Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs)

 

The management of animal waste from Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) has become a priority in Florida and throughout the country. AFOs are facilities with large numbers of animals in a confined area. Nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) are the contaminants typically associated with AFOs. The Department has developed wastewater rules for AFOs and provides technical assistance to the livestock industry. Animal Feeding Operations regulated under DEP's industrial wastewater program include dairies, poultry, and horse and swine operations. CAFOs are regulated under the NPDES program. Non-NPDES aquaculture operations are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

The Department works in cooperation with the agriculture industry and other governmental agencies such as USEPA, FDACS, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Suwannee River Partnership, Suwannee River Water Management District, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, and EPA.

Federal:

• EPA CAFO regulations and information
• EPA AFO NPDES Page
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (part of USDA):
• Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) - CAFO information

Agriculture research and education:

• University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)
• National Center for Manure & Animal Waste Management:
• National Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center:
• Association of Agricultural and Biological Engineers:

Industry:

• U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
• Southeast Milk Cooperative

Additional External Links:

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