County Resources Regarding the Impact of Animal Agriculture

The following links represent information that is requested by county commissioners and citizens to learn about the changing structure of agriculture, economic impacts of animal agriculture, Missouri's regulatory climate for animal agriculture and resources that cover water quality, air quality and human health risks.

1. Why is Agriculture Changing?
   
Trends in Agriculture Presentation (University of Missouri)
2. Economic Impact of Animal Feeding Operations in Missouri
   Economic Impact of a 700-cow Dairy Operation (University of Missouri)
   Economic Impact of a 3,000-cow Dairy Operation (University of Missouri)
   Economic Impact of a 600 Sow Farrow to Finish Operation (University of Missouri)
   Economic Impact of a 2,400 Head Swine Contract Finisher Operation (University of Missouri)
   Study of Three Missouri Counties: The Impact of Livestock Production (University of Missouri)
   Impact of Animal Operations on Local Economies Summary of Literature (University of Missouri)
   Animal Feeding Operations and Residential Value Summary of Literature (University of Missouri)
   Missouri Social and Economic Demographics County Fact Sheets (University of Missouri)
3. Missouri Specific Information
   A. County Health Ordinances and Other Health Concerns
   County Health Ordinances
   Expansion Activity in Counties with a County Health Ordinances
   Zoonotic (Animal to Human) Diseases
   Affect of Livestock on Public Health (University of Missouri)

   B. Pertinent Court Decisions in Missouri
   Premium Standards Farm vs. Lincoln Township
   Borron vs. Linn County
   

   C. MU Tools to Prevent Environmental Problems from Animal Feeding Operations
   Missouri Animal Feeding Operation Site Evaluation Tool
   Permitting Animal Feeding Operations in Missouri
   Resources for Nutrient Management Planners
   

   D. State Regulatory Climate
   Who Needs a Permit
   Neighbor Notification
   Construction Permits
   Operating Permits
   Required Setbacks for Missouri
   State Air Regulations
   Guide to Animal Feeding Operations
   Best Management Practices for CAFOs

4. Water Quality, Air Quality, and Health Resources (from other states and federal sources)
   Impact of Missouri Public Lands Setbacks for CAFOs (University of Missouri)
   Managing Manure to Improve Air and Water Quality (USDA)
   Results of the Iowa DNR AFO Odor Study (Iowa)
   Summary of Iowa CAFO Air Quality Study (University of Missouri)
   Iowa Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Air Quality Study (Iowa)
   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
   Animal Agriculture and Air Quality Publications (Iowa State)
   Waste Production from CAFOS: Implications for Public and Environmental Health (Nebraska)
   Final Technical Work Paper for Air Quality and Odor Impacts(Minnesota)
   Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory (Indiana)
   Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship Curriculum Lessons
   Producers Compliance Guide to CAFOs (U.S. EPA)
   Iowa DNR Air Quality Division
5. Missouri Laws and Regulations That Affect Animal Feeding Operations
   A. Missouri Regulations
   10 CSR 20-2 Definitions
   10 CSR 20-6 Permits
   10 CSR 20-7 Water Quality
   10 CSR 20-8 Design Guides
   10 CSR 20-14 CAFO Waste Management System Operations
   10 CSR 23-3 Well Construction Code
   10 CSR 10-3 Air Pollution Control
   

   B. Missouri Statutes
   RSMO Chapter 640 -Department of Natural Resources
   RSMO Chapter 644 -Water Pollution

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