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The presentation from Tommy Bass, Jill Heemstra, and Ag Environmental Leader Award Winner Peter Juergens, Agriculture's Promise 2011TRANSCRIPT
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture
Thomas Bass, Montana State University
Jill Heemstra, University of Nebraska
Peter Juergens,Pork Producer, Iowa
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Environmental Concern• Primarily non-point source
water pollution– Collective run-off from an
area (picture depicts sediment from a large construction site)
– In animal ag: run-off could be from confinement areas, manure and feed storage, or land application areas…
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Existing Regulations• Primarily water quality driven– Clean Water Act (CWA: USEPA, 1972, ‘77 & ’87)
– CAFO Permitting (in-flux)• State rules and delegated authority– State enforces on behalf of federal government
• Local ordinances– zoning, setbacks,
air quality, other…
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
On the Horizon: Air and Emissions• Green House Gasses (CH4, CO2, N2O…)• Particulate Matter (dust)• Odor and nuisance – least regulation/most
citizen complaints
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Related Issues
• Urban encroachment• Neighbor relations• Consumer concerns/demands• Lack of food, fiber and natural
resource literacy within general public
• Changing policy and regulation
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Becoming a Leader
• Animal agriculture can be profitable;– environmental issues should not scare anyone from
the business!• You can develop and protect natural resources
while providing food, fiber and other services to the world.
• Find your voice; join a commodity group, chamber of commerce, get involved in local politics, state and beyond…
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
BELAA Project• New and Beginning Producer Specific…– Educational materials (publications & presentations) – Online tools, webcasts and social networking– Access to expertise– Live seminars at NYFEA events– Curriculum support for HS Ag Teachers– Environmental Leaders Program
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Environmental Leaders Program• GOALS– Provide education and technical information for
new and beginning animal producers– Facilitate advocacy and communication– Encourage leadership– Reward accomplishments– Improve public perception– Enhance conservation and stewardship
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Environmental Leaders Program• Benefits:– Assistance with environmental assessment and
planning on your farm– $500 scholarship to NYFEA events– Official recognition, local and ag press– Assistance in sharing your story, advocating for
agriculture in your community and beyond
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Environmental Leaders Program• Requirements:– Complete educational programs on environmental
stewardship in animal agriculture– Implement a management practice on your farm,
ranch or feeding operation– Talk or present at a function about your operation– Work with NYFEA and BELAA project staff to
develop a case study about your involvement
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Environmental Leaders Program• Getting involved:– Nominate yourself– Nominate a producer
• Not a farmer or rancher?– “Advocate Award”– Complete similar course of education– Complete outreach/communication project– Funds permitting, similar benefits
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Juergens Environmental Control
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
“Creating Healthy Environments To Produce Healthy Farms!”
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Stewards of the Land - 2010
– Cut to Video, by: National Pork Board
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Air Quality Inside the Barns
• Gases – Ammonia, Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Volatile Acids (VFA)’s, Amines and Mercaptans.
• Particulate Matter – Dried Fecal Matter, Feed Dust, and Hog Dander.
• Odor – Combination of gas and particulate matter.
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Uncertain Future
• FeedStuffs Feb. 2010• Area residents and elected officials are now
expressing fear that the consent decree could force Premium Standard Farms of Missouri to cease operations.
• NAEMS
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
“Next Generation” Environmental Systems
Juergens Environmental Control offers the most complete environmental control systems available in the world treating all sources of noxious gas, dust and odor.
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Treating the Sources
• Air Filtration• Atomization• Aerobic Neutralizer• Anaerobic Neutralizer• Siemens S7-200 Controllers
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Agriculture History in the Making
• Monitoring for over 2.5 years• NH3 Average = 0.03 ppm• H2S Average = 0.00 ppm
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
April Totals Ranch Creek
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Dirty Facts
• Market weight 250 lbs.• 1.5 tons of waste• Runoff, Leaching, Volatilization• Headaches, Nausea
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Benefits
• Performance• Manure
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Benefits Beyond Compliance
• NMP or similar environmental plan can:– Allow for better use of on-site manure nutrients;
save on fertilizer purchases & improve soil– Reduce liability of spills/water pollution– Document/defend against
environmental accusation– Improve access to credit
and insurance
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Currently
• We are working with ISU by monitoring and evaluating our aerobic system and its ability to harvest NH3.
• Continue to advocate and champion ag. • Have had over 250 people tour our farms
since 2008 including tourists from Australia, Brazil, Germany and Holland.
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Currently
Involved with Ag groups, National Pork Board, Natural Resource Conservation Service, USDA, all at National, State and local level.
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
What we Know.
• Average Person is three generations removed from the farm. Our industry is hurting due to this.
• Let’s clean up our industry and bring our kids back to work.
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
5th Generation
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Thank You!
• Contact Us:• Peter Juergens– [email protected]– 712 – 830 – 9173
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
Project Contact Information
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011
• Jill Heemstra: – [email protected]
• Tommy Bass: – [email protected]–406.994.5733
Conclusion and QuestionsThank you for your time and your commitment
to agriculture’s future!
Building Environmental Leaders in Animal Agriculture (BELAA)Agriculture’s Promise - Washington D.C. April 2011