MISSOURI - Concentrated animal feeding operations, commonly called CAFO's might be subject to further odor regulations from the Department of Natural Resources.
Currently, commerical farms that have more than 7,000 animals are subject to DNR regulation if bad odor occurs. However, talks are underway between the Missouri Air Conservation Commission and the DNR to expand the power of the DNR over farms that have 3,000 or more animals.
"Most of the neighbors, maybe they live a mile to a couple of miles from these facilities," said DNR Environmental Specialist Paul Myers. "Again, they're concerned about the enjoyment of their property and the ability to be outside in the summertime."
The current regulation for large CAFO's require that the farms must maintain a ratio of seven parts clean air to one part dirty air.
If the proposal passes, the smaller CAFO's (3,000 animals to 7,000 animals) would be held to the same clean air ratio as the larger CAFO's.
The DNR says that the neighboors of the smaller CAFO's have asked for this regulation, but it could take up to two years to reach an agreement.
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