Commenting open: June 03, 2024 12:00AM CT - July 03, 2024 11:59PM CT.
Hord Farms West (West) - Feedlot Permit
We invite you to comment on the draft permit for the Hord Farms West - West animal feedlot located in Rock County.
The facility will house 7,448 head of swine in total confinement barns. Liquid manure generated by the animals will be stored within concrete lined storage structures. Manure generated at the facility will be applied to surrounding cropland at agronomic rates. This permitting action includes proposed construction and expansion of an animal holding area and a liquid manure storage area at the facility. The animal unit (AU) capacity will be increased from 2,323.2 AU to a final total of 2,617.2 AU.
This permit requires the facility to be designed, operated, and maintained to prevent discharge to waters, except in an extreme storm event. Operators are required to land apply manure at agronomic rates, observe water setbacks, and maintain records of land application activities, including location, timing, and rate of application. Please refer to the draft permit for additional requirements.
The MPCA’s feedlot permit strives to protect our lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater by preventing manure from polluting water. The permit applies to most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure handling facilities. Minnesota has approximately 18,000 registered livestock operations.
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