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New fact sheet on concrete liners for manure storage

September 9, 2015, Edmonton, Alta – Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has a new fact sheet to provide guidance on the use of non-engineered concrete liners used for manure collection and storage areas.

“Concrete is a practical, cost-effective, and long-lasting material to use as a liner for manure collection and storage areas at confined feeding operations,” said extension specialist Deanne Madsen. “This technical guideline describes specifications for concrete liners that can be used to satisfy the requirements of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and its regulations.”

The Non-Engineered Concrete Liners for Manure Collection/Storage Areas fact sheet is available at agriculture.alberta.ca, by calling 780-427-0391 or by emailing publications.office@gov.ab.ca.