This book will be of interest to soil and water conservation district personnel, nutrient management consultants, environmental regulators, farmer advisors, and cooperative extension specialists. Waterborne Pathogens in Agricultural Watersheds represents a proactive approach for reducing overall pathogen loading within a watershed. The viability of organisms in an agricultural setting is discussed, along with relevant management practices for controlling waterborne pathogens at their source. Harmful algal blooms are also addressed, although these organisms do not fall neatly into the category of pathogen. While foodborne pathogens are not specifically described in this publication, the pathogens that are described may contaminate both food and water.
Special emphasis is placed on retrofitting farm equipment to perform compost tasks.
This video will be useful to farmers, producer advisors, extension educators, and soil and water conservation district staff. This video can be used in its entirety or as short individual case studies. Thirty-four papers focus on a systems approach to planning and discuss options for manure handling, storage, treatment, and land application. This publication will be a valuable reference for producers, farm managers, producer advisors, soil and water conservation districts, nutrient management consultants, extension educators, equipment distributors, designers and builders, environmental professionals, and regulatory agencies. The proceedings emphasizes traditional and new strategies to manage and design systems that move manure from the cow to its ultimate use with minimal impact to air and water quality.