Upcoming Events:
- 05/24 - Connected Community Forum: Broadband Adoption
- 05/28 - Small Business Workshop
- 05/29 - St. Clair County Farmers Market Grand Opening
- 05/30 - Small Business Workshop
- 06/04 - E-Commerce
- 06/11 - E-Workforce
- 06/13 - Estate Planning for Farmers and Landowners
- 06/18 - You Can't Take it With You
- 06/20 - 2nd Annual 2013 Central AL Veterans, Service Members & Families Resource Fair
- 06/20 - You Can't Take it With You!
Education & Training News
Community Foresters Gaining a Clearer Picture of Building Construction Effects on Trees
Partnership Offering Training to Help Employers Untangle the New I-9 Form
Alabama Community Leadership Network Spring Conference in Opelika April 5
Extension Educators Demonstrating Value of “An Ounce of Prevention” in Urban Forestry
Alabama Ethnic Food Safety Network Developing Sustainable Meat Rabbit Production in Haiti
Chilton Food Innovation Center Formally Launches May 1
Extension Rural Tourism Conference Benefits Communities in Numerous Ways
ACES Urban PREP Program Offers Job Search Solutions to Individuals and Families
New Ways to Meet CAFO Continuing Education Requirements
Managing an animal feeding operation (AFO) and using best management practices means staying informed regarding current regulatory requirements and the latest technology, equipment, management, and disposal methods relating to waste and wastewater. All personnel involved in managing AFOs or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) need current information in order to make and manage plans that effectively safeguard groundwater and surface water quality and reduce odor. Continuing education training is one way to stay up to date. It is required by law in Alabama for CAFOs and, while not required for AFOs, is very worthwhile in helping AFO owners ensure that their operations continue to meet all requirements for waste management. This publication explains how the AFO/CAFO continuing education program works, how you can benefit from it, and what you should do to make sure you comply with the law. more...
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