In October of 2011, the PA Department of Environmental Protection released new regulations for all farms of any size that produce or apply manure.  These regulations require everyone to maintain records on manure and animal management on operations.

The regulations apply to any size farm, and address a variety of different situations, including: land application of imported manure, composted manure, and pastured animals.

The regulations require that farmers devise and follow a plan specific for their situation. The Manure Management Manual is available by the DEP to help guide farmers in producing their own plan.  The Berks County Conservation District is available to help farmers develop the plan.

The Department of Environmental Protection has made parts of the plan available online.  Berks County Conservation District will also help you construct your plans.  Click here to find out more.

On March 20th at 4 PM, Berks County Conservation District, along with PA OneStop.org is offering a technical workshop.  Attendees will leave with a completed written Manure Management Plan and printed maps of their farm.  If anyone is interested in attending this workshop, or needs aid in developing their plan, feel free to contact the district at 610-372-4657, email Damian.Painter@berkscd.com, or print out and mail this form to: