Developing plans and keeping records are a necessary part of managing animals. Planning processes are designed to chart a path toward making the best possible management decisions. Good records are often the only way to demonstrate that they followed the plan or, in some cases, explain deviations from the plan. Permitted operations may be required to develop specified plans and keep related records. Even non-permitted operations may need plans and records for cost-share eligibility or to certify their products for a particular market.
Comprehensive Environmental Plans
- Agriculture Environmental Management Systems
- Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning (CNMP)
- Manure Spills and Emergency Planning
Nutrient Management
- Implementing a Nutrient Management Plan
- Manure Management Planner Software
- Manure Test Record Keeping
- Nutrient Planning on Small Farms
- Whole Farm Nutrient Balance
Dairy Feed Nutrient Management
- A National Template for Preparing a Dairy Feed Management Plan
- Use of the Dairy Feed Management Plan Checklist in Feed Management Plan Development
- Use of the Dairy Opportunity Checklist in Feed Management Plan Development
Resources to Assist in Developing Your Plan
Financial assistance, technical assistance, or software available to assist in developing environmental plans for animal operations.