Overview of DEP's Manure Management Manual

Learn about Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Manure Management Manual and Manure Management Plan. In addition, this page includes some information about DEP's Agricultural Erosion and Sedimentation program requirements.

Department of Environmental Protection Manure Management

DEP's Manure Management Webpage
Land Application of Manure - Manure Management Plan Guidance

PDF document, 5.6 MB

Pennsylvania DEP's Manure Management Manual. A supplement to Manure Management for Environmental Protection.
Pennsylvania Agricultural Environmental Requirements

PDF document, 1.1 MB

This brochure highlights two of Pennsylvania's ag-related environmental regulations - PA Chapter 102 (Erosion & Sedimentation) and PA Chapter 91 (Manure Management) and provides a summary of what is needed in a written Agricultural Erosion & Sedimentation Plan and a written Manure Management Plan.
The Basics of Manure Management Requirements

All facilities or properties that have animals that produce manure or apply manure to crop fields and pastures must have a written Manure Management Plan. This includes livestock and poultry operations, small hobby farms (sheep, goats, llamas, etc.), and horse owners.
The Basics of Agricultural Erosion and Sedimentation Requirements

All farms that plow and till soil, including no-till practices, must develop and implement a written Agricultural and Erosion Sedimentation Control Plan to reduce erosion. Bare areas created by animals, such as exercise lots, must also be addressed in this plan regardless of the number of animals.
On the Fields, In the Barnyard, By the Stream

This video series provides an overview of two agricultural environmental requirements for Pennsylvania farmers. These regulations are Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management and Chapter 91 Manure Management.