Solar-powered Water Systems for Grazing Operations
Webinar Details
When:
Aug 27, 2014 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:14 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Reviewed for Continued Content Relevance: 04/2017
Presenter(s):
- Robert DeClue, District Planner, Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District, Norwich, NY
- Jeff Porter, P.E., Environmental Engineer and Team Leader, National Manure Management Team, USDA NRCS East National Technology Support Center, Greensboro, NC
- Kevin Ogles, Grazing Lands Specialist, USDA NRCS East National Technology Support Center, Greensboro, NC
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) - 1 hour ARPAS Credit
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
- Society for Range Management (SRM) - 1 hour SRM Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Participants will learn important considerations in planning for a solar-powered water delivery system for grazing operations, especially in contrast to permanent electrically-powered systems.
This webinar will present differences and USDA NRCS planning considerations for using solar-powered watering systems for livestock grazing operations compared to typical electrical power sources for livestock water. One of these planning considerations is knowing when to choose solar power as the energy source for the watering system. Other planning considerations covered during this webinar include water delivery and engineering design concepts. Additionally, animal behavior and management adjustments that may need to be incorporated as a result of using this type of water delivery system will be discussed.
This webinar is presented by the USDA NRCS East National Technology Support Center.
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