By VICKI JOHNSON
Ohio Correspondent

DEGRAFF, Ohio — Putting waste to good use and keeping water supplies safe is the focus of Ohio’s annual Manure Science Review from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 16.

New technologies and alternative disposal methods are among the topics, with an emphasis on reducing runoff risk and nutrient loss. Featured are sessions on separating dairy solids and on using those as alternative bedding for cattle. The program takes place at the Winner Family Farm, 4317 SR 47 West, in DeGraff, Logan County. Registration costs $30 by Aug. 8 or $35 at the door. Members of the Midwest Professional Nutrient Applicators Assoc. receive a $5 discount. A continental breakfast, lunch and materials are included.
Download a registration form at www.go.osu.edu/Dy4 or call 330-202-3533 to have a copy mailed. Included with the registration form are the day’s schedule, directions and a full list of topics and speakers.

Among the speakers are Allan Winner, owner of the host farm, a 400-cow dairy that separates its solids for greater efficiency; Tom Noyes, Wesley Haun and Amanda Meddles of The Ohio State University extension; Jocelyn Henderson and Terry Mescher of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Frank Gibbs of the USDA; Christine Pence of the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA); and Steve Searson of the Logan Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).

Participants are eligible for 5.5 hours of continuing education credit under ODA’s Certified Livestock Manager training program, 4.5 hours of soil and water management credit in the Ohio Certified Crop Advisor Program, 1 hour of nutrient management credit, also in the CCA program, and 5.5 professional development hours for professional engineers.

Events sponsors are OSU extension, OSU’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, the Ohio Livestock Coalition, Ohio’s SWCDs, ODA, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and DNR.