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Link Results for Minnesota

State Regulations

• Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Feedlot Rule Information - Contains information regarding the implementation of the revised feedlot rules that became effective on October 23, 2000.
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota State Rules for Water
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Rules for Animal Feedlots

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Animal-Related Ordinances Report - Provides a profile of existing animal-related ordinances throughout Minnesota counties.
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Animals & Feed - Provides links for economic development and livestock, finance, health and safety, and quality inspection.
• Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Feedlots in Minnesota - Contains permit forms and fact sheets, as well as information on regulations, permitting, training, and compliance assistance.
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Wastewater Program
• University of Minnesota, Manure and Odor Education and Research - Provides information on animal waste management, links to applicable regulations, fact sheets, and links to other resources.

Best Management Practices and Controls

• Minnesota: University of Minnesota Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Nitrogen Use Statewide in Minnesota - Provides a list of recommended BMPs for the application of nitrogen to cropland.
• Minnesota: University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension, Water Quality and Agriculture - Contains links to publications, publication abstracts, news releases, newsletters, "info-u scripts" and other materials. There are numerous links to web pages dealing with BMPs for manure and nutrient management.
• Minnesota: University of Minnesota, Manure Management Practices for the Minnesota Pork Industry - Provides a list of recommended BMPs for the application of nitrogen to cropland and suggested environmental management practices for handling manure and other farm waste.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Minnesota: University of Minnesota Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Nitrogen Use Statewide in Minnesota - Provides a list of recommended BMPs for the application of nitrogen to cropland.
• Minnesota: University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension Service - Provides information on extension news and activities related to community, environment, family, farm, garden, and living.
• Minnesota: University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension, Water Quality and Agriculture - Contains links to publications, publication abstracts, news releases, newsletters, "info-u scripts" and other materials. There are numerous links to web pages dealing with BMPs for manure and nutrient management.
• Minnesota: University of Minnesota, College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences - Offers information on education, healthy foods, environment (with a focus on agricultural environmental issues), and agricultural systems. The site also has pages dedicated to rural and urban agricultural issues and information on six research and outreach centers.
• Minnesota: University of Minnesota, Manure Management Practices for the Minnesota Pork Industry - Provides a list of recommended BMPs for the application of nitrogen to cropland and suggested environmental management practices for handling manure and other farm waste.

Research

• Minnesota: University of Minnesota, College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences - Offers information on education, healthy foods, environment (with a focus on agricultural environmental issues), and agricultural systems. The site also has pages dedicated to rural and urban agricultural issues and information on six research and outreach centers.

Environmental Issues

• University of Minnesota, Manure and Odor Education and Research - Provides information on animal waste management, links to applicable regulations, fact sheets, and links to other resources.

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• 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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