Related Links
- National AFO / CAFO Strategy
- Utah's AFO / CAFO Strategy
- Powerpoint on the Importance of CNMPs
- Definition of a CAFO
- Definition of AFO
- Definition of Discharge
- Technical Guidance for Developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans- NRCS guide
- Example of a complete CNMP: Follow the link, and then type in CAFO into the search box on the page. Click on "Sample CNMP" and then on "Milk Shake Dairy" for example.
- Example of complete CNMP text: Sample of a document drawn by certified CNMP planners describing the site, objectives, purposes and goals of the CNMP. Available as a Word document.
- Technical Notes from a completed CNMP: Describes the timeline in which a CNMP is created, as well as outlining the process and steps of completing a CNMP. Available as a Word document.
- Utah NRCS web page
- Utah NRCS office locator
- List of certified techincal service providers
- List of local Extension agents
- Utah State University Cooperative Extension
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Utah Farm Bureau Federation
- Local Soil Conservation Service
- Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
See the government or white pages in your local phone directory for more contact information.
- Agriculture Environmental Management Systems (AEMS)
- AEMS helps producers evaluate existing facilities and practices. They identify opportunities to take voluntary actions that reduce or eliminate environmental risks, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Soil and Manure Testing
- Soil testing is essential to determine the current nutrient status of soil and how much supplemental nitrogen, phosphorus, and other nutrients are required to meet crop needs. Manure testing is necessary to accurately determine manure nutrient content prior to application to your fields.
- Pest Management
- USU Extension offers many documents regarding pest management.
- Integrated Pest Management Page
- Provides information regarding common, seasonal pests in Utah including eradication, protection and identification of pests.
- Water Testing
- It is important for you to be sure your drinking water quality is as high as possible. To be sure, you must test your well and tap water regularly. Click here for information on how to collect water samples and where to send them to be tested.
- Lawn Watering
- General guidelines for proper lawn watering.
- Utah Standards for Rangeland Health : Bureau of Land Management
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