April 23, 2007:
Although hiring a consultant to develop a Nutrient Management Plan is recommended, producers can save money by developing all or part of a plan themselves. There are new tools that have made planning easier than ever before. An example from the Alberta Agriculture and Food Ropin' the Web site is the Manure Management Planner software, available for download at www.agric.gov.ab.ca. Also, funding support for consultants is available through the Canada-Alberta Farm Stewardship Program (CAFSP).