Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program

The Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission, Pennsylvania Department of  Agriculture, Penn State Extension,  Pennsylvania Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection host a website that

"provides a comprehensive source of information about Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act (Act 38, 2005) Program, and associated technical guidance and educational information".

Included on the Inter-agency Program Website on Nutrient Management:

• Act 38 Laws and Regulations
• Certification and Training
• Planning Tools and Resources
• Nutrient Management Program Technical Manual
• Educational Materials
• Financial Assistance
• State Conservation Commission  and Nutrient Management Advisory Board Information

The  Penn State Extension lead for the Nutrient  Management Program is Dr. Doug Beegle, Distinguished Professor of Agronomy.  Dr. Beegle serves as an educational resource to the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program by providing technical information to questions relating to nutrient management, manure management, water quality best management practices and related agronomic and livestock management issues.

Jerry Martin, Senior Extension Associate with the Nutrient Management Education Program serves as a liaison between the Penn State University and the PA Department of Agriculture. He acts as an educational resource to the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program by providing technical information to questions relating to nutrient management, manure management, water quality best management practices and related agronomic and livestock management issues.

Jennifer Weld, Project Associate, is also a member of Penn State Extension's Nutrient Management Team, providing technical support for the P Index and staff science support for the alternative uses initiative for the Nutrient Management Advisory Board.