Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm CAFO Compliance Checklist
A checklist for reviewing a concentrated animal feeding operation against permit and plan duties, used by livestock owners and managers. Use it each season and keep completed copies where the whole crew can find them.
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What is on this checklist
- Operation size category confirmed with agency
- Permit status and expiration noted
- Nutrient management plan current
- Manure storage structures inspected
- Land application records complete
- Mortality handling method documented
- Runoff controls and lagoon levels checked
- Annual report prepared
- Staff training recorded
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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