Minnesota Livestock Producer's Directory of Feedlot Resources |
This directory provides names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail and web addresses of resources associated with feedlots or manure management. These resources are available to assist producers and other readers with permitting, designing, financing, building, and managing animal waste control facilities.
Introduction
Organizations listed in this directory include federal, state, and local government as well as livestock and other organizations. Laboratories and commercial animal waste technicians listed in this directory have been certified or licensed by the MDA and private crop consultants and engineers listed in this directory have shown an interest in providing information for producers.
For more information, see the publications listed below:
- The Minnesota Livestock Producer's Guide to Feedlot Rules: Feedlot Rules, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7020; Environmental Review Rules, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410 (PDF: 132 KB / 27 pages) (Minnesota Department of Agriculture). An overview of the Revised Feedlot Rules and the Environmental Review Rules, intended to answer your questions about what is defined as a feedlot, the registration and permitting processes, technical requirements, and other sources of information.
- The Minnesota Livestock Producer's Decision-Making Tool to Feedlot Rules (Minnesota Department of Agriculture). A web-based resource that allows you to "navigate" through the Revised Feedlot Rules and Environmental Review Rules to find information based on the size of your feedlot facility, its location, and what types of construction or expansion activities are planned.
- Revised Feedlot Rules at a Glance: Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7020 (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency). A section-by-section, plain-language summary of the Revised Feedlot Rules.
These documents are available from your feedlot officer, soil and water conservation district, or University of Minnesota Extension Service office. They also may be obtained directly from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture or Minnesota Pollution Control Agency listed below. Other publications and resources are also available.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Ag Marketing & Development Division, 625 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55155-2538
651-201-6012, 800-967-2474 (toll free), Fax: 651-201-6120 ~ MDA.Info@state.mn.us
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
St. Paul Office, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-6300 (voice), 800-657-3864 (toll free)
Additional Agencies with Feedlot-Related Responsibilities
In addition to the MDA and MPCA, other agencies and organizations that may provide information on feedlots and manure management include:
Credits
In compiling this directory, we used the most recent lists available as well as made telephone calls to verify information. Despite these efforts, the authors recognize that some information will be out-of-date or incorrect. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you find errors, please call the Agricultural Development & Financial Assistance Division at 651-201-6012. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Special thanks to the livestock producers and other agricultural professionals who provided information and editorial assistance for this directory.
MDA Contact
Ag Marketing & Development Division
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