Regulatory

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Winter Manure Application Requirements for All Pig Farms

Phase III of the Resource Guide Project

In an on-going effort to educate farmers about the Illinois EPA Livestock Rules, information is being provided by the collaborative work of the Illinois Agricultural Coalition which includes: Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Farm Bureau,...

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IL EPA Rules Apply to All Pig Farms

Phase II of the Resource Guide Project

In an on-going effort to educate farmers about the Illinois EPA Livestock Rules, information is being provided by the collaborative work of the Illinois Agricultural Coalition which includes: Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Farm Bureau,...

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Is your farm a CAFO?

Simplified terms to determine if your farm is classified as a CAFO

In an on-going effort to educate farmers about the Illinois EPA Livestock Rules, information is being provided by the collaborative work of the Illinois Agricultural Coalition which includes:...

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IL EPA Resource Guide

Free Resource Guide Available for Illinois EPA Livestock Rules

Illinois pig farmers have a new resource to help them better understand environmental regulations, improve their environmental performance and ultimately help them stay in business.

 

A free resource guide to the Illinois...

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Summary of Illinois EPA Rules Regarding CAFO's

  • On August 22, 2014, new rules became effective for Illinois EPA’s regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Illinois.  It is important to note that portions of the updated rules impact all...

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Livestock Management Facilities Act

The Livestock Management Facilities Act protects your right as a citizen to a safe, clean environment as well as the right of livestock farmers to earn a living. It concludes animal agriculture is important to Illinois' economy and should be...

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