1. MAPS f or Nutrient Management Plans By: Julia W. Gaskin, UGA - Bio & Ag Engineering & Vernon Jones, GA Dept. of Ag University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Presented by: John Worley operator version

2. Objective zPrepare maps needed for CNMP y Location map (optional) y Soils map (optional) y Farm map (required) y Topo w/ reference to nearest town (required for permit only)

3. Objective z This can be a difficult task, know who will and can assist: y NRCS y Consultant y County Extension agent z Learn necessary information to provide planner or map maker

4. Location Map z Computer road maps z Photocopy road map z Add arrow and dot to mark farm location z Add North arrow z Add title - Location Map at bottom z Scale

5. Soils Map Joe Blow Farm N Soils Map - Joe Blow Farm 1 inch =900 ft

6. Farm Map zInformation required y Farm property lines y Land use - cropland, pasture, etc y Field boundaries y Unique field identifiers y Surface water features y Arrows showing water flow direction y Buffers or setbacks

7. Farm Map zInformation required (cont.) y Well locations y Residences or public gathering places* y Road names* y North arrow y Date prepared y Legend y Bar scale * Probably off of farm property

8. Information Sources z FSA maps z Aerial photos z Internet - http://terraserver.microsoft.comhttp://terraserver.microsoft.com - free http://www.topozone.comhttp://www.topozone.com - fee based http://www.maps.google.comhttp://www.maps.google.com - free (rudimentary) http://soils.usda.govhttp://soils.usda.gov – free, requires practice z NRCS Toolkit z Other Software

9. NRCS Toolkit Map

10. Creating a Handmade Map z Obtain aerial photo, or other base map z Put a 1-inch bar scale on map before photocopy

11. Creating a Handmade Map

12. Calculating Spreadable Acreage z Mark buffers on map z Use dot grid, planimeter, etc to measure z Subtract from total acres in field *Benefit of NRCS Toolkit and other advanced software – will calculate acreages

13. Spreadable Acres zSurface flow directions zConcentrated flow areas zFilter strips zFrequently flooded soils zRiparian forested buffers z Setbacks ÛProperty line ÛHouses or public areas ÛWell ÛRoad z Irrigation patterns

14. W Field 1 10 ac. Field 2 48 ac. County Road Property Line Example from: Dr. Ted Tyson, Auburn U.

15. W Field 1 10 ac. Field 2 48 ac. County Road Property Line AFO Farmstead Grassed Waterway Intermittent Stream Ditch Perennial Stream Woods Neighbor’s House Frequently flooded soils Pond

16. W Field 1 (Pasture) 10 ac. Field 2 48 ac. County Road Property Line Broiler Operation

17. W Field 1 (Hay) 10 ac. 8.1 ac. Field 2 Property Line Broiler Operation 50’ Setback 25’ Setback Filter strip

18. W Field 1 (Crop) 10 ac. 7.3 ac. Field 2 County Road Property Line Broiler Operation

19. W Field 1 Field 2 (Pasture) 48 ac. 39.5 ac. County Road Property Line Broiler Operation 25 ft. setback 50 ft. Setback

20. W Field 1 Field 2 (Crop) 48 ac. 38.5 ac. County Road Property Line Broiler Operation

21. W Field 1 10 ac. Field 2 48 ac. County Road Property Line Swine Operation

22. W Field 1 Field 2 (Hay) 48 ac. 20 ac. County Road Property Line Swine Operation

23. Introduction to Buffers and Setbacks for Manure App. z Required (GA) y 35 ft vegetated or 100 ft from surface water, wet areas and ditches y100 ft from wells - separate from AFO rules z Recommended y 25 ft from property lines y 50 ft from public road (situational) y See Farm*A*Syst 1152-3 Improving Drinking Water for the Rural Resident for additional well setback recommendations.

24. Summary z Farm map is required z Has to be scaled to calculate spreadable acres z NRCS Toolkit provides best maps z Handmade base map from FSA or internet y preparer adds required information z Buffers, setbacks, and application method affect spreadable acres