AFO Virtual Information Center
Link Results for Region 9

Arizona

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
• Arizona Natural Resources Conservation Service

Nutrient Management

• Arizona: University of Arizona, Animal Waste Management - Contains links to permits and regulations, nutrient management, tools and training, and alternative management strategies.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Arizona: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Animal Links - Contains information regarding general and specific livestock information and animal waste management.
• Arizona: University of Arizona, Animal Waste Management - Contains links to permits and regulations, nutrient management, tools and training, and alternative management strategies.
• Arizona: University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Land Management - Contains rangeland land management resources.

California

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• California Agricultural Statistics Service
• 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 Natural Resources Conservation Service, Information About Animals
• 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.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• 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.

Hawaii

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Hawaii Department of Agriculture
• 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
• 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 Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Hawaii State Department of Health, Clean Water Branch

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• 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.

Nevada

State Regulations

• Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Protection, Statues and Regulations

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Nevada Department of Agriculture: Division of Animal Industry
• Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Water Pollution Control
• Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Pollution Control, Permit Forms and Fee Schedules
• Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Pollution Control, Regulatory Functions - Describes permitting activities of the Bureau.
• Nevada Natural Resources Conservation Service

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• 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.

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Link Categories

• 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.
• Environmental Issues - Links to information about water quality, air quality, public health, and energy issues associated with AFOs/CAFOs.

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