Flat Creek SALT Waste Management Practices

 

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Waste Management Systems Purpose: To manage waste from agricultural production in a manner that prevents or minimizes degradation of soil and water resources. Such systems are planned to preclude discharge of pollutants to surface or ground water and recycle waste through correct soil application to agricultural land. What does it pay on? Waste storage facilities, waste storage pond, waste treatment lagoon and support components required for the proper functioning of the system including fencing, critical area planting and heavy use area protection Cost-share will be provided at 75 percent county average, or actual cost, which ever is cheaper. Maintenance Life This practice has a 10-year maintenance agreement that says the landowner will maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS standards for the life of the practice.
Waste Utilization Purpose: To safely use wastes which are produced on a farm within the SALT watershed, to provide fertility for crop, forage, or fiber production, improve or maintain soil structure, prevent erosion and safeguard water resources. What does it pay? The one year incentive rate is given on a per acre basis, with a limit of  3750 dollars per farm, per landowner or operator. Maintenance Life This practice has a 1 year maintenance agreement that says the landowner will maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS standards for the life of the practice.
Manure Transfer Purpose: To transfer animal manure to a manure storage/treatment facility, loading area, and to agricultural land for final utilization including application of manure to the utilization area. How much does it pay? This practice is designed to work with the Animal Waste System Practices and pays an incentive payment for up to 3 years. Maintenance Agreement The landowner agrees to maintain this practice for 1 year.