Directory Information for Karl A. Shaffer

Specialty: Waste Management

Extension programs in the area of waste and by-product application to soils/cropping systems. Specific areas include animal waste management, land application of municipal and industrial residuals, by-products, and composts, and spray irrigation of waste materials. Program area includes development of training and recertification programs in the above named areas of expertise. Activities include field assistance to agents and operators of land-based waste management systems in system maintenance, operation, and nutrient management plans. Co-leader of Land Application Training and Demonstration Center.

Publications:

1. Extension
   1. Publications
      1. Bulletins
         1. Waste Management
            1. Animal Waste
               • Appendices to Certification Training for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems.
               • Certification Training for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems-Type A Systems. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Publication AG-538-A (revised).
               • Certification Training for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems-Type B Systems. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Publication AG-538-B (revised).
               • K.A. Shaffer and T.A. Carter. 1998. Guidelines for Contract Operation for Land Application of Liquid and Slurry Animal Waste. N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-439-35.
               • K. A. Shaffer and D.A. Crouse. 1997. Certification training for operators of animal waste management systems: Type B. N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-538-B.
            2. Sludge and Compost
               • K.A. Shaffer and A.R. Rubin. 1998. Land Application of Municipal Wastewater Biosolids (Sludge). N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-439-3.
               • K.A. Shaffer and A.R. Rubin. 1998. Permit Guidelines for Land Application of Municipal Wastewater Biosolids (Sludge) on Agricultural Lands. N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-439-6.
         2. Miscellaneous
            • K. Shaffer and J. Kleiss. 2000 How to Use Soil Surveys. N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-439-43
2. Research
   1. Publications
      1. Refereed Journals
         • K. Shaffer and G. Miner. 2000. Determining the Nutrient Value of Manure. N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-439-40.
         • R. Evans, K. Shaffer, R. Sheffield, and J. Smith. 2000. Irrigation Scheduling to Achieve Proper Application of Wastewater. N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-607.
         • R. Sheffield and K. Shaffer - 2000. Sludge Management & Closure Procedures for Anaerobic Lagoons. N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-604.
         • K. Shaffer and B. Buffington. Certification and Training Manual for Operators of Surface Wastewater Application Systems. Combined DENR-NCSU Training Manual.
         • K.A. Shaffer. 1998. Operation of Animal Waste Management Systems Important Fundamentals- translated into Spanish. N.C. Coop. Ext. Ser. Pub. AG-439-37.
      2. Peer Reviewed Proceedings
         • Shaffer. K.A., DA Crouse, and R. Sheffield. 1998. Certification training for operators of animal waste management systems. Pp. 61-62. In Proceedings of Special Symposium of the Soil and Water Conservation Society: Manure Management in Harmony with the Environment and Society. February 10-12, 1998 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.