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Technical & financial assistance resources for agricultural operations

Agricultural operations may research technical assistance and explore potential financial assistance for various issues, including livestock siting and nonpoint source (NPS) runoff management through these resources.

Other permits or regulations that may apply to agricultural operations

All agricultural operations, including Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), may be required to obtain Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permits or comply with other DNR regulations. Additional permits may be required for agricultural…

Matsche Farms Inc CAFO Permit

Matsche Farms is a dairy Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), located in Shawano County, currently permitted by the DNR under the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit program. The operation is owned and operated…

Wisconsin DNR settles lawsuit with Dairy Business Association

On June 8, 2016, the DNR issued a public notice seeking comment on proposed draft guidance, "Feed Storage Area Runoff Controls for CAFOs." We are writing to notify you that pursuant to a settlement agreement between the DNR and the Dairy Business…

Agricultural runoff management staff

Agricultural runoff management staff can help you with:concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) permits;agricultural water quality concerns (including Notices of Discharge);compliance with agricultural performance standards;federal and state…

Babcock Genetics Inc. CAFO Permit

Babcock Genetics LLC is an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). It currently has 3,302 animal units (3,929 pigs less than 55lbs, 5,424 pigs greater than 55lbs, 1,325 sows, 418 boars). Babcock Genetics has a total of 680.67 acres…

CAFOs, water permits and NR 243

Compliance with Wisconsin's agricultural standards and prohibitions is required of all cropland and livestock operations in the state, regardless of size. Reducing or preventing manure or process wastewater pollution from agricultural operations…

CAFO and CAFO WPDES permit statistics

Wisconsin is home to an increasing number of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). The Department of Natural Resources is pleased to offer you easy access to statistics and geographical information about Wisconsin's CAFOs and the…

CAFO WPDES permits applications & NMPs in process

Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permits for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are renewed every five years and may be modified, as needed, during the five-year permit term. Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) changes…