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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the poultry industry and represents the entire industry — from the producers of eggs, broilers, and turkeys to the processors of poultry and egg products and the many allied companies serving the industry.
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), administers national soil and water conservation programs with the cooperation of landowners and operators in local soil conservation districts and other government agencies.
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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is committed to resource development and environmental quality in the Tennessee Valley and throughout the nation.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is dedicated to improving and preserving the quality of the environment and reducing risks to human health and the environment.
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View the directory of state, regional and national poultry organizations from the US Poultry Association.
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Learn how the USDA Farm Service Agency and the USDA State Cooperative Research, Education and Extension Service support the U.S. agricultural community.
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View our alphabetical directory of state water quality agencies.
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The LPELC is a network made up of professionals from across the U.S. and Canada with an interest and expertise in some aspect of animal agriculture and environmental stewardship. This learning network offers faculty and staff with opportunities to network, collaborate, mentor, and share. The network was officially established in 2005 with a USDA National Facilitation grant focused on water quality. It has continued to the present through the support of other grants related to air quality, environmental management, and climate change.
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Litterpedia brings together chicken bedding and litter management information for the Australian chicken meat industry in one, easily accessible location. Chicken litter, or bedding, is an essential part of breeding and growing meat chickens. Litter in good condition—dry and friable—optimises chicken health and welfare, improving their growth and productivity. Here you will find litter resources and tools for meat chicken growers and breeders including fact sheets, guides, videos and webinar recordings. There are also links to research project summaries and completed project final reports.
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AWM is a planning/design tool for waste storage structures utilized by both NRCS employees and external consultants, TSPs for animal feeding operations. It estimates the amount of manure, bedding, and process water based upon the type and number of animals and management followed. This information along with the local climatic factors and other characteristics feed into the design of these facilities. The procedure and calculations used in AWM are based on the USDA-NRCS Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook.