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Representative activities in this focus area include:
- Needs Assessment, Regional Planning: Conduct regular regional needs assessments to review progress, assess status of programs, identify gaps and revise LOGIC model.
- On-line Trainings, Conferences: Train-the trainer series and demonstration tours on topics such as Nutrient Management Certification for Small Farmers. Series will focus on manure management, pasture management, water quality and animal management needs. Curricula will be developed for follow up meetings with farmers to help them complete their Nutrient Management Plans. Program evaluations will direct future priorities and efforts.
- New Educational Programs, Demonstrations: The Rutgers University Equine Science BMPs Farm will be used as a demonstration site for the region to educate small equine producers about farm management. Animal Waste Management certification module will be developed as an on-line short course. Complete a nutrient management planner computer program to be used by farmers. Coordinate regional factsheets on manure management.
- eXtension: Continue participation in the Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center. Develop online series as eXtension CoP on manure and nutrient management.
- Research, Publications: Develop alternative management, disposal and use methods for manure, including manure use for energy and composting methods. NE_temp1541: Environmental Impacts of Equine Operations has been approved as a NE Regional Project for equine. Several NE individuals are members of the project team. Develop journal publications on manure management for horse farms.
- Education Courses: Incorporate Extension and research findings into undergraduate courses.
