ANSI 1124 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Farm-To-Market Road, Arsenic, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation
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A lot or facility other than an aquatic animal production facility that meets both of the following conditions: the animals are confined for at least 45 days during any 12 month period. Forage growth and other vegetation are not grown in the area where the animals are confined. It is an afo that meets certain epa criteria. Cafos are regulated by environmental protection agency (epa) If your operation is classified as a cafo you need to develop a comprehensive nutrient management plan (cnmp: comprehensive nutrient management plan. A plan to manage manure and organic byproducts by combining conservation practices and management activities that will control soil erosion. Failures to properly manage manure and wastewater from cafos can negatively impact the environment and public health. Manure and wastewater have the potential to contribute pollutants, such as nitrogen, phosphorous, organic matter, sediments, pathogens, heavy metals, hormones and ammonia to the environment.
