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NC DPPEA EMS Swine Projects

Learn about EPA-funded projects to implement ISO 14001 EMS on hog farms, promoting environmental compliance. Access resources, training, and tools to optimize pork production sustainably. Explore alternative technologies and best management practices.

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NC DPPEA EMS Swine Projects

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  1. NC DPPEAEMS Swine Projects Norma Murphy, 715-6513, Norma.Murphy@ncmail.net Jamie Ragan, 715-6519, Jamie.Ragan@ncmail.net http://www.p2pays.org/iso/agriculture

  2. EPA Funded Projects • #1, Grant, design & implement EMS (ISO 14001 model) on 6 hog farms • #2, Determine if EMS help environmental compliance

  3. Project #1 Created templates, SOPs, manuals, & checklists Conducted on-site training Translated materials into Spanish Followed 14001 Model Project #2 Realized most producers don’t have time for full blown implementation Modified manuals & SOPs to a “lighter” version BMPs, spreadsheets, & training became emphasis PigTales newsletter Project Highlights

  4. Producer & Assistance Providers’ Resources • Pork Production Topic Hub, http://wrrc.p2pays.org/p2rx/ • Production Phases • Environmental Impacts • Alternative Technologies • BMPs • Building an EMS

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