Call for presentation proposals for the 2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Call for Presentation Proposals for Michigan Manure Summit

The 2025 Michigan Manure Summit, now in its sixth year, is an educational event that provides relevant information on manure management and related topics to farmers and custom haulers. Proposals for 20 minute in-person presentations are being sought for breakout sessions on the following topics:

• Manure application and compaction
• Greenhouse gas emissions and climate resiliency (focus on manure/animal agriculture)
• Public relations (interacting with the public on social media or other forums)
• Value of manure (cost savings, nutrient value, soil health, etc.)
• Technology and manure management (use of technology, best practices, new/emerging technology, etc.)
• Manure management, such as integrating manure into crop planning, managing application issues, best management practices (solid and liquid), transportation regulations, pit foam management, etc.
• Farm infrastructure for successful manure application and spill prevention
• Workforce management (hiring, employee retention, training, etc.)

Instructions for submitting a presentation proposal:

• Submit a brief (less than one page) summary with an overview of your proposed presentation. Include the speaker contact information and presentation title. Farmers and for-hire manure haulers are strongly encouraged to submit proposals!
• Presentations should utilize the Microsoft PowerPoint application.
• Final presentations and short (2-3 sentences) speaker bios will be submitted two weeks prior to the Summit.
• Presenters must be willing to have their presentation recorded and posted online for educational purposes of the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program.
• Presenters from for-profit organizations/companies are welcome to apply. Presentations should be focused on the topic and should not be a sales pitch. Presentations will be evaluated upon submission to ensure an educational focus.
• Limited travel support may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Submit your proposal to Charles Gould at gouldm@msu.edu by end of day Friday, Oct. 11.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program leadership team, which is comprised of individuals from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michigan Farm Bureau and Michigan State University Extension.

The Michigan Manure Summit will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Okemos Conference Center in Okemos, Michigan.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Charles Gould at gouldm@msu.edu or 616-834-2812.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 2: Zero Hunger
• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 15: Life on Land

The article discusses topics related to manure management, which is directly connected to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) as it contributes to sustainable agriculture and food production. It also relates to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) as proper manure management can prevent the spread of diseases. Additionally, manure management affects SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by addressing water pollution and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by providing employment opportunities in the agricultural sector. The article also touches on SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by discussing the value of manure and its role in sustainable farming practices. Furthermore, the topics of greenhouse gas emissions and climate resiliency connect to SDG 13 (Climate Action), while the integration of manure into crop planning and managing application issues relates to SDG 15 (Life on Land).

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• Target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding, and other disasters, and that progressively improve land and soil quality.
• Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases.
• Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.
• Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
• Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
• Target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning.
• Target 15.9: By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies, and accounts.

Based on the content of the article, the identified targets are directly related to the SDGs mentioned earlier. These targets focus on sustainable food production systems, resilient agricultural practices, improving water quality, achieving full and productive employment, environmentally sound waste management, climate change education and awareness, and integrating ecosystem and biodiversity values into planning and development processes.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

No specific indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. The article primarily focuses on the call for presentation proposals for the Michigan Manure Summit, providing information on the topics and submission guidelines. It does not provide data or information related to the progress or measurement of the identified targets.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: canr.msu.edu