What is the minimum volume of non-poultry manure that can be imported without a nutrient balance sheet requirement?

The correct answer relates to Pennsylvania's regulations regarding the importation of non-poultry manure and the requirements for nutrient management. Specifically, the law stipulates that if a farm is importing non-poultry manure, they must maintain a nutrient management plan unless they are importing a minimum volume of fewer than 25 tons. Therefore, when the quantity of non-poultry manure imported is 25 tons or more, a nutrient balance sheet becomes necessary to ensure that the application of nutrients is managed responsibly to minimize environmental impacts.

This regulation is in place to help monitor and maintain nutrient loading limits on farms, preventing over-application of nutrients that could lead to runoff and contamination of water resources. Understanding these criteria can help farmers and land managers in Pennsylvania stay compliant while effectively managing their nutrient resources.