Manure Management
Segment: 10. Environmental Service Systems, Standard: Reduce the effects of animal production on the environment. (Technical I.H.1)
Description
Manure is managed in a variety of ways throughout the United States, based on agricultural resources and the emergence of new technologies. Some manure management solutions include lagoons and anaerobic digesters. Energy is now being harvested from methane as well.
Resources
- Agricultural Anaerobic Digesters: Design and Operation
- Repurposing Manure and Making Energy
- Manure Management for Small and Hobby Farms
- Video - Dairy Farmer Makes Power from Poo
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Field Trip, Resource People, Supervised Study, Debate