LIvestock farms. State or local control?
What does the state regulate?
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Environmental Aspects of Confined Feeding and Satellite Manure Storage
Governed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) under the applicable CFO and CAFO rules.
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Fertilizer Storage and Application
Environmental aspects for both commercial fertilizers & animal feeding operations not regulated by IDEM are overseen by the Office of the Indiana State Chemist.
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Disposal of Dead Animals and Livestock Care
The Board of Animal Health (BOAH) regulates methods for disposal of dead animals & standards for the care of livestock & poultry.