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Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District |
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Providing Local Solutions to Local Problems |
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Manure management is a great way to reduce parasites, bad odor, volume of manure and protect our water!
Tips for mining your black gold!
¨ Limit animal access along streams ¨ Cover piles to protected them from rain and prevent nutrients from leaching into water ¨ Keep current with worming practices to limit parasites ¨ Composting is a great way to “recycle” the nutrients in manure ¨ Harrow or drag pastures to spread manure and encourage plant growth ¨ Pick often; this allows easier waste removal and improves living conditions ¨ Join a manure exchange program such as “Manure Link” and share the wealth
Links to manure management resources:
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Manure Management |
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Manure Storage Facilities Are Time Savers! Give us a call and we’ll help get you started. |
