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Best Management Practices and Controls
- Georgia: Fort Valley State University, Cooperative Extension
- The program emphasizes small/family farmers, part-time farmers, and home gardeners as primary clientele. Specific areas covered include: small/family farm enterprise identification and selection; management practices; farm structures; and soil and water conservation.
- Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts, Idaho One Plan Animal Feeding Operations
- Comprehensive farm planning site with links to Frequently Asked Questions, permits, tools, nutrient management and BMP information, and the Idaho Dairy Initiative.
- Maine Agricultural Compliance Program
- Assesses agricultural activities and performs inspections required for CAFOs in order to determine the efficiency of implemented BMPs. The program also works with farmers to develop site specific BMPs if necessary to correct the situation and takes enforcement action if needed.
- Minnesota: University of Minnesota Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Nitrogen Use Statewide in Minnesota
- Provides a list of recommended BMPs for the application of nitrogen to cropland.
- Minnesota: University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension, Water Quality and Agriculture
- Contains links to publications, publication abstracts, news releases, newsletters, "info-u scripts" and other materials. There are numerous links to web pages dealing with BMPs for manure and nutrient management.
- Minnesota: University of Minnesota, Manure Management Practices for the Minnesota Pork Industry
- Provides a list of recommended BMPs for the application of nitrogen to cropland and suggested environmental management practices for handling manure and other farm waste.
- Missouri: University of Missouri Cooperative Extension, Beef Manure Management Systems in Missouri
- Fact sheet on approved manure management practices in Missouri.
- Ohio State University Cooperative Extension, Best Management Practices
- Links to documents with information on agricultural best management practices.
- Oklahoma State University, Manure and Animal Waste Management Program
- Has information on manure and soil sampling, application rates, BMPs, and training.
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Construction Assistance Program, Low Interest Loans for Agricultural Best Management Practices
- VA DEQ provides low interest loans for agricultural best management practices (BMPs), using Virginia's Revolving Loan Fund (VRFL).
- US EPA Ruminant Livestock Efficiency Program, Methane Measurement from Ruminants: The SF6 Technique - Presentation explaining how to measure methane from cows.
- Whatcom County, Washington Conservation District: Best Management Practices (BMP) for Livestock Operations
- Farm assistance link leads to BMP information for AFOs.
- National Pork Board (NPB)
- Information on environmental issues impacting pork producers and others involved in pork production. The site provides agency contacts, manure information for use in sizing storage structures, odor control, and more.
- US EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, Nonpoint Agricultural BMPs
- US EPA Ruminant Livestock Efficiency Program - This joint EPA-USDA effort helps livestock managers voluntarily reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases through the adoption of improved management practices.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Programs
- ARS is organized into 22 national programs. Several programs are directly related to the management of AFOs.
- USDA Animal Waste Management (AWM) Software
- Software is a planning tool for estimating the production of waste materials within an animal feeding operation and determining the size of storage/treatment facilities. The process and calculations used in AWM are based on the USDA-NRCS Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook.
- USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Producers
- Provides assistance to farmers and ranchers through conservation programs and technical information to help them protect the natural resources on their land. The Information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Producers page has links to information on AFOs, animal waste management, comprehensive nutrient management planning, conservation practices, nutrient management planning and tools, and soil assessment, use and management.
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Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities
- Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Agricultural Research Centers
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- Alabama: Auburn University, Poultry Products Safety and Quality Program
- Promotes improved poultry production techniques through comprehensive research, teaching, and extension-outreach efforts.
- Auburn University, College of Agriculture, Alabama Certified Crop Advisor Program
- List of people from various organizations (including USDA) that producers may contact for assistance with nutrient management plans.
- Alaska: University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Department of Plant, Animal, and Soil Sciences
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- Arizona: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Animal Links
- Contains information regarding general and specific livestock information and animal waste management.
- Arizona: University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Land Management
- Contains rangeland land management resources.
- Arkansas: University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service
- Contains links to many AFO related programs. The Environmental Management, Farm Planning, and Livestock and Forages pages contain information and useful links regarding livestock management.
- California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo, Animal Science Department
- Has several programs related to livestock and poultry production.
- California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo, Dairy Science Department
- Provides information on dairy production and management.
- California: University of California Cooperative Extension
- Contains links to Cooperative Extension Field Offices throughout California.
- Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
- Provides links to extension programs for livestock and water quality.
- Colorado State University, Colorado Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Workbook
- The workbook takes livestock and poultry producers through the process of developing a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan, step-by-step.
- Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
- Includes links to events, current research, weather data, and publications. Experiment Station Services include soil testing and community outreach.
- Connecticut: University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension
- Information regarding the agricultural cooperative extension services offered by the University.
- Connecticut: University of Connecticut, Department of Animal Science
- Contains information on dairy production, poultry, swine, livestock, and horses.
- Delaware Cooperative Extension, Agriculture Poultry/Livestock Page
- Offers information specific to dairy management, goat management, and broilers.
- Delaware: University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Nutrient Management Page
- Contains information on a nutrient management certification, animal waste and poultry litter quantity estimation spreadsheets, and contact information on nutrient management consultation.
- Florida: University of Florida Cooperative Extension
- Contains information regarding the production and management of livestock, dairy cows, and poultry.
- Florida: University of Florida, Department of Animal Sciences
- Contains information regarding academics, regional and international programs, research, publications, recent news and other useful links.
- Georgia: Fort Valley State University, College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs
- Provides links to information on its graduate program in Animal Science and various undergraduate programs, agricultural research, and the Cooperative Extension.
- Georgia: Fort Valley State University, Cooperative Extension
- The program emphasizes small/family farmers, part-time farmers, and home gardeners as primary clientele. Specific areas covered include: small/family farm enterprise identification and selection; management practices; farm structures; and soil and water conservation.
- Georgia: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Current and Proposed AFO Regulations
- Links to current and proposed state and federal regulations for AFOs.
- Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Agriculture and Extension (AWARE), CNMP Tools
- The AWARE CNMP web site provides links to tools developed by University of Georgia, other universities, USDA NRCS, Ag Canada, and private businesses.
- Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE)
- The Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) web page can be used to access information on research, policy and regulations, newsletters and more. AWARE provides CNMP information and tools, as well as links to training and certification information.
- Georgia: University of Georgia, Engineering Extensions
- Has programs that focus on sustainable agriculture, animal waste management, and poultry housing ventilation engineering.
- Hawaii: University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension
- Use the extension/outreach link to find information from the Office of Cooperative Extension on commercial production, community development, consumer issues, environmental issues, gardening, and links to county extension offices.
- Hawaii: University of Hawaii, Animal Sciences Program
- Contains the history of animal agriculture in Hawaii and publications on several animal sectors and waste management.
- Idaho: University of Idaho Cooperative Extension
- Contains information regarding the many agricultural cooperative extension services offered by the University.
- Idaho: University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Provides information about academics, agricultural research, general agricultural resources, and news releases.
- Illinois: Purdue University, Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory Publication, Controlling Ammonia Gas In Swine Buildings
- Describes an approach for reducing ammonia gas (and other manure gases and odors) by using a combination of available methods and management practices that involve ventilation, manure management, building hygiene, and feed management.
- Illinois: Purdue University, Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory Publication, Methods and Practices to Reduce Odor from Swine Facilities [PDF]
- Describes the known methods and practices that may reduce odor nuisance from swine production units.
- Illinois: Purdue University, Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory Publication, Ventilation of Poultry Slaughtering and Processing Plants [PDF]
- Addresses emission of airborne particles containing pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms in poultry slaughtering and processing plants. It discusses design and maintenance of the ventilation system to prevent migration of airborne contamination to clean areas of the plant.
- Illinois: Purdue University, Livestock Manure Storage
- Designed to assist users in assessing the amount of threat to surface and groundwater that various manure storage practices and facilities pose. Suggestions for the improvement of manure storage systems are included.
- Illinois: Purdue University, School of Agriculture
- Contains information regarding academics, producer information, research, regional and international programs, publications, recent news and other useful links.
- Illinois: University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, Urbana-Champaign Campus
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- Illinois: Urbana-Champaign University, College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
- Provides information on academic departments, computers and information services, affiliated units and collaborative projects, and more.
- Indiana: Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
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- Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), Manure Applicator Certification Plan
- IMMAG is part of the Iowa State Extension program. IMMAG presents information on for commercial manure applicators and confinement site applicators, on commercial applicator certification and confinement site certification.
- Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), Manure Plans and Permits
- IMMAG is part of the Iowa State Extension program. The IMMAG web page is designed to provide a comprehensive site for accessing information relating to manure management plans and permits in Iowa for CAFOs and open feedlots.
- Iowa State University, Animal Science Extension Service
- Provides information and assistance for beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep, and swine in areas such as animal and feedlot management in addition to state profiles for each animal type.
- Iowa State University, College of Agriculture
- Provides information links for academics, agriculture programs, agriculture reports and publications for agriculture professionals, research, and recent news items.
- Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.
- Contains information on academic programs and courses, department news and information resources for various animal sectors.
- Kansas State University, Research and Extension
- Offers general information, links to county and area extension offices, and links to pages specific to various agricultural disciplines, including a link to the web site of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.
- Kentucky State University, Land Grant
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- Kentucky: University Cooperative Extension Service
- Provides links to college news and events, research and graduate education, academic programs, information center, and weather center. The page also has links to focus sites, hot topics and resources, including departments and units, where you can link to the Animal Sciences Department to get sector-specific information.
- Kentucky: University of Kentucky, Agripedia
- Agripedia was developed by the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture with a USDA Higher Education Program Grant. Agripedia is an encyclopedia of agriculture, which presents facts, figures, demonstrations, examples, graphics, and more regarding the concepts, practices, and vocabulary of agriculture in a multimedia format using audio clips, graphics, text and animation.
- Kentucky: University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture
- Provides links to college news and events.
- Kentucky: University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture Animal Sciences Department
- Provide sector-specific information on large animal feeding operations, and current events and news.
- Louisiana State University, Ag Center
- Offers current research-based information on a variety of topics and links to the Louisiana Cooperative Extension.
- Louisiana State University, Department of Agronomy and Environmental Management
- Provides information on Louisiana's crops, soils, environment, and links to agricultural information.
- Maine: University of Maine Agricultural Links
- The University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides a page of links to information on farm management and research.
- Maine: University of Maine Cooperative Extension
- Provides county offices, news, and publications. You can browse information by topic, including dairy and livestock, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and water quality.
- Maine: University of Maine Livestock Extension
- Provides online fact sheets, spreadsheets and presentations, a livestock video list, contacts for livestock supplies and equipment, and links especially for beginning farmers.
- Maryland: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
- Provides contact information for local extension offices and access to an extensive list of publications on a variety of topics.
- Maryland: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, Nutrient Management Program
- Provides nutrient planning services to Maryland farmers.
- Maryland: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Agricultural Experiment Station
- Offers information on research, publications, and facilities.
- Maryland: University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Provides links to academic programs, research, and a variety of information sources on topics including Farm and Business and Natural Resources.
- Massachusetts: University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension
- Provides helpful links to agriculture and environmental issues and education. Their mission is to serve the public by helping agriculturists and communities develop and sustain ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially responsible agricultural production, education and marketing systems through participatory research and education.
- Massachusetts: University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension Crops, Dairy, and Livestock Program.
- Has links to research and publications relevant to AFOs, as well as information on nutrient management.
- Massachusetts: University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension, Publications
- Provides publications on dairy/livestock and nutrient management.
- Massachusetts: University of Massachusetts: Agricultural Experiment Station
- Provides information on current research work, research tools, and future work. It is a mandated research organization that administers and distributes Federal Experiment Station Funds. The Experiment Station also monitors all research related activities in the College and encourages new research initiatives.
- Michigan State University Cooperative Extension
- Contains information resources including the MSU Extension Database and AgNIC; educational programs including agricultural weather, sheep listing network, and manure brokering; contact information for area of expertise teams in various disciplines including beef, dairy, equine, farm management, manure, poultry, sheep, swine, and water quality; links to other Internet resources; staff resources including an e-mail option for questions; a calendar of events, and more.
- Michigan State University, Agricultural Experiment Station
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- Minnesota: University of Minnesota Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Nitrogen Use Statewide in Minnesota
- Provides a list of recommended BMPs for the application of nitrogen to cropland.
- Minnesota: University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension Service
- Provides information on extension news and activities related to community, environment, family, farm, garden, and living.
- Minnesota: University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension, Water Quality and Agriculture
- Contains links to publications, publication abstracts, news releases, newsletters, "info-u scripts" and other materials. There are numerous links to web pages dealing with BMPs for manure and nutrient management.
- Minnesota: University of Minnesota, College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences
- Offers information on education, healthy foods, environment (with a focus on agricultural environmental issues), and agricultural systems. The site also has pages dedicated to rural and urban agricultural issues and information on six research and outreach centers.
- Minnesota: University of Minnesota, Manure Management Practices for the Minnesota Pork Industry
- Provides a list of recommended BMPs for the application of nitrogen to cropland and suggested environmental management practices for handling manure and other farm waste.
- Mississippi State University Animal and Dairy Sciences program.
- Dairy, as well as beef, horse, equine, pork, swine, cow, cattle, and sheep research and information are provided.
- Mississippi State University Extension
- Provides information on a wide variety of agricultural topics, including environmental quality, farm management and policy, livestock, and poultry.
- Mississippi: Alcorn State University, Department of Agriculture
- AG-ONLINE is a multi-year grant funded by the USDA-CSREES to increase the number and quality of food and agricultural sciences courses on the Internet. The Department of Agricultural Science faculty has prepared web-based courses for graduate and undergraduate students.
- Mississippi: Alcorn State University, Small Farm Development Center
- Offers management and technical assistance for small farms.
- Missouri: University of Missouri Animal Sciences Unit
- Provides meaningful teaching, research, extension and international programs, emphasizing food and fiber producing animals.
- Missouri: University of Missouri Cooperative Extension
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- Missouri: University of Missouri Cooperative Extension, Beef Manure Management Systems in Missouri
- Fact sheet on approved manure management practices in Missouri.
- Missouri: University of Missouri Cooperative Extension, Commercial Agriculture Beef Focus Team
- Promotes the Missouri Beef Industry through educational efforts. Their goals are to increase profitability, enhance sustainability, and improve product quality.
- Missouri: University of Missouri Poultry and Small Flock Page
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- Missouri: University of Missouri, Agriculture
- Provides links to CAFO topics, environmental issues, and news.
- Montana State University Animal and Range Extension
- Contains publications and contacts specific to beef, equine, forage, range, natural resources, sheep, swine, and wildlife.
- Montana State University Extension Service
- Offers additional information, tools, and contacts for a variety of agricultural and natural resources interests. On the extension page, you can also find links to Tribal Colleges and contacts for Tribal Extension Agents.
- Montana State University, Department of Animal and Range Science
- Provides additional information on academic programs and links to the Animal and Range Extension
- Nebraska: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
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- Nevada: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
- Offers extension news and events, information on programs in agriculture, natural resources, extension publications, and links to state specialists in various disciplines.
- Nevada: University of Nevada, Agriculture Experiment Station
- Has search options to find agricultural research, locate experts based on your area of interest, and also offers news, and other research-related information.
- New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
- Has information on dairy, livestock, equine and poultry production.
- New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Agriculture Experiment Station
- Provides the titles and investigators of current agricultural research projects.
- New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
- Features an animals page with links to information on extension programs, publications and links in the areas of business management marketing, dairy, horses, and poultry. The problem diagnosis page provides links to the analytical services and soil lab. The sustainable agriculture page provides links to water quality.
- New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University
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- New Jersey: Rutgers University Cooperative Extension
- Offers information on extension events, county offices, presentations, publications, and program areas. The program features plant diagnostics and soil testing; resources, including animal agriculture publications specific to beef, dairy, horses, and poultry and farm management, marketing, and safety publications specific to farm management, on-farm waste management, and more; and programs, including horse pasture management and precision agriculture.
- New Mexico State University Agriculture Experiment Station
- Offers information and links to off-campus science centers, including Corona Range and Livestock Research Center, Clayton Livestock Research Center, and Sustainable Agricultural Science Center at Alcalde.
- New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service
- Provides information on several departments and special programs. The Extension Animal Resources program area offers project information, publications and links.
- New Mexico State University, Dairy Extension
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- New York: Cornell University Cooperative Extension
- Provides information, software, publications, and more links to related pages on specific CAFO topics such as: Total Dairy Management, Beef Cattle Management, Cornell Sheep Program, Cornell Poultry Program, and the Empire State Meat Goat Producers Program.
- North Carolina A&T; State University Cooperative Extension
- Contains contact information and links to education and outreach programs that emphasize improving the quality of life for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- North Carolina A&T; State University, School of Agriculture
- Contains links to the different programs offered by the school, other academic information, research, and recent agricultural news.
- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension
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- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Animal Science Extension
- Focuses on education and assistance in the areas of animal husbandry, including livestock, horse, and swine husbandry as well as an additional dairy extension page.
- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, Poultry Science Technical Information
- Provides papers on litter/manure management.
- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension, Horse Husbandry
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- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension, Poultry Program
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- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension, Swine Husbandry Nutrient Management Information
- Provides technical information, commonly in the form of an online newsletter, Swine News, on nutrient management.
- North Carolina State University, Animal Husbandry
- Deals with multiple species of animals whose primary purpose is to provide meat for the table. This designation is to differentiate these animals from those raised primarily for dairy reasons. Meat animals include beef cattle, sheep and meat goats.
- North Carolina State University, Animal Science Dairy Extension Home Page
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- North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
- Contains links to academic information, regional and international programs, external agricultural information centers, research, and agricultural news.
- North Carolina: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Environmental Resource Program, North Carolina Hog Site
- Focuses on the hog production industry in North Carolina.
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Environmental Resource Program, Public Health Issues of North Carolina's Hog Industry
- Focuses on the public health issues of North Carolina's hog industry, including information on health and environment, state laws, and local county rules and ordinances.
- North Dakota State University Extension Service
- Provides information to service directories, county offices and research extension centers, professional organizations and conference schedules, extension news, and extension programs and accomplishments.
- North Dakota State University, Agricultural Experiment Station
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- North Dakota State University, College of Agriculture
- Provides links to educational materials, academic information, and links to departments, including Animal and Range Sciences and Soil Science.
- North Dakota State University, Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station
- Browse research and extension information and publications by topic, view the calendar of events, and check for recent updates.
- Ohio State University Cooperative Extension, Best Management Practices
- Links to documents with information on agricultural best management practices.
- Ohio State University Cooperative Extension, Ohioline
- Provides access to bulletins, fact sheets, and other outreach materials covering a variety of topics. Select the Farm topic to find information on livestock. Waste management information can be found under the Environment topic.
- Ohio State University, Agricultural Research and Development Center
- Contains news and publications on agriculture research and information on research projects by topic, research support, and research grants.
- Oklahoma State University Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering Department
- Has links to numerous programs and publications related to CAFO regulations as well as nutrient management and other pollution control measures.
- Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension
- Links to numerous fact sheets on AFO/CAFO related issues.
- Oklahoma State University, Animal Science Cooperative Extension
- Contains livestock information, extension services and programs, contacts, publications, and farm management computer software.
- Oklahoma State University, Livestock Library
- Contains information on cattle, dairy, swine, sheep, goat, and horse production.
- Oklahoma State University, Manure and Animal Waste Management Program
- Has information on manure and soil sampling, application rates, BMPs, and training.
- Oklahoma: Langston University Research and Cooperative Extension
- The primary focus is goat research. This site also provides information regarding extension services and research activities.
- Oregon State University Cooperative Extension, Animal Science
- Provides information on farm and animal management for beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep, and poultry. The extension service also provides agricultural economic data, on-going research, and program service information and schedules
- Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension and Outreach Agriculture page
- Includes information on beef, dairy, horses, swine, and poultry operations, as well as nutrient management, soils testing, composting and natural rendering, and pond management.
- Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Nutrient Management page
- Contains information about nutrient management in Pennsylvania and links to other sources of nutrient management assistance.
- South Carolina: Clemson University Cooperative Extension
- Arranged by department and subject matter. The Field Operations department has contact information, county office locations, and publications. The Animal and Veterinary Sciences section provides information on news, events, and programs, including the Confined Animal Manure Managers Program and several Beef Cattle Programs. The Soil and Land Resources has information on land application of wastes, and soil sampling and soil test ratings.
- Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension, Agriculture Research Program
- Has information on the program, training opportunities, and research teams and their publications, including the Animal and Alternative Livestock Team and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Team.
- Tennessee: University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
- Provides links to extension news, publications, programs, local offices, departments, and related sites. You can also use the Topic index to find information, news, publications and programs in areas including Environment and Natural Resources, Farm Management, and Livestock/Animals.
- Texas A&M; University, Texas Cooperative Extension
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- Utah State University, Livestock Cooperative Extension
- Provides information on extension services for livestock and sustainable agriculture. It also gives general information for livestock health as well as external livestock links.
- Vermont: University of Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station
- The station is a state/federal partnership that serves the agricultural needs of Vermont through research projects.
- Vermont: University of Vermont Cooperative Extension
- Provides a calendar of events, extension news and publications, links to information on several extension programs, and contact information for specialists.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Cooperative Extension, Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy
- Provides information links to research, reports, and guides for the management, maintenance and marketing of these animals.
- Washington State University, College of Agricultural, Human, & Natural Resource Sciences and Extension
- Contains links to agricultural extension programs including the Puyallup Research and Extension Center Organic Nutrient Management and Water Quality program.
- West Virginia University, Center for Agricultural and Natural Resources Development
- Provides information on the agriculture program and information on farm management, risk management, beef and dairy operations, poultry operations, and nutrient management.
- West Virginia University, West Virginia Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
- Offers information on the station's history and purpose, staff, funding sources, policies, research centers (including experimental and demonstration farms), research focus areas, and projects in progress.
- Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Program Teams
- Consists of representatives from farm organizations and agricultural industries who develop, design and evaluate educational programs in agriculture and natural resources. Some of the focuses of these teams include: livestock, dairy, swine, nutrient management, and farm management education.
- Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, Program Animal Sciences
- Provides links for livestock, dairy, swine, horses and sheep. Each link contains general information, extension resources, guidance reports, and external information links for these animal types.
- Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin, Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension
- Provides information on agricultural issues, recent news, research, agricultural programs, and external agriculture links.
- Wyoming: University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service
- Offers information on a variety of topics including events, contacts, county offices, droughts, news, and publications. Extension programs include Sustainable Management of Rangeland Resources and Young Beef Female Management.
- Wyoming: University of Wyoming, Agricultural Experiment Station
- Provides links to information on projects, publications, field days, grants and funding opportunities, and more.
- Wyoming: University of Wyoming, Department of Animal Science
- Offers links to academic information and student activities, facilities, faculty, newsletters, and other animal related sites.
- Options for Managing Odor
- A report from the North Carolina Swine Odor Task Force published with support from the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NC State University). It provides general information about controlling odors at swine feeding operations.
- Poultry Science Virtual Library
- This library is maintained by the Poultry Science Department at Texas A & M University. It contains links to web sites with information related to poultry production.
- Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory (PAAQL) Extension Publications and Presentations
- Documents and other materials developed by PAAQL that address air quality issues associated with CAFOs.
- Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory (PAAQL), Papers on Emissions from CAFO
- Recent scientific papers published by Purdue scientists on the subject of emissions from CAFOs.
- Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory (PAAQL), Setbacks for Sufficient Swine Odor Dispersion and Dilution
- Review of current setback guidelines and proposes a new method to determine sensible and scientific setbacks for the US swine industry.
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EPA Programs
- US EPA Global Warming Site, Agriculture and Forestry - Actions section focuses on actions and activities conducted or supported by governments, corporations, small businesses, and individuals that help address global warming issues.
- US EPA Global Warming Site, Emissions - National Emissions section provides a broad overview of all US greenhouse gas emission sources and sinks, introduces key concepts, and discusses the primary drivers for the growth in greenhouse gas emissions.
- US EPA Global Warming Site, National Impacts on Agriculture - Discusses the potential impact that climate change could have on agriculture.
- US EPA Guidance Manual and Sample NPDES Permit for CAFOs [PDF] - Provides information to federal and state NPDES permit writers on permitting requirements for CAFOs under the current federal regulations. This guidance replaces the Guide Manual on NPDES Regulations for CAFOs issued in 1995 and reflects changes that have taken place in the livestock industry. The guidance states that the permitting requirements for CAFOs are consistent with the 1998 Clean Water Action Plan (CWAP) and the 1999 Final USDA-EPA Unified National Strategy for AFOs.
- US EPA Methane and Sequestration Branch - This branch implements voluntary programs which promote profitable opportunities for reducing emissions of methane.
- US EPA National Agriculture Compliance Assistance Center (Ag Center) - The Ag Center is the "first stop" for information about environmental requirements that affect the agricultural community. The Ag Center was created by US EPA with support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- US EPA Office of Wastewater Management, Animal Feeding Operations
- US EPA Office of Wastewater Management, NPDES Regulations for Animal Feeding Operations
- US EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, Nonpoint Agricultural BMPs
- US EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, Nonpoint Source (NPS) Agriculture page - Addresses pollution from many diffuse sources, including agriculture. This web page provides links to materials on NPS pollution from agriculture, including agricultural documents.
- US EPA Region 6, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Forms and Documents
- US EPA Ruminant Livestock Efficiency Program - This joint EPA-USDA effort helps livestock managers voluntarily reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases through the adoption of improved management practices.
- US EPA STAR Program, Funding Opportunities - Contains Environmental Research Grant Announcements.
- US EPA State Compendium of Programs and Regulatory Activities Related to Animal Feeding Operations - The compendium illustrates how states are regulating AFOs, with a specific focus on the use of permits or similar mechanisms.
- US EPA's Profile of the Agricultural Livestock Production Industry [PDF] - This is a sector notebook issued by OECA contains sections on animal waste management and AFOs.
- US EPA, AgStar Program - The AgStar Program is a voluntary effort jointly sponsored by the US EPA, USDA, and the US Department of Energy. The program encourages the use of methane recovery (biogas) technologies.
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Environmental Issues
- Illinois: Purdue University, Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory Publication, Controlling Ammonia Gas In Swine Buildings
- Describes an approach for reducing ammonia gas (and other manure gases and odors) by using a combination of available methods and management practices that involve ventilation, manure management, building hygiene, and feed management.
- Illinois: Purdue University, Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory Publication, Methods and Practices to Reduce Odor from Swine Facilities [PDF]
- Describes the known methods and practices that may reduce odor nuisance from swine production units.
- Illinois: Purdue University, Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory Publication, Ventilation of Poultry Slaughtering and Processing Plants [PDF]
- Addresses emission of airborne particles containing pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms in poultry slaughtering and processing plants. It discusses design and maintenance of the ventilation system to prevent migration of airborne contamination to clean areas of the plant.
- University of Maryland, College of Agriculture, Pfiesteria and the Chesapeake Bay
- Publication on the relationship between agriculture and Pfietsteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
- University of Minnesota, Manure and Odor Education and Research
- Provides information on animal waste management, links to applicable regulations, fact sheets, and links to other resources.
- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Pfiesteria Fact Sheet
- Questions and answers about Pfiesteria.
- North Carolina State, Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology, Pfiesteria
- Provides information about current publications and ongoing research on Pfiesteria.
- North Carolina: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Environmental Resource Program, North Carolina Hog Site
- Focuses on the hog production industry in North Carolina.
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Environmental Resource Program, Public Health Issues of North Carolina's Hog Industry
- Focuses on the public health issues of North Carolina's hog industry, including information on health and environment, state laws, and local county rules and ordinances.
- Air Pollution From Swine Production Facilities Differing In Waste Management Practice [Word Format]
- A study performed by researchers at the USDA National Soil Tilth Laboratory and Iowa State University Department of Microbiology.
- Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association, Air Quality Issues
- Technical information and news about controlling odors and air quality problems related to management of livestock manure.
- Animal Production Systems
- Created by the Northwest Science and Environmental Policy Center that provides current information on the impact of antimicrobial use on the environment, public health, and economy.
- Capitolink Agricultural Air Emissions Information
- Short summary of air quality issues followed by reference links and links to information on related topics.
- Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA)
- The Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization. Its goal is to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities.
- Consumers Union Southwest Regional Office, Article on Animal Factories
- Article on the impact of CAFOs on pollution and health in Rural Texas.
- Corporate Agribusiness Research Project (CARP)
- CARP's goal is to increase public understanding of corporate agribusiness through awareness, education, and action in addition to the importance of building alternative, democratically controlled food systems.
- Families Against Rural Messes (F.A.R.M.)
- Provides news, reports and links to other sources for information related to the CAFO industry and environmental impacts.
- Grace Factory Farm Project (GFFP)
- The Grace Factory Farm Project goal is to support a sustainable food production system that is healthful and humane, economically viable, and environmentally sound.
- Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Report: The Price We Pay for Corporate Hogs
- Report that examines the industrialization of US animal agriculture, particularly hog factories, over the past 50 years. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) oversaw the production of this report for the Funding Group on Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
- National Pork Board (NPB)
- Information on environmental issues impacting pork producers and others involved in pork production. The site provides agency contacts, manure information for use in sizing storage structures, odor control, and more.
- Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) Facts About Pollution from Livestock Farms
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- Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) Report: Cesspool of Shame
- Cesspools of Shame: How Factory Farm Lagoons and Sprayfields Threaten Environmental and Public Health is a report by the NRDC and the Clean Water Network.
- Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) Report: How States Fail to Prevent Pollution from Livestock Waste
- 1998 report published by the NRDC and the Clean Water Network. The report examines the environmental and health consequences of pollution from industrial livestock farms in 30 states, as well as varying efforts to curtail it.
- Options for Managing Odor
- A report from the North Carolina Swine Odor Task Force published with support from the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NC State University). It provides general information about controlling odors at swine feeding operations.
- Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory (PAAQL) Extension Publications and Presentations
- Documents and other materials developed by PAAQL that address air quality issues associated with CAFOs.
- Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory (PAAQL), Papers on Emissions from CAFO
- Recent scientific papers published by Purdue scientists on the subject of emissions from CAFOs.
- Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory (PAAQL), Setbacks for Sufficient Swine Odor Dispersion and Dilution
- Review of current setback guidelines and proposes a new method to determine sensible and scientific setbacks for the US swine industry.
- Sierra Club, Clean Water and Factory Farms, Frequently Asked Questions
- The Sierra Club answers general questions about CAFOs and their potential impact on human health, the environment, and the economy.
- Sierra Club, Factory Farms and Clean Water
- Presents an overview of CAFOs and water quality, an overview of Sierra Club's campaign with respect to CAFOs, news, reports, and more.
- US EPA Global Warming Site, Agriculture and Forestry - Actions section focuses on actions and activities conducted or supported by governments, corporations, small businesses, and individuals that help address global warming issues.
- US EPA Global Warming Site, Emissions - National Emissions section provides a broad overview of all US greenhouse gas emission sources and sinks, introduces key concepts, and discusses the primary drivers for the growth in greenhouse gas emissions.
- US EPA Global Warming Site, National Impacts on Agriculture - Discusses the potential impact that climate change could have on agriculture.
- US EPA Methane and Sequestration Branch - This branch implements voluntary programs which promote profitable opportunities for reducing emissions of methane.
- US EPA, AgStar Program - The AgStar Program is a voluntary effort jointly sponsored by the US EPA, USDA, and the US Department of Energy. The program encourages the use of methane recovery (biogas) technologies.
- US Food and Drug Administration, Antimicrobial Resistance
- Contains links to antimicrobial resistance information in food producing animals.
- USDA Center for Animal Health Monitoring (CAHM)
- Provides data on animal health from national studies and industry sources.
- USDA, Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF)
- The Confined Livestock Air Quality Subcommittee of USDA's AAQTF examined the current state of knowledge on potential air quality impacts from CAFOs and outlined research and technology transfer needs.
- USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Water Quality Information Center, Pfiesteria Publications and Links
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- Understanding The Impacts Of Large-Scale Swine Production: Proceedings from an Interdisciplinary Scientific Workshop
- The purpose of the workshop was to provide scientific answers to citizen and producer questions/concerns about large-scale swine production. Topics covered include water quality, air quality, social issues, economic development, and occupational health.
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Livestock and Trade Associations
- Missouri: University of Missouri Cooperative Extension, Commercial Agriculture Beef Focus Team
- Promotes the Missouri Beef Industry through educational efforts. Their goals are to increase profitability, enhance sustainability, and improve product quality.
- Utah Farm Bureau, Frequently Asked Questions
- Provides definitions for AFO, CAFO and TMDL.
- Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association, Air Quality Issues
- Technical information and news about controlling odors and air quality problems related to management of livestock manure.
- American Sheep Industry Association
- Goal is to build strength through unity, by representing the interests of the American sheep and goat industries and creating coalitions among all industry segments.
- American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Certified Crop Advisor Program
- Information on ASA's certification program for advisors and consultants who advise growers on agronomic practices.
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)
- NCBA is a producer-directed and consumer-focused trade association of America's cattle farmers and ranchers, and the marketing organization for the largest segment of the nation's food and fiber industry.
- National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)
- NMPF is a farm commodity organization representing most of the dairy marketing cooperatives serving the United States.
- National Pork Board (NPB)
- Information on environmental issues impacting pork producers and others involved in pork production. The site provides agency contacts, manure information for use in sizing storage structures, odor control, and more.
- National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)
- NPPC focuses on legislative and public policy issues for its members, develops strategy and is the primary liaison for pork producers with Congress USDA, and other regulatory agencies.
- US Poultry and Egg Association
- Represents all segments of the industry from producers of eggs, turkeys, and broilers to the processors of these products and allied companies which serve the industry.
- Western United Dairymen
- Trade organization whose interest is the general welfare of dairy producers and consumers and supportive of sound legislation and administrative policies and programs which promote profitability of the industry.
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Nutrient Management
- Auburn University, College of Agriculture, Alabama Certified Crop Advisor Program
- List of people from various organizations (including USDA) that producers may contact for assistance with nutrient management plans.
- Colorado State University, Colorado Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Workbook
- The workbook takes livestock and poultry producers through the process of developing a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan, step-by-step.
- Delaware: University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Nutrient Management Page
- Contains information on a nutrient management certification, animal waste and poultry litter quantity estimation spreadsheets, and contact information on nutrient management consultation.
- Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Agriculture and Extension (AWARE), CNMP Tools
- The AWARE CNMP web site provides links to tools developed by University of Georgia, other universities, USDA NRCS, Ag Canada, and private businesses.
- Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE)
- The Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) web page can be used to access information on research, policy and regulations, newsletters and more. AWARE provides CNMP information and tools, as well as links to training and certification information.
- University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Agriculture and Extension (AWARE), Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP)
- The University of Georgia AWARE CNMP web site provides online information about CNMPs and CNMP tools, a CNMP template available in HTML, Microsoft Word and PDF formats, tools for creating maps for CNMPs, and Georgia's P index.
- Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts, Idaho One Plan Animal Feeding Operations
- Comprehensive farm planning site with links to Frequently Asked Questions, permits, tools, nutrient management and BMP information, and the Idaho Dairy Initiative.
- Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), Manure Applicator Certification Plan
- IMMAG is part of the Iowa State Extension program. IMMAG presents information on for commercial manure applicators and confinement site applicators, on commercial applicator certification and confinement site certification.
- Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), Manure Plans and Permits
- IMMAG is part of the Iowa State Extension program. The IMMAG web page is designed to provide a comprehensive site for accessing information relating to manure management plans and permits in Iowa for CAFOs and open feedlots.
- Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Office of Resource Management
- Contains links to information on the state's nutrient management law, financial assistance available for conservation, and other resource conservation links.
- Maryland: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, Nutrient Management Program
- Provides nutrient planning services to Maryland farmers.
- Nutrient Management in Maryland
- Maryland Department of Agriculture, Office of Resource Conservation provides a web site with links to Maryland's nutrient management laws and regulations as well as news and educational information for the regulated community.
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program
- Provides links to information on water quality protection funding available to farmers. A manure management fact sheet in PDF is available.
- Massachusetts: University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension Crops, Dairy, and Livestock Program.
- Has links to research and publications relevant to AFOs, as well as information on nutrient management.
- New York State Soil and Water
Conservation Committee
- Develops and oversees an agricultural nonpoint source water quality program that is implemented primarily through county Soil and Water Conservation Districts. This web page contains links to regulations and information on certified nutrient management plans.
- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, Poultry Science Technical Information
- Provides papers on litter/manure management.
- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension, Swine Husbandry Nutrient Management Information
- Provides technical information, commonly in the form of an online newsletter, Swine News, on nutrient management.
- Ohio State University Cooperative Extension, Best Management Practices
- Links to documents with information on agricultural best management practices.
- Oklahoma State University, Manure and Animal Waste Management Program
- Has information on manure and soil sampling, application rates, BMPs, and training.
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Nutrient Management and Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Program
- Provides information on nutrient management efforts and other programs that impact CAFOs in Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension and Outreach Agriculture page
- Includes information on beef, dairy, horses, swine, and poultry operations, as well as nutrient management, soils testing, composting and natural rendering, and pond management.
- Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Nutrient Management page
- Contains information about nutrient management in Pennsylvania and links to other sources of nutrient management assistance.
- Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Nutrient Management Program
- The Virginia DCR Soil and Water Conservation page has information about nutrient management including information on nutrient management training in the state.
- Virginia Nutrient Management Training and Exam Schedules
- Explains how to become a certified nutrient management planner in Virginia. The site includes entrance qualifications, schedule for classes and exams, directions, and contact information.
- Washington Department of Ecology, Index of Environmental Laws
- A listing of links to state laws, including dairy nutrient management regulations.
- West Virginia University, Center for Agricultural and Natural Resources Development
- Provides information on the agriculture program and information on farm management, risk management, beef and dairy operations, poultry operations, and nutrient management.
- American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Certified Crop Advisor Program
- Information on ASA's certification program for advisors and consultants who advise growers on agronomic practices.
- Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning (CNMP) NRCS Policy and Technical Guidance Documents
- Provides links to the CNMP National Planning Procedures Handbook, the NRCS CNMP Policy which includes the background, definition, objective, general criteria and element criteria for CNMP development, the spanish translation of the Technical Guidance, the CNMP Fact Sheet, CNMP training ppportunities, and assistance available from technical service providers.
- Farm*A*Syst
- National program cooperatively supported by the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and US EPA. The site provides information and assistance on nutrient management and livestock waste storage issues.
- Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), Nutrient Management Yardstick
- A tool for promoting on-farm efficiency and environmental protection.
- National Pork Board (NPB)
- Information on environmental issues impacting pork producers and others involved in pork production. The site provides agency contacts, manure information for use in sizing storage structures, odor control, and more.
- NutMan Nutrient Management Software
- Software developed by Virginia Tech and Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR) that follows the planning guidelines described in Virginia Nutrient Management Standards and Criteria.
- USDA Animal Waste Management (AWM) Software
- Software is a planning tool for estimating the production of waste materials within an animal feeding operation and determining the size of storage/treatment facilities. The process and calculations used in AWM are based on the USDA-NRCS Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook.
- USDA NRCS Nutrient Management Homepage
- From the homepage, users have access to on-line nutrient management tools, documents and technical references, databases, and links to other nutrient management tools.
- USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Producers
- Provides assistance to farmers and ranchers through conservation programs and technical information to help them protect the natural resources on their land. The Information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Producers page has links to information on AFOs, animal waste management, comprehensive nutrient management planning, conservation practices, nutrient management planning and tools, and soil assessment, use and management.
- USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), AFO page
- Intended to help AFO owners and operators to achieve their production and natural resource conservation goals through development and implementation of comprehensive nutrient management plans (CNMPs).
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Other Federal Programs
- Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Agriculture and Extension (AWARE), CNMP Tools
- The AWARE CNMP web site provides links to tools developed by University of Georgia, other universities, USDA NRCS, Ag Canada, and private businesses.
- Air Pollution From Swine Production Facilities Differing In Waste Management Practice [Word Format]
- A study performed by researchers at the USDA National Soil Tilth Laboratory and Iowa State University Department of Microbiology.
- Current Research Information System (CRIS)
- CRIS is the USDA documentation and reporting system for ongoing and recently completed research projects. CRIS contains over 30,000 descriptions of current, publicly-supported research projects.
- Farm*A*Syst
- National program cooperatively supported by the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and US EPA. The site provides information and assistance on nutrient management and livestock waste storage issues.
- National Agricultural Library (NAL) AGRICOLA
- AGRICOLA is a bibliographic database of citations to the agricultural literature created by the NAL and its cooperators. The records describe publications and resources encompassing all aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines. AGRICOLA does not contain the materials, but thousands of AGRICOLA records are linked to online full-text documents.
- National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Research Foundation's Environmental Laws Affecting State Agriculture
- The NASDA Research Foundation developed a resource guide explaining what environmental regulations impact agriculture. This was done under a cooperative agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the EPA Assessment Watershed Protection Division, and Agricultural Compliance Assistance Center. There is a guide for each state explaining federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations affecting agricultural production.
- National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Research Foundation's Federal Environmental Laws Affecting State Agriculture [PDF]
- Guide to federal environmental laws and regulations affecting state agricultural production.
- US EPA Guidance Manual and Sample NPDES Permit for CAFOs [PDF] - Provides information to federal and state NPDES permit writers on permitting requirements for CAFOs under the current federal regulations. This guidance replaces the Guide Manual on NPDES Regulations for CAFOs issued in 1995 and reflects changes that have taken place in the livestock industry. The guidance states that the permitting requirements for CAFOs are consistent with the 1998 Clean Water Action Plan (CWAP) and the 1999 Final USDA-EPA Unified National Strategy for AFOs.
- US EPA National Agriculture Compliance Assistance Center (Ag Center) - The Ag Center is the "first stop" for information about environmental requirements that affect the agricultural community. The Ag Center was created by US EPA with support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- US Food and Drug Administration, Antimicrobial Resistance
- Contains links to antimicrobial resistance information in food producing animals.
- US House Committee on Agriculture Homepage
- Contains information, publications, and other resources regarding national agricultural issues.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- Currently, there are more than 1200 research projects carried out by ARS.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) Water Quality Information Center
- Searchable online database that holds nearly 990 documents related to water resources and agriculture.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Programs
- ARS is organized into 22 national programs. Several programs are directly related to the management of AFOs.
- USDA Animal Waste Management (AWM) Software
- Software is a planning tool for estimating the production of waste materials within an animal feeding operation and determining the size of storage/treatment facilities. The process and calculations used in AWM are based on the USDA-NRCS Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook.
- USDA Center for Animal Health Monitoring (CAHM)
- Provides data on animal health from national studies and industry sources.
- USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
- A research service oriented organization dedicated to international research, extension and higher education in the food and agricultural sciences. The CSREES homepage has information on CSREES programs (see environment/natural resources or water quality programs for information about animal waste management), state partners (land-grant universities), funding opportunities, and news and information.
- USDA Financial and Technical Assistance to CAFOs
- Links to assistance programs, tools, and documents.
- USDA NRCS Nutrient Management Homepage
- From the homepage, users have access to on-line nutrient management tools, documents and technical references, databases, and links to other nutrient management tools.
- USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), State Links
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- USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS)
- Provides both historical and current agriculture data on a national, state, and local basis.
- USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Producers
- Provides assistance to farmers and ranchers through conservation programs and technical information to help them protect the natural resources on their land. The Information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Producers page has links to information on AFOs, animal waste management, comprehensive nutrient management planning, conservation practices, nutrient management planning and tools, and soil assessment, use and management.
- USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), AFO page
- Intended to help AFO owners and operators to achieve their production and natural resource conservation goals through development and implementation of comprehensive nutrient management plans (CNMPs).
- USDA, Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF)
- The Confined Livestock Air Quality Subcommittee of USDA's AAQTF examined the current state of knowledge on potential air quality impacts from CAFOs and outlined research and technology transfer needs.
- USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Water Quality Information Center, Pfiesteria Publications and Links
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- USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Provides information and technical resources for agricultural producers.
- USDA, Rural Information Center, Federal Funding Sources
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- USDA, Small Farm Financial Assistance
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- USGS General Information on AFOs
- Contains general information, proceedings, meeting announcements, links, a bibliography, and field and lab studies related to the effects of AFOs on hydrologic resources and the environment.
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Research
- Florida Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Florida: University of Florida, Department of Animal Sciences
- Contains information regarding academics, regional and international programs, research, publications, recent news and other useful links.
- Georgia: Fort Valley State University, College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs
- Provides links to information on its graduate program in Animal Science and various undergraduate programs, agricultural research, and the Cooperative Extension.
- Georgia: University of Georgia, Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE)
- The Animal Waste Awareness in Research & Extension (AWARE) web page can be used to access information on research, policy and regulations, newsletters and more. AWARE provides CNMP information and tools, as well as links to training and certification information.
- Idaho: University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Provides information about academics, agricultural research, general agricultural resources, and news releases.
- Illinois: Purdue University, School of Agriculture
- Contains information regarding academics, producer information, research, regional and international programs, publications, recent news and other useful links.
- Iowa State University, College of Agriculture
- Provides information links for academics, agriculture programs, agriculture reports and publications for agriculture professionals, research, and recent news items.
- Kentucky: University of Kentucky, Agripedia
- Agripedia was developed by the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture with a USDA Higher Education Program Grant. Agripedia is an encyclopedia of agriculture, which presents facts, figures, demonstrations, examples, graphics, and more regarding the concepts, practices, and vocabulary of agriculture in a multimedia format using audio clips, graphics, text and animation.
- Maine: University of Maine Agricultural Links
- The University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides a page of links to information on farm management and research.
- Maryland: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Agricultural Experiment Station
- Offers information on research, publications, and facilities.
- Maryland: University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Provides links to academic programs, research, and a variety of information sources on topics including Farm and Business and Natural Resources.
- Massachusetts: University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension Crops, Dairy, and Livestock Program.
- Has links to research and publications relevant to AFOs, as well as information on nutrient management.
- Minnesota: University of Minnesota, College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences
- Offers information on education, healthy foods, environment (with a focus on agricultural environmental issues), and agricultural systems. The site also has pages dedicated to rural and urban agricultural issues and information on six research and outreach centers.
- North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agricultural Statistics Division
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- Ohio State University, Agricultural Research and Development Center
- Contains news and publications on agriculture research and information on research projects by topic, research support, and research grants.
- Oklahoma State University, Livestock Library
- Contains information on cattle, dairy, swine, sheep, goat, and horse production.
- Agricultural Databases for Decision Support (ADDS) Center
- The ADDS Center is the result of efforts of the Cooperative Extension System and Land Grant Universities in cooperation with other public and private individuals and groups. ADDS Center products are compiled from extension materials, university research reports and private industry documents into easily accessible, readily available reference materials.
- AgricultureLaw.com
- Information on agriculture law, including legislation and statutes, news articles, hot topics, updates on actions of house and senate agriculture committees, online agricultural trade data, and market quotes.
- Current Research Information System (CRIS)
- CRIS is the USDA documentation and reporting system for ongoing and recently completed research projects. CRIS contains over 30,000 descriptions of current, publicly-supported research projects.
- Poultry Science Virtual Library
- This library is maintained by the Poultry Science Department at Texas A & M University. It contains links to web sites with information related to poultry production.
- US EPA STAR Program, Funding Opportunities - Contains Environmental Research Grant Announcements.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- Currently, there are more than 1200 research projects carried out by ARS.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) Water Quality Information Center
- Searchable online database that holds nearly 990 documents related to water resources and agriculture.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Programs
- ARS is organized into 22 national programs. Several programs are directly related to the management of AFOs.
- USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS)
- Provides both historical and current agriculture data on a national, state, and local basis.
- Virtual Library of Agriculture
- This site maintains a collection of links to on-line agricultural libraries. Three libraries have information related AFOs.
- Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF)
- WERF research is awarded through a competitive process and coordinated under contract through a staff-assigned project manager. WERF accepts research proposals from all qualified entities, including international organizations and disadvantaged business enterprises.
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State Regulations
- Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation 5: Liquid Animal Waste Management Systems [PDF]
- This regulation became effective in March 2000.
- Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Water Quality Standards and Criteria [PDF]
- Regulating activities affecting water quality, including CAFOs.
- Connecticut General Assembly, Animal Regulations
- Connecticut regulations governing livestock, poultry, dairy, and domestic animals.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, One Stop Permit Registry System (OSPREY)
- Contains links to permit information by county, information about OSPREY, and general permit information, forms and fees.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Permitting Information
- Contains links to the One Stop Permit Registry System (OSPREY) web site and permit status data.
- Florida Department of State, Florida Laws and Procedures
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- Florida Permit Status Data
- Provides information on permit applications under review and additional information about a variety of Florida Department of Environmental Protection's environmental permits.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, Rules and Proposed Rules
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- Georgia: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Current and Proposed AFO Regulations
- Links to current and proposed state and federal regulations for AFOs.
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management, CAFO Rule
- CAFOs Rule was published January 2004, under Title 327 Water Pollution Control Board.
- Indiana Legislative Services Agency, CAFO Regulations
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- Indiana Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Confined Feeding Regulations
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- Kansas Bureau of Water, Related Statutes and Regulations for Livestock Waste Management Programs
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- Kansas Department of Health and Environment, CAFO Statutes
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- Kentucky Division of Water, AFO/CAFO Program
- Contains links to CAFO permit forms for beef, dairy, poultry, and swine operations and links to CAFO regulations and information for Kentucky.
- Kentucky Legislature, Kentucky No Discharge Operational Permit Regulation
- Kentucky requires this permit to construct, modify, or operate a CAFO facility.
- Louisiana Environmental Quality Act, Amended Through 1999 Regular Session [PDF]
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- Nutrient Management in Maryland
- Maryland Department of Agriculture, Office of Resource Conservation provides a web site with links to Maryland's nutrient management laws and regulations as well as news and educational information for the regulated community.
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Industrial Wastewater Regulations
- Standards pertain to wastewater from industries including CAFOs.
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Surface Water Quality Standards
- Regulations pertaining to industrial wastewater.
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Feedlot Rule Information
- Contains information regarding the implementation of the revised feedlot rules that became effective on October 23, 2000.
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota State Rules for Water
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- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Rules for Animal Feedlots
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- Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Montana Statutes That Have Water Quality As Their Principal Topic
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- Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Montana Water Quality Statutes And Administrative Rules
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- Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Statutes Requiring That Water Quality Impacts Be Considered
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- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Rules, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Livestock Waste Control
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- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Issuance of NPDES Permits
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- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Water Permitting Programs
- Use the NPDES publications link to find available NPDES permit forms.
- Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Protection, Statues and Regulations
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- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Surface Water Quality Programs, Administrative Rules [PDF]
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- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Water Division Administrative Rules
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- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Quality, Rules and Regulations
- Contains an index of federal and New Jersey environmental rules and regulations, as well as proposed rules and regulations.
- New Mexico Environment Department, Water Quality Control Regulations [PDF]
- These regulations cover ground and surface water protection.
- North Carolina Administrative Code, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters
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- North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Laws and Rules
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- North Carolina Division of Water Quality, CAFO Permits Advisory Group
- Provides links to guidance documents, permit applications, discharge monitoring reports and miscellaneous documents for CAFOs.
- Oklahoma Office of Administrative Rules
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- Oregon Water Quality Program Rules
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- Pennsylvania Code Chapter 91: General Provisions
- Covers pollution prevention regulations, including pollution control and prevention at agricultural operations.
- Pennsylvania Code Chapter 92: NPDES Permitting, Monitoring and Compliance
- Covers NPDES monitoring and compliance regulations for dischargers such as CAFOs.
- South Dakota Environmental Permitting and Regulation Guide
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- South Dakota Legislature, CAFO Inspection Regulations
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- South Dakota Legislature, Fees for Certain CAFOs Regulations
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- South Dakota Legislature, Livestock Discharge Control Regulations
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- South Dakota Legislature, Surface Water Discharge Permit Regulations
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- South Dakota Legislature, Water Pollution Control Regulations
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- Texas Administrative Code Subchapter B on CAFOs
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- Texas Administrative Code, CAFO Regulations
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- Texas Administrative Code, Texas Air Pollution Code Affecting CAFOs
- Chapter 116 pertains to control of air pollution by permits for new construction or modification.
- Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality, Rules and Documents
- Contains links to the Utah Strategy to Address Water Pollution from Animal Feeding Operations and to Utah's Animal Waste Management Informational Booklet.
- Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Environmental Assistance Division
- Provides information links for compliance assistance, permit assistance, technical assistance, and general enforcement and contact information.
- Vermont Department of Agriculture Food and Markets, Large Farm Operations (LFO) Regulations
- LFO regulations are to "establish the standards for large farms so that their potential impact on the environment is mitigated" and "start integrating higher environmental standards into the farming industry in Vermont."
- Vermont Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia State Water Control Law and Water Resources Statutes [PDF]
- Contains an overview of Virginia water regulations which regulate animal feeding operations.
- Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Nutrient Management Program
- The Virginia DCR Soil and Water Conservation page has information about nutrient management including information on nutrient management training in the state.
- Virginia Nutrient Management Training and Exam Schedules
- Explains how to become a certified nutrient management planner in Virginia. The site includes entrance qualifications, schedule for classes and exams, directions, and contact information.
- Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulations [PDF]
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- Washington Department of Ecology, Index of Environmental Laws
- A listing of links to state laws, including dairy nutrient management regulations.
- West Virginia Code of State Rules, NPDES Program
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- Wisconsin Administrative Code
- Contains a listing of rules pertaining to wastewater discharges and WPDES permits as of the June 1996.
- Wyoming Secretary of State, Water Quality Standards [PDF]
- Chapter 11 of the standards is for the issuance of permits for construction, installation, or modification of any public water supply and sewerage system, treatment works, disposal system or other facility capable of causing or contributing to pollution.
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State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications
- Arizona Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Consultation and Training Program, CAFO Program
- Assists animal feeding operations to understand and comply with regulations related to manure management and water quality.
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, CAFO Permitting Program
- Issues permits and conducts inspections of concentrated animal feeding operations in Arizona. This page contains information and numerous links to forms, regulations, and resources.
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Compliance Assistance Program
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- Arkansas Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, Customer Service and Business Assistance
- Provides businesses and industries assistance complying with environmental regulations.
- Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, Water Division, Forms and Instructions for Water Permits
- Contains water permit forms and instructions for CAFO related activities.
- California Agricultural Statistics Service
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- California Environmental Protection Agency, California Government: Online to Desktops (CalGold)
- The CalGOLD database provides detailed information on the business permit, license and registration requirements from all levels of government.
- California Regional Water Quality Control Board, NPDES Permit Assistance
- Provides information for dischargers about applying for a NPDES permit. The page describes the forms that are required and provides links to downloadable copies of federal NPDES application forms.
- Colorado Water Quality Control, Water Quality Permitting Program
- CAFO permitting contact information and a link to Colorado's CAFO NOI.
- Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Permit Assistance Office Forms
- Provides permit information and downloadable forms.
- Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Permit Assistance Office, Users Guide
- Provides a users guide for completing the permit application process.
- Delaware Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Business and Community Services
- Provides non-regulatory assistance to businesses and industrial facilities in identifying and implementing cost effective waste reduction opportunities. It is also a central point of contact for general questions about permitting and community services.
- Delaware Department of Agriculture
- Some compliance assistance to farmers through the Nutrient Management Relocation Program and the Nutrient Management Cost Sharing Program.
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Help With Permitting
- Contains contact information of employees who can provide assistance with environmental permits.
- Delaware NPDES Permit Process Flowchart [PDF]
- Flowchart gives permittees an overview of the activities that occur between permit application and issuance of a permit and related documents
- Delaware NPDES Permittees [PDF]
- Online list of all NPDES permit holders in the state, covering a variety a industries.
- Florida Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, One Stop Permit Registry System (OSPREY)
- Contains links to permit information by county, information about OSPREY, and general permit information, forms and fees.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Permitting Information
- Contains links to the One Stop Permit Registry System (OSPREY) web site and permit status data.
- Florida Permit Status Data
- Provides information on permit applications under review and additional information about a variety of Florida Department of Environmental Protection's environmental permits.
- Georgia Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Livestock/Poultry Field Forces
- Enforce statutes and regulations including those governing carcass disposal and improper disposal of animal waste.
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division
- Information on rules and laws, plans to implement environmental rules, outreach, the regulated community, forms, and enforcement that may be relevant to AFOs.
- Hawaii Department of Agriculture
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- Hawaii Department of Health, Clean Water Branch Forms
- Contains links to NPDES forms and certification forms.
- Hawaii Department of Health, Clean Water Branch, NPDES Individual Permit Forms
- Contains links to various NPDES permit applications including the federal application form for CAFOs.
- Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
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- Hawaii Form 3510-2B [PDF]
- NPDES Form 2B. Application for a permit to discharge wastewater from concentrated animal feeding operations and aquatic animal production facilities.
- Hawaii State Department of Health, Clean Water Branch
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- Idaho Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts, Idaho One Plan Animal Feeding Operations
- Comprehensive farm planning site with links to Frequently Asked Questions, permits, tools, nutrient management and BMP information, and the Idaho Dairy Initiative.
- Idaho Department of Agriculture, Idaho Beef Cattle Environmental Control Program
- The program implements the provisions of the Beef Cattle Environmental Control Act of 2000. It regulates beef animal feeding operations to protect water quality.
- Idaho Department of Water Resources
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- Idaho Division of Environmental Quality
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- Idaho Division of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality
- Provides permitting information for the state of Idaho.
- Idaho State Department of Agriculture
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- Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dairy and Eggs
- The Dairy Bureau manages the dairy waste program. Dairy waste documents can be found on the dairy waste information page.
- Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dairying, Construction Inspection Report [PDF]
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- Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dairying, Dairy Farm Waste Facility Discharge Inspection Report [PDF]
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- Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dairying, Dairy Farm Waste Facility Inspection Report [PDF]
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- Illinois Department of Agriculture, Environmental Programs Division
- Responsible for enforcing proper storage, containment and disposal of pesticides and fertilizers. This division oversees the Livestock Management Facilities Program.
- Illinois Department of Agriculture, Livestock Management Facilities Program
- Regulates setback distances, design standards for waste lagoons, waste management plans and livestock manager certification.
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Small Business
- The office provides compliance assistance to small businesses. The site includes links to information about their helpline, a publications library, a quick answer directory and more.
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Water Pollution Control
- Links to information on permitting programs, compliance and enforcement, surface water quality monitoring and assessment, watershed management, operator certification, and field operations.
- Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Indiana Department of Environmental Management
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- Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Compliance and Technical Assistance Program
- Provides confidential compliance assistance to small businesses. The web page provides a link to Agriculture information relevant to AFOs and CAFOs.
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Compliance and Technical Assistance Program, Agriculture Information
- Provides links to agriculture information relevant to AFOs and CAFOs.
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Land Quality
- Responsible for administering the Confined Feeding Operations Program and providing AFO/CAFO guidance for the State of Indiana.
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Permit Guide
- A plain English guide to help identify environmentally related permits or approvals that must be obtained or requirements that may apply to new businesses or expansion projects.
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources
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- Indiana Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture
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- Indiana Permit Application Forms
- Indiana confined feeding permit forms.
- Iowa Agriculture Statistics Service
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- Iowa Confinement Feeding Operation Construction Permit Application Form [PDF]
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- Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
- Downloadable licenses and permits. The registration forms page contains several forms related to operating and AFO.
- Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Meat and Poultry Bureau
- Provides guidelines on constructing and operating official poultry or red meat establishments.
- Iowa Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Bureau
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- Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Construction Permit Application Form for Open Feedlots [Word Format]
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- Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Dead Animal Frequently Asked Questions
- Answers regarding proper disposal of dead livestock.
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Operation Permit Application Form for Open Feedlots [Word Format]
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- Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Water Quality Bureau, AFO Program
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- Iowa State Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industries
- Approval and inspection of dairy and beef waste systems are among the Division's major functions.
- Kansas Bureau of Water, Livestock Waste Management Section
- Intended to protect the waters of the state of Kansas by educating and assisting the regulated community, reviewing and issuing Livestock Waste Management Permits, and ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and permitting requirements.
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Water
- Contains links to program information, regulations, water quality information resources and more. The page provides a link directly to livestock management information.
- Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program
- Offers free, confidential assistance to small businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations.
- Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Department News and Events
- Events on CAFO and AFO and are updated frequently.
- Kentucky Division of Water, AFO/CAFO Program
- Contains links to CAFO permit forms for beef, dairy, poultry, and swine operations and links to CAFO regulations and information for Kentucky.
- Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Application Form for Industrial Facilities [PDF]
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- Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Assistance Program
- Provides links to several types of assistance information including hotlines, educational resources and small business assistance.
- Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Permits
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- Maine Agricultural Compliance Program
- Assesses agricultural activities and performs inspections required for CAFOs in order to determine the efficiency of implemented BMPs. The program also works with farmers to develop site specific BMPs if necessary to correct the situation and takes enforcement action if needed.
- Maine Department of Agriculture, Office of Agricultural, Natural and Rural Resources
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- Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Agriculture Program
- Contains information on state CAFO regulations, links to permit forms, and links to compliance assistance.
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land and Water Quality
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- Maine Department of Environmental Protection, General Application for Waste Discharge Permit [PDF]
- Form for all discharges to surface waters, other than overboard discharges.
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Bureau of Land and Water Quality
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- Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Bureau of Land and Water Quality, Wastewater Discharge Program
- Responsible for issuing wastewater discharge permits to CAFOs.
- Maine Environmental Protection Agency, Form 2B NPDES [Word Format]
- Maine uses the federal permit application form for CAFOs and aquatic animal feeding facilities.
- Maryland Department of Agriculture
- Provides links to agricultural statistical information, events, and links to other agricultural related sites.
- Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Office of Resource Management
- Contains links to information on the state's nutrient management law, financial assistance available for conservation, and other resource conservation links.
- Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs Program
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- Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs Program Instructions
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- Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs, Fact Sheet [PDF]
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- Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs, Notice of Intent [PDF]
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- Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs, Sample Permit [PDF]
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- Maryland Industrial Surface Water Individual Discharge Permits Permit Guide 3.01
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- Maryland Water Permit Applications and Other Forms
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- University of Maryland, College of Agriculture, Pfiesteria and the Chesapeake Bay
- Publication on the relationship between agriculture and Pfietsteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program
- Provides links to information on water quality protection funding available to farmers. A manure management fact sheet in PDF is available.
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Resource Protection
- Provides links to publications, contact information, permit information, events, and other issues.
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Permit Application for Surface Water Discharge (NPDES), Instructions and Forms [PDF]
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- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Permit Applications
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- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Watershed Management Division
- Provides information on watershed and watershed management including nonpoint source pollution prevention.
- Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture
- Links to statistics, livestock diseases, biosecurity for CAFOs, and current news and events.
- Massachusetts Surface Water Discharge Permit Instructions and Form [PDF]
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- Michigan CAFO General Permit
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- Michigan Department of Agriculture
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- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Agriculture Pollution Prevention
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- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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- Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Animal-Related Ordinances Report
- Provides a profile of existing animal-related ordinances throughout Minnesota counties.
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Animals & Feed
- Provides links for economic development and livestock, finance, health and safety, and quality inspection.
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Feedlots in Minnesota
- Contains permit forms and fact sheets, as well as information on regulations, permitting, training, and compliance assistance.
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Wastewater Program
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- University of Minnesota, Manure and Odor Education and Research
- Provides information on animal waste management, links to applicable regulations, fact sheets, and links to other resources.
- Missouri Agricultural Statistic Service
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- Missouri Application for Examination for a Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Operator or CAFO Certificate [PDF]
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- Missouri Department of Agriculture, Animals and Livestock: General Information
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- Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality
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- Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Water Protection Program
- Issues permits to point sources of water pollution including CAFOs.
- Missouri General Information on Water Pollution Permits and Public Notices
- Describes the activities of the Water Pollution Control Program, provides links to proposed permits and other permit information such as permit lists and permit forms.
- Montana Department of Agriculture
- Information on compliance assistance, certification, licensing and registration, training, and Montana agricultural statistics.
- Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Information
- Access to organizational information, laws, rules, permitting information, standards, and bulletins related to water quality in Montana.
- Montana General Permit Fact Sheet for CAFOs [PDF]
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- Montana MPDES General Discharge Permit For CAFOs
- Provides links to application, fact sheet, sample authorization, regulations and State strategy.
- Montana Permit Application to Discharge, Short Form B [PDF]
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- Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) Permits Program
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- Montana Sample General Discharge Permit for CAFOs [PDF]
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- Nebraska Department of Agriculture
- Contains links to numerous topics, such as animal industry, beginning farmer, dairy division, farm mediation, food division, agricultural laboratories, poultry and egg, promotion and development, statistics, weights and measures, laws, regulations, publications, trade directory, news releases.
- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Livestock Waste Control Program
- Information on the permitting and inspection of livestock waste control facilities.
- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Water Permitting Programs
- Use the NPDES publications link to find available NPDES permit forms.
- Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Water Pollution Control
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- Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Pollution Control, Permit Forms and Fee Schedules
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- Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Pollution Control, Regulatory Functions
- Describes permitting activities of the Bureau.
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Permits and Compliance Section
- New Hampshire has not been delegated the NPDES program, so U SEPA issues federal NPDES permits in New Hampshire. Copies of permit and application forms are not available on this web site.
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Water Resources and Quality
- Links to general information, water programs, regulatory information, and outreach and assistance information.
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture
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- New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation
- Contains general information on the Department's role in protection of soil, water and natural resources.
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Application Form 1 Permit [PDF]
- An on-screen version of the application is also available. Information may be entered directly into the form before printing it out.
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Supplemental Application Form to NJPDES-1 for NJPDES Residual Permits [PDF]
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- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Application Completeness Checklist [PDF]
- Checklist is for applicants applying for an individual Category B Industrial/Commercial/Thermal Surface Water Permit under the NJPDES Program.
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Quality
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- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Quality Forms and Checklists Program
- An index and links to the Department's water quality permit forms and checklists are available online.
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Greenstart
- Compliance assistance program for small businesses and small municipalities and their school districts.
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Technical Form 1 [PDF]
- Information may be entered directly into the form before printing it out.
- New Mexico Environment Department, Point Source Regulation Section
- Responsible for reviewing federally-issued NPDES permits.
- New Mexico Environment Department, Surface Water Quality Bureau
- Provides information to the regulated community on discharge regulations.
- New Mexico Environment Department, Surface Water Quality Bureau, Questions and Answers on CAFOs
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- New Mexico Notice of Intent to Discharge
- This form may be used as an NOI to discharge to surface water or ground water.
- New York State Department of
Agriculture and Markets, Agricultural Environmental Management Program
- Provides help to farmers to identify environmental risks on their farms, plan and design solutions to problems, and help obtaining financial assistance.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water
- Administers the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination Program (SPDES) which has a general permit for CAFOs.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Frequently Asked Questions on the General Permit for CAFOs
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- New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Final General Permit for CAFOs
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- New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for CAFOs
- Provides information (including fact sheets) on CAFO permitting and provides access to the general permit for CAFOs and related forms.
- New York State Soil and Water
Conservation Committee
- Develops and oversees an agricultural nonpoint source water quality program that is implemented primarily through county Soil and Water Conservation Districts. This web page contains links to regulations and information on certified nutrient management plans.
- North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agricultural Statistics Division
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- North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agriculture Agronomic Division
- Information and assistance with analysis of soils and wastes.
- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
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- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, Point Source Branch
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- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Pfiesteria Fact Sheet
- Questions and answers about Pfiesteria.
- North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality
- Links to water quality program information and regulations affecting CAFOs.
- North Carolina Division of Water Quality, CAFO Permits Advisory Group
- Provides links to guidance documents, permit applications, discharge monitoring reports and miscellaneous documents for CAFOs.
- North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, Poultry Science Technical Information
- Provides papers on litter/manure management.
- North Carolina State, Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology, Pfiesteria
- Provides information about current publications and ongoing research on Pfiesteria.
- North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Dairy Pollution Prevention Program
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- Ohio Department of Agriculture, Livestock Environmental Permitting Program
- Contains links to public notices on draft permits, program fact sheets, guidance documents, forms, Ohio's Concentrated Animal Feeding Facility Advisory Committee, and rules and regulations.
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Division of Surface Water, CAFO Program
- Contains background information on the CAFO permit program and links to the general permit.
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Small Business Assistance Office
- Offers free, confidential service to small businesses with fewer than 100 employees to help them comply with environmental regulations that apply to them.
- Oklahoma Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Water Quality Services Division
- Develops, coordinates and oversees environmental policies and programs. Contains links to the CAFO Program and Registered Poultry Operator Program, poultry waste application and transfer information, and relevant publications, forms, statutes and rules.
- Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Small Business Assistance Program
- Provides multi-media (air, waste and water) regulatory and technical assistance in a non-regulatory setting to small businesses.
- Oregon Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Oregon Department of Agriculture, CAFO Program
- Contains an overview of the CAFO program and program documents and maps.
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Industrial Permit Application Forms and Fees
- Describes permits and states permit and application fees, and provides links to some downloadable application forms.
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply and Wastewater Management, Final CAFO Strategy
- The final long-term strategy for meeting federal requirements for controlling the water quality impacts of CAFOs.
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, CAFO Program
- Has links to the CAFO NPDES Individual Permit Form, CAFO Part II Permit Form (Manure Storage Facilities), and the CAFO General Permit Form (PAG#12). The page also has links to a Livestock & Poultry Operations in Pennsylvania Fact Sheet and a CAFO NPDES General Permit Fact Sheet.
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, NPDES and Water Quality Monitoring Permitting Programs Permits and Forms
- Provides links to NPDES individual and general permit application forms. The page also contains links to the Pennsylvania strategy requirements for CAFOs decision tree, comment/response document, and manure export information.
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Nutrient Management and Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Program
- Provides information on nutrient management efforts and other programs that impact CAFOs in Pennsylvania.
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Environmental Application, Registration, and Reporting Forms
- Contains the standard NPDES forms as well as numerous forms for agricultural facilities. Some of the agricultural facility forms are for preliminary site inspections, Notice of Intent to construct or expand an agricultural facility, agricultural manure brokers and applicators, transfer of ownership, manure balance sheet, and manure transfer agreement.
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Resources, Bureau of Water, Agricultural Program
- Information on the Bureau's permitting, compliance, monitoring, and enforcement activities for agricultural facilities. It also has compliance assistance information on outreach and education programs.
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Resources, Surface Water Quality Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions about the state's NPDES/Surface Water Discharge permit programs.
- South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Feedlot Activities Program
- Provides information on manure management system approval, links to general permits, nutrient management, best practices for manure management, and feedlot inspection rules.
5. Manure Management Training for Livestock Producers
6. Nutrient Management / Manure Management Tools
- Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Animal Feeding Operations Questions & Answers
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- Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, CAFO General Permit
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- Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Environmental Permits Handbook
- Contains questions and answers about the state's CAFO NPDES General Permit and provides access to a copy of the general permit, application forms and other related documents.
- Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation, CAFO Notice of Intent Form [PDF]
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- Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation, Class II CAFO General Permit
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- Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, CAFO Permits Fact Sheet [PDF]
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- Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, CAFO Program
- Provides information on the water quality and air quality rules affecting CAFOs, how to apply for or renew a permit, and the Dairy Outreach Program.
- Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Small Business and Environmental Assistance
- Helps customers prevent pollution, conserve resources, and achieve compliance with regulations.
- Utah Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Utah Agricultural Statistics Service, Annual Bulletin
- Annual bulletins relating state agricultural statistics.
- Utah Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industry
- Contains links to information on statistics, animal health, regulations, and loan program.
- Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Permit Application Forms
- UPDES permit application forms, including numerous CAFO forms.
- Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Environmental Assistance Division
- Provides information links for compliance assistance, permit assistance, technical assistance, and general enforcement and contact information.
- Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food, and Markets, Information Center
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- Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Vermont Permit Handbook
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- Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Wastewater Management Division, Indirect Discharge Permits
- Issues permits for the land application of dairy processing wastes generated during the production of cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products. Land application on farm fields or by discharge to manure pits returns some of the nutrients back to the land.
- Vermont Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit Program
- Confined animal feeding operations are covered by a Virginia Pollution Abatement individual or general permit. A separate Virginia Pollution Abatement general permit covers confined poultry feeding operations for poultry waste management.
- Virginia Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Agricultural Stewardship Program
- Works with farmers and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts to resolve water quality problems reported to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service.
- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Agriculture: Facts and Figures
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- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, CAFO Inspection Checklist [PDF]
- The checklist is used by state staff during the inspection and compliance process for holders of Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System or Virginia Pollution Abatement permits.
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Litter Transfer Tracking Form [PDF]
- To document the manure sold or given away, which must be completed in order to be in compliance with the General Permit Regulation for Poultry.
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Pollution Abatement General Permit for Poultry Waste Management
- Must be submitted when any confined poultry feeding operation applies for coverage under the VPA General Permit for poultry waste management.
- Washington Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Washington Department of Agriculture
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- Washington Department of Ecology, Water Quality Program
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- Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics Service
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- Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, State Conservation Standards for Farms
- Contains information pertaining to non-point pollution from livestock operations.
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, CAFO Program
- Contains background information on CAFOs in Wisconsin and links to statistics and permit information.
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, WPDES CAFO Permits
- Contains information permitting, manure management, and compliance assistance.
- Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division
- Provides links to information on conservation districts, agriculture and natural resources mediation, and coordinated resource management.
- Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division, Water and Wastewater Section
- Index to water and wastewater programs, including programs dealing with concentrated animal feeding operations.
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- EPA Programs - Provides links to specific EPA programs and initiatives related to Animal Feeding Operations.
- Other Federal Programs - Links to programs at USDA, Department of Energy, and other federal agencies.
- State Regulations - Links to state AFO/CAFO regulations and requirements.
- State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications - Links to state AFO/CAFO web sites, state agricultural web sites, example general and individual CAFO permits, fact sheets, inspection forms, guidance, and compliance assistance publications
- Nutrient Management - Information and tools to help develop nutrient management plans, including state technical standards.
- Livestock and Trade Associations - Links to trade associations involved with the livestock industry.
- Best Management Practices and Controls - Links to web site and documents highlighting best management practices related to controlling discharges from AFOs/CAFOs.
- Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities - Links to land grant universities, extensions, and other universities conducting agricultural research and providing assistance to the agricultural community.
- Research - Links to research projects and papers developed by universities and other institutions.
- Funding - Funding options for AFOs/CAFOs, including federal funding programs.
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