This webcast highlights two planning tools - OFFSET and NOFT - currently being used in western Cornbelt states to encourage well-planned siting of facilities and voluntary adoption of odor control technology. More...

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OFFSET (Odor From Feedlots-Setback Estimation Tool)

Larry Jacobson, University of Minnesota (27 minutes)

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Nebraska Odor Footprint Tool: Odor Impact Assessment & Setback Estimation for Livestock Facilities

Rick Stowell, University of Nebraska (25 minutes)

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Additional Resource and Links

• Odor from Feedlots Setback Estimation Tool OFFSET
• Nebraska Odor Footprint Tool NOFT

For more information about OFFSET, contact Dr. Larry Jacobson, jacob007@umn.edu

For more information about NOFT, contact Dr. Rick Stowell, rstowell2@unl.edu

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