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ANIMAL AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

You might be surprised to learn how animal agriculture and your community's environment work hand-in-hand. Thanks to the efforts and research funded by many organizations, several programs have been developed to address animal agriculture and the environment. The results can be found here:

Use the links below to learn more.

Click on your state to find out specific environmental regulation information.
Links
NPB Environment (PDF)
An overview of environmental information pertinent to swine producers.
EPA CAFO Information Sheet
An overview of how the EPA defines Confinement Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs).
EPA CAFO Manure Guidence
EPA guidelines for handling animal manure and waste.
EPA - Producers' Compliance Guide for CAFOs
A complete guide for producers about compliance regulations for CAFOs.
Attachments
2008 Environmental Audit Introduction
  ( 2.8 MB )
A review of the Environmental Audit conducted by CDM on behalf of USB to show the environmental regulations that exist for Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) and all livestock and poultry operations.
Alabama through Georgia
  ( 2.3 MB )
A state-by-state synopsis of environmental regulations for Alabama through Georgia.
Hawaii through Maryland
  ( 2.3 MB )
A state-by-state synopsis of environmental regulations in Hawaii through Maryland.
Massachusetts through North Dakota
  ( 3.3 MB )
A state-by-state synopsis of environmental regulations in Massachusetts through North Dakota.
Ohio though South Dakota
  ( 1.9 MB )
A state-by-state synopsis of the environmental regulations in Ohio through South Dakota.
Tennessee through Wyoming
  ( 2.1 MB )
A state-by-state synopsis of environmental regulations in Tennessee through Wyoming.
EPA Alternative Technologies Fact Sheet
  ( 127.6 KB )
A guide for alternative uses of animal manure and waste, such as composting, pelletizing and gasification.
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