utilization Activities
10. References
Thank You
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Manure and Wastewater Handling and Manure and Wastewater Handling and StorageStorage Production facility Feedlot Manure and wastewater
storage and treatment structures and areas
Areas or mechanisms used to facilitate transfer of manure and wastewater
Manure and Wastewater Handling and Manure and Wastewater Handling and StorageStorage
Criteria
Provide adequate collection, storage, and/or treatment of manure and organic by-products
Comply with existing rules and regulations
– Disposal of dead animals
– Disposal of animal medical wastes
– Spoiled feed or other contaminants
Manure and Wastewater Handling and Manure and Wastewater Handling and StorageStorage Types of animals and phases of production
Type, numbers, avg. weight, period of confinement for each phase of production
Total estimated manure and wastewater volumes produced at facility
Manure storage type, volume, and length of storage
Manure and Wastewater Handling and Manure and Wastewater Handling and StorageStorage
Existing transfer equipment, system and procedures
O&M activities that address the collection, storage, treatment and transfer of manure and wastewater
Nutrient content and volume of manure, if transferred to other
Land Treatment PracticesLand Treatment Practices
Evaluation and implementation of appropriate conservation practices on sites proposed for land application of manure and organic by-products
Address runoff and soil erosion
Land Treatment PracticesLand Treatment Practices
Criteria
Identify existing and potential natural resource concerns, problem and opportunities
Id of the potential for nitrogen or phosphorus losses from the site
Minimize runoff and soil erosion
Land Treatment PracticesLand Treatment Practices
Aerial maps of land application areas
Individual field maps with marked setbacks, buffers, waterways, and other conservation practices planned
Soils information associated with fields
Land Treatment PracticesLand Treatment Practices
Design information associated with planned and implemented conservation
Identification of sensitive areas such as sinkholes, streams, springs, lakes, wells, etc.
Nutrient Management
Requirements for land application of all nutrients and organic by-products (ie. animal manure, wastewater, commercial fertilizers, crop residues, legume credits, irrigation water, etc.)
Nutrient ManagementNutrient Management
Criteria
Meet NRCS Nutrient Management Policy
Meet criteria in NRCS conservation practice standard Nutrient Management and, as appropriate, Irrigation Water Management
Develop a nutrient budget for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium including all sources of nutrients
Nutrient ManagementNutrient Management
Planned crop types, cropping sequence, and realistic yield targets
Current soil test results
Manure and organic by-product source testing results
Form, source, amount, timing and method of application of nutrients, by field
Description of application equipment and method used for calibration
Record KeepingRecord Keeping
Records are kept to effectively document and demonstrate implementation activities associated with CNMPs
AFO owners/operators’ responsibility to maintain records that document the implementation of CNMPs
Record KeepingRecord Keeping
Annual manure tests for nutrient contents
Crops planted and planting/harvesting dates, by field
Records that address storage containment structures– Dates of emptying. Level before
emptying, and level after emptying
– Discharge or overflow events, level before and after event
Record KeepingRecord Keeping
Activities associated with emergency spill response plan Nutrient application equipment calibration Transfer of manure off-site or to third parties
– Manure nutrient content
– Amount of manure transferred
– Date of transfer
– Recipient of manure
Records of maintenance performed associated with operation and maintenance Plans
Record KeepingRecord Keeping
Application records for each application event (including commercial fertilizer)– Containment source or type and form of commercial fertilizer– Fields where manure or organic by-products are applied– Amount applied per acre– Time and date of application– Weather conditions during nutrient application– General soil moisture condition at time of application– Application method and equipment used
Record KeepingRecord Keeping
Records associated with any reviews by NRCS, third party consultants, or representatives of regulatory agencies– Date of review
– Name of reviewer and purpose of the review
– Recommendations or follow-up requirements resulting from the review
– Actions taken as a result of the review
Changes made in CNMP
Feed ManagementFeed Management
May be used to reduce the nutrient content of manure
Use as planning consideration and not as a requirement that addresses specific criteria
Specific information and recommendations should be obtained from Land Grant Universities, industry, ARS, or professional societies
Consult with a professional animal nutritionist before feed ration adjustment
Other Utilization ActivitiesOther Utilization Activities
Environmentally-safe alternatives to land application of manure and organic by-products•Energy production (burning, methane generation)
•Composting or pelletizing
•Mixed or co-compost with industrial or municipal by-products
A consideration for the AFO owner/operator in his/her decision-making process
No specific criteria need to be addressed unless an alternative utilization option is decided upon by the AFO owner/operator
CNMP Checklist
Site Information Production Information Applicable Permits or Certifications Land Application Site Information Manure Application Plans Actual Activity Records Mortality Disposal Operation and Maintenance
Thank You The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits
discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.