Research Accomplishment Reports 2009

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Environmental Impacts of Equine Operations

C. Stowe
Department of Agricultural Economics

 

Non-Technical Summary

This project focuses on environmental concerns for horse owners. We propose research to determine the potential environmental impacts of equine operations on soil, water and air quality. This data will be incorporated into a model that will identify losses in the system in order to devise educational and management strategies for horse producers to improve soil, air, and water quality.

2009 Project Description

This project began 10/01/2009. Our multistate group met in New Jersey the weekend of Oct. 9th. At this point, we have no completed outputs but have begun literature reviews in three key areas; in addition, we have started designing a survey to be conducted across 8 states.