Poultry and livestock farm operators having farms located in any of the 27 eastern states shown on the States Covered page are eligible to apply for technical services from the CLEANEast program.
Benefits to Program Participants
CLEANEast services will:
- Provide owner/operator with an objective, confidential review of site operations, identify any environmental issues and suggest potential remedies.
- Determine if a livestock or poultry operation is in an impaired watershed and whether manure management practices can be implemented to contribute to improving water quality.
- Help owner/operator formulate long-term nutrient management strategies.
- Improve manure management efficiency.
Costs to Program Participants
The services of the TAP are provided FREE to the farm operator.
How the Program Works
- Owner/operator applies for program services and is selected.
- Qualified Technical Assistance Professional (TAP) is assigned to complete requested service for livestock operation.
- TAP contacts owner/operator and schedules date for on-site visit.
- TAP conducts site visit to meet with owner/operator to collect information about the site, livestock, poultry and crop operations.
- TAP uses collected information to perform site-specific calculations and prepare documentation for requested service.
- Owner/Operator recieves final EA report, NMP amendment, or new NMP as appropriate for the requested service.
Interested Farm Operators can now apply for a confidential Environmental Assessment or Nutrient Management Plan development or update. The Farm Operator Application page contains all the information you need to apply for this program.
Click here for to download a CLEANEast Program Brochure.
Thank you for your interest in the CLEANEast program!
The program "CLEANEast" is a free educational program. Participation is voluntary. Although RTI International makes every reasonable effort to provide current and accurate information, the Program may not address all Federal, State or Local requirements related to the operation of specific animal facilities. RTI International does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the participant's compliance with government requirements.