By:figure8
February 13, 2018
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CA Dairy Manure Management Distribution Partnership – LWR And Figure 8 Environmental

CA Dairy Manure Management Distribution Partnership Announced Between LWR & Figure 8 Environmental

TULARE, CA (Feb 13, 2018) – Livestock Water Recycling, Inc. expands its international presence with the announcement of a new strategic partnership with Bakersfield, California based Figure 8 Environmental.

The multi-year partnership represents a significant step towards regenerative dairy farming in California. As of today, the most advanced manure treatment systems available on the market will now be represented in America’s largest dairy producing state. As the only LWR distributor in California, Figure 8 Environmental will now offer the LWR System, that also includes the First Wave nutrient capture and flush water management system.

According to J.R. Brooks, Director of Operations at LWR, the relationship with Figure 8 Environmental will be especially beneficial for California dairy farmers, as the California based company is already well versed the State’s unique set of challenges. “We are very pleased to start this distribution partnership with Figure 8 Environmental,” says Brooks. “They are familiar with the California dairy market and the issues associated with manure management. They are well trusted by the industry and are also knowledgeable in the grant procurement process which is especially important considering that our equipment is a perfect fit for California’s AMMP funding.”

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), provides California dairy producers with access to financial assistance for the implementation of non-digester manure management practices, which will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The program received $99 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in 2017 and plans to allocate between $19-$33 million for the program in 2018.

Figure 8 Environmental CEO Scott Harrison, says innovation is a strong-shared connection between the two companies, a factor that was heavily considered when establishing the partnership. “LWR’s advanced approach to manure treatment makes them a perfect partner for a company like Figure 8, which prides ourselves on providing innovative waste solutions,” says Harrison. Figure 8 Environment and LWR will be providing California dairies with consulting services to submit applications for the AMMP funding grants, due in May of 2018.

“Manure management for dairy farms presents one of the most exciting opportunities available today. We are seeing so much of the dairy’s potential profit flowing away or being hauled off the facility without properly recovering lucrative nutrients or reusing easily recyclable wastewater. LWR’s technology is what the California dairy industry has been waiting for” adds Harrison.

As the global leader in milk production, California dairy farmers are among the most innovative and progressive farmers in the world. By leading the industry in the adoption of forward thinking technologies they will continue to increase milk production and profitability with happier, healthier cows.

“We could not be more excited about this partnership and the opportunity it presents for California dairy farmers” says Brooks. LWR president Ross Thurston has been invited to present an educational seminar later today at World Ag Expo, that will focus on cow comfort and how clean water can improve animal health and welfare, which can result in increased milk production and a better bottom line. The seminar will take place at the Seminar Center, in Trailer Two, at 4pm. Both companies are exhibiting at World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA this week (LWR Booth 6121, Figure 8 Environmental Booth 6213).

About Figure 8 Environmental

Figure 8 Environmental provides a profitable and customizable combination of equipment, installation, management and services required by agricultural, industrial and municipal operations to manage waste and to ensure water quality. They design, build and operate turnkey dairy manure recovery systems that are profitable addition to a dairy’s operations. For more information please visit: www.figure8environmental.com or by email to [email protected]

About Livestock Water Recycling, Inc.

LWR is a first-class global manufacturer of manure treatment systems that provide hog, dairy and anaerobic digester operations with patented manure treatment technology to recycle clean water and fertilizer nutrients from livestock manure for reuse at the farm. North America’s leading provider manure treatment systems, the LWR system saves farmers time and money by providing them with a cost-effective solution to manage manure in a sustainable manner. LWR has systems operating throughout Canada and the US. For more information please visit: http://www.livestockwaterrecycling.com

About AMMP

For more information please contact:
Lisa Fast
5842 – 86TH Avenue SE | Calgary, Alberta | T2C 4L7
t: 403 203 4972 F: 403 730 7989 p: 403-203-4972 e: mailto:[email protected]

By:figure8
September 17, 2017
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CDFA Grant Applications Due Date – Now Extended to October 16th, 2017!

CDFA Grant Applications Are Now Extended to a Due Date of October 16, 2017 For The Alternative Manure Management Program in California

This is a great way to jump start your manure management program at your California Dairy. If you have been on the fence about addressing your dairy’s manure situation, now is the time to hop off that fence and apply for a grant for the Alternative Manure Management Program. AMMP is an excellent opportunity to utilize state assistance. This link: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/AMMP/ is a great place to start the process.

Take Advantage Of The CDFA Grants While They Available NOW!”

Hurry! Grant applications are now extended to a due date of October 16, 2017.

When The Fines Start Coming, The CDFA Grants Will No Longer Be Available.”

By:figure8
August 3, 2017
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California Irrigated Lands Regulartory Program And Your Farm

California Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program And Your Farm

Here are some quick facts about the California Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP.)

1) It’s all about water quality discharge from your agricultural operation.

2) The program is designed to regulate the water quality of that discharge

3) Waste water discharge requirements (WDRs) or conditional waivers of WDRs are issued to you, the grower

4) The actions specified in the orders must be followed

The link below will take you to the page that gives you all the details in the program. Be sure to bookmark it!

http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/agriculture/

By:figure8
May 5, 2017
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California Sustainable Ground Water Legislation Website

Learning about the California Sustainable Ground Water Legislation can be a time consuming process. If you are looking for a great place to start, it’s here! http://groundwater.ca.gov/

This site, tells you about GSAs (Groundwater Sustainable Agencies) which are local agencies that are responsible for developing and implementing the individual GSA plans for farms, dairies and other enterprises that use water in their daily business processes.

There is also information on developing GSPs (Groundwater Sustainability Plans) that you are required to develop and submit for compliance with California Sustainable Ground Water Legislation.

This is also a good place to start to submit your GSP to your GSA. This is the link for submission: http://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/#gsa

http://groundwater.ca.gov/

By:figure8
May 4, 2017
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California Dairy Regulation – SB 13-83

Dairy manure ponds such as this can be eliminated by our system, cutting your methane emissions and saving you millions.

Information on The California Dairy Regulation – SB 13-83

As we all know, the California legislature has taken aim at dairy farmers. Specifically, gas by-products produced by cows in the form of methane.

The state law, California Dairy Regulation – SB 13-83, calls for tougher regulations for the reduction of methane emissions from manure and cows. The law is demanding a 40% reduction of methane emissions from 2013 levels by 2030.

Fortunately, there is a way to address these concerns in a fiscally responsible, if not profitable way. Why run when you can stay local, and profitable. See this link for more:

For more on the legislation, see the following:
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/17/dairy-farmers-in-california-say-anti-flatulence-law-stinks.html

By:figure8
April 20, 2017
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Recycling Water And Sludge for Municipalities

Recycling Water And Sludge For Municipalties Recycling water and sludge for municipalities is a hot topic. Especially in the water-starved Central Valley of California.

The city of Modesto has embarked on a massive project to recycle their sludge for use by local farmers. This is smart project is the highlight of an excellent article on the NPR website:
http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/07/20/424571389/drought-stricken-california-farmers-look-to-tap-urban-wastewater/

But what do you do if you don’t have hundreds of millions of dollars?

With the Figure 8 Environmental approach, we have figured out a way to offset the costs of setting up your own sludge recycling system with income generated by the gathering and selling of waste byproducts. The result, as one of our customers put it, is simply a “no brainer.”

By:figure8
April 20, 2017
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How To Make Money From Sewage

Recovering nutrients from sludge can be profitable, as well as environmentally sound.

In this case, Ostara, a company in Vancouver, Canada, is recovering phosphorus through sewage treatment. They produce a high-quality fertilizer is easy for plants to absorb.

Their solution is aimed at cities with large sludge processing needs. Another example of creative ways to deal with sludge.

How to make money from sewage involves a different approach to phosphorus.

To extract the phosphorus from sewage, one of the methods is to use microorganisms. The treated microorganisms become a byproduct called sludge cake, which can can be resold to local farmers and used to fertilize their soil. Or, you can use it on your own farm to boost yield per acre.

How Much Waste Does A Dairy Farm Produce?

The answer is quite a bit.

According to the USDA, and estimated 335 million tons of “dry matter” waste is produced annually by all the farms in the U.S.

For more information, visit http://www.sustainabletable.org/906/waste-management/

This informative article presents a compelling case for consulting with Figure 8 Environmental.

One dairy farm with 2,500 cows and produce as much waste as a small city with 411,000 residents
Manure lagoons, where all of the effluent from the dairy’s cows is stored, can overflow and spill over into the local waterways, leading to major fines for the dairy farmer
Federal regulations require a plan of action for the management of dairy waste.
The Environmental Protection Agency can prosecute and fine dairies that discharge waste illegally.