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Making Our Nonpoint Pollution Source Programs Effective – A Case Study

Making Our Nonpoint Pollution Source Programs Effective – A Case Study. Andy Yencha UWEX/USDA Project Liaison UW-Extension 1545 Observatory Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53706 Phone: 608-263-4720 andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu. Kevan Klingberg UW-Extension Ag Training Coordinator

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Making Our Nonpoint Pollution Source Programs Effective – A Case Study

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  1. Making Our Nonpoint Pollution Source Programs Effective – A Case Study • Andy Yencha UWEX/USDA Project Liaison • UW-Extension 1545 Observatory Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53706 • Phone: 608-263-4720 andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu • Kevan Klingberg UW-Extension Ag Training Coordinator • UW-Discovery Farms Program 40195 Winsand Drive Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin 54760 • Phone: 715-983-2240 kevan.klingberg@ces.uwex.edu Web Site http://clean-water.uwex.edu/malweg/index.htm

  2. The Multi–Agency Land and Water Education Grant Program Multi-Agency Land and Water Education Grant Program General Education Rotational Grazing Nutrient Management

  3. Nutrient Management Farmer Education Program Nutrient Management Farmer Education Program 40 Projects Over 300 farmers

  4. A “Best Education” Program • Meets the B.E.P. Definition . . . "...a program or practice that has been clearly defined, refined through repeated delivery, and supported by a substantial body of research.“ Anthony Fedler 2001

  5. Supportive Research • Diffuse communication campaigns verses targeted (one-on-one) based approach. • Targeted approach much more effective. 80 pound per acre fertilizer reduction

  6. Finding our Farmers • Comprehensive pre-survey • It’s Called the Farm Practice Inventory (FPI)

  7. Program Elements • Updated Conservation Plans • Soil Tests • Workshops on farm nutrients (P & N) • On-farm visits prior to growing season • Post on-farm visit to evaluate plan

  8. Excellent Local WI ProjectsDelivering Nutrient Management Education • Fond du Lac County Becky Wagner, LCD • Barron County Pat Richter, LCD • Dodge County Jim Fanta, UWEX • Southwest WI Technical College Kevin Raisbeck, SWTC

  9. Standard Procedure For Local Projects • Update soil and water conservation plans • Soil sample / current soil tests • Conduct Farm Practices Inventory • Conduct N Workshop • Conduct P, K, 590 Workshop • Farm visits: Nutrient crediting assistance • Complete Nutrient Management Plan • Post-harvest farm visit: Follow up

  10. Nutrient Management Curriculum • UW-Extension • UW-CALS • D. Frame / P. Kivlin / S. Sturgul • Two Workshops with PowerPoint slides • Nitrogen • Phosphorus, Potassium and The 590 Standard

  11. Workshop Instruction • Small Groups • Instructor Team of 3-4 • 7-10 Producer Students • Personal Assistance / Teaching = Learning

  12. On-Farm Instruction • Calibrate manure spreaders • Soil sampling • Legume crediting • Yield verification

  13. Livestock Manure: Handling and Application • Liquid Dairy Manure Nutrient Credit 10 N – 5 P2O5 – 16 K2O per 1,000 gallons injected 10,000 gallons per acre = 100 – 50 - 160

  14. Crop Rotation: Legume N Crediting • A fair alfalfa stand – with less than 8” fall growth – grown on medium textured soil – rotated to corn: • Contributes 120 lbs. N to meet corn nutrient need.

  15. Common Points Of Excellent Local Projects • Local definition / ownership / commitment • Multi-Agency cooperation • Appreciation of Ag. contribution to community • Understanding of local land / water resources. • On-Farm technical assistance

  16. Common Points Of Excellent Local Projects • Farmer $$ incentive • Evaluate teaching / learning / process for refinement • Skilled teaching = change & implementation • Satisfied farmer students spread the word = new students • Completed Nutrient Management Plans

  17. End Result Of Proper Nutrient Management • Best use of legume, manure and fertilizer nutrient sources. • Soil and water conservation. • Surface and groundwater stewardship. • Crop yields / profitability. • Ag. public image.

  18. Congratulations! You Delivered Excellent Nutrient Management Education • Fond du Lac County Becky Wagner, LCD • Barron County Pat Richter, LCD • Dodge County Jim Fanta, UWEX • Southwest WI Technical College Kevin Raisbeck, SWTC

  19. Thanks • Andy Yencha UWEX/USDA Project Liaison • UW-Extension 1545 Observatory Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53706 • Phone: 608-263-4720 andrew.yencha@ces.uwex.edu • Kevan Klingberg UW-Extension Ag Training Coordinator • UW-Discovery Farms Program 40195 Winsand Drive Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin 54760 • Phone: 715-983-2240 kevan.klingberg@ces.uwex.edu Web Site http://clean-water.uwex.edu/malweg/index.htm

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