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AFO Virtual Information Center
Livestock and Trade Associations
- Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association, Air Quality Issues - Technical information and news about controlling odors and air quality problems related to management of livestock manure.
- American Sheep Industry Association - Goal is to build strength through unity, by representing the interests of the American sheep and goat industries and creating coalitions among all industry segments.
- American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Certified Crop Advisor Program - Information on ASA's certification program for advisors and consultants who advise growers on agronomic practices.
- Missouri: University of Missouri Cooperative Extension, Commercial Agriculture Beef Focus Team - Promotes the Missouri Beef Industry through educational efforts. Their goals are to increase profitability, enhance sustainability, and improve product quality.
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) - NCBA is a producer-directed and consumer-focused trade association of America's cattle farmers and ranchers, and the marketing organization for the largest segment of the nation's food and fiber industry.
- National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) - NMPF is a farm commodity organization representing most of the dairy marketing cooperatives serving the United States.
- National Pork Board (NPB) - Information on environmental issues impacting pork producers and others involved in pork production. The site provides agency contacts, manure information for use in sizing storage structures, odor control, and more.
- National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) - NPPC focuses on legislative and public policy issues for its members, develops strategy and is the primary liaison for pork producers with Congress USDA, and other regulatory agencies.
- US Poultry and Egg Association - Represents all segments of the industry from producers of eggs, turkeys, and broilers to the processors of these products and allied companies which serve the industry.
- Western United Dairymen - Trade organization whose interest is the general welfare of dairy producers and consumers and supportive of sound legislation and administrative policies and programs which promote profitability of the industry.
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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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