SECTION 4.1 OF THESE GUIDELINES FOR AT LEAST ONE GENERATION OR, IN THE...

50. Manure management practices used to maintain any area in which livestock are housed, penned or pastured

should be implemented in a manner that:

a) minimizes soil and water degradation;

b) does not significantly contribute to contamination of water by nitrates and pathogenic bacteria;

c) optimizes recycling of nutrients; and

d) does not include burning or any practice inconsistent with organic practices.