I Have an Issue on My Farm
Do you have a potential environmental issue on your livestock or poultry farm?
Ohio’s farmers have made great strides in protecting our land and water resources through improved agricultural practices. Prevention is always the best means to minimize the risk of spills and other potential harmful issues and the resulting environmental damage.
Despite implementing best management practices, accidents do sometimes occur. If you believe there is an issue on your farm, below are a few steps to take in response:
Consult your Emergency Action Plan to review your farm’s protocol in minimizing the environmental impact of the incident.
Reference the 4 Cs in the event that there is a manure spill on your farm.
Notify the appropriate agencies to report the incident.
Evaluate the safety measures you have in place on your farm.