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State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Iowa Agriculture Statistics Service
• Iowa Confinement Feeding Operation Construction Permit Application Form [PDF]
• Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship - Downloadable licenses and permits. The registration forms page contains several forms related to operating and AFO.
• Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Meat and Poultry Bureau - Provides guidelines on constructing and operating official poultry or red meat establishments.
• Iowa Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Bureau
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Construction Permit Application Form for Open Feedlots [Word Format]
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Dead Animal Frequently Asked Questions - Answers regarding proper disposal of dead livestock.
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Operation Permit Application Form for Open Feedlots [PDF]
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Water Quality Bureau, AFO Program
• Iowa Natural Resources Conservation Service, Manure Management

Nutrient Management

• Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), Manure Applicator Certification Plan - IMMAG is part of the Iowa State Extension program. IMMAG presents information on for commercial manure applicators and confinement site applicators, on commercial applicator certification and confinement site certification.
• Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), Manure Plans and Permits - IMMAG is part of the Iowa State Extension program. The IMMAG web page is designed to provide a comprehensive site for accessing information relating to manure management plans and permits in Iowa for CAFOs and open feedlots.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), Manure Applicator Certification Plan - IMMAG is part of the Iowa State Extension program. IMMAG presents information on for commercial manure applicators and confinement site applicators, on commercial applicator certification and confinement site certification.
• Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), Manure Plans and Permits - IMMAG is part of the Iowa State Extension program. The IMMAG web page is designed to provide a comprehensive site for accessing information relating to manure management plans and permits in Iowa for CAFOs and open feedlots.
• Iowa State University, Animal Science Extension Service - Provides information and assistance for beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep, and swine in areas such as animal and feedlot management in addition to state profiles for each animal type.
• Iowa State University, College of Agriculture - Provides information links for academics, agriculture programs, agriculture reports and publications for agriculture professionals, research, and recent news items.

Research

• Iowa State University, College of Agriculture - Provides information links for academics, agriculture programs, agriculture reports and publications for agriculture professionals, research, and recent news items.

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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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