Planning for environmental considerations on Livestock and Poultry Operations is critical for the long term sustainability of the operation. Numerous tools, programs, and other resources have been developed to assist producers in environmental planning efforts. These planning tools are discussed in the following pages:
Planning Processes
- Agriculture Environmental Management Systems
- Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning (CNMP)
- Market Based Conservation
- Nutrient Planning on Swine Farms
- Snap-Shot Assessments of Nutrient Use on Dairy Farms
- Software and Web-Based Resources for Nutrient Management
- Whole Farm Nutrient Balance
Webcast Presentations
- Improving Implementation of Nutrient Management Plans
- Changing Management of Nutrients in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
- Controlling Ammonia and Air Emissions in Poultry Facilities
- Livestock and Poultry Mortality Composting
- Manure Application in No-Till
- Manure Spills and Emergency Planning
- Market Based Conservation Webcast
- NAQSAT for Beef and Dairy
- NAQSAT for Swine and Poultry
- Planning Livestock & Poultry Facilities for Reduced Odor Risk
- Snap-Shot Assessments of Nutrient Use on Dairy Farms Webcast
- Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures
- The Soil Health Paradigm: Holistic Manure Management
- Utilizing Liquid Livestock Manure as a Top-dress to Wheat and Side-dress to Corn
Educational, Financial, and Technical Assistance Resources
- LPES Curriculum Ag Environmental Management Systems Publications
- NRCS Programs for Environmental Planning
- National Financial Assistance Resources
