Webinar #1
Report Introduction and Overview Webinar, recorded Thursday, April 14, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpepIkhtwPI
Download April 14 Webinar Slides (PDF 3MB)
The recorded webinar includes presentations from three of the workgroup members: Ken Genskow (UW-Madison/UW-Extension), Becky Larson ((UW-Madison/UW-Extension), and Mark Borchardt (USDA-Agricultural Research Service). The webinar contains approximately 45 minutes of presentations, followed by 30 minutes for questions submitted by webinar attendees through the webinar platform.
Please note: The purpose of the webinar on April 14th was to provide an overview of the report and workgroup activities. A second, follow-up webinar will be scheduled for the week of May 16 to address questions people have about the report after they have had time to read it. Comments and questions for the second webinar may be submitted on and after April 14th.
Expanded presentation by Dr. Mark Borchardt (approximately 50 min.)
Manure irrigation airborne pathogen health risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RY3KsV4hgU
Webinar #2
Response to Questions and Comments about the Report, recorded Monday, May 16, 2016
The second webinar addressed questions and comments regarding the Manure Irrigation Workgroup report published April 14, 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y92ZNknNOI
About the Workgroup
University of Wisconsin-Extension and UW-Madison convened a Manure Irrigation Workgroup at the request of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to review issues and develop guidance on the practices of applying livestock manure or process wastewater through irrigation equipment – referred to as “manure irrigation.”
The workgroup was composed of scientists, public health specialists, state agency experts, farmers, and others intended to bring a diverse set of perspectives to the issue. The workgroup met between July 2013 and September 2015 to explore benefits, concerns, and remaining questions associated with manure irrigation. The group had no formal authority, and its work does not establish policy on manure irrigation.
The navigation tabs at the top of the page provide more information about the workgroup activities, presentations from meetings in 2013, benefits and concerns associated with manure irrigation, additional resources, and information about how to share your comments.
