MDA Issues Request for Information Regarding Manure Management Technologies

Annapolis, MD — The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from vendors, businesses, and individuals offering technologies, equipment, infrastructure, or services that can improve the management and utilization of manure and other agricultural waste resources.

Maryland’s nutrient management regulations govern the amount, timing, and placement of crop nutrients including manure and other organic nutrient sources. Compliance with Maryland’s nutrient management regulations may be improved by altering the nutrient content of organic nutrient resources, changing its form to improve management and handling, or developing new uses for manure resources such as energy generation or new products that add value to the farm business model.

MDA has $2.5 million available to invest in these types of innovative technologies during State Fiscal Year 2014, which ends June 30, 2014. MDA plans to solicit projects later this year.

Vendors, businesses and individuals are invited to respond to this RFI by completing a questionnaire that will be available October 2 on the MDA website at www.mda.maryland.gov. Completed questionnaires should be sent or faxed by close of business on Wednesday October 16, to:

Ms. Louise Lawrence
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Office of Resource Conservation
50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Email: louise.lawrence@maryland.gov
Fax: 410-841-5734

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