Agriculture Frequent Questions
View frequently asked questions about Agriculture.
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Where can I find information about organic farming?
EPA’s organic farming page contains information and links about organic farming and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program.
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Where can I learn more about the EPA program offices and the laws and regulations they implement that may apply to my crop, livestock, and grazing operations?
Use the Farmer and Rancher Inquiry Tool to learn about EPA program offices, the laws and regulations they implement, and for each of the offices, the environmental requirements that apply to crop, livestock, and grazing operations. The tool identifies contacts within EPA’s program offices and regions and presents a “question…
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Where do I find more information about the environmental regulation for farms or ranches?
For information about EPA’s environmental regulations related to agriculture please visit the Agency’s Web site for Regulatory and Other Agriculture Related Resources from Federal, State, and Local Sources.
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Where do I find information on regulation of livestock feed?
The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) “monitors and establishes standards for feed contaminants, approves safe food additives, and manages the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) medicated feed and pet food programs.” For further information regarding animal feed regulations, you should contact the FDA’s Center for Veterinary…
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Where can I find information about sustainability and farming?
The Agency's agriculture Web site contains a page with a broad list of sustainability topics and information on sustainability and agriculture.
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Where do I find information about fertilizers?
The Agency's agriculture Web site contains information on fertilizers and nutrient management.
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I raise livestock, what environmental laws or regulations apply to me?
EPA’s environmental laws or regulations that may apply to your livestock operation can be found in the Farmer and Rancher Inquiry Tool: Livestock Guide.
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Where do I find information about pasture, rangeland, or grazing operations?
The Agency's Farmer and Rancher Inquiry Tool: Grazing Guide provides helpful information about pasture, rangeland, or grazing operations. More information can also be found on the Agency's agriculture Web site which contains information on pasture, rangeland, or grazing operations.