Our Vision

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Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning
Center Connecting Experts With Those
Assisting Producers
Co-PIs Rick Koelsch, U of NE
Mark Risse, U of GA Joe Harrison, WSU
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Who are these people?
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Connecting Experts With Those Assisting Producers
Jeanette Thurston, USDA ARS
Who are these people?
Doug Beegle, Penn State University
Mike Williams, NCSU Animal Waste Mgmt. Center
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What Is the Learning Centers Purpose?

• Connecting Experts With Those Assisting Producers
• On-demand access to the nations best
  science-based resources on animal manure
  management issue

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Who is Our Customer?

• Individuals and organizations that influence
  animal producer decisions.
• National Learning Center project should support
  existing organizations delivering information to
  producers.

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What services will you offer?
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Services? Web Cast Seminar Series

• 3rd Friday of the month, 130 pm Central time
• Providing audience with access to the national
  policy, research, and educational
  experts

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Services? Web Cast Topics

• Sept. - CNMP Development Curriculum
• Oct. - CAFO Rule Proposed Changes
• Nov/Dec Pathogens
• Jan/Mar Integrated Nutrient Issues
• Apr/Jun Value of Manure
• Sept/Nov Alternative Technologies
• Dec/Feb - Pharmaceuticals

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Services? National References and Resources
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Services? National References and Resources
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How do I find out about Learning Center
activities?
Subscribe to Newsletter http//lpe.unl.edu/
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Financial Support

• USDA CSREES 406
• Integrated Water Quality Program
• national facilitation program

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More Information?

• http//lpe.unl.edu
• Contact Project Manager, Jill Heemstra at
  402/748-3909, jheemstra3_at_unl.edu
• Contact co-PIsMark Risse, U of GA, Joe
  Harrison, WA State, or Rick Koelsch, U of NE

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