Transferring Innovative Manure Management Technology in The Northeast

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS

Norman R. Scott
Professor, Department of Biological & Environmental Engineering
216 Riley-Robb Hall
Cornell University , Ithaca , NY , 14853
Ph:607-255-4473; Fax: 607-255-4473
Email: nrs5@cornell.edu

EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering 1962, Cornell University
BSAE 1958, Washington State University, (With Honors)

  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Professor Dept. Biol. & Environ. Engr. Present
  • Vice President for Research and Advanced Studies, Cornell University 1989-1998
  • Acting President Cornell Research Foundation 1998-1999
  • Acting V. Provost Computing Cornell University 1988-1989
  • Director for Research College Agr. & Life Sciences 1984-1989
  • Director Cornell Univ. Agr. Exp. Station 1984-1989
  • Chairman Dept. of Agr. Engr. Cornell 1978-1984
  • Professor Dept. of Agr. Engr. Cornell 1976-Present
  • Assoc. Professor Dept. of Agr. Engr. Cornell 1968-1976
  • Asst. Professor Dept. of Agr. Engr. Cornell 1962-1968

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

Scott has been involved in bioengineering research and teaching for over 20 years prior to spending 14 years as a Cornell administrator. His early research was focused on thermoregulation in poultry, biomechanics of machine milking of dairy cows and electronic applications in agriculture, with particular attention to automatic identification and estrus detection of livestock, as well as the effects of transient current on dairy cows. Since returning to the faculty in 1998, he has focused on research in sustainable development. This research is directed to development of sustainable communities with emphasis on biologically derived fuels, renewable energy, recycling, managed ecosystems and industrial ecology. Grant support has been obtained from New York State Energy Research & Development Authority and USDA and proposals, of which he is a member of the team, have been and are being submitted to the DOE, USDA and NSF. Over the past two years he has also been engaged in leading a consortium of thirteen land-grant universities to address sustainable agriculture and development in China serves as its Chair.  

TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

Upon returning to the faculty Scott has developed three new courses, each which is taught annually. These courses address issues of sustainable development broadly.

ABEN 299 - Sustainable Development: A Web-based Course (totally web based),

ABEN 673 - Sustainable Development Seminar (joint with the Johnson Graduate School of Management), and

ABEN 494 – Sustainable Energy Systems

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS:

  • Elected to National Academy of Engineering, 1990
  • Chairman, Consortium of U. S. Universities and Institutions in Cooperation with China for Agriculture (Consortium of Thirteen major Land-Grant Universities), [2001 – present]
  • President, Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE), 2001
  • President, ASAE: Society for Engineering in Agriculture, Food and Biological Systems, (1993-1994)
  • Technical Vice President of ASAE for a term of three years (1990-1993)
  • Member, American Society for Engineering Education
  • Senior Member, Instrumentation Society of America
  • Member, American Association for Advancement of Science
  • Member, Board on Agriculture of the National Research Council (1993-1996)
  • Received four paper awards from ASAE in recognition of outstanding research publications in ASAE Transactions
  • Elected Fellow of ASAE, 1986
  • Received the McCormick- Case Gold Medal (ASAE) in 2002
  • Received the Henry Giese Award (ASAE) in 1989
  • Alumni Achievement Award, Washington State Alumni Association, 1991
  • Elected as a Founding Fellow of American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), 1992
  • Elected Fellow of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 1996

RECENT PUBLICATIONS:

Scott, N. R., et. al. 1997. Agricultural and biological systems. Chapter 7. In Engineering Response to Global Climate Change: Planning a Research and Development Agenda edited by Robert G. Watts . Lewis Publishers, 339-74.

Scott, N. R.1998. Strategy for activating university research. Technological Forecasting and Social Change 57: 217-218.

Scott, N. R. 1998. Utilizing university research for social contribution. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 57: 221-223.

Scott, N. R. 2002. Rethink, Redesign, Reengineer. Resource. 9: (9), 8-10

Scott, N. R. and S. J. Minott. 2003. Feasibility of fuel cells for energy conversion on the dairy farm. Final Report 6243-1 Prepared for The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, March, 62 pages

Bastian, K.R., K.G. Gebremedhin and N.R. Scott. 2003.A finite element difference model to determine conduction heat loss to a water-filled mattress for dairy cows. Transactions of the ASAE. 46(3): 773-780.

Scott, N. R. and Liping Duan. 2003. Integration of Sustainable Systems for Agro-Eco-Industrial Rural Community Development. Presented at the International Forum on Bioenvironmental and Bioenergy Engineering. China Agricultural University. November. 19 pages.

Peranginangin, N., R. Sakthiadivel, N.R. Scott, E. Kendy and T.S. Steenhuis. 2004. Water Accounting for Conjunctive Groundwater/Surface Water Management: Case of the Singkarak-Ombilin River Basin , Indonesia . Journal of Hydrology. 292: 1 – 22.

Ma, Jianguo, N.R. Scott, S, D. DeGloria and A.J. Lembo. 2004. GIS-Based Land Suitability Assessment for On-Farm Bioenergy Systems Using Dairy Manure as a Renewable Energy Resource. Biomass and Bioenergy (in press).

Author or co-author of over 85 refereed publications. Holder of 3 patents.

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Brian S. Aldrich
Department of Biological & Environmental Engineering
Extension Associate
222 Riley Robb Hall
Ph: 255-1819
Email: bsa9@cornell.edu

BACKGROUND

EDUCATION

  • B.S. Biology: Bates College, 1977
  • M.S. Agronomy: Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, 1979
    Major: Crop Production and Management
  • Ph.D. candidate, Crop and Soil Sciences, Cornell University
    (all requirements completed except dissertation; leave of absence since 1994)
    Concentration: Soil Science
    Minors: Agricultural Economics, International Agricultural and Rural Development

Extension Experience

Agricultural Outreach Consultant : Dec. 1994 to Aug. 2000
North Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council
Stationed in USDA-NRCS field office in Hackettstown, NJ, to implement four EPA pollution prevention/section 319 grants and the Lower Musconetcong Water Quality Incentive Program. Worked with committee of USDA, cooperative extension, soil conservation districts, farm chemical dealers and crop consultants to foster interagency collaboration and extend ICM practices and conservation systems to farmers. Coordinated soil, plant and manure sampling to make lime and fertilizer recommenda- tions for 8,700 acres of field crops. Calibrated manure spreaders. Demonstrated the Presidedress Soil Nitrate Test on 2,900 acres, reducing fertilizer N by 26 tons. Summarized changes in fertilizer and pesticide use on 18,300 acres of cropland. Assisted poultry CAFO with best management practices. Designed a custom farm recordkeeping system integrating conservation and nutrient management plans. Scheduled assistance for pest scouting with Rutgers IPM and private consultants. Assisted in planning and conduct of extension meetings and twilight tours. Made oral presentations to farmers. Wrote educational newsletter articles. Trained and advised NRCS staff on nutrient management planning. Sampled 22 farm wells for confidential testing for nitrate-N and pesticide screening. Evaluated programs in final reports.

Soil Conservation Technician : Feb. to Nov. 2002
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hackettstown, NJ
Wrote 17 comprehensive nutrient management plans for animal waste storage systems in the EQIP program (4,000 acres and 2,229 animal units). Worked closely with NRCS staff on collecting, organizing, and evaluating farm data. Created spreadsheets for calculating the P Index, estimating manure waste, and summarizing fertility and manure recommendations.

Earthteam Volunteer : Sept. 2000 to Feb. 2002
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hackettstown, NJ
Lime, fertilizer and manure recommendations for 10 farms on 3,000 acres, reducing fertilizer P by several tons. Documented results in NRCS database. Assembled recordkeeping notebooks for farmers. Advising staff on comprehensive nutrient management plans and P index for EQIP contracts with animal waste storage. Poster display on economics of reducing corn starter P.

Agricultural Extension Specialist/Business Manager : 1979-83
United Church Board for World Ministries, Togo, West Africa
Mediated the transition from expatriate to Togolese management for two development projects in collaboration with the Evangelical Church of Togo: small-scale agricultural mechanization and well-drilling for drinking water. Studied soil erosion and fertility problems. Learned engine maintenance and repair under difficult circumstances. Organized collection of data to analyze profitability of small tractors. Analyzed business model for well-drilling company and proposed alternative model. Managed budget of $150,000/year. Guided projects through fiscal crisis, wrote successful grant proposals for $84,000 and $66,000. Trained and supervised staff of five in accounting, inventory, ordering parts, planning. Spoke about projects to large audiences in U.S.

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant , Cornell University: 1985-87, 1990-91
Lab instructor for four semesters in Introductory Soil Science. Prepared lesson plans and conducted lab for 25 students. Prepared and graded quizzes, graded exams, cleaned and set up lab. Helped students with questions. Kept office hours and listened to student problems and feedback. Led field trips. TA for three semesters in Soils of the Tropics. Conducted labs, wrote and graded all exams.

Laboratory Supervisor , Cornell University: 1991
Responsible for preparation and setup of lab for Introductory Soil Science. Prepared stock solutions and demonstration experiments. Supervised an assistant. Advised TAs on laboratory procedures.

Research Experience

Research Assistant , Cornell University: 1984, 1988-1989
Assisted with field experiments on sustainable agriculture, including intercropping, cover crops and species screening.

Research Assistant , Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison: 1977-1978
Assisted with research program on climate-management modeling for corn. Performed field, laboratory, greenhouse and library research.

Research Skills: Able to plan, set up, execute, and statistically analyze field experiments. Can operate and calibrate field equipment. Micro-kjeldahl analysis for total N, steam distillation for inorganic N. Excellent technical writer. Adept with Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, WordPerfect, Lotus, Foxbase, Sigmaplot, SAS, Minitab, DOS.

Description of Graduate Research

Doctoral Dissertation: Interaction of the Optimal Rate of Applied Nitrogen for Corn with Year-to-Year Variations in Soil Moisture.

A two-year field study was conducted to evaluate the variation of the optimal level of applied nitrogen in corn with seasonal variations in soil moisture. Four levels of nitrogen were applied to irrigated and unirrigated plots. Soil inorganic nitrogen, soil water content and plant dry matter were measured periodically during the growing season to quantify the conditions under which nitrogen-water interactions occur. Planned economic analyses to identify when nitrogen-water interactions significantly affected net returns. Legume nitrogen was also measured.

Masters Thesis: Modeling the Response of Corn Grain Yield to Applied Nitrogen and Water in a Silt Loam Soil in Wisconsin.

My doctoral research grew out of this preliminary study in which soil properties were not measured. Three cultivars of different relative maturities were evaluated for efficiency of nitrogen use. A weighted moisture index was used for modeling at the county level.

Professional Activities

  • American Society of Agronomy
  • Soil Science Society of America
  • Soil and Water Conservation Society of America
  • Council for Agricultural Science and Technology

Agricultural Experience

Field Equipment Operator for William T. Jelliffe, Washington, NJ: Spring 2001
Plowed, disked, roller-harrowed for 400-acre corn-soy-wheat-hay operation. Drilled soybeans, planted pumpkins. Switchgrass seeding. Experience with land application of food waste.

Farmworker , Millpride Farm, Springfield, NY: Spring 1984
Milked cows and cleaned barn with crew on 100-cow, 300-acre dairy farm. Fed calves, heifers and dry cows. Picked rocks, harrowed, and hauled fertilizer for corn planting. Mixed and sprayed herbicides. Spread manure. Tedded and baled hay, stacked hay mow. Cultivated corn.

Field Hand , Wilson's Farm/Greenhouse, Lexington, MA: Summer 1977
Weeded, picked, washed, and graded vegetables on a 30-acre intensive truck farm. Repacked frozen chicken for retail. Picked strawberries. Started flower market-packs in greenhouse. Greenhouse maintenance. Experience with migrant labor.

Certifications

  • Certified Nutrient Management Planner No.1433, Maryland Dept. of Agriculture,1999.
  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) No.29217, 2002 (Mid-Atlantic Region).
  • Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) No.29217, 2002.
  • Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Plant (field crops, forage, vegetables, fruit), Forest, Ornamental and Turf categories. ID No.C7679702, New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 1987-97.

Awards

  • USDA Certificate of Appreciation: January 2003
  • USDA Earthteam Volunteer 2002
  • USDA Certificate of Achievement: December 2001
  • NRCS-New Jersey Outstanding Individual Volunteer for 2001
  • USDA Certificate of Appreciation: January 2001
  • USDA Certificate of Appreciation: December 1996, "For dedication and persistence in promoting and implementing water quality initiatives in northern New Jersey."
  • USDA Certificate of Merit: December 1995

Publications

1. Aldrich, B.S. 2003. ICM methods in field crops. p.__ - __. In Margaret F. Brennan and Robin G. Brumfield (ed.) Crop and livestock budgets for three cropping systems in the northeastern United States: conventional, integrated crop management and organic. NRAES Publ.121, Ithaca, NY. (in press)

2. Aldrich, B., E. Chamberlain, D. Drewes, S. Eck-Jones, K. Holmstrom, J. Ingerson-Mahar, G. Jones, F. Kelly, D. Kluchinski, P. Nitzsche, J. Stutzman, and W. Tietjen. 2002. The lower Musconetcong water quality incentive program in New Jersey. p.298. In J. Soil Water Conservation 57.

3. Aldrich, B.S. 2001. Obstacles and successes extending the presidedress soil nitrate test for field corn in northwestern New Jersey. Northeast Branch abstracts. In 2001 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

4. Aldrich, B., J.Heckman and F.A.Kelly. 2000. Nutrient management in New Jersey. In J.A.Delgado, J.Lemunyon, and H.M.Van Es. 2000. Nutrient management in the USA. p.333. In 2000 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

5. Aldrich, B.S., E.A.Chamberlain, D.P.Drewes, G.D.Jones, F.A. Kelly, D.Kluchinski, R.C.Mickel, T.L.Morgart, and W.H.Tietjen. 2000. Methods of measuring the effects of nutrient and pest management on fertilizer and pesticide use. p.494 (shown as p.6). In 2000 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

6. Aldrich, B.S., E.A.Chamberlain, D.P.Drewes, S.Eck-Jones, G.D.Jones, J.Ingerson-Mahar, D.Kluchinski, P.Nitzsche, and J.E.Stutzman. 1999. Extending integrated crop management in northwestern New Jersey. p.436 (shown as p.39). In 1999 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

7. Aldrich, Brian S., Everett A. Chamberlain, and G. Dan Jones. 1998. 1997 Presidedress soil nitrate test results for cow and poultry manures applied in fall and spring in northwestern New Jersey. New Jersey Grain and Forage Journal 5:1-4.

8. Aldrich, Brian S., and Miles Huffaker. 1997. Collection and shipment of field-moist soil samples for nitrate analysis. New Jersey Grain and Forage Journal 4:24-26.

9. Aldrich, Brian S., Joseph R. Heckman, and Walter D. Savitz. 1996. 1995 Presidedress soil nitrate test results for manured field corn in North Jersey. New Jersey Grain and Forage Journal 3:11-16.

10. Aldrich, B.S., and T.W.Scott. 1990. Field calibration of a neutron probe for measurement of soil moisture. p.308. In 1990 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

11. Scott, T.W., R.F.Burt, and B.S.Aldrich. 1990. The effect of corn polyculture systems on the nitrogen status of succeeding crops. p.59. In Research reports 1990. Dept. of Soil, Crop and Atmospheric Sciences mimeo 90-5. Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.

12. Aldrich, B.S., and T.W.Scott. 1989. The interaction of nitrogen and water applied to corn following an alfalfa-grass hayfield in New York. p.231. In 1989 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

13. Aldrich, Brian. 1987. The potential mechanization of alley cropping on small farms in the guinea savanna of Togo, West Africa: a case study of the PTS tractor project. p.32-33. In Stephen F. Siebert and James P. Lassoie(ed.) Agroforestry: general concepts and case studies. Natural resources research and extension series no.26. Dept. of Natural Resources, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY.

Newsletter Articles

Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory, field crops edition: 14 articles written 1995-2001.

North Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council: three articles written
1999-2000.

Videos

Hance, Billie Jo. 1999. Building sustainable partnerships for agriculture: A case study of watershed protection. Center for Environmental Communication Publ. ED-11, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. This video documents the interagency collaborative projects of which I was a part while working for the North Jersey RC&D. I assisted scheduling farmer interviews and advised on script.

Mt. Pleasant, Jane. 1990. Sustainable agriculture practices for field crop production in the northeast. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY. I played the role of a farmer.

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Curt A. Gooch
334 Riley-Robb Hall
Biological and Environmental Engineering
PRO-DAIRY PROGRAM
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853
(607) 255-2088
cag26@cornell.edu

EDUATION:
University of Maryland-College Park, MD August 1997
M.S. Biological Resources Engineering
University of Maryland-College Park, MD August 1988
B.S. Agricultural Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Professional Engineer February 1996

EXPERIENCE: Senior Extension Associate July 1998 – Present
Biological and Environmental Engineering Department
PRO-DAIRY Program
Cornell University , Ithaca , New York
Responsibilities:

  • Direct and develop educational programs for northeast dairy producers and agri service professionals that focuses on dairy housing and waste management systems as they relate to animal performance, well-being, efficiency, and profitability. A major programmatic focus is on environmental control and integrated waste treatment systems.
  • Initiate, develop, and implement applied research programs with objectives to further the understanding and development of dairy housing and waste management systems
  • Provide on-farm demonstrations and training of new technologies.
  • Provide expertise to support programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension educators.
  • Provide expertise to support programs offered by agri service.

Project Engineer May 1989 – July 1998
Research Facilities Management Office, University of Maryland-College Park
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, College Park , MD.
Responsibilities:
  • Dairy Project Manager for the replacement of the University's dairy research farm
  • Provided expertise and assistance to support agricultural research, including photo period manipulation of dairy cows.
  • Responsible from conception to completion of new construction, renovation, and maintenance and repair projects which ultimately provide specialized agricultural research or research support facilities. Tasks routinely performed include: planning, scope, cost and schedule determination, budget tracking, engineering design according to applicable codes and researcher/user needs, development of bid packages, conduct pre-bid meetings, evaluate bid results, conduct work initiation conferences, perform engineering design reviews, oversee and inspect construction, and authorize payments.
  • Provided management for construction projects performed by facility personnel
  • Representative to Maryland Energy Administration
  • Performed set-up tasks and managed operational shifts for a robotic milking system
  • Performed tour-stop lecture and design workshop at research & education center field days

Consulting Agricultural Engineer August 1994 - Present

Self Employed

  • Act as a consultant for all aspects of dairy production and waste handling facilities
  • Consultant for the design, development, and troubleshoot swine facilities utilized for research and biomedical production

Interim Engineering and Construction Office Manager May 1993 – August 1993

Research Facilities Management Office, University of Maryland-College Park

Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, College Park , MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Project Engineers and Associated Staff personnel
  • Project manager for all construction and maintenance and repair projects

Construction/Farm Employee May 1987 – March 1989

Rolling Acres Farm, New Windsor , MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Worked with the Natural Resource Conservation Service to design and construct 1560 cubic yard concrete manure storage structure
  • Operated and maintained heavy farm equipment to accomplish all phases of field work
  • Performed milking operations and herd health tasks
  • Designed dairy housing barns for on-farm construction

Vice President/General Foreman June 1985 – October 1986

Witcom, Inc., Columbia , MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Initiated and operated commercial lawn and landscape business
  • Managed contracts and monitored subcontracted operations

Engineering Aide June 1985 – August 1985

General Physics Corporation, Columbia , MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Produced summary information for corporate contracts and expenses
  • Analyzed data and produced summary graphs

MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Agricultural Engineers

  • ASAE SE 403, Dairy Housing Committee, Chairman
  • ASAE SE 40 Group, Chairman
  • Alpha Epsilon
  • The Dairy Practice Council
  • National Frame Builders Association

GRANTS RECEIVED: New York State Energy Research Development Authority, October, 1999

“Treating and Handling Manure on Dairy Farms to Protect the Environment”

New York State Energy Research Development Authority, March 16, 2000

“Long Day Lighting of Dairy Barns to Enhance Milk Production”

New York State Energy Research Development Authority, January, 2002

“Feasibility of Sand-Laden Dairy Manure Methane Digestion”

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Jean F. Bonhotal

4483 Co. Rte. 22

Lacona , NY 13083-9801

315-387-8050; jb29@cornell.edu

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts and Social Sciences, SUNY Binghamton — 5/91

Major: Education and Communication

Bachelor of Science, Utah State University — 3/84

Major: Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Minor in Forestry

Associate in Applied Science, SUNY @ Morrisville —5/79

Major: Natural Resources

WORK EXPERIENCE

6/89-Present Cornell Waste Management Institute, 100 Rice Hall, Cornell University , Ithaca ,

New York 14853: Extension Specialist IV : Current Projects: working on composting issues concerning feedstock from food to manure to animal carcasses.

Compost quality and consistency in the market place has also become a high priority with the variety of possible end uses.

2/86-6/89 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County , 840 Front Street , Binghamton ,

NY: Cooperative Extension Agent, 4-H: Planned, implemented and evaluated programs in solid waste management, natural resources, and plant science for traditional clubs and schools. Worked with program and advisory committees.

4/84-2/86 Strange's Greenhouse & Florist, Richmond , VA : Greenhouse Technician:

Provided care and maintenance of plants; answered consumer hotline questions; consulted with clientele.

5/84-11/84 U.S. Forest Service, Clearwater National Forest , Orofino , ID 83544 : Forest

Technician: Silviculture; regeneration surveys; timber profiles; stand surveys; research; traversing; fire fighting; rodent control on young trees; certified planting inspector.

PUBLICATIONS

Bonhotal, J. and T. Laibach,T. 2004. “Composting Road-Killed Deer in New York .” BioCycle 45(5):25-26

Bonhotal, J.F. 2004. “Natural Rendering of Downer Cattle Called Economical Alternative by Cornell Compost Experts.” Cornell News Service, Cornell University .

http://www.news.cornell.edu/releases/March04/Downer_compost.hrs.html

Harrison , E.Z., Bonhotal, J.F., Olmstead, D.L. 2003. “What's Behind a Compost Label or Seal?” BioCycle 44(9):28-30

Bonhotal, J.F. 2003. Natural Rendering: A Natural Solution for Mortality and Butcher Waste.” Small Farms Quarterly, Fall Issue, pg 17

Bonhotal, J.F. and Staehr, E. 2001. “Will Composting Pay on Your Dairy?” Northeast Dairy Business 3(12):39-41

Wright, P.E., Inglis, S.F., Stehman, S.M., and J. Bonhotal, J.F. “Reduction of Selected Pathogens in Anaerobic Digestion.” Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium, Animal, Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes IX. pp. 74 - 82, October 12-15, 2003 . Raleigh , North Carolina

Bonhotal, J.F. 2002. “Compost Markets: Are They There?” Northeast Dairy Business 4(4):40

Bonhotal, J.F. 2000 “Computer Model for On-Farm Composting.” BioCycle 41(10):18

Bonhotal, J.F, “Managing Manure Solids”, NRAES-143, "Dairy Manure Systems: Equipment and Technology," conference proceedings March 20-22, 2001

http://www.nraes.org/publications/nraes .

Bonhotal J.F., 2002. “Surveys Guide Development of Quality Compost Seal”, BioCycle

41(11):72-78

Bonhotal, J.F. 1995 “Streamlining Your Waste Management Program Offers Savings and Reduced Refuse.” NYS Hospitality and Tourism Association, August

Bonhotal, J.F., Telega, S.L., and Petzen, J.S. 2002. Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality & Butcher Waste, Cornell Waste Management Institute, 12 page fact sheet and 3 posters

Bonhotal, J.F. and Rollo, K. 1996. Compost...because a rind is a terrible thing to waste. Cornell Waste Management Institute. 65 page manual

Bonhotal, J.F., Conway, S., and Leopold, L. 1994. Waste Prevention Tools at Work. Cornell Waste Management Institute. 85 page manual

Bonhotal, J.F., Harrison , E.Z., and Theodore, S. 1992. Implementing Waste Management Projects at a Local Level. Cornell Waste Management Institute. 48 page manual

Bonhotal, J.F., Edelstein, K.L., and Krasny , M.E. 1990. What About Waste? 4-H Leader's/Teacher's Guide. Cornell Cooperative Extension. 24 pages

Bonhotal, J.F. 1990. Recycling: Mining Resources from Trash. 4-H Leader's Teacher's Guide. Cornell Cooperative Extension. 32 page manual and 5 posters

Bonhotal, J.F. and Krasny , M.E. 1989. Composting: Waste to Resources. 4-H Leader's/Teacher's Guide. Cornell Cooperative Extension. 36 page manual and 2 posters

Audio Visuals

Bonhotal, J.F. 2002. Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste. Cornell Waste Management Institute. 20 minute video

Bonhotal, J.F. 2001. Farm-Based Composting Manure and More. Cornell Waste Management Institute. 38 minute video

Bonhotal, J.F. 1996. Compost...because a rind is a terrible thing to waste. Cornell Waste

Management Institute. 7 minute and 30 minute videos

Bonhotal, J.F. and White, A. 1996. Farm Waste Management Makes Good $ense. Cornell Waste Management Institute. 9 minute video

Bonhotal, J.F., Conway , S, and Leopold, L. 1994. Waste Prevention Tools at Work. Cornell Waste Management Institute. 13 minute video

Bonhotal, J.F. and Harrison , E.Z. 1991. Do You Know Where Your Garbage Is? Cornell Waste Management Institute. 12 minute video

Bonhotal, J.F. and Finneran, C. 1990. Life After the Curb: Recycling Processes. Cornell Waste Management Institute. 20 minute video

Bonhotal, J.F. 1990. Recycling Paper in Your School Makes Good Sense. Cornell Waste

Management Institute, 7 minute cassette, 40 slides and script

Bonhotal, J.F. and Hennessey, K. 1989. Woodsy's Resource Gold Mine. Cornell Waste

Management Institute. 8 minute cassette, 52 slides and script

Bonhotal, J.F. and Joyce, L.T. 1986. Woodsy's Wastewise. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County . 7 minute cassette, 46 slides and 19 page script and activity book

Computer Program

Haith, D and Bonhotal, J. F. 2001. Co Composter. Cornell Waste Management Institute.

Computer model designed to determine parameters of composting different feedstock.

http://compost.css.cornell.edu/CoCompost.html

Bonhotal, J.F.; et al. 1991. Trash Goes to School. Cornell Waste Management Institute.

http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/TrashGoesToSchool/TrashIntro.html .

AWARDS

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) - Environmental Quality Award for developing a solid waste education programs that protect and enhance environmental quality. April 1991

Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) - award for developing a youth solid waste education program. 1991

National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA) - Certificate of Merit for video “Do You Know Where Your Garbage Is?” and computer resource “Trash Goes To School” National Finalist .1992

“Communications Northeast Regional Finalist” from NYS Association of County Agricultural Agents; recognition as “Poster Session - You Can Compost What? 2003

“Disposal of Livestock Mortality & Butcher Waste” Communication Award (NY winner for the video) from National Association of County Agricultural Agents. 2003

Outstanding New Extension Publication Recognition Award, “Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste” Fact sheet, given by Cornell Cooperative Extension. 2003

“Blue Ribbon: from the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Natural Rendering:

Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste , NRAES–163 was produced by Jean

Bonhotal, Cornell Waste Management Institute, Cornell University , and directed by Insights International, Inc. 2003

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