Region 7

Guiding Principles

• Continual environmental improvement
• Enhanced relationships and partnerships with the agriculture community
• Increased knowledge and understanding of agriculture and the environment
• Improved internal networks and process management

CAFOs Final Rulemaking Fact Sheet

Region 7 Agriculture Team Members Present Ag 101 Training for EPA Employees

As part of Ag Week in June 2009, Ag 101 training covered environmental issues and stewardship, and topics included: history of agriculture, agricultural statistics, agribusiness, anhydrous ammonia, concentrated animal feeding operations, conservation practices, crop production, environmentally sound farming practices, grain elevators, livestock production, pesticides and renewable fuels, and other topics. Now in its third year, Ag 101 training is part of EPA's ongoing effort to educate staff about the intersections of ag and the environment. Pictured (left to right): Heather Duncan, Ag Team Co-Chair; Donna Porter, CAFO Permit Coordinator; Alan Banwart, Acting Associate Ag Advisor and Ag Team Co-Chair; and Kris Lancaster, Public Affairs Specialist.

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Biofuels

Biodiesel Production Facility Compliance Manual: Environmental Laws Applicable to Construction and Operation of Biodiesel Production Facilities (PDF) (144 pp, 6.4MB About PDF)

Ethanol Plant Compliance Manual: Environmental Laws Applicable to Construction and Operation of Ethanol Plants (PDF) (104 pp, 3.2MB)