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Extension publications protect the public by educating people who in turn assist the state in resolving environmental issues. Extension Personnel in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering have written many publications on a variety of subjects some technical and others that are directed towards the general public.

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Legend for publication numbers: AG and AC = Source Ag Communications, EBAE &WQWM = source Bio & Ag, FR = Source Forestry Resources, PS & PS & T = source Poultry Science, TC & HE = source Human Environments TB=CES Technical Bulliten

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Water Resources

Drinking Water
Irrigation and Drainage
Groundwater
Water Use
Protecting Water

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
USGS - Water Glossaries
Your Water Supply: Well Construction and Protection	AG-469	1996	Rod Huffman Dorothy Miner
Should You Have Your Water Tested?	AG-473-2	1996	Greg Jenings Ron Sneed
Questions to Ask When Purchasing Water Treatment Equipment	AG-473-3	1996	Greg Jenings Ron Sneed
Nitrate in Drinking Water	AG-473-4	1996	Greg Jenings Ron Sneed
Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) in Drinking Water	AG-473-5	1996	Greg Jenings Ron Sneed
Emergency Drinking Water Supplies	NA	NA	Dorothy Miner
Home Drinking Water Treatment Systems	HE-419	1996	Glenda Herman Greg Jennings
Drinking Water Quality for Poultry	pst42	1996	T. Carter, Ronald Sneed
Water & Soil Quality FarmASyst Publications	hosted on Soil Science Site	NA	Bio & Ag authors and others
Bio & Ag Extension Water Quality Group ---- Drinking Water
CES Web Resources: Irrigation

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
FAO Water Glossary	Punjab, Pakistan
Agricultural Irrigation Publication Listing Page	publication collection	NA	Garry Grabow
Turfgrass Irrigation Publication Listing Page	publication collection	NA	Garry Grabow
Wastewater Publication Listing Page	publication collection	NA	Garry Grabow
Irrigation and Drainage Publication Listing Page	publication collection	NA	Robert O. Evans
Selection and Mmanagement of Efficient Self-Propelled Gun Traveler	AG-ebae91-150	1996	Robert O. Evans, Ron Sneed
Selection and Management of Efficient Center-Pivot and Linear Move Irrigation Systems	AG-ebae91-151	1996	Robert O. Evans, Ron Sneed
Selection and Management of Efficient Self-propelled Gun Traveler Irrigation System	AG-ebae91-152	1996	Robert O. Evans, Ron Sneed
Selection and Management of Efficient Low Volume Irrigation System	AG-ebae91-153	1996	Robert O. Evans, Ron Sneed
Calibration of Turfgrass Boom Sprayers and Spreaders	AG-628	2001	Garry Roberson
Bio & Ag Extension Irrigation Resources ---- Drainage ---- Drainmod ---- Drainage Advisory
CES Web Resources: Irrigation

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Ground Water in the Coastal Plain of North Carolina	AG-450	1996	Rod Huffman
Ground Water in the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Provinces of North Carolina	AG-473-6	1996	Rod Huffman
Rural land use, water movement, and coastal water quality	Ag-605	2000	Robert Evans, J.P. Lilly, R. Wayne Skaggs, J.W.Gilliam
AgriculturalWater Management for Coastal Plain Soils	AG 355	1996	Robert O. Evans, R. Wayne Skaggs
The North Carolina Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT): A Guide for Technical Specialists	AGW-439-57	2005	DL Osmond, Robert O. Evans, DH Hardy, L Price, A.M. Johnson
The North Carolina Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT)	AGW-439-56	2005	DL Osmond, Robert O. Evans, D.H. Hardy, L. Price, A.M. Johnson

Dept. Soil Science Fact Sheets Soils and Water Quality (AG-439-1) Nitrogen Manement and Water Quality (AG-439-2) Pollutants in Groundwater: Risk Assessment (AG-439-8) Good Soil Management Helps Protect Groundwater (AG-439-9) Pollutants in Groundwater: Health Effect (AG-439-14)

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Controlled drainage management guidelines for improving water quality	AG-443	1991	Evans, R. O., J. W. Gilliam and R. W. Skaggs
Offsetting Drought for Small - Scale Vegetable Production	AG-519-4	2007	J. M. Davis Robert O. Evans, Garry Grabow,W. R. Jester, Billy Little,A. C. Thornton, J. R. Schultheis
Hyraulic Ram Pumps	EBAE 161-92	1996	Greg Jennings
Focus on Residential Water Conservation	HE-250	1996	A. Robert. Rubin
CES - Going Native

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Stormwater Publication Listing	publication collection	NA	Bill Hunt
Stormwater Wetlands for Golf Courses	AG-765	NA	Mike Burchell, Bill Hunt, Price
Dune Infiltration Systems for Reducing Stormwater Discharge to Coastal Recreational Beaches	EBAE 400-12	2012	Mike Burchell
Protecting Water Supply Springs	AG-473-15 source FR	1996	Greg Jennings
Erosion and Sedimentation Control in North Carolina	AG 473-20	1996	Greg Jennings, JC Walker, JA Arnold
Surface Outlets for Sediment Basins	AG-439-65W	2008	Richard A. McLaughlin, Albert R. Jarrett
Watershed Management: Planning and Managing a Successful Project To Control Nonpoint Source Pollution	AG-522	1996	Dan Line, Deanna Osmond, Greg Jennings, Jean Spooner, Frank Humenik, JA Gale, JA Arnold
Wetlands and Water Quality	AG -473-07 EBAE 166-93	1993	Robert O. Evans, JW Gililam, L.P. Lilly,
Riparian Buffers and Controlled Drainage to Reduce Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution	Technical Bulletin 318	2002	DL Osmond, J.W. Gilliam, Robert O. Evans
FarmASyst Improving Fuel Storage	AG-566-2 hosted on soil science site	2000	Dorthy Miner, Deanna Osmond
Protecting Well Water Supplies	AG-566-1	2001	Dorothy Miner, Gregory Jenning, Deanna Osmond
Stream Management in the Piedmont and Mountains	AG-566-9	2000	William Harman D. L. Osmond Gregory Jennings J. Richard Everhart -NRCS
Insights for Developing Successful Agricultural Watershed Projects	NIFA-CEAP-Factsheet-1	2012	Donald Meals, Deanna L. Osmond, Dana LK. Hoag, Mazdak Arabi, A. E. Luloff, Greg Jennings, Mark L. McFarland, Jean Spooner, Andrew N. Sharpley, Daniel E. Line
Conservation Practice Implementation and Adoption to Protect Water Quality	NIFA-CEAP-Factsheet-2	2012	Deanna L. Osmond, Donald W. Meals, Andrew N. Sharpley, Mark L. McFarland, Daniel E. Line
Effective Education to Promote Conservation Practice Adoption	NIFA-CEAP-Factsheet-4	2012	Greg D. Jennings, Dana LK. Hoag, Mark L. McFarland, University Deanna L. Osmond
Natural Stream Processes	AG-590-1	1999	Will Harman, Gregory Jennings
Application of the Rosgen Stream Classification System to North Carolina	AG-590-2	1999	Will Harman, Gregory Jennings
Finding Bankfull Stage in North Carolina Streams	AG-590-3	1999	Will Harman
Bio & AgExtension Stormwater ---- Protecting Drinking Water ---- Watersheds
NC Extension Information - Soil, Air and Water

Waste Management

Animal Waste Management
Wastewater Irrigation
Waste Composting and Vermicomposting
Organic Material Waste Reduction

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Water Quality and Waste Management Glossary	EBAE 144-90	1996	Gregory D. Jennings and Ronald E. Sneed
Soil facts- Use of On-Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan	AG-439-42-hosted on Soil Science Site	2000	DA Crouse, James Barker, JL Havlin
Land Applications of Municipal Sludge- Advantages and Concerns	AG-439-3	1997	A Robert Rubin, L. M. Shafley, JP Zublen
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source	AG-439-4	1997	JP Zublena, James Barker, JW Parker, CM Stanislaw
Poultry Manure as a Fertilizer Source	AG-439-05	1997	JP Zublena, James Barker, TA Carter
Dairy Manure as a Fertilizer Source	AG-439-28	1997	J. P. Zublena, J. C. Barker, D.P. Wessen
Components of a Complete Manure Management Plan	EBAE-185-93	1996	James Barker, JP Zublena
Greene County Animal Mortality Collection Ramp	EBAE-186-93	1996	James Barker, HR Williams
Composting Poultry Mortality in North Carolina - note missing figures	PS Facts #11	1996	T. Carter, K. Anderson, J. Arends, James. Barker, K. Bunton, B. Hawkins, J. Parsons, D. Rives, S. Scheideler, M. Stringham, and M. Wineland
Livestock Waste Sampling, Analysis, and Calculation of Land Application Rates	EBAE 111-84 &WQWM-77	1996	James Barker
Utilization of Dairy Manure as Fertilizer	EBAE 133-88 &WQWM-79	1996	James Barker
Livestock Manure Nutrient Assessment in North Carolina	EBAE 170-93 &WQWM-79	1996	James Barker, JP Zublena
Management Tips for Temporary Storage of Broiler and Turkey Litter	WQWM-97 & CD-17	1996	James Barker
Formulating a Mortality Compost Recipe	EBAE 174-93 &WQWM-83	1996	James Barker
Management of Dairy Wastewater	EBAE 106-83 &WQWM-84	1996	James Barker
Dairy Manure Flush/Lagoon Treatment System- Randleigh Dairy Farm	EBAE 040-77 &WQWM-85	1996	James Barker
Disposal of Antibiotic-Contaminated Milk	EBAE 040-77 &WQWM-85	1996	James Barker
Worksheet to Determine Size of Poultry Mortality Composter	EBAE 177-93 &WQWM-90	1996	James Barker
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Waste Treatment and Storage	EBAE 103-83 &WQWM-91	1996	James Barker
Irrigation System Characteristics and Costs - listed under irrigation and drainage	EBAE 178-93 &WQWM-92	1996	Ron Sneed
Methane Fuel Gas from Livestock Wastes	EBAE 071-80 &WQWM-93	2001	James Barker
Poultry Layer Production Facility Manure Management: High Rise, Deep Pit	EBAE 131-88 &WQWM-95	1996	James Barker
Poultry Layer Production Facility Manure Management: Undercage Flush-Lagoon Management	EBAE 130-88 & WQWM-96	1996	James Barker
Swine Production System Management: Open Dirt or Pasture Lots	EBAE 179-93 &WQWM-101	1996	James Barker
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge-Lagoon Management	EBAE 128-88 &WQWM-102	1996	James Barker
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Under floor Flush-Lagoon Treatment	EBAE 129-88 &WQWM-103	1996	James Barker
Design Criteria for Swine Waste Flushing Systems	EBAE 080-81 &WQWM-104	1996	James Barker, Bynum Driggers, Ron Sneed
Crystalline (Salt) Formation in Wastewater Recycling Systems	EBAE 082-81 &WQWM-105	1996	James Barker
Field Tests for the Nutrient Value of Manure	EBAE 181-93 &WQWM-110	1996	James Barker
Manure Liquid - Solids Separation	EBAE 182-93 &WQWM-111	1996	James Barker
Swine Manure Solids Concrete Settling Basin Design	EBAE 183-93 &WQWM-112	1996	James Barker
Swine Manure Solids Earthen Settling Basin Design	EBAE 184-93 &WQWM-113	1996	James Barker
Soil Facts - Dairy Manure as a Fertilizer Source	AG-439-28 hosted on Soil Science Site	1997	JP Zublena, James Barker, WP Wessen
Livestock and Poultry Buildings After a Flood	fact sheet livestock	2002	James Barker
Sludge Survey Methods for Anaerobic Lagoons (pdf format) 2008 Sludge Survey Appendices Forms-Revised August 2008 Appendices 1- 4 as pdf format Appendices Forms 1- 3 NOTE Excell file (excel version 97-2003 ) -sheets calculate	AG-639w	2008	Philip W. Westerman, l A. Shaffer, J. Mark Rice
Poultry Litter Amendments - Short Version Poultry Litter Amendments - Long Version	AG-657w AG-657w	2006	Sanjay Shah, Philip Westerman, James Parsons
Biogas Anaerobic Digester Considerations for Swine Farms in NC	AG-707	2006	Phil Westerman, Jay Cheng, Kelly Zering
Carbon Credits for Methane	AG-708	2008	Phil Westerman, Matt Veal, Jay Cheng, K Zering
Struvite Crystallizer for Recovering Phosphorus from Lagoon and Digester Liquids	AG-724w	2009	Philip Westerman, K Zering, D Rashash
Bio & Ag Extension Animal Waste Management
NC Extension Animal Agriculture

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Hose Drag Systems for Land Application of Liquid Manure and Wastewater	AG-634	2005	Garry Grabow, KS Shaffer, Sanjay Shah
Irrigation Scheduling to Achieve Proper Application of Wastewater	AG-607	2000	Robert O. Evans, RE Shaffer, JT Smith
Management of Single Family and Small Community Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems	AG 439-11	1990	MT Hoover,W. J. Wicker,T. J. Hoban,T. A. Feitshans, A. Robert. Rubin
Information Needed for Cost Share on Irrigation Dry Hydrants in Waste Management Systems-- see animal waste	EBAE 187-95	1996	Ronald Sneed
Design and Specifications for Permanent Wastewater Irrigation Systems for Controlled Grazing -- see animal waste	EBAE 135-89	1996	Ronald Sneed, James Barker
Irrigation System Characteristics and Costs	EBAE 178-93	1996	Ronald Sneed
Field Calibration Procedures For Animal Wastewater Application Equipment:
Stationary Sprinkler - Irrigation System	AG-553-1	1997	James C. Barker, Robert O. Evans, J.T.Smith, R.E. Sheffeld
Hard Hose And Cable Tow Traveler - Irrigation System	AG-553-2	1997	James C. Barker, Robert O. Evans, J.T.Smith, R.E. Sheffeld
Center Pivot And Linear Move - Irrigation System	AG-553-3	1997	James C. Barker, Robert O. Evans, J.T.Smith, R.E. Sheffeld
Weight-Aera Method - Spreader System	AG-553-4	1997	James Barker, Robert O. Evans, D.A. Crouse
Load Area Method - Spreader System	AG-553-5	1997	James Barker, Robert O. Evans, D.A. Crouse
Hose-Drag Wastewater Equipment-Field Calibration Procedures	AG-553-8	2007	Garry Grabow, Sanjay Shah
Calibration	AG-553-09	2011	Garry Grabow, Robert O. Evans
Wettable Acreage Determination for:
Stationary Sprinkler - Irrigation System	AG 553-6	1999	Robert O. Evans, R. Sneed, RE Shaffer, JT Smith
Hard Hose Traveler - Irrigation System	AG 556-7	1999	Robert O. Evans, R. Sneed, RE Shaffer, JT Smith
Bio & Ag Drainage Water management online Advisory, Soil and Water Group / DRAINMOD
CES Web Resources: Irrigation, Septic Systems

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Glossary of Composting Terms, Glossary of Solid Waste Terms
Organic Composting for Horticultural Use	EBAE 171-93	1996	James Barker
Compost Materials agricultural use	EBAE 172-93	1996	James Barker
Formulating an Organic Compost Recipe - listed under animal waste	EBAE 173-93	1996	James Barker
Formulating a Mortality Compost Recipe - listed under animal waste	EBAE-174-93	1996	James Barker
Worksheet to Determine Size of Poultry Mortality Composter - listed under animal waste	EBAE 177-93	1969	James Barker
Community Backyard Composting Programs Can Reduce Waste & Save Money	AG-599	2010	Rhonda Sherman
Composting at NC Residential & Summer Camps	AG-773	2013	Rhonda Sherman
Large-scale Composting	AG-593	1999	Rhonda Sherman
Food Recovery and Waste Reduction: A Guide for Businesses and Institutions	AG 473-26	1998	Rhonda Sherman
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage	AG-473-18	2012	Rhonda Sherman
Worm Away Your Cafeteria Food Scrap	AG-551	1997	Rhonda Sherman
Raising Earthworms Successfully	AGW-641-EBAE 103-83	2003	Rhonda Sherman
Vermicomposting Curriculum	4-H 16-14 pw	2011	Rhonda ShermanR. Liverman, Ed Maxa
Controlling Mite Pests in Earthworm Beds	AGW-001	1997	Rhonda Sherman, S. Bambara
Bio & Ag Vermicomposting - Composting

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Recycling & Solid Waste Glossary of Terms - World Bank Glossary
How Your Business Can Cut Costs by Reducing Waste	AG-473-10	1994	Rhonda Sherman
Organizing a Community Recycling Program	AG-473-11	1994	Rhonda Sherman
A Low Cost Plastic Bottle and Jug Baler compressing plastic bottles into bales	AG-473-12	1994	Rhonda Sherman
Waste Reduction and Recycling for the Lodging Industry	AG-473-17	1994	Rhonda Sherman
Managing Construction and Demolition Debris: A Guide for Builders, Developers, and Contractors	AG 473-19	1994	Rhonda Sherman
Deconstruction: Giving Old Buildings New Lives	AG-473-25	1998	Rhonda Sherman
Food Recovery & Waste Reduction: A Guide for Businesses and Institutions	AG-473-26	1998	Rhonda Sherman
Before You Recycle, Choose to Reuse	AG-473-27	1998	Rhonda Sherman
Bio & Ag - Recycling
NCSU Sustainability

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Content 6

Agricultural Operations

Machinery
Post Harvest Operations
Animal Management

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
USDA National Agriculture Glossary
Precision Agriculture Glossary		Precision Agriculture Terminology
Creating Crop Maze with GPS	AG-647	2004	Gary Roberson
Selection and Efficient Operation of Farm Tractors	AG-458	1992	Gary Roberson
Agricultural Machinery Maintenance	AG-459	1992	Gary Roberson
Metal Work Guide for Farm Shop sample of poster	AG-337	Print only	Gary Roberson
Lubricants for Farm Machinery -updating	AG-446	updating	Gary Roberson
Calibrating Field Sprayers	AG-587	2004	Gary Roberson
Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer	AG-576	2000	Gary Roberson
Calibrating Granular Applicators-updating	AG-592	updating	Gary Roberson
Electric Jib Crane - Assistive Technology	AT-AgrAbility	2013	Gary Roberson, Michele Proctor, Brent Jones Matt Hinson
Assistive Technology Toolbox: Tractor, Equipment & Other Vehicle Lifts	AT-AgrAbility	2013	Michele Proctor, Helen Peel, Gary Roberson
Quick Hitches Quick Look - Assistive Technology for Farmers	AT-AgrAbility	2013	North Carolina AgrAbility Partnership
Assistive Technology Toolbox: Adaptations and Products for Farming & Gardening with Upper Extremity Amputations	AT-AgrAbility	2013	Michele Proctor, Gary Roberson
Assistive Technology Show & Tell Tool Kit	AT-AgrAbility	2013	North Carolina AgrAbility Partnership
Did you miss these Bio & Ag pages? Agricultural Machinery ---- Farm Safety ---- NC AgriAbility
NC Extension Information- Agriculture and Food, 2013 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Postharvest Publication Listing Page	publication collection	NA	Mike Boyette
Flue-Cured Post-Harvest & System Efficiency Guide	Philip Morris & NCSU	NA	Mike Boyette, Grant Ellington
Flue-Cured Tobacco Guide 2011	AG-187	2011	Mike Boyette, Grant Ellington
Burley Tobacco Guide	NA	NA	B. Brown, J. Phillips, L. Fisher, W. D. Smith, J. F. Spears, Mike Boyette, Grant Ellington

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
Improving Beef Cattle Handeling for Increased Profitability and Safety	AG-481-5	1994	Robert McLymore
Horses and Fences	AG-656w	2005	Gary Roberson

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold

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Content 6

Agricultural Air Quality

Air Quality

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
EPA Air Quality Glossary of Terms
Understanding Livestock Odors	AG-589	2000	Ron Sheffield, Bob Botcher
Effects of Manure Management Practices on Air Quality and Animal Performance in Swine Production Buildings	BAE 180-93	1996	James Barker
Poultry Litter Ammendments long version --see animal waste publications	AG-657-L	2006	Sanjay Shah Phil Westerman
Poultry Litter Ammendments - short version --see animal waste publications	AG-657-s	2006	Sanjay Shah, Phil Westerman
Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality - long version	AG-686-w	2007	Sanjay Shah, Phil Westerman
Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality - short version	AG-686-w-s	2007	Sanjay Shah, Phil Westerman
SoilFacts: Reducing Drift and Odor with Wastewater Application	AG439-69w hosted on soil science site	2008	K Shaffer, Sanjay Shah
Ventilating to Cool Modern Grower Turkeys	AG-775	2013	Sanjay Shah
Did you miss this Bio & Ag page? AWM Livestock air quality and ordors program
NC Extension Information- Air Quality in Animal Agriculture
NC Extension Information - Soil, Air and Water

Content 2

Farm Energy

Wood Fuel
Biofuels
Biogas

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
EIA - Energy glossary
Getting Into Hot Water - A Practicle Guide to Hot-Water Heating Systems	AG-377 or AG 398	NA	Mike Boyette, Rupert Watkins
NC State Extension information - Farm Energy
USDA Ag Library - Farm Energy Options

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
NREL Glossary of Biomass Terms - - EIA - Energy glossary --- Novozymes Biofuel Terms
Ethanol: A Gasoling Alternative for North Carolina	AG-687	2007	Matt Veal, Mari Chinn
Bio & Ag Extension - Biofuels
NC State Extension information - Farm Energy
Biofuel Center of NC

Publication Title	Publication Number	Revision Date	Bio & Ag Author(s) in bold
NREL Glossary of Biomass Terms - - EIA - Energy glossary
Methane Fuel Gas from Livestock Wastes - see animal waste above	EBAE 071-80 &WQWM-93	2001	James Barker
Bio & Ag Extension - Biofuels
NC State Extension information - Farm Energy
Biofuel Center of NC