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Pennsylvania Manure Application Setbacks and Requirements
Land Application Setback Comparison

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A Quick Guide to Groundwater in Pennsylvania

This publication will help you understand where groundwater comes from, how it is used, and how the future use of groundwater in Pennsylvania is at risk.

Sinkholes in Pennsylvania

DCNR information on sinkholes.

Data Collection for Nutrient Management Plan Development

The first step in nutrient management plan development is the gathering of all the pieces of information that need to be included in the plan or are used in the process of developing a complete plan. Following is a "comprehensive" list of the information that needs to be collected before beginning to write an Act 38 nutrient management plan.

Choosing A Nutrient Management Planner

Pennsylvania agricultural operations that are designated Concentrated Animal Operations (CAOs) or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are required to develop and implement an approved nutrient management plan (plans).

Nutrient and Manure Management On the Web

Compilation of websites containing nutrient and manure management information and resources.

Manure N-P-K Economic Value Calculator

This calculator determines the potential economic value of the manure if all N-P-K nutrients were to be fully utilized, the annual economic value in replacing recommended fertilizer requirements based on soil testing, and the manure breakeven price relative to fertilizer costs.

Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program

  • Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program Overview
  • Upcoming Trainings and Events
  • News
  • Act 38 Law and Regulations
    • Act 38 Law and Regulations Overview
    • PA Planning Summary
      • PA Planning Summary Overview
      • Acronyms or Terms Used in this Section
      • What Type of Plan Do You Need for Your Farm?
      • Regulatory Pennsylvania State Various Agricultural Plans
  • Specialist Certification
  • Planning Tools
  • Planning Resources
    • Planning Resources Overview
    • Pennsylvania Act 38 Nutrient Management Program Technical Manual
      • Pennsylvania Act 38 Nutrient Management Program Technical Manual Overview
      • Spreadsheets and Forms
  • Educational & Reference Materials
    • Educational & Reference Materials Overview
  • SCC Program Information
    • SCC Program Information Overview
    • Non-delegate Counties
      • Non-delegate Counties Overview
      • October 14, 2022 Update
    • NBS Example - Other Organic Sources, Pasture Example
      • NBS Example - Other Organic Sources, Pasture Example Overview
      • Act 38 NBS - Adding all nutrient sources
  • Manure Management Manual Program
    • Manure Management Manual Program Overview
    • MMP Excel and Word Nutrient Balance Sheet (NBS)
  • Related Programs
  • Program Contacts
  • Contact Website Administration
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Help Center for Plan Writers

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PAPlants

Nutrient Management Specialists Listing

Help Center for Plan Writers

Contact us with planning questions

PAPlants

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