Energy Estimator: Animal Housing is the fourth tool in the suite of awareness tools the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has developed to increase energy awareness in agriculture. This NRCS energy awareness tool is designed to inform you of the energy cost centers and help you estimate the energy costs for three animal housing operations on your farm or ranch. NRCS technical specialists have developed energy cost models for housing dairy cows, swine, and poultry. This tool does not provide operation-specific recommendations. It evaluates options based on user input. To start enter your zip code and select an animal type, then click Continue.

Steps to use the Energy Estimator: Animal Housing Tool

Step 1: Zip Code and animal type