Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship Curriculum

Resource Type:

Print Materials

Publication Date:

1999

URL:

http://www.mwpshq.org/

Keywords:

animal waste management, cattle, poultry, dairy, livestock, pork, manure management, agricultural air quality, air quality, manure application, open lot facilities, dust control, odor control, emission control, mortality management, emergency action plan, manure storage facility

Abstract:

A national curriculum and supporting educational tools to U.S. livestock and poultry industry advisors, who in turn, will help producers acquire certification and/or achieve environmentally sustainable production systems. Producers will also benefit directly from the information and assessment tools that the curriculum provides.

Geographical Emphasis:

National

Ecological Emphasis:

Multiple Ecosystems

Target Audiences:

Agriculture, Agriculture-Related Businesses, Educators

Water Topics - SubTopics:

Animal Waste Management - manure management, manure management policy--AFO/CAFO
Pollution Assessment And Prevention - agriculture and rural non-farm focus
Nutrient And Pesticide Management - BMP use and adoption, nutrient management standards and policy

Educational Purpose:

Capacity Building Resource, Education Resource (Formalized Learning Process )

Contact Information:

MidWest Plan Service
122 Davidson Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 800-562-3618
Fax: 515-294-9589
mwps@iastate.edu

Ordering Information:

MidWest Plan Service
122 Davidson Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 800-562-3618
Fax: 515-294-9589
mwps@iastate.edu