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There are many resources available to assist producers in learning about which regulations apply to their operation. This page focuses on water-related programs.
Federal Programs
- EPA Final CAFO Regulations (2008)
- EPA Fact Sheet
- EPA Questions and Answers on the final regulations
- EPA Virtual Center for Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) links
Publications, Fact Sheets and Articles About Animal Manure Regulations
- EPA Ag Center’s Animal publications
State Programs
- The EPA Virtual Center lists links to state contacts
in state environmental regulatory agencies and EPA regional contacts.
- ASIWPCA (Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators) state CAFO programs web site is an outgrowth of the ASIWPCA Animal Agriculture task force. Here you will find general information on state programs as well as innovative ideas for implementing specific aspects of CAFO programs.
- An LPE Learning Center page, State Specific Manure Nutrient Management Information lists links to resources developed for 20+ states.
Local Programs
In addition, you can contact your local:
- Cooperative Extension office,
- Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS office),
- Soil & Water conservation district, or
- county zoning office
to find out about local or area programs or regulations that apply to you. The Soil & Water conservation districts and NRCS offices also good sources of information about cost-share or financial assistance programs that can help reduce the financial burden associated with complying with regulations.
