State Supreme Court Rules On Animal Feeding Operations

The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that local health ordinances must follow state laws and regulations when regulating Controlled Animal Feeding Operations, known as CAFOs. The Cedar County Health Commission and Cooper County Public Health Center sued over new state statutes preventing counties from enacting inconsistent or stronger health ordinances on farms. Missouri Pork Association Executive Director Don Nikodim (Nick-oh-dim) says the much-anticipated decision provides certainty for the state’s hog producers.

The Cedar County Health Commission and Cooper County Public Health Center previously argued that the 2019 and 2021 state laws violate the “Right to Farm”, which gives counties the authority to regulate agriculture.

(From Missourinet)