What is a small farm and why should we be concerned about nutrient management on small-scale operations? This webcast presentation will also include a tour of electronically available resources for small farm nutrient management and what goes into developing a nutrient management plan for small farms. The presenters are: Chris Henry, University of Nebraska; Mark Rice, North Carolina State University; Mike Westendorf, Rutgers University; and Fred Kelly, USDA NRCS. This presentation was originally broadcast on June 20, 2008. More…
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What is a small farm?
Chris Henry (14 minutes)
Nutrient Management Plans for Small Farms
Mike Westendorf and Fred Kelly (25 minutes)
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Nutrient Management Plans for Small Farms – Two Examples
Mike Westendorf and Fred Kelly (9 minutes)
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Resources for Small Farms
Mark Rice (11 minutes)
Question and Answer
All Presenters (10 minutes)
Continuing Education Units
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS)
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Additional Resource and Links
- Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship Curriculum Small Farm Fact Sheets
- Livestock Producer Environmental Assistance Project, LPEAP
- Small Farm information from the Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center