Since it was created in 1846, the Ohio Department
of Agriculture has regulated the agriculture industry. In December
2000, the state legislature gave the department the responsibility
for overseeing and permitting Ohio’s largest livestock
and poultry farms.
Effective August 2002, when the staff and science-based rules
were in place, as required by the legislature, the ODA Livestock Environmental
Permitting Program (LEPP) began regulating concentrated animal feeding facilities
(CAFFs) and how these farms are built and operated to protect surface and ground
water quality.
Program employees include registered professional engineers and
experienced livestock environmental inspectors.
The Livestock Environmental Permitting Program recently
completed an extensive video project to help Ohioans
understand more about the program. To view a video, click on the
topic below. These videos are best viewed in Windows
Media Player,
which is available as a free download.
(Download times may vary depending on your
connection speed and Internet provider. Dial-up customers may experience long wait times.)
