AFO Assessments

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Under the new strategy, the partners will conduct on-site assessments of AFOs, and provide assistance for compliance and financial issues. The AFO assessments will be conducted by the Utah Association Conservation Districts (UACD) and Utah Farm Bureau. Also, representatives of the respective producer group will assist UACD and Farm Bureau with the assessments. During the assessment, the assessors will evaluate an AFOs ability to discharge and identify compliance problems that need to be addressed. Assessors will discuss the regulation, the permitting process and what can be done to improve compliance with water quality regulations.

Which AFOs will be contacted for a Non-Regulatory On-Site Assessment?

  • All AFOs within 2000 ft of surface water of the State
  • All dairies regardless of proximity to water
  • AFOs that failed to come into full compliance under the original strategy
  • AFOs that request an assessment

Process for Non-Regulatory On-Site Assessments

The agricultural partners provide technical information and financial assistance to AFOs. The partners and producers work together to implement Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs) to properly contain wastewater and manage land application of manure and nutrients.