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ATTRA-National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Description: ATTRA has many publications and information on nearly all aspects of sustainable agriculture from cover crops, animal agriculture, organic production, to alternative marketing.
Better Soils Better Yields
Description: This is a good overview of how conservation tillage systems can improve soil quality from the Conservation Tillage Information Center.
Georgia Poultry Federation Litter Market
Description: This system is designed to facilitate communication between parties interested in buying, selling, or transporting poultry litter. Users with valid accounts may post Advertisements indicating product or services available for sale, or desired for purchase. In addition to being able to post ads to the website, registered users will be added to the litter market website and be able to receive updates via e-mail on a regular basis. Non registered users may browse and search all active advertisements.
Improving Soil Quality in the Southern Coastal Plain – One Farmer’s Experience
Description: This is a case study of the use of conservation tillage systems at a farm near Millen, GA. They have great success in rebuilding soil oragnic matter and have seen many benefits from this practice. The publication gives the details of the cotton production system used along with pictures of his equipment.
National Management Measures to Control Non Point Pollution in Agriculture
Description: This document was developed by USEPA. It includes nutrient management, erosion and sedimentation, and integrated pest management.
Phosphorus, Nitrogen and Manure Reference Pubs
Description: Links to quality publications on manure management, especially phosphorus issues. SERA is an acronym for Southern Extension-Research Activity; it is an organization of research scientists, policy makers, extension personnel, and educators. Our mission is to develop and promote innovative solutions to minimize phosphorus losses from agriculture.
UGA Engineering Outreach Service
Description: The Engineering Outreach Service provides practical solutions to Georgia industries, communities, and agencies to achieve profitability, sustainable development, and conservation. The Engineering Outreach Service is an administrative unit of the UGA Faculty of Engineering and represents UGA in the Georgia Environmental Partnership (UGA, GA Tech, and the Pollution Prevention Assistance Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources).
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Nutrient Management for Georgia Agriculture: Developing a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan
Description: A CNMP is a strategy for making wise use of plant nutrients to enhance farm profits while protecting water resources. This publication provides an accessible overview of CNMPs for the Georgia farmer.