 AFOProTM
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AFOProTM is a standalone
nutrient management planning tool with optional
connections to GIS (ArcMap© and ArcView©) and the
NRCS’s Animal Waste Management (v 2.0.2 or higher)
engineering software. The application allows
the user to plan manure and commercial
fertilizer allocation decisions in compliance with
the NRCS’s 590 Standard, which requires the
documentation of form, source, timing, method, and
placement of nutrients. The design of the
application is open, transparent, and flexible
which enables it to be adapted to specific state
crop removals, nutrient risk ratings, and nitrogen
accounting requirements. Additionally, the
application uses modular Phosphorus Indices,
state-specific fertility recommendations and
state-specific CNMP templates.
Important Note to the
User:
AFOProTM relies on
state-specific data in order to be used in that
particular state. The states currently
supported by AFOProTM have been
researched and populated with data from that
state’s 590 Standard, Extension Bulletins, and
Land Grant University Publications. However,
the AFOProTM design strategy requires
that the state’s Natural Resources Conservation
Service designate and approve a “Gatekeeper” to
verify the accuracy of the data and to be
responsible for updating that state’s data.
To view supported states and their "Gatekeeper"
information, go to AFOProTM
State-Specific Nutrient Management Reference
Data
MS
Access: AFOProTM
requires
Microsoft Access 2000 or higher (XP)
Operating
systems:
Windows 2000 or XP.
Updates:
Non-XP
users are encouraged to run MDAC 2.7.
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Tutorials:
AFOPro
Tutorial:
AFOPro Spatial Quick Start
Tutorial:
Note: This is for ArcView©
users. For an ArcMap© tutorial click
here
to connect to FACE
homepage.
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Part
1 (Spatial Data Preparation) Non-NRCS
Version
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Part 2 (Using the Tool -
Creating Spatial Database)
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Part 3 (Import into
AFOProTM Core)
Download Applications:
Download Modules:
AFOPro modules are designed to work with the
application seamlessly for the user. Each
type of module listed below has a command button
that will call it up for use. The
application looks for the module in a specific
folder and will only call up the module for the
operation's state on which you are
working. Each of the modules below will be
downloaded as a self-extracting file.
Execute the file and follow the displayed
instructions. For additional information,
see downloadable instructions.
PI Calculator
State Fertility Recommendations
AFOPro uses a Fertility Recommendation module
for state's that have requested its
development. This module is launched from
within AFOPro and returns the published fertility
recommendation values. The module will
solicit any additional information from the user
needed to return the
recommendation.
The module utilizes a flex grid control which
is at times missing from the user's
registry. The following link will download a
zipped file containing a batch file and
msflxgrd.ocx. This batch file will place the
control in the correct location and register it
for the user. Double-click on
InstallFlxGrd.bat to execute. Download
State CNMP Template
AFOPro gives each state the opportunity to have
3 distinct templates depending on that state's
strategy. Each state's template is unique
with the state specifying not only the text
contained in the document, but also the reports
and Autotext that they contain. Template number
corresponds to command button number for CNMP
State Templates in AFOPro. Templates work with
Microsoft Word versions 2000, 2002(XP), and 2003.
If you have any questions,
please call:
Duke Brantley at (803)-777-7600
or email: brantley@esri.sc.edu
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