Best Management Practices

Agricultural best management practices help minimize air, soil and water pollution. Plant nutrients, bacteria, sediment and crop chemicals can be mitigated so that pollution of ground and surface water is curtailed. Livestock odors can also be minimized. A goal of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers is to help farmers implement sustainable farming practices that assist Iowa farm families in raising livestock responsibly and successfully.

Before construction of any new livestock farm can begin, check to see if a Manure Management Plan (MMP) needs to be filed and approved. There are many resources to help farmers implement best management practices.

GENERAL RESOURCES

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY/IOWA MANURE MANAGEMENT ACTION GROUP

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICES

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal Production Information

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