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Learn the concept and goals of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) in this course held on March 24-25, 2015, in Beijing, China. Understand how CNMP addresses natural resource concerns in animal feeding operations through conservation practices and resource management. Topics covered include manure and wastewater handling, nutrient management, record-keeping, feed management, land treatment practices, and alternative utilization activities. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge needed to develop effective CNMPs that meet producer production goals while ensuring natural resource protection. For further detailed training on CNMP plan development, additional curriculum is available. Questions or comments are welcome.
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Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Concept Course Introduction & Objectives March 24 - 25, 2015 Beijing, China Robert T. Burns, Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Dean & Professor The University of Tennessee
What is a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan ? A CNMP is a conservation system that addresses natural resource concerns that occur on animal feeding operations.
Conservation System A combination of conservation practices & resource management for the treatment of soil, water, air, plant, and animal resource concerns.
Primary Components of a CNMP • Manure & Wastewater Handling & Storage • Land Treatment Practices • Nutrient Management • Record Keeping • Feed Management • Other Utilization Activities
Components of a CNMP • Manure & Wastewater Storage & Handling • Nutrient Management • Land Treatment Practices (Resource Conservation)
Components of a CNMP • Manure & Wastewater Storage & Handling • Nutrient Management • Land Treatment Practices (Resource Conservation)
Components of a CNMP • Manure & Wastewater Storage & Handling • Nutrient Management • Land Treatment Practices (Resource Conservation)
Components of a CNMP • Feed Management • 5. Record Keeping • Alternative Utilization
Components of a CNMP • Feed Management • 5. Record Keeping • Alternative Utilization
Components of a CNMP • Feed Management • 5. Record Keeping • Alternative Utilization
Additional Considerations: • Air Quality • Pathogens • Salt and Heavy Metals
CNMP Course Objective Our goal is to teach you the concept of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Development
A CNMP Should: • Should help ensure producer production goals are met • Should help ensure natural resource protection goals are met • incorporates practices to utilize animal manure as a beneficial resource • US CNMPs must meet NRCS Technical Standards
This course only covers the CNMP concept. A more detailed training curriculum on CNMP Plan development is also available. CNMP Development Core Training Curriculum