About IMMAG/IMMAG Members
Mission Statement
To provide a vehicle for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to improve
manure management in Iowa.
The Iowa Manure Management Action Group ( IMMAG ) was
established in the spring of 1997 through the leadership of the Natural
Resources Conservation Service. IMMAG is a state-level committee with
representation from the following private and public sector groups: Natural
Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Iowa Environmental Council, Agribusiness
Association of Iowa, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Pork Producers Association,
Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Iowa Poultry Association, Iowa Turkey Federation,
Iowa State Dairy Association, Conservation Districts of Iowa, Farm Credit
Services of America, Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Commercial Nutrient Applicators Association, Iowa Beef
Center, Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension,
and the College of Agriculture.
The goal of IMMAG is to identify and share manure management
information and educational programs, which can be used by producers,
technical agencies, educational institutions, researchers, and the general
public. Many producer organizations, in particular, are concerned that
among all the sponsored manure management activity, information is accumulating
among numerous organizations without a systematic plan for collection
and dissemination of the information. At the same time, complete and accurate
information is becoming a priority need for producers and their technical
and legal advisors.
In response to the need for information regarding manure
management, IMMAG has established an electronic clearinghouse. The objectives
of the clearinghouse are: 1) to provide access to comprehensive information
on manure management research and application, 2) identify relevant manure
management publications and educational programs and convert these to
electronic form, if needed, 3) solicit needed resources from qualified
sources, and 4) maintain the Clearinghouse on a web site that is easily
accessible.
Currently IMMAG meets on a quarterly basis. For more
information regarding IMMAG, please contact Steve
Brinkman, Manure Management Specialist, Natural Resources Conservation
Service, Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Suite 693, Des Moines, IA
50309-2180. Phone (515) 284-4370.
IMMAG Members
Iowa
State University Extension
Iowa State University Extension is an educational organization
that is responsible for providing current research-based information
on cropping systems, nutrient management, handling, storage, application
and odor reduction methods for manure management in the state of Iowa.
Information gained during research trials is evaluated for effectiveness
and economic feasibility and is distributed through the media, publications,
educational programs and demonstrations to the public.
For more information contact your local county extension
office on the web at
www.extension.iastate.edu/Counties/state.html or Iowa State University Extension, 132 Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA 50011,
(515) 294-7801.
Iowa State University
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is committed
to excellence in:
- preparing undergraduate and graduate students for
careers or further education;
- basic and applied research programs contributing
to the advancement of science and progress toward social, economic,
and environmental goals;
- Extension programs and outreach to increase knowledge
and understanding; disseminate information on new technology; and
help in decision making in agriculture, rural communities, and society.
To achieve its mission the College assumes responsibility
for helping protect, maintain and improve Iowa's natural resources through
discovery and diffusion of knowledge and technology.
Iowa Farm Bureau
Federation
Farm Bureau is an association of farm families and non-farm members who recognize
that prosperity of agriculture is essential to the well-being of their
communities. Farm Bureau members join at the county level. Their county
membership dues entitle them to the programs and services provided by the state
and national organizations. Membership is voluntary and Farm Bureau members each
year are given the opportunity to renew or cancel their membership. Iowa's annual
membership has grown steadily since 1969 and is now more than 153,000 member
families.
For more information about the programs and services for members contact the Iowa
Farm Bureau Federation at 515-225-5418. Information about manure management
activities in regard to state rules and regulations should be addressed to Chris
Gruenhagen at 515-225-5528; questions about the organization's involvement in
member education and programming regarding general water quality issues should be
addressed to Rick Robinson at 515-225-5432.
Iowa Cattlemen's
Association
Iowa Beef Center
The Iowa Beef Center was created to enhance the vitality, profitability and growth of the Iowa beef industry. Environmental management of feedlots is a priority program of the IBC.
For more information call (515) 294-BEEF, Fax (515) 294-1700.
Iowa
Pork Industry Center
To promote efficient pork production technologies in
Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and help strengthen rural
development efforts.
For more information contact the Iowa Pork Industry
Center, 109 Kildee Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3150
Phone: (515) 294-4103, 1-800-PORKLine (Iowa only) Fax: (515) 294-5698,
e-mail: ipic@iastate.edu.
Iowa
Pork Producers Association
We support legislation on environmental regulations
which are based on science, maximize producer ability to recycle nutrients
through crops, provide reasonable separation distances between facilities
and neighbors, provide protection from nuisance lawsuits for producers
who are meeting all state and federal regulations, and is adopted on
a statewide, uniform basis.
For more information please contact the Iowa Pork
Producers Association, 1636 NW 114th Street, Clive, IA 50325. Phone
(515) 225-7675, Fax (515) 225-056.
Iowa Poultry Association
The Iowa Poultry Association is a voluntary trade association
representing people interested in the general welfare the poultry production,
poultry products, eggs or allied industries. IPA encourages and coordinates
activities with all segments of the poultry industry, which foster,
develop, improve and promote the production and consumption of eggs,
poultry and poultry products. IPA solicits the cooperation of recognized
educational and other institutions working to apply sound scientific
principles in the development of the poultry industry.
For more information, contact Kevin S. Vinchattle,
Executive Director, Iowa Poultry Association, 8515 Douglas Avenue, Suite
9, Urbandale, IA 50322, phone 515-727-4701, fax 515-727-4707.
Iowa Turkey Federation
For more information contact Gretta Irwin, Executive
Director, Iowa Turkey Federation, PO Box 825, 535 E Lincoln Way, Ames
IA 50010, phone 515-232-7492, Fax: 515-232-2825.
Agribusiness
Association of Iowa
The Agribusiness Association of Iowa represents 1700
agricultural retail businesses across the state. The Association’s
mission is to advocate, educate, and communicate to and for members
regarding issues that impact the retail ag industry. Member interests
included, but are not limited to, plant food, feed, grain, plant production,
and custom application equipment. The Association’s President/CEO
is Ed Beaman. Mona Bond, Legislative Director, currently serves on the
Iowa Manure Management Action Group of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation
Service and the NRCS State Technical Committee.
For more information contact: Mona
Bond, Agribusiness Association of Iowa, 900 Des Moines Street, Des
Moines, IA 50309, Tel.: 800-383-1682 or 515-262-8323, Fax: 515-262-8960.
Conservation Districts
of Iowa
Providing education and leadership through local districts
to promote conservation of natural resources.
Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) augments the work of the 100 local
conservation districts in their efforts to protect Iowa's land and water
resources.
District programs address county needs and Conservation
Districts of Iowa supports district projects through state-wide education,
legislative, and marketing efforts.
For more information contact the Conservation Districts
of Iowa, 1711 Osceola, PO Box 801, Chariton, Iowa 50049-0801, Tel.:
641-774-4461, Fax: 641-774-5319, email: debryun@cdiowa.org
Iowa
Department of Natural Resources
To promote stewardship of the air, land and water resources
of Iowa by protecting and allocating these resources consistent with
state and federal law, in the interest of preserving and enhancing public
health and safety and quality of life for all persons and future generations.
To ensure all persons in Iowa have clean air to breathe, surface waters
meeting applicable designated uses, and groundwater and land resources
free from harmful contamination. To protect public safety and property
from the adverse effects of floods and ensure water resources are put
to beneficial use.
For more information contact the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources, 502 E 9th Street, Wallace State Office Building,
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034, 515-281-5918
Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Helping Iowans conserve natural resources through technical and financial assistance. For more information contact your local county NRCS office (or USDA Service Center) or USDA/NRCS, 210 Walnut Street, 693 Federal Building, Des Moines, IA 50309-2180 or 515-284-4370.
Iowa
Environmental Council
The Iowa Environmental Council is a non-profit alliance
of 65 member organizations and over 600 individual members. The Council's
mission is to seek a sustainable future through shaping pubic policy,
research and education, coalition-building and advocacy. The Council
has identified manure management as one of six priority issues for water
quality protection in Iowa. The Council's Research Director, Susan Heathcote,
serves on the Iowa Manure Management Action Group.
For more information contact: Marian Riggs Gelb, Iowa Environmental
Council, 711 East Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Phone (515)
244-1194, Fax (515) 244-7856.
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
The mission of the Division of Soil Conservation includes
setting the state's priorities, formulating and implementing programs,
and establishing policies for protecting and conserving the soil, water
and mineral resources of Iowa. The division provides assistance and
support to Iowa's 100 soil and water conservation districts, and offers
financial incentive programs to assist farmers with the installation
of soil and water conservation practices, including livestock waste
management systems. The Division also administers the REAP Water Quality
Protection Project program that supports local watershed projects to
protect and enhance priority water resources.
For more information contact the Division of Soil
Conservation, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Wallace
State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319, (515) 281-5851, Fax (515)
281-6170. Information requests concerning Division programs related
to manure management should be addressed to Dean Lemke at (515) 281-3963, dean.lemke@idals.state.ia.us
Iowa State
Dairy Association
The Iowa State Dairy Association (ISDA) is dedicated to building a strong communication link between producers, consumers, legislators, and environmental organizations. The ISDA provides a forum through which members of the dairy industry can help facilitate and implement policies
that have a direct impact on dairy producers in Iowa.
MISSION: Facilitate, grow and promote the Iowa dairy industry.
VISION: Provide direction for and act as a catalyst for a strong, enthusiastic and growing Iowa dairy industry.
For more information contact: Erin Vagts, Industry Relations Manager, Iowa State Dairy Association, Dairy Center, 101 NE Trilein, Ankeny, IA 50021 (515) 971-3620, Fax (515) 964.5498, erinv@iowadairy.org
Iowa Commercial Nutrient Applicators Association
ICNAA membership consists of commercial nutrient applicators, confinement site manure applicators, service providers and associate members. ICNAA is recognized as a united voice and is currently providing input to elected officials on issues concerning our industry.
Feel free to contact the ICNAA office at 515-262-8323 or 800-383-1682 for more information. Joan O'Brien and Mona Bond are the contacts for ICNAA.
