Project Leaders: Rick Koelsch, University of Nebraska and Frank Humenik, North Carolina State University Project Manager: Diane Huntrods, MWPS, ISU Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship (LPES) Curriculum 1

2 Overview Today’s Purpose Introduce LPES Curriculum – Development process – Contents – Access Discuss its applications

3 Overview Our goal: we strive to deliver a national core curriculum that Encourages environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance in animal production. Targets livestock and poultry producers. Is accessible nationally to information providers, industry advisors, and producers. Can be adapted to state and local educational needs.

4 Overview Why the LPES Curriculum? For the following reasons, demand for environmental education programs is growing: Mandatory certification Voluntary University extension education Pro-active commodity group education Advisor continuing education Employee/contractor training

5 Overview Why the LPES Curriculum? A need exists for educational products that Summarize current research and science-based knowledge. Encourage the sharing of knowledge. Are accessible to producers and information providers throughout the U.S.

Why LPES? Research and Educational Programs Addressing Livestock Issues … How do we share this knowledge among states? 6

LPES Curriculum Development Process 7

Participating States Author Team Review/Pilot Team Access Team 8

LPES Project Activities Stakeholder awareness Develop plan & 1st draft Peer review 2nd draft Pilot testing Final product Regional workshops ? 9

10 Overview The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through their National Agriculture Assistance Center funded this effort. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture provided project oversight. University of Nebraska and North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension provided project leadership. Funding

11 Overview Tour of LPES Curriculum

12 Overview Curriculum Design Module A. Introduction Module A. Animal Dietary Strategies Module C. Manure Storage and Treatment Module D. Land Application and Nutrient Management Module E. Outdoor Air Quality Module F. Related Issues

Curriculum Design Module A. Introduction Lessons: 1. Principles of environmental stewardship 2. Whole farm nutrient planning 13

14 Overview An Environmental Steward Lesson 1 Example Knows the rules. Balances nutrients entering and leaving. Is a good neighbor.

15 Overview Lesson 2 Example Fundamental nutrient question: Is My Livestock or Poultry Operation Concentrating Nutrients?

Curriculum Design Module B. Animal Dietary Strategies Lessons: 1O. Reducing nutrient excretion of pigs 11. Using diet to reduce nutrient excretion of poultry 12. Feeding dairy cows to reduce nutrient excretion 13. Using diet to reduce nutrient excretion of feedlot cattle 16

Curriculum Design Module C. Manure Storage and Treatment Lessons: 20. Planning and evaluation of manure storage 21. Sizing manure storages 22. Open lot runoff management options 23. Manure storage construction 24. Operation and maintenance of manure storage facilities 25.Manure treatment options 17

18 Overview Sitting Considerations Earthen Impoundments Buffer distances Reduce impact on non- owned dwellings Distance may depend on # of animal units or regulation. May relate to public notice requirements Lesson 20: Planning

Soils Considerations Earthen Impoundments v = k (H+d)/d v = seepage rate through liner k = permeability coefficient of liner H = liquid depth d = liner thickness Seepage described by Darcy’s law clay liner k Lesson 23: Design 19

Lesson 24: Management 20

Curriculum Design Module D. Land Application and Nutrient Management Lessons: 30. Soil utilization of manure 31. Manure utilization plans 32.Selecting land application sites 33.Phosphorus management for ag. and the environment 34. Land application records and sampling 35.Land application equipment 21

LPES Flexibility for Future Issues Module E. Outdoor Air Quality Lessons: 40.Emissions from animal systems 41.Emissions control for animal housing 42. Controlling dust and odor from open lots 43.Emission control for manure storage 44.Emission control for land application 22

23 Overview Lesson 41 Emission Control Strategies from Building Sources By Larry Jacobson, University of Minnesota; Jeff Lorimor, Iowa State University; Jose R. Bicudo, University of Kentucky; and D. R. Schmidt, University of Minnesota

24 Overview Why is no dust blowing? Wind Why is dust blowing? Lesson 42

Manure harvested within previous 3 days, < 1 inch deep Wind Manure not yet harvested, > 2 inches deep Lesson 42 25

Curriculum Design Module F. Related Issues Lessons: 51.Emergency action plans 52.Mortality management 53.Risk and regulatory assessment workbook 26

Curriculum Design Module F. Related Issues Lessons: 51.Emergency action plans 52.Mortality management 53.Risk and regulatory assessment workbook 27

Case Study #2... Improper Modification of Storage Structure 7.3-acre swine lagoon, SE North Carolina No irrigation equipment on site About a week before the spill, farm workers improperly installed pipe in lagoon embankment. Rainwater from a tropical storm ponded above and then scoured out the embankment near where pipe was installed. The lagoon breached, releasing lagoon effluent and sludge. Lesson 50 28

Flexibility for Future Issues Module E. Outdoor Air Quality Lessons: 40.Emissions from animal systems 41.Emissions control for animal housing 42. Controlling dust and odor from open lots 43.Emission control for manure storage 44.Emission control for land application 45. Controlling Ammonia Emissions (?) 29

Curriculum Features

Stewardship Assessment Tools Home Farm North Pivot Home Farm   North Pivot    31

Regulatory Compliance Assessment Tools Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, No limitations on plan writers For farms > 300 AU with LWCF Permit Annually for each manure storage facility x x x x x x x 32

33 Overview Manure P vs. Cropland P Use PowerPoint presentation for each lesson

34 Overview Manure P vs. Cropland P Use (cont.) PowerPoint presentation for each lesson

35 Overview Manure P vs. Cropland P Use (cont.) PowerPoint presentation for each lesson

Presenter notes support presentations 36

37 Overview Access to Curriculum

Website access at 38

Website access

Website access (continued)

41 Overview Hardcopy and CD format available through MWPS

42 Overview Who Is MWPS? Consortium of 12 North Central land-grant university Cooperative Extension programs Role is to facilitate regional and national peer- reviewed publications Target audience is agriculture Provides access to publication development, publishing, marketing, and maintenance services

Regional Workshops for Introducing LPES Curriculum Alaska Hawaii U of Guam Workshop locations e Aqua colored states have requested travel grants to send team. 43

44 Overview Potential LPES Applications

45 Overview Audience Producers - Wide range of knowledge Advisors - Planners (public and private) - Nutritionists - Bankers - Engineers - Contractors

46 Overview Audience (continued) Public officials - Planning Boards - County Governments - State Agencies u Inspectors u Policy makers EPA - Inspectors - Policy makers

47 Overview Audience (continued) General public Environmental groups Students

48 Overview New York Applications/Plans CNMP Planner required training CNMP Planner continuing education Farm Bureau Farmer Forums NRCS and SWCD new employee training Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators’ county programs EQIP education for producers Planning Boards Public education

Georgia Applications/Plans CNMP Planner required training and continuing education Animal Feeding Operator certification program and continuing education Certification of manure brokers Farm Bureau and commodity group annual meetings NRCS and SWCD new employee training Cooperative Extension Service In-service training and county programs 4-H and youth programs Use of components for education of municipal wastewater operators in land application programs 49

50 Overview California Applications/Plans Educational components for CNMP – Manure storage – Land application – Manure treatment – Emergency action plans – Whole farm nutrient balance – Dairy diet – Mortality management

Illinois Applications/Plans Replace most of the current curriculum for state- mandated Certified Livestock Manager training Home study materials for the Web-based optional quiz program in the Certified Livestock Manager program Study materials for the state-administered exam for the Certified Livestock Manager program. Supplemental material for the development of comprehensive nutrient management plans Basis for a multi-departmental college undergraduate course on livestock manure management 51

52 Overview Nebraska Applications/Plans Land Application certification program Air Quality home study course (swine and beef specific) CNMP pilot project Adding science to county zoning discussions Animal Science Senior Industry Issues class

53 Overview Thank you