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Drinking water protection in Georgia
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-14)
Drinking water sources in Georgia (surface and ground water) can be contaminated by landfills and dumps, leaky septic tanks, urban runoff, industry and agricultural operations. The state of Georgia has implemented two ...
Georgia's water quality standards
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-14)
This publication contains comprehensive information about Georgia's water quality standards and their enforcement.
Calculating the fertilizer value of broiler litter
(University of Georgia, 2008-10-13)
This publication gives a procedure to calculate the value of broiler litter based on prevailing retail selling prices of commercial fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Recommended practices for using wood ash as an agricultural soil amendment
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-14)
This publication covers a procedure for applying wood ash as a lime substitute on agricultural lands. This method can be used by manufacturers and dealers who wish to supply wood ash or by landowners who wish to receive ...
Small farm nutrient management primer: for un-permitted animal feeding operations
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-14)
This publication contains comprehensive information about nutrient management for un-permitted animal feeding operations.
Compost utilization for erosion control
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-14)
Composting is the controlled biological process of decomposition and recycling of organic material into a humus-rich soil amendment known as compost. Mixed organic materials such as manure, yard trimmings, food waste and ...
Environmental policy statements: explaining what you do, how you do it, and where you want to go
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-12)
By drafting an environmental policy statement, you can begin to "flesh out" what is likely already understood and practiced on your farm, and also provide a framework for future improvement and resource conservation.
Land application of livestock and poultry manure
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-14)
This publication provides information on (1) the nutrient content of manures available for land application, (2) how to determine manure application rates and whether supplemental fertilizer will be needed for maximum crop ...
On-site reuse of ground wood waste from Georgia residential construction
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-14)
Currently, most construction waste is put in dumpsters and taken to a construction and demolition (C&D) landfill. However, several residential construction wastes can be recycled or reused as part of a “green” building ...
Watershed assessment in Georgia
(University of Georgia, 2009-05-14)
Watershed assessment is the measurement and use of chemical, physical and biological properties to determine the current health of streams. It also can include the use of predictive modeling of watershed conditions and ...