The Westmoreland County Conservation District will offer a Manure Management Workshop twice, first on March 27 and again on April 10 at the J. Roy Houston Conservation Center, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

It’s not the most pleasant job, but when done well, managing manure can bring great results in terms of high crop yields, healthy animals, and clean streams.

At the workshop, attendees will learn specific details of laws and regulations regarding manure management, including recent updates governing how, when, and where to apply animal manure on land.

The District’s nutrient management specialist also will be available to provide one-on-one assistance to help farmers complete their own Manure Management Plan, which they then can update on their own every year.

Cost to attend is $10 per person, which includes a light meal and workshop materials.  A limited number of free soil test kits also will be available.

Visit the Westmoreland County Conservation District website to register or to download a registration form that can be mailed in with a payment. 

3/17/2014