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2. Contact Elected Officals

3. Talk to Your Neighbors

4. Report Suspicious Activity

5. Report Strong Odors
    Toll free 1-800-961-ODOR

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IOWA Department of Natural Resources

DNR's odor hotline, 800-961-ODOR (6367)

Animal Feeding Operation Special Study
The DNR has begun a field study of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia concentrations near large animal feeding operations. Field personel are also collecting odor data near animal feeding facilities and fields where manure was recently applied, as well as public areas and residences where complaints have been received. Interim study results can be viewed here.

Animal Feeding Operations

http://www.iowadnr.com/epc/
Environmental Protection Commission (citizen panel oversight commission)

Field Services and Compliance

Barbara Lynch, Bureau Chief
Field Office #6 Dennis Ostwinkle: Supervisor 1023 West Madison Street Washington, Iowa 52353-1623 Phone: (319) 653-2135 Fax: (319) 653-2856	Counties Served: Cedar, Clinton, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Wapello, Washington, Van Buren
Storm Water Discharge Coordinator Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division 502 E. 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50319

Final Rule – Chapter 65.15 (14) New concrete standards for formed manure storage structures, including upgraded concrete standards for karst (12/03).

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

Iowa Factory Farm Campaigns

Grace Factory Farm Project
Great source of information.

The Grace Factory Farm Project "Guide to Confronting a CAFO"
http://www.factoryfarm.org/guide/index.html

Guide to Confronting a CAFO: Nuisance Suits and SLAPP Suits
http://www.factoryfarm.org/guide/5.html

Iowa: Information & Resources
http://www.factoryfarm.org/us/ia/

City of Fairfield

National Hog Farmer

Fact vs. Fiction in Animal Welfare Debate

'Order Eater' Handles Environmental Challenges

Natural Resources Defense Council:
America's Animal Factories - Iowa
How States Fail to Prevent Pollution from Livestock Waste
http://www.nrdc.org/water/pollution/factor/stiow.asp

National Ag Safety Database:
Neighbor Health and Large-scale Swine Production
http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d001701-d001800/d001764/d001764.html

Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers

Case Judge throws out verdict; case sent to Iowa Supreme Court (11/23/04)
http://www.supportiowasfarmers.org/farmfamilies/fullarticle.aspx?artid=194

Irritated residents, ICCI and others file lawsuit over air quality
Posted:6/3/2005 8:01:48 AM
http://www.supportiowasfarmers.org/activistnews/fullarticle.aspx?artid=442

 

The Humane Society of the United States

http://www.hsus.org/farm_animals/factory_farms/

A Brief Guide to Meat and Dairy Labels and Their Relevance to Animal Welfare

Halt Hog Farms: http://www.hsus.org/farm_animals/factory_farms/halt_hog_factories/

The Pig Factory: http://www.hsus.org/farm_animals/factory_farms/the_pig_factory_farm/

Frequently Asked Questions about Factory Hog Farms

Iowa Pork Producers Association
http://www.iowapork.org/

Nuisance lawsuits -- LIVING WITH THE RISK
http://www.iowapork.org/rscinfo/nuisance_lawsuitsi.html

Agricultural nuisance cases filed in Iowa http://www.iowapork.org/rscinfo/nuisance_lawsuits_june05i.html

Sierra Club

Keep Animal Waste Out of Our Waters
Stop Factory Farm Pollution
http://www.sierraclub.org/factoryfarms/

Abuse of Antibiotics at Factory Farms Threatens the Effectiveness of Drugs Used to Treat Disease in Humans
http://www.sierraclub.org/factoryfarms/factsheets/antibiotics.asp

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