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Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning
Last Modified:
02/10/2012
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP’s) are conservation plans that
are unique to livestock and poultry operations. These plans document the
practices and strategies adopted by the land owner or operator to address the
natural resource concerns related to soil erosion, water quality, utilization of
manure, and disposal of organic by-products.
The development of a CNMP
begins with a comprehensive resource inventory of
the current site conditions. Management options, which may include structural
alternatives, are developed to address the resource concerns identified during
the inventory process.
The NRCS National Planning Procedures Handbook (NPPH), Part 600.5, and Part
600.6--Exhibit 15, define the minimum criteria for developing a
CNMP.
Resources for Developing a CNMP
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Handbook
National Instruction
The following documents
require
Adobe Acrobat,
Microsoft Word, or
Microsoft Excel.
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Description |
PDF |
DOC |
XLS |
| CNMP
Statement of Work |
Describes the minimum requirements for deliverables associated with
planning a CNMP. |
PDF |
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| CNMP Templates |
CNMP Land Plan Template - A recommended format for plan development and organization of the
information that the CNMP should contain
when manure is generated and applied to land. This template describes the
type of information to include in the CNMP,
and can be modified as necessary to address specific situations. (DOC; 182 KB) |
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DOT |
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CNMP No-Land Template - A recommended format for plan
development and organization of the information that the CNMP should contain
when manure is generated and all is exported from the operation. This
template describes the type of information to include in the CNMP, and can
be modified, as necessary, to address specific situations. (DOT; 446 KB) |
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DOT |
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| Practice Descriptions and O&M Narratives |
To provide environmental benefits, conservation practices must be
operated and maintained as designed. This document provides practice
descriptions and O&M Narratives that can be inserted into the CNMP Template.
For existing conservation practices, use this document to copy/paste the
operation and maintenance requirements into the CNMP Template, Section 4. Where available, Job Sheets in Section IV of the eFOTG may also be
used. (DOC; 92 KB) |
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DOC |
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| Animal Mortality & Production Area Guidelines |
The contents of this document are meant to assist qualified planners to
develop CNMPs; the information is consistent with NRCS standards to protect
or enhance water quality for any Animal Feeding Operation (AFO). The
document contains up-to-date animal mortality disposal methodologies and
guidelines for poultry and cattle operations as well as useful tips and
management considerations for the manure production areas. Use this document
to copy/paste the operation and maintenance requirements into the CNMP
Template, Section 8 (No-Land Plan) or Section 9 (Land Plan) (DOC; 2.76 MB) |
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DOC |
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| CNMP Checklist |
A summary of resource issues and supporting documentation that may be
needed when developing a CNMP. (PDF;
29 KB) |
PDF |
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| Inventory Needed for Developing a CNMP |
A complete guide for items needed when developing a Comprehensive
Nutrient Management Plan based on NRCS standards (Word 2000, 2002) (DOC; 524
KB) |
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DOC |
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| MD-RES-001 |
Resource Inventory for Conservation Planning Field Evaluation Worksheet
These worksheets are designed to assist the conservation planner to evaluate
and document existing site conditions and resource concerns. (DOC; 305 KB) |
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DOC |
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MD-RES-001 Instructions- Instructions for completing these worksheets.
(PDF; 61 KB) |
PDF |
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| 9 Steps of Planning |
The nine steps of conservation planning are used to develop a CNMP, so
the end product meets the short- and long-term goals of the producer. All
applicable local, Tribal, State, and Federal water quality goals or
regulations are followed, including evaluation and documentation of
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered
Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. (XLS; 81 KB) |
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XLS |
| Worksheets |
Poultry Waste
Storage Structure Sizing |
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| Record Keeping Requirements for Producers |
This document summarizes the required records that farm operators must keep
to satisfy requirements of Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Nutrient
Management Regulations and requirements set forth by the Maryland Department
of the Environment (MDE) Animal Feeding Operation CAFO/MAFO Permit (if
applicable). (PDF; 64 KB) |
PDF |
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MMP - Manure Management Planner
Manure Management Planner (MMP) is a Windows-based computer program developed at
Purdue University that's used to create manure management plans for crop and
animal feeding operations. The user enters information about the operation's
fields, crops, storage, animals, and application equipment. MMP helps the user
allocate manure (where, when and how much) on a monthly basis for the length of
the plan (1-10 years). This allocation process helps determine if the current
operation has sufficient crop acreage, seasonal land availability, manure
storage capacity, and application equipment to manage the manure produced in an
environmentally responsible manner. MMP is also useful for identifying changes
that may be needed for a non-sustainable operation to become sustainable, and
determine what changes may be needed to keep an operation sustainable if the
operation expands.
Getting Started with MMP
- This guide describes how to use Manure Management Planner (MMP) to develop a
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan.
Additional Resources
MDE/EPA Regulations for Animal Feeding Operations
Animal Waste Management
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Animal Waste
Management Software (AWM) - AWM is a planning/design tool for animal
feeding operations that can be used to estimate the production of manure,
bedding, process water and determine the size of storage/treatment facilities.
The procedures and calculations used in AWM are based on the USDA-NRCS
Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook.
Conservation Planning
CNMP Watch - is the complete Web
source for Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning (CNMP) information. It is
designed to get you started and assist you through the process of developing and
writing of CNMPs. CNMP Watch is a project of the National Association of State
Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation (NASDA). The project is funded by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Contact
Peg Althoff, Ph.D
Conservation
Agronomist
Email: peg.althoff@md.usda.gov
Phone: 443-482-2936
Tansel Hudson
State Resource Conservationist (Acting)
Phone: 443.482.2929
Email: tansel.hudson@md.usda.gov
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