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assessment of snap for farmer generated nutrient management plans

How We Use The SNAP Program. NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING CLASSTraining program for farmers using UWEX developed curriculum6 HOURS ON N, P AND K MANAGEMENT, SOIL LOSS EQUATION/PLAN AND PLAN REQUIREMENTS6 HOURS IN COMPUTER LAB HANDS ON WITH SNAP EXAMPLE AND FARMER'S OWN INFO. Includes Individual Farmer Contact .

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assessment of snap for farmer generated nutrient management plans

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    1. Assessment of SNAP for Farmer Generated Nutrient Management Plans Doug Marshall, Instructor of Farm Business & Production Management Madison Area Technical College- Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin

    3. Includes Individual Farmer Contact Mechanics of SNAP / Computer Skills Guidance in Nutrient Management Plan Development

    4. Advantages With SNAP ? SNAP IS A “Snap”! Easy Input (soil test results imported from lab) Legume credits easy for farmers Manure application easy to plan Available on Net Documentation available on Net

    5. Some Difficulties Encountered Reorders Field Identification Numbers Data backup not available within program Some farmers lack enough computer skills to make downloading from net a problem Manure log should calculate in tons/ gallons instead of loads Field data screen—year can be confusing Need guidelines for ranking fields

    6. Overall….. A WONDERFUL TOOL Simple enough for most farmers to understand and manipulate to generate a nutrient management plan

    7. The Next Generation RUSLE 2 will help farmers answer questions regarding the potential crop rotation, tillage system and residue management to maximize nutrient utilization and minimize pollution. P Index inclusion will help farmers rank fields according to risk when planning manure applications.

    8. Next Generation (Cont) Several cropping years on field data screen a real improvement. Running balance of P and K levels through the cropping sequence very beneficial for farmer understanding and plan development. Keep it simple!

    9. Make the PLAN a Reality ! Obstacles Topography Coordination with custom applicators Lack of “short term” storage for manure Management time Computer skills

    10. Farmer Generated Plans AWARENESS ACTION OWNERSHIP

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