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Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center… Connecting Experts With Those Assisting Producers Co-PI’s : Rick Koelsch, U of NE; Mark Risse, U of GA; Joe Harrison, WSU. Who are these people?.
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Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center… Connecting Experts With Those Assisting Producers Co-PI’s : Rick Koelsch, U of NE; Mark Risse, U of GA; Joe Harrison, WSU
Connecting Experts With Those Assisting Producers Jeanette Thurston, USDA ARS Who are these people? Doug Beegle, Penn State University Mike Williams, NCSU Animal Waste Mgmt. Center
What Is the Learning Center’s Purpose? • Connecting Experts With Those Assisting Producers • On-demand access to the nation’s best science-based resources on animal manure management issue
Who is Our Customer? • Individuals and organizations that influence animal producer decisions. • National Learning Center project should support existing organizations delivering information to producers.
Services? Web Cast Seminar Series • 3rd Friday of the month, 1:30 pm Central time • Providing audience with access to the national policy, research, and educational experts
Services? Web Cast Topics • Sept. - CNMP Development Curriculum • Oct. - CAFO Rule Proposed Changes • Nov/Dec – Pathogens • Jan/Mar – Integrated Nutrient Issues • Apr/Jun – Value of Manure • Sept/Nov – Alternative Technologies • Dec/Feb - Pharmaceuticals
How do I find out about Learning Center activities? Subscribe to Newsletter… http://lpe.unl.edu/
Financial Support USDA CSREES 406 Integrated Water Quality Program – national facilitation program
More Information? • http://lpe.unl.edu • Contact Project Manager, Jill Heemstra at 402/748-3909, jheemstra3@unl.edu • Contact co-PIs…Mark Risse, U of GA, Joe Harrison, WA State, or Rick Koelsch, U of NE