Manure Training Event - Whatcom/Snohomish 2016

Manure Nutrient Management Training Event - 2016

January 27, 2016

Lynden, WA and Stanwood, WA

The second annual Manure Nutrient Management Training event was held on January 27th in Lynden, WA. The training was designed for all manure users including dairy, livestock, berry and other crops, as well as the consultants, technicians, custom pumpers, and salesmen who assist them. By knowing the current rules, regulations, tools, and risk management methods available, you can be sure to avoid issues and maximize the use of your manure.

If you missed the event, or want to view a presentation again, click on the titles below to access videos of each of the talks for the day. (The same presentations were given at the Stanwood event).

• Hot Topic: Manure Lagoons - Chris Clark, Biosystems Engineer, Whatcom Conservation District
  • Link from Presentation: Dept of Ecology Groundwater Map Search
• Current Regulations Around Manure Use - Chery Sullivan, Technical and Compliance Specialist, WSDA
  • Link from Presentation: Emergency Spill Response Protocols
• Recordkeeping Rules and Tools - Michael Isensee, Whatcom Dairy Inspector and Technical and Compliance Specialist, WSDA
  • Link from Presentation: Nutrient Management Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Link from Presentation: Oregon Department of Ag Record Keeping (ODARK) Tool
• Agronomics for Nutrient Management - Andy Bary, Nutrient Extension Specialist, WSU
  • Links from Presentation: Estimating Plant Available Nitrogen from Manure
• Manure Application Risk Management - Dr. Nichole Embertson, Nutrient Management Specialist, Whatcom Conservation District
  • Link from Presentation: Manure Spreading Advisory

For questions regarding this event, please contact: Nichole Embertson | (360) 526-2381 x 126 | nembertson@whatcomcd.org