Rules & Regulations

Larger livestock farms are more regulated than smaller livestock farms, but all livestock farmers must adhere to regulations, including set-back distances and water-protection rules.

The Coalition can help you navigate through the hundreds of pages of rules to make sure your farm is in compliance. We can answer many questions over the phone at 1-800-932-2436, but even better is to have us visit your farm, at no charge, for a thorough review of your particular situation.

In the meantime, these online resources can serve as a starting point by providing valuable background information.

 

“We called on the Coalition very early when we had questions about a regulatory issue. We wanted to do things right and the Coalition responded quickly with information we needed. We learned right away that the Coalition is a dependable place to go and it’s assistance was extremely valuable for my family.”

—Jim McKnight
grain and livestock farmer, Union County

Existing and new livestock facility resources

 

Manure management resources

 

Odor management resources

 

Additional resources

Environmental Protection Agency

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Pork Producers Association

Other Resources