Hi Jensplot,
I suspect that at least some of the manure you have available, would be older? I think you could apply this over cardboard, having mowed off the bulk of the vegetation. Dig out any brambles, tree seedlings etc. etc. You could then directly plant out some plants this year. Certainly curcubits, beans, peas, chard, beet, and anything you have as plants. If you prefer not to eat salads grown in close proximity(that is, on) the manure, then you could blind the manure with some soil or MP compost just on that area. I converted part of a pasture field this way and planted out strait away with good results. In my experience, little actually goes wrong, despite random warnings of doom from others! No doubt they speak in good faith?
