Horse Owner’s Workshops in Pennsylvania
Posted: January 21, 2013
Manure Management Plans Workshops are being planned by the PA Extension Equine Team and are offered at various sites in PA.
Spreading Manure
Events Planned
Manure Management Plan, Horse Owners, January 26, 2013, 7-10 PM EST, Rano 4-H Center, Chester County Extension. Cost: $45 for both sessions, Contact: Donna Foulk at dlf5@psu.edu phone 610-746-1970.
Manure Management Plan, Horse Owners, Dauphin County Extension, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, 9 am - 3:30 pm EST, Cost: $45 for both sessions, Contact: Donna Foulk at dlf5@psu.edu
phone 610-746-1970.
Where can I get the Department of Environmental "Manure Management Plan Manual?"
- http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Document-86014/361-0300-002%20combined.pdf.
- The site will provide all the regulations, instructions and a work book to guide you in writing your plan. Included are samples and illustrations to assist you.
Where can I get help?
Following are a few of the available resources for assistance in writing your manure management plan. Some agencies can providing assistance to farm owners.
- local District Conservation Offices (http://www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory/pa.phtml). This site will help you locate the District Conservation District office in your area.
- Penn State University is providing short courses and workshops (http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/equine/Penn-State-Extension-Equine-Team) or contact Dr. Ann Swinker at 814-865-7810.
- Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) (http://www.pa.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/Documents/Field_Office_Directory.pdf). This site will give you a directory of local NRCS centers.
