Convergence Research Seminar Series, Dr. Cortus (University of Minnesota)

Bio: 

Erin Cortus is an Associate Professor and Extension Engineer in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Her past and ongoing projects include measuring the air quality impacts of different manure management practices in dairy, poultry, swine and beef cattle barns, biosecurity, and sustainability metrics. The broad mission of Dr. Cortus’ program is to work with producers and communities to understand and continually improve the quality and productivity of livestock environments. 

Abstract:

Manure management is a focus on recycling, versus disposal. All manure management systems can be broken down into three main components (collection, storage, utilization), plus an option for treatment. This is accomplished in many ways on livestock farms throughout the US, in systems that have evolved from policy, weather and industry drivers.