External Services
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Publications and resources for CAFOs and other agriculture operations
There are many resources for farmers and other agricultural operators that provide information and guidance about farming and the environment. In addition to the Department of Natural Resources, resources are available from other Wisconsin state…
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Plans & specifications for reviewable structures & systems
At least 90 days before beginning construction, existing or proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) must submit plans and specifications for reviewable construction projects to the DNR for approval. DNR approval of these reviewable…
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Pinnacle Dairy, LLC CAFO Permit
Pinnacle Dairy is an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). Pinnacle Dairy is owned and operated by Pinnacle Dairy, LLC and Pinnacle Land Holdings, LLC. Pinnacle Dairy is operated by Tuls Dairies. The facility has 5,800 milking and…
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WPDES permit application materials, instructions, reporting & compliance documents
View required application materials if you are a proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) applying for the first time for a WPDES permit or you are an existing CAFO applying for a renewal of your WPDES permit.Preliminary and final…
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Reissuance or modification of CAFO WPDES permits
At least 180 days prior to the expiration of your current WPDES permit for a CAFO, you are required to submit a complete reissuance application to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Before submitting your reissuance application, please…
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Nutrient management planning
A Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Water Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit requires a field-specific, phosphorus-based nutrient management plan (NMP) that outlines the amounts, timing, locations, methods and other…
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Non-manure waste and agrichemicals
Agricultural businesses create many types of non-manure waste. Non-manure waste and agrichemicals must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal regulations so they don't pollute Wisconsin's natural resources. Working with our partners…
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New Chester Dairy, LLC. CAFO Permit
On July 31, 2018, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reissued a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit to New Chester Dairy, LLC, a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) in Adams County. The reissued WPDES…
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Manure spills response, planning and prevention
Get help immediately if runoff or aspill occurs!Report manure spills immediately!Call our 24-hour spill emergency hotline: 1-800-943-0003.All agricultural or livestock operations, regardless of size, must report manure spills or runoff that may…
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Kinnard Farms Inc. CAFO Permit
Kinnard Farms LLC is an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation in Kewaunee, WI. Kinnard Farms is owned and operated by Lee Kinnard. As of January of 2025, Kinnard Farms has 9,150 milking and dry cows (12,840 animal units) Kinnard Farms…