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  1. Agricultural Water

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/agricultural%20water

    keep documentation showing that the water meets microbial standards. If a water source fails the microbial standard ... documented. Webinar on new proposed agricultural water rule for pre-harvest activities.     Postharvest: ... need to be tested but the farm must keep documentation showing that the water meets microbial ...

  2. GAPs & HGAPs Resources

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/resources-0/gaps-hgaps-resources

    GAP Standard  (v.1.0) USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Standard USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Checklist Soil ...

  3. Amending Soils with Lime or Gypsum (NRCS 333)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/amending-soils-lime-or-gypsum-nrcs-333

    The use of lime and gypsum as soil amendments can enhance crop production. The two types of ... material provide different outcomes in the soil profile which are important to differentiate to know when ... and where to best utilize these products. Lime, also known as agricultural limestone, neutralizes soil ...

  4. Nutrient Management Plan (NRCS 590)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/nutrient-management-plan-nrcs-590

    conservation concerns related to nitrogen, phosphorus, and soil erosion. A nutrient management plan should be ... management plan should: match the nutrient needs of the crop with soil-available nutrients. It should ... the plan should attempt to limit soluble nutrients left in the soil at the end of the growing season. ...

  5. Food Safety Modernization Act

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/fsma

    consumption. Key requirements within the rule cover Agricultural Water, Biological Soil Amendments, Sprouts, ... display the same information at the point-of-purchase.  Certain other documentation is also required, ... Agricultural Practices (GAPs) documentation recommendations. Farm Size Definitions Large: On a rolling basis, ...

  6. Blind Inlet (NRCS 620)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/blind-inlet-nrcs-620

    soils. A blind inlet can be installed any place where a tile riser is recommended, or where drainage in ... depressional areas is causing a problem. Water that flows through a blind inlet filters first through soil and ... management is encouraged for this practice to minimize soil disturbance and maximize its lifespan. Once ...

  7. Subsurface Drainage (NRCS 606)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/subsurface-drainage-nrcs-606

    drained soils and/or high water tables. In Ohio, subsurface drainage is primarily used in fields with ... poorly drained soils and where there are seasonal high water tables or periodic saturated conditions ... a profit on the capital investment in subsurface drainage. Most of the water in soil pores is held in the ...

  8. Waste Storage Facility/Waste Treatment Lagoon (NRCS 313, 359)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/waste-storage-facilitywaste-treatment-lagoon-nrcs-313-359

    by-products in order to maximize their use as soil amendments in an environmentally safe manner. Waste ... as soil, water, air, plants, and animals. The soils, geology, and topography are suitable for ...     Listing of Ohio State University Extension Offices by County Listing of Soil and Water Conservation ...

  9. Critical Area Planting (NRCS 342)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/critical-area-planting-nrcs-342

    expected high rates of soil erosion by wind or water. Stabilize stream and channel banks, pond and other ... https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/soil-and-water-conservation/find-a-local-swcd   NRCS  https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/oh/contact/local/ Questions, concerns or ...

  10. Grassed Waterways (NRCS 412)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/grassed-waterways-nrcs-412

    runoff. It reduces soil erosion and sediments. Sediment reduction is mainly the result of decreased ... A grassed waterway might qualify as a Conservation Works of Improvement to conserve soil resources, and to ... control and prevent soil erosion, flood prevention, and the conservation, development, utilization, and ...

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