The hows and whys of inspections for animal feeding operations. Federal and state regulators and permitted producers each give their perspectives on what happens during an inspection, common problem areas and how to be prepared. This presentation was originally broadcast on April 17, 2009.
Related: 2011 Proposed CAFO Rule
Why Are Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) Inspected?
Carol Galloway, US EPA Ag Compliance Assistance Center (6 minutes)
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What Happens During an AFO or CAFO Inspection?
Angela Young, Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation; Lebron Conley, poultry producer
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What Happens After the Inspection?
Leetha Abazid, Tennessee Dept. of Environmental and Conservation; Steve Harrison, dairy farmer
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Record Keeping - What Do You Need for an Inspection?
Christine Blanton, North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources; Glenda Wright, dairy producer
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Common Problems Encountered During Inspections
Trevor Urban, EPA Region 7 (17 minutes)
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Resources for Information About Inspections
Saqib Mukhtar, Texas AgriLife Extension (6 minutes)
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Question and Answer
All presenters (11 minutes)
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Continuing Education Units
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS)
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Additional Resource and Links
- US EPA Agriculture Compliance Assistance Center
- LPE Learning Center Regulations Information
- Land Application Form
- Record Keeping Forms
