Ohio Nutrient Management Compliance Assistant

The Ohio Nutrient Management Compliance Assistant is an online system that helps farmers, engineers, and technical service providers navigate Ohio's laws and regulations pertaining to the management of nutrients on livestock operations. This AI tool is a closed system designed to aid in the search of answers to questions regarding Ohio Agriculture Pollution Abatement and Ohio Livestock Environmental Permitting. This site provides navigation through two separate pathways.

Equivalent to 1,000 Animal Units by Species

Use this table to determine your total animal units before choosing an option below.

Mature dairy cows700
Beef cattle or dairy heifers1,000
Swine weighing more than 55 lbs2,500
Swine weighing less than 55 lbs10,000
Layers82,000
Broilers or pullets125,000
Horses500
Turkeys55,000

STEP 1 - SELECT YOUR OPERATION SIZE

999 Animal Units or Less

Select this section to seek information and guidance relative to the voluntary nutrient management guidelines and rules pertaining to livestock operations that house 999 animal units or less. The tool allows you to find out what rules you need to follow in order to stay within compliance of the rules established in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code.

For further assistance contact:

ODA-DSWC Central Office

(614) 265-6610

dswc@agri.ohio.gov

1,000 Animal Units or Greater

Select this section to seek information and guidance relative to the rules and regulations for livestock operations that house 1,000 animal units or greater. This tool allows you to investigate the laws and regulations that must be met in order to acquire a livestock environmental permit to operate a Concentrated Animal Feeding Facility. If you are considering an expansion of your current livestock operation to 1,000 animal units or greater, be certain to know all of the laws and regulations that must be met prior to taking action. Failure to seek and secure the appropriate permits will lead to costly penalties.

For further assistance contact:

Division of Livestock Environmental Permitting

Phone: (614) 387-0470

Toll free: (800) 282-1955 (After 5:00, ask for DLEP Department)

Fax: (614) 728-6335

lepp@agri.ohio.gov

STEP 2 - ASK YOUR QUESTION

For the most complete answer, ask about one specific requirement at a time (e.g., "What are the setback distances for manure application?") rather than broad questions covering many topics at once.
Some questions can take up to 2 minutes to answer. Please don't refresh or resend if it takes a moment.

Questions? Email us at nutrientmanagement@drink-milk.com