Livestock/Nutrient Management
Sandusky County Soil & Water Conservation District
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Our partners include the Ohio Department of Agriculture, USDA-NRCS, Producers/Landowners, and Agricultural Retailers.
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) are important for todays agriculture to preserve our water sources. To build a quality CNMP you need to have several items:
- Good understanding of potential resource concerns; especially soil erosion, water quality and air quality.
- Addressing resource concerns for crop and pasture areas on your farm.
- Up to date soil tests for all fields that are receiving manure.
- Five-year crop rotation for the fields receiving manure.
- Site Visits
- Follow up visits for additional questions or concerns.
Nutrient Management Plans
Nutrient Management Plans (NMP) were created to manage the amount of nutrients getting placed on farm fields. Why should you consider a Nutrient Management Plan:
- Adequately supply nutrients for plant production.
- Properly utilize plant nutrients being placed on the plant.
- Improved soil condition.
Manure Storage Facilities
Got excess manure? Don’t always have ideal spreading conditions? Have you ever thought about a manure storage facility? Interested? Here are the guidelines:
- Potential funding through EQIP with our partner NRCS.
- Assisting producers with the engineering and design of manure storage facilities.
- Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan needed for NRCS funding.
- Livestock must be on the property where you plan to build the facility.
Fall Manure Application Guidelines
Fall Manure Application Restrictions
