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Lesson 1: Principles of Environmental Stewardship -Rick Koelsch

Intended Outcomes
The participants will

• Recognize key principles of environmental stewardship.
• Understand key environmental issues facing the livestock and poultry industry.
• Review those environmental and regulatory issues that are of local interest.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Principles of Environmental Stewardship
3. Understanding Manure's Environmental Benefits
4. Manure and Water Quality Concerns
5. Manure and Air Quality Concerns
6. Issues of Local Concern
7. Appendix A. Environmental Stewardship Assessment: Primary environmental issues of local concern
8. Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance Assessment: Issues that may define your farm's priorities

Activities
The participants will complete

• An assessment of the environmental stewardship principles that they have implemented with their own livestock/poultry operation.
• A prioritization of individual environmental issues within the local community.
• A review of applicable regulations.