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Bonhotal, Jean F
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- Extension Associate Sr, Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
- Academic Director, Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Waste Management Specialist/Director CWMI in Crop & Soil Sciences, 25 years. Education: composting food, manure, animal carcasses, compost quality/use. Research: degradation of pharmaceuticals in mortality and manure. Characterizing/developing beneficial uses for organic residuals.
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Research
research overview
- Research includes assessment of pathogens in composting systems found in roadkill deer, Johnes bacteria, Crypto sporidium and Giardia. Compost quality and use in turf, vineyards and landscaping, use of dairy manure solids as bedding, degradation of pharmaceuticals in carcasses and manure. Characterizing/developing beneficial uses for organic residuals.
research activities
principal investigator on
- CHARACTERIZING AND DETERMINING BENEFICIAL USE FOR PAPER FIBER IN ENERGY AND AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION awarded by FINCH PAPER LLC 2011 - 2012
- SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK MORTALITY MANAGEMENT awarded by NORTHEAST SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH & EDUCATION 2008 - 2012
- SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN NEW YORK AND PUERTO RICO awarded by RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMIN USDA 2011 - 2012
area(s) of concentration/expertise
keywords
- Avian influenza compost plan
- Characterizing organic residuals to find beneficial uses
- Compost quality; compost use
- Farm waste management, manure as dairy bedding; manure management
- Mass casualty disposal response in livestock disasters
- Mortality disposal, mortality and roadkill composting, natural rendering
- Soil quality and testing, health and safety, urban gardens
- waste management education
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Publications
individual publications
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academic article
- Compost Sampling for Nutrient and Quality Parameters: Variability of Sampler, Timing and Pile Depth. Compost Science & Utilization. 20:141-149. 2012
- How Mycobacterium avium paratuberculois is affected by the composting process. Trends in Animal & Veterinary Sciences Journal. 2:5-10. 2011
- Effectiveness of Composting Road-Killed Deer in New York State. Compost Science and Utilization. 18:232-241. 2010
- Influence of Site Conditions on Soil Responses to Manure-Based Compost Applications on Athletic Fields. Acta Horticulturae. 783:415-424. 2008
- Turfgrass Response to Manure-Based Compost Applications on Athletic Fields Bases on Site Factors. Acta Horticulturae. 783:425-436. 2008
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article
- Disposal of Routine and Disaster Related Livestock Mortality 2011
- Disposal of Routine and Disaster Related Livestock Mortality 2011
- How Frequently Should Stalls be Refreshed with New Bedding?. Progressive Dairyman. :57-58. 2011
- How Mycobacterium avium paratuberculois is affected by the composting process. Trends in Animal & Veterinary Sciences Journal. 2:5-10. 2011
- In-Vessel Composting Options for Medium-Scale Food Waste Generators. BioCycle. 52:49-53. 2011
- Are Solids a Solid Bedding?. Hoards Dairyman. 154:518. 2009
- Are Your Deadstock Piles and Disposal Costs Causing Your Farm Nightmares?. Country Folks/Lee Publications. B:21-23. 2009
- Save Money on Bedding. Eastern DairyBusiness. 1:21. 2009
- A How-To on Livestock Composting. Northeast DairyBusiness. 10:18-19. 2008
- Dairy Manure Solids Cut Bedding Costs. Northeast DairyBusiness. 10:24-25. 2008
- Manure Solids for Bedding . Northeast DairyBusiness. http://dairywebmall.com/dbcpress/?p=-569:569. 2008
- Compost Use on Established Turf. BioCycle. 48:27-29. 2007
- Highly Compacted Soils Improved by Compost Use 2007
- Aerobic Composting Affects Manure's Nutrient Content. Northeast DairyBusiness. 8:18. 2006
- Evaluating Pathogen Destruction in Road Kill Composting 2006
- A Compost Turner Suited to You. Northeast DairyBusiness. 7:10-12. 2005
- Composting Road-Killed Deer in New York. BioCycle. 45:25-26. 2004
- Natural Rendering: A Natural Solution for Mortality and Butcher Waste 2003
- What’s Behind a Compost Label or Seal? 2003
- Compost Markets: Are They There?. Northeast Dairy Business. 4:40. 2002
- Will Composting Pay on Your Dairy?. Northeast Dairy Business. 3:39-41. 2001
- Computer Model for On-Farm Composting 2000
- Surveys Guide Development of Quality Compost Seal 2000
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book
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conference paper
- Quantification of Sodium Pentobarbital Residues from Equine Mortality Compost Piles. 4th International Symposium Manging Animal Mortalities, Products, By-products & Associated Health Risk: Connecting Research, Regulations & Response. 167-174. 2012
- Environmental Effects of Mortality Disposal. 3rd International Symposium: Management of Animal Carcasses, Tissue and Related Byproducts - Connecting Research, Regulations and Response; University of ME. 1-10. 2009
- Reduction of Selected Pathogens in Anaerobic Digestion. Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium, Animal, Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes IX. 2003
- Dairy Manure Systems: Equipment and Technology. Conf Proceedings, Managing Manure Solids. NRAES-143. 2001
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conference poster
- Mortality Composting Outreach in Brasil/Education Exchange 2012
- Waste Hierarchy for Organics 2011
- Natural Rendering: Composting Poultry Mortality 2008
- Using Dairy Manure Solids as Bedding: Properly Managed DMS Can Provide an Economic Benefit Without Compromising Herd Health 2008
- Natural Rendering: Composting Poultry Mortality. 12. 2007
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intellectual contribution
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manual
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report
- Use of Dried Manure Solids as Bedding for Dairy Cows. 10. 2010
- Case Study - Eagleview Compost Dairy Barn. 1-12. 2009
- Cornell Farm Services Compost Facility. 1-7. 2009
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software
- Horse Mortality: Carcass Disposal Alternatives 2012
- Composting at Home - The Green and Brown Alternative 2011
- Knowledgeable, Ready, Able: A Comprehensive Extension Agro-security Information Program for the Livestock & Poultry Industries 2011
- The Space It Takes - Footprint Calculator for Composting Butcher Waste 2010
- Vermicompost - A Living Soil Amendment 2010
- Vermicompost - A Living Soil Amendment: http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/vermicompost.htm 2010
- NYS Compost Facilities Map - http://compost.css.cornell.edu/maps.html 2009
- US Butcher Waste and Mortality Disposal Laws - http://compost.css.cornell.edu/mapsdisposal.html 2009
- Natural Rendering: Composting Poultry Mortality 2008
- Natural Rendering: Composting Poultry Mortality 2008
- Natural Rendering: Composting Road Kill 2008
- Composting Liquids 2007
- Composting Road Kill 2007
- Natural Rendering: Composting Poultry Mortality 2007
- Using Manure-Based Composts in Turf Maintenance 2007
- Using Manure-Based Composts in Turf Maintenance 2007
- Compost Equipment 2006
- Compost Pads 2005
- Compost Bulking Materials 2004
- Health and Safety Guidance for Small Scale Composting 2004
- Improving and Maintaining Compost Quality 2004
- Marketing Composts and Meeting Consumer Needs. Fact Sheet 2004
- Regulation and Certification of Composts 2004
- Testing Composts 2004
- Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality & Butcher Waste 2002
- Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste 2002
- Farm-Based Composting: Manure and More 2001
- Compost…Because a rind is a terrible thing to waste! 1996
- Farm Waste Management Makes Sense 1996
- Do You Know Where Your Garbage Is? 1991
- Trash Goes To School 1991
- Life After the Curb: Recycling Processes 1990
- Woodsy Resource Gold Mine 1989
presentations
Teaching
teaching overview
- I do not have a mandate to teach but I assist in courses as requested in my area of expertise.
teaching activities
Service
outreach overview
- I have worked on composting feedstock from food to manure to animal carcasses. Currently her time is split between compost quality and farm mortality, butcher waste and roadkill composting education and research. Over the next 3-5 years much of my direction has been directed by various committees and identified needs. Projects include compost quality and use. There are other large potential compost applications in DOT and farmland erosion control, Brownfields reclamation, landscaping and others. Improved soil quality allows us to improve production and produce healthy food Projects under use of “manure as bedding” funded by NYSERDA and Farm Viability Institute, will help find answers to bedding shortages, herd health, economics and nutrient recycling on farms. As research and demonstration projects are completed, CWMI will be able to develop specifications for different uses that will result in increased use of farm nutrients, improve soil quality and reduce erosion. CWMI is working to implementing Better Management of NYS Road Kill Through Composting. Working with roadkill is not a traditional extension issue however it will culminate with better management, increased protection of water quality and better bio-security for wild and domestic animals. As I partner with extension programs to do the outreach, it puts CCE in a visible leadership position in our counties when budgets allocations are tight. I will continue to work with USDA and USEPA to implement sound methods when disposing of flesh waste and work on improving response to mass casualty. I am currently working with NYS DEC, DAM, Farm Bureau, CCE and Pro Dairy in NYS and NESARE, APHIS, EPA, and 10 universities nationally to improve disposal options for mortality and meat waste for routine situations and emergency response. There has been an increase need with the continued decline of the rendering industry.
service to the profession
- Empire State Development-Department of Economic Development Provide Technical Assistance 1996 -
- NE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Provide Technical Assistance 1996 -
- NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Provide Technical Assistance 1996 -
- NYS Energy Research and Development Authority Provide Technical Assistance 1996 -
- Natural Resource Conservation Service Provide Technical Assistance 1996 -
- Federation of NYS Solid Waste Professionals
- National Recycling Coalition
- New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
reviewer or editor for
Background
education and training
- M.S. in Education and Communication, SUNY Binghamton 1991
- B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Utah State University 1984
- SUNY Morrisville 1979
awards and honors
- MacDonald Award, 2011
- Recycler of the Year, 2009
- NACAA Communication Award - Web Page, 2009
- NACAA Communication Award - Learning Module/Notebook, 2009
- Outstanding Accomplishments in Extension/Outreach Award, 2007
- David Allee Campus, County Connection Award, 2004
- Blue Ribbon “Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste” (NRAES-163), 2003
- Outstanding New Extension Publication Recognition Award, “Natural Rendering: Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste” fact sheet, 2003
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents Communication Award & NYS winner, “Disposal of Livestock Mortality & Butcher Waste”, 2003
- NYS Association of County Agricultural Agents, Communications Northeast Regional Finalist; “You Can Compost What?”, 2003
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents Communication Award & NYS winner, “Farm-Based Composting: Manure & More”, 2001
- Certificate of Merit for video “Do You Know Where Your Garbage Is?” and computer resource “Trash Goes To School” National Finalist, 1992
- Award for developing a youth solid waste education program, 1991
- Environmental Quality Award for developing a solid waste education program that protect and enhance environmental quality, 1991
Other
college
- CALS
research keyword
- Avian influenza compost plan
- Characterizing organic residuals to find beneficial uses
- Compost quality; compost use
- Farm waste management, manure as dairy bedding; manure management
- Mass casualty disposal response in livestock disasters
- Mortality disposal, mortality and roadkill composting, natural rendering
- Soil quality and testing, health and safety, urban gardens
- waste management education