About SERLO
A non-profit organization that is a registered Society with the Province of Alberta, the Society for Environmentally Responsible Livestock Operations and it's members are undertaking progressive and very positive steps to ensure that agriculture in Alberta maintains the sustainability, economic viability and environmental stewardship that has earned Alberta farmers and their produce, worldwide respect.
SERLO's Top Ten Concerns with AOPA
The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) is the legislation that governs CFOs. Prior to the OAPA (Agricultural Operation Practices Act), rural municipalities began denying CFO proposals due to public concern over health and environmental issues.
Stating, "This is not the way we do business", the government eliminated the power of local authorities to approve CFOs.
About CFOs
Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) defines a confined feeding operation as:
"Fenced or enclosed land or buildings where livestock are confined for the purpose of growing, sustaining, finishing or breeding by means other than grazing and any other building or structure directly related to that purpose but does not include residences, livestock seasonal feeding and bedding sites, equestrian stables, auction markets, race tracks or exhibition grounds."
Information and Resources
Information about CFO's from SERLO, and links to articles from other organizations and government sources.
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