Available Farm*a*Syst Publications
Other Assessment Resources
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Publications
CAFO Inspections Protocol
Description: This form is used by GDA inspectors working on behalf of the environmental protection division, when auditing CAFOs and AFOs. This is a public document and a valuable tool in preparing for inspections.
GA Poultry EMS Template Pack
Description: This pack of worksheets is required to complete the exercises described in the GA Poultry Environmental Management Systems Guidebook.
GA Poultry Environmental Management Systems Guidebook
Description: This publication will help a technical service provider and poultry grower develop an EMS of appropriate scope and scale for their farm. NOTE: Requires GA Poultry EMS Template Pack.
Georgia Water Quality Standards
Description: This publication explains Georgia’s water quality standards including fecal coliform bacteria, Dissolved Oxygen, pH, and temperature. It covers drinking water, recreation, fishing, coastal fishing, wild river, and scenic river standards. Th publication also includes local contact information and addresses for related websites.
Watershed Assessment in Georgia
Description: This publication contains information about watersheds and watershed assessments. It describes the components of an assessment and an assessment’s potential to aid in watershed management. The publication also contains local contact information and addresses of related website.
Presentations
Preparing for an Inspection
Description: Power Point show on how a producer may prepare for inspection by a regulatory authority. It was originally used for dairy farmers, but is applicable for all environmentally permitted livestock and poultry operations. Ethical use and editing of this public resource is expected.