1. NC DPPEA EMS Swine Projects
Norma Murphy, ,
Jamie Ragan, ,

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

3. Project Highlights Project #1 Project #2
Created templates, SOPs, manuals, & checklists
Conducted on-site training
Translated materials into Spanish
Followed 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
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4. Producer & Assistance Providers’ Resources
Pork Production Topic Hub,
Production Phases
Environmental Impacts
Alternative Technologies
BMPs
Building an EMS