July 12, 2011, DeGraff, OH
– Ohio’s annual Manure Science Review, featuring new and better ways to manage
farm manure and wastewater, takes place in the state’s west on August 16.
July 12, 2011, DeGraff, OH
– Ohio’s annual Manure Science Review, featuring new and better ways to manage
farm manure and wastewater, takes place in the state’s west on August 16.
Speakers from Ohio
agencies, the farming community, and Ohio State University highlight the
program. Both morning presentations and afternoon field demonstrations are part
of it.
Organizers say the event
has a double focus: to put waste to good use – to fertilize crops, cut disposal
costs and save farmers money – and keep water supplies safe.
New technologies and
alternative methods are some of the topics, with an emphasis on reducing runoff
risk and nutrient loss. Of note are sessions on separating dairy solids and on
using those solids as alternative bedding for cattle.
The program takes place
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Winner Family Farm, 4317 State Route 47 West, in
DeGraff in Logan County.
Registration costs $30 by
August 8, $35 afterward and at the door, with members of the Midwest
Professional Nutrient Applicators Association receiving a $5 discount. A
continental breakfast, lunch and all materials are included.
Download the registration
form at http://go.osu.edu/Dy4, or call 330-202-3533 to have a copy sent to you
in the mail. Included with the registration form are the day’s schedule,
directions, and the full list of topics and speakers.
Among the speakers:
- Alan Winner, owner of the
host farm, a 400-cow dairy that separates its solids for greater efficiency; - Tom Noyes, Wesley Haun and
Amanda Meddles of Ohio State University Extension; - Jocelyn Henderson and
Terry Mescher of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR); - Frank Gibbs of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA); - Christine Pence of the
Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA); and - Steve Searson of the Logan
Soil and Water Conservation District.
Participants are eligible
for 5.5 hours of continuing education credit under ODA’s Certified Livestock
Manager training program; 4.5 hours of Soil and Water Management credit in the
Ohio Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Program; 1 hour of Nutrient Management
credit, also in the CCA program; and 5.5 Professional Development Hours for
Professional Engineers.
