Ullery coordinates the Extension livestock and manure management training program. All South Dakota livestock producers are welcome to attend and learn about manure management practices that protect the environment and use manure nutrients as fertilizers, according Ullery. While most producers aren't required to have a livestock permit, current federal EPA and USDA programs encourage producers who don't need permits to voluntarily adopt and use livestock production and manure management practices that protect water quality. In addition, some South Dakota counties have zoning ordinances regarding the location of new livestock operations that have the purpose of preventing water pollution and odor problems. Topics to be covered include water and odor pollution processes, how to obtain a livestock permit, regulations for livestock operations, amount of manure and nutrients produced by livestock, determining land application rates for manure, preparing a manure management plan, potential health problems associated with handling manure, altering animal diets to maintain livestock performance while reducing odors and manure nutrients.
Registration includes a lunch, coffee breaks and a training manual.
Advance registration is not required.