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The goal of the Ohio Composting and Manure Management (OCAMM) program is to research, develop and communicate sustainable strategies for the managnement of animal manures and nutrients on Ohio farms.


Manure Science Review | August 7, 2019 

JIMITA Holsteins, Strasburg, Ohio and Bull Country Compost, Dundee, Ohio
Learn how to get the most value from manure, from  nutrient availability to application timing and methods. The day includes educational sessions, field demonstrations, a tour of manure composting facility, and a delicious barbeque lunch.
Program and registration details, click here.
Sponsor of exhibitor information, click here.


Composting in Ohio: A virtual tour of the industry  |  Lima and Wauseon, Ohio
Click here to take a virtual tour of two unique facilities and learn about the beneftis of compost for crop production.

Manure Science Review 2018  |  Forest, Ohio
Click here to veiw presentation slides from this educational event.

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  1. Field demonstrations at the 2018 MSR

    OCAMM odds & ends

    May 16, 2019

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    From LPELC:
    Free webinar: Reduction and fate of manure pathogens and antimicrobial resistance | May 17 at 2:30 pm | Researchers discuss the fate manure pathogens and antimicrobial resistance following land application as well as potential measures reducing these pathogens.  |  Details

  2. Tour Bull Country Compost at the Manure Science Review, August 7, 2019

    OCAMM odds & ends

    Apr 4, 2019

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    From Ohio Country Journal: 
    Topdressing wheat with liquid swine manure | Glen Arnold, OSU Extension manure nutrient management specialist, provides details on how best to apply manure to wheat fields now.  |  Article

  3. Side dressing with manure in Ohio

    OCAMM odds & ends

    Mar 5, 2019

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    Livestock Mortality Composting Certification | Composting dead animals is an environmentally friendly and cost effective disposal method. Ohio livestock producers must attend a course for certification. Two dates and locations:
    -   March 7 | Tiffin, Ohio |  Details

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