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Preparing for an EPA Inspection
2013-08-09 00:50:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Iowa Farm Bureau and Coalition to Support Iowas Farmers As livestock farms face increased scrutiny, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in states like Iowa conducts aerial flyovers, internet investigations and onsite inspections. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also investigates complaints and responds to emergency manure spills in many states, too. Because inspections can often occur with no prior notice to the farmer, the Iowa Farm Bureau and Coalition to Support Iowas Farmers have put together a checklist for producers to help prepare for an inspection at any time. The goal is to help producers think about how to prepare ahead of time to respond on the day the EPA inspector drives into the yard. read more
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