Animal Waste Advisory- New Rules

General Requirements for All Farms
Manure storage areas 100 feet away from state waters.

Animals in confined areas shall not have uncontrolled access to waters of the state.

Land application of animal waste shall be performed in accordance with the principles of the NJDA BMP Manual and the USDA-MRCS Field Office Technical Guide

Animals and related waste from reportable diseases shall not be disposed of until reported to the state vet.

Any person entering a farm to conduct official business related to these rules shall follow bio-security protocol.

1-7 Animal Units
No written plan required

Less than or equal to 1 animal unit per acre
Self-Certified plans required

Greater than 1 animal unit per acre
Self-Certified plans required and to be reviewed according to compliance with the Soil Conservation District and FOTG standards.

300+ Animal Units
CNMP and certification required

For Farms accepting outside waste
Self-certified plans required and accurate hauling records for all farms receiving/applying 155 or more tons of animal waste per year.

Description of a Self-Certification Plan
Farm Description- acreage, slope, location, etc

Animal Units

Animal Density Determination

Estimated Manure Production

Manure Storage Description

Barnyard RUnoff Management

Erosion Control

Stream Access and Control

Off Farm Use and Disposal of Manure

Manure Spreading Plan

Emergency Management Plan

Good management guide for all farms:
Plan for managing manure spreading and disposal Store manure in a dry, level, impermeable location free from storm-water runoff

Manage storm-water to prevent manure contamination of water bodies and eliminate runoff

Control animal access to streams and waterways.

Control farm erosion.

Establish plan for managing neighbors, bedding, feed, odors, emergencies.