AFO Virtual Information Center
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State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Maine Agricultural Compliance Program - Assesses agricultural activities and performs inspections required for CAFOs in order to determine the efficiency of implemented BMPs. The program also works with farmers to develop site specific BMPs if necessary to correct the situation and takes enforcement action if needed.
• Maine Department of Agriculture, Office of Agricultural, Natural and Rural Resources
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Agriculture Program - Contains information on state CAFO regulations, links to permit forms, and links to compliance assistance.
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land and Water Quality
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection, General Application for Waste Discharge Permit [PDF] - Form for all discharges to surface waters, other than overboard discharges.
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Bureau of Land and Water Quality
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Bureau of Land and Water Quality, Wastewater Discharge Program - Responsible for issuing wastewater discharge permits to CAFOs.
• Maine Environmental Protection Agency, Form 2B NPDES [Word Format] - Maine uses the federal permit application form for CAFOs and aquatic animal feeding facilities.
• Maine Natural Resources Conservation Service

Best Management Practices and Controls

• Maine Agricultural Compliance Program - Assesses agricultural activities and performs inspections required for CAFOs in order to determine the efficiency of implemented BMPs. The program also works with farmers to develop site specific BMPs if necessary to correct the situation and takes enforcement action if needed.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Maine: University of Maine Agricultural Links - The University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides a page of links to information on farm management and research.
• Maine: University of Maine Cooperative Extension - Provides county offices, news, and publications. You can browse information by topic, including dairy and livestock, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and water quality.
• Maine: University of Maine Livestock Extension - Provides online fact sheets, spreadsheets and presentations, a livestock video list, contacts for livestock supplies and equipment, and links especially for beginning farmers.

Research

• Maine: University of Maine Agricultural Links - The University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides a page of links to information on farm management and research.

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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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