Animal Feeding Operations (AFO)

Animal Feeding Operations (AFO)

Purpose of the Ordinance

The purpose of the Kosciusko County Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) Ordinance is to regulate the development, location, and operation of Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) in Kosciusko County, Indiana, in order to:

  • Protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and other AFOs
  • Preserve water quality
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable state and local regulations

All proposed AFOs shall meet or exceed all applicable standards.

What Is an Animal Feeding Operation (AFO)?

An Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) is defined as a facility, lot, or premises where:

  • Animals (other than aquatic animals) are confined, fed, or maintained for forty-five (45) days or more in any twelve (12)-month period, and
  • The number of animals totals at least 299, including:
    • Dairy cattle
    • Beef cattle
    • Calves
    • Swine
    • Horses
    • Sheep
    • Goats
    • Turkeys
    • Chickens
    • Ducks

Kennels are not included.

Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs)

For purposes of this Ordinance, and consistent with:

  • Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) regulations
  • Indiana Code §13-11-2-40
  • 327 IAC 19-2-7

A Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) shall be considered an AFO and is subject to Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission regulations.

Required County Documents

Applicants must review and submit materials in accordance with the following:

All applications must demonstrate compliance with local zoning requirements and applicable state regulations.

State Regulatory Requirements

In addition to county approval, all AFOs must comply with applicable Indiana Administrative Code requirements, including but not limited to the following:

Manure Storage Structures

All manure storage structures shall comply with the technical design and construction standards established under:

These rules are administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and establish standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of confined feeding operations and associated manure storage systems.

Fertilizer and Manure Application Requirements

All AFOs shall comply with fertilizer and manure application rules administered by the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) under:

These rules govern land application standards, nutrient management, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements.

Dead Animal Disposal Requirements

AFOs shall comply with dead animal disposal requirements administered by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) under:

These rules establish approved methods of mortality disposal and related responsibilities for livestock operations.

Premises Identification (PremID)

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) administers Premises Identification requirements under:

  • 345 IAC Article 1.5
  • 345 IAC 1-2.5

These rules include premises ID requirements for livestock operations, reporting obligations, and producer responsibilities.

🔗 Official BOAH Rules and PremID Information:
https://www.in.gov/boah/boah-rules/animal-related-laws/