Regarding Manure Management Technologies The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for demonstration projects from vendors, businesses, and individuals offering technologies, equipment, infrastructure, or services that can improve the management and utilization of manure and other agricultural resources. Maryland’s nutrient management regulations govern the amount, timing, and placement of crop nutrients—including manure and other organic nutrient sources—on agricultural land to prevent excess nutrients from impacting waterways. To help livestock producers comply with the regulations, Maryland has committed to supporting and investing in alternative uses for manure such as fertilizer manufacturing, composting and manure-to-energy projects that add value to the farm business model. MDA has $2.5 million available to invest in these types of innovative technologies during FY 2014, which ends June 30. Vendors, businesses, and individuals are invited to respond to this RFP which may be downloaded from MDA’s website at www.mda.maryland.gov. A briefing will be held at 10 a.m. on January 30 at MDA to describe the RFP and answer questions. Individuals interested in attending the briefing should respond with Attachment E from the RFP by January 27. Proposals should be sent to MDA by 4 pm February 28 to: Ms. Louise Lawrence […]
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