Creating a manure management plan for your farm doesn’t have to be a costly or time-consuming chore—but it does need to be done.  Let Penn State Extension help you with step-by-step guidance to complete this task.

Enroll in Writing a Manure Management Plan for Pennsylvania Farmers and Property Owners, a new online course that will teach you how to write a plan that meets regulations and protects your employees, family, and visitors.

The best part?  This low-cost course is taught by experts and available 24/7!

The instructors for the course are Dr. Douglas Beegle, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Agronomy and Jerry Martin, Senior Extension Associate.

Click Here to watch a short video overview of the course.  Click Here for an overview of DEP’s Manure Management Manual.

For more information and to sign up for this course, visit Penn State Extension Writing a Manure Management Plan for Pennsylvania Farmers and Property Owners webpage.

To learn more about nutrient management, visit Penn State Extension’s PA Nutrient Management Program webpage.

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 [Posted: March 14, 2018]

3/19/2018