820203_Waste Utilization Plan_20230526

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer: Mike Merritt
County: Sampson
Name of Farm:
David Merritt
Location:
1897 Merritt Rd.
Magnolia, N.C. 28453
Phone:
910-214-5935
Type of Operation:
Feed -Finish
Number of Animal:
2940
Storage Structure:
Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application:
Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year: 5586 ton/year
Amount of plant available
N (PAN) produced/year: 4998 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils , when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which

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could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. IN
Per Ac.
9151
174-1
Lm
Corn
168
0.73
0.88
108
FEB15-JUN
123
9151
F4-1
Lm
Wheat
95
1.01
0.88
84
SEP-MAR31
96
9151
F4-1
Lm
SBIDC
38
3.87
0.88
129
APR-SEP15
147
9151
F5A-1
Jo
Corn
174
0.74
0.71
92
FEB15-JUN
129
9151
F5A-1
Jo
Wheat
100
1.06
0.71
75
SEP-MAR31
106
9151
F5A-1
Jo
SBIDC
38
3.87
0.71
104
APR-SEP15
147
9151
F5A-2
Jo
Corn
174
0.74
0.78
101
FEB15-JUN
129
9151
F5A-2
Jo
Wheat
100
1.06
0.78
83
SEP-MAR31
106
9151
F5A-2
Jo
SBIDC
38
3.87
0.78
115
APR-SEP15
147
9151
F5B-1AB
Jo
Corn
174
0.74
1.37
177
FEB15-JUN
129
9151
F5B-1AB
Jo
Wheat
100
1.06
1.37
145
SEP-MAR31
106
9151
F5B-1AB
Jo
SBIDC
38
3.87
1.37
201
APR-SEP15
147
9151
F513-2
Jo
Corn
174
0.74
2.12
273
FEB15-JUN
129
9151
F513-2
Jo
Wheat
100
1.06
2.12
225
SEP-MAR31
106
9151
F513-2
Jo
SBIDC
38
3.87
2.12
312
APR-SEP15
147
9151
F5C-1
Jo
Corn
174
0.74
0.78
101
FEB15-JUN
129
9151
F5C-1
Jo
Wheat
100
1.06
0.78
83
SEP-MAR31
106
9151
F5C-1
Jo
SBIDC
38
3.87
0.78
115
APR-SEP15
147
9151
176-1
Jo
CB
5
43
2.55
548
MAR-SEP
215
9151
F6-1
Jo
RO
1
50
2.55
128
OCT-MAR
50
9151
F9-1
FaA
Corn
168
0.75
1.02
129
FEB15-JUN
126
9151
F9-1
FaA
Wheat
105
1.14
1.02
122
SEP-MAR31
120
9151
F9-1
FaA
SBIDC
38
3.89
1.02
151
APR-SEP15
148
9151
F9-2
FaA
Corn
168
0.75
1.02
129
FEB15-JUN
126
9151
F9-2
FaA
Wheat
105
1.14
1.02
122
SEP-MAR31
120
9151
F9-2
FaA
SBIDC
38
3.89
1.02
151
APR-SEP15
148
9151
F10-1
FaA
Corn
168
0.75
0.905
114
FEB15-JUN
126
9151
F10-1
FaA
Wheat
105
1.14
0.905
109
SEP-MAR311
120
9151
F10-1
FaA
SBIDC
38
3.89
0.905
134
APR-SEP15
148
9151
F10-2
FaA
Corn
168
0.75
2.07
261
FEB15-JUN
126
9151
F10-2
FaA
Wheat
105
1.14
2.07
248
SEP-MAR31
120
9151
F10-2
FaA
SBIDC
38
3.89
2.07
306
APR-SEP15
148
9151
F14-1
WaB
CB
5.4
49
3.29
869
MAR-SEP
264
9151
F14-1
WaB
RO
1
50
3.29
165
OCT-MAR
50
9151
F14-2
WaB
CB
5.4
49
3.42
903
MAR-SEP
264
9151
F14-2
WaB
RO
1
50
3.42
171
OCT-MAR
50
9151
F15-1
Lm
Crab
3.38
43
2.96
432
MAR-SEP
146
9151
F15-1
Lm
RO
1
50
2.96
148
OCT-MAR
50
9151
F15-2
Lm
Crab
3.38
43
0.84
123
MAR-SEP
146
9151
F15-2
Lm
RO
1
50
0.84
42
OCT-MAR
50
9151
F17-A
Lm
CB
4.5
43
2.17
421
MAR-SEP
194
9151
F17-A
Lm
RO
1
50
1 2.171
109
OCT-MAR
50
9151
F17-B
Lm
CB
4.5
43
0.74
144
MAR-SEP
194
9151
F17-B
Lm
RO
1
50
1 0.741
37
OCT-MAR
50
Total 39.28 8739lbs.
Available Nitrogen 4998 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -3741 lbs.
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.

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The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the future,
regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that
addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc. interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and for silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less
nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc. is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters strips along
ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application rates due to
equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients
or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 1058 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 5292 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 18
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 42
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that
runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water
droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity

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of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(inlhr)
Applic.
Amount
9151
F4-1
Lm
Corn
0.4
1.0
9151
F4-1
Lm
Wheat
0.4
1.0
9151
F4-1
Lm
SBIDC
0.5
1.0
9151
F5A-1
Jo
Corn
0.5
1.0
9151
F5A-1
Jo
Wheat
0.5
1.0
9151
F5A-1
Jo
SBIDC
0.5
1.0
9151
F5A-2
Jo
Corn
0.5
1.0
9151
F5A-2
Jo
Wheat
0.5
1.0
9151
F5A-2
Jo
SBIDC
0.5
1.0
9151
F513-1AB
Jo
Corn
0.5
1.0
9151
F56-1AB
Jo
Wheat
0.5
1.0
9151
F5B-1AB
Jo
SBIDC
0.5
1.0
9151
F513-2
Jo
Corn
0.5
1.0
9151
F5B-2
Jo
Wheat
0.5
1.0
9151
F5B-2
Jo
SBIDC
0.4
1.0
9151
F5C-1
Jo
Corn
0.4
1.0
9151
F5C-1
Jo
Wheat
0.4
1.0
9151
F5C-1
Jo
SBIDC
0.4
1.0
9151
F6-1
Jo
CB
0.4
1.0
9151
176-1
Jo
RO
0.4
1.0
9151
F9-1
FaA
Corn
0.4
1.0
9151
F9-1
FaA
Wheat
0.4
1.0
9151
F9-1
FaA
SBIDC
0.6
1.0
9151
F9-2
FaA
Corn
0.6
1.0
9151
179-2
FaA
Wheat
0.6
1.0
9151
F9-2
FaA
SBIDC
0.6
1.0
9151
F10-1
FaA
Corn
0.4
1.0
9151
F10-1
FaA
Wheat
0.4
1.0
9151
F10-1
FaA
SBIDC
0.4
1.0
9151
F10-2
FaA
Corn
0.4
1.0
9151
F10-2
FaA
Wheat
0.4
1.0
9151
F10-2
FaA
SBIDC
0.4
1.0
9151
F14-1
WaB
CB
0.4
1.0
9151
F14-1
WaB
RO
0.4
1.0
9151
F14-2
WaB
CB
0.4
1.0
9151
F14-2
WaB
RO
0.4
1.0
9151
F15-1
Lm
Crab
0.4
1.0
9151
F15-1
Lm
RO
0.4
1.0
9151
F15-2
Lm
Crab
0.4
1.0
9151
F15-2
Lm
RO
0.4
1.0
9151
F17-A
Lm
CB
0.4
1.0
9151
F17-A
Lm
RO
0.4
1.0

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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Plan was changed due to increasing the size of field 14, removing cattle, and changing crop rotation.

David Merritt
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Page 6
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste , he/she shall provide a copy of
an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to
secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation,
increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level
of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland,
the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season
prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste
shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residenrial property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal
waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned
by he landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidences of
erosion, leakage or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illigal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetation and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste
during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and the bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: David Merritt
Owner/Manager Agreement Mike Merritt
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour
storm.The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Mike Merritt
Signature: W ZZ
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature:
Alan Parham
Phone: [phone]
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CALCULATED WETTABLE ACREAGE (EXISTING SPRAYFIELDS) FOR
Mike Merrit Facility #82-203
L
TYPE
PULL LENGT
1
EE65
723.0
166.9 (weighted)
2.77
0.52
0.00
3.29
2
EE65
710.0
210.0
3.42
0.52
0,00
3.94
TOTAL WETTED ACREAGE: 7.23
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS BASED ON ESTIMATED SCALED MAP FROM SAMPSON CO. GIS
2. WETTED ACREAGE FOR START ENDS AND STOP ENDS ARE TAKEN FROM CAWMP WETTED ACREAGE
3. ALL CALCULATIONS BASED ON .97" RING IN SR150 GUN AND CALIBRATED WETTED DIA 255'.
165' LANE SPACING.
4. EFFECTIVE SPRAY WIDTHS BASED ON EXISTING FIELD DESIGN STANDARDS.
15. OPERATOR MUST TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND OBSERVE IRRIGATION EVENTS TO PREVENT RUNOFF FROM
OVERAPPLICATION, SPRAY DRIFT, ETC. APPLICATION SHOULD NOT OCCUR IN OVER 5 mph WINDS
OR ON FROZEN OR SATURATED SOILS.
6. OPERATOR MUST VERIFY REQUIRED SETBACKS AND MARK LANES TO ENSURE ACCURATE APPLICATIOr
7. SYSTEM SHOULD BE CALIBRATED AND OPERATED TO DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, OR DESIGN MUST BE
MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGES.
R. Gregory Swain, P.E.
305 Wendover Ln
Wilmington, NC 28411
[phone]
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