A farm in the research project stored raw manure from a dairy in the production field
so that it was easy to apply the manure during the harvesting season. The manure
pile was placed in an area where runoff from the pile would enter the production
fields. It is important to store manure (raw or composted) in an area where it is not
likely that runoff from the pile will enter crop production areas. Manure piles should
not be stored uphill from crop production areas, and if possible should be covered
with a shelter or tarp to limit runoff and leaching.