MANURE AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

Source: RRW Manure management handout provided by Rush River Watershed Project

Where is the Rush River Watershed and why is it

important?

Rush River Watershed (RRW) is a rural watershed in South Central MN.

What is Fecal Coliform Bacteria?

Group of bacteria found in the intestines of warm blooded animals. It passes through fecal excrement of livestock and wildlife

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How does manure impact water quality?

Escherichia Coli Bacteria contamination is a significant water quality concern in the Rush River Watershed

Land in Farms 2007

Challenges for Livestock Producers

Brainstorming activity

Manure and Nutrient Management

Manure can be a valuable nutrient when managed correctly, if it is not handled correctly it can quickly become a pollutant in our waters

Sensitive land features to look out for

Drainage ditches: these typically run on the edge of farm fields or through them to allow adequate drainage from storms or snow

Other Beneficial Information• http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/

components/8544.pdf• http://wrc.umn.edu/research/competitivegrants/archives/

reports/2001hansen.pdf• http://www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ecs/nutrient/

assessment/SensitiveFeatures/ManureSensitiveAreas.pdf• http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/Ag_Runoff_Fact_Sheet.pdf• http://www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ecs/nutrient/manure/

manure.htm• http://mrbdc.mnsu.edu/major/lowminn/subshed/hi/index.html

County Feedlot Contact InfoSIBLEY COUNTYJEFF MAJESKU, CFOGREG DEVRIES, ASSISTANT CFO507-234-4091

NICOLLET COUNTYDEANNA BIEHN, CFOMANDY LANDKAMER, ASSISTANT CFO507-934-0250

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