Manure Training Event - King 2016

Manure Nutrient Management Training Event - 2016

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Enumclaw, WA

The first annual Manure Nutrient Management Training event was held on February 11th in Enumclaw, WA. The training was designed for all manure users including dairy, livestock, horse, 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.

• Local Issues and Opportunities - Erin Ericson, Resource Planner, King Conservation District
  • Link from Presentation: King Conservation District
• Composting 101 - Joe Harrison, Washington State University; Mason Giem,
  • Washington State University Extension; Rick Reinlasoder, King County
  • Links from Presentation: Estimating Plant Available Nitrogen from Manure
• Current Regulations Around Manure Use - Chery Sullivan, Technical and Compliance Specialist, WSDA
  • Link from Presentation: Emergency Spill Response Protocols
• Recordkeeping Rules and Tools - Chery Sullivan, Dairy Inspector, WSDA
  • Link from Presentation: Nutrient Management Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Link from Presentation: Oregon Department of Ag Record Keeping (ODARK) Tool
• 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