Step 2: Site Evaluation A site evaluation is recommended to determine the environmental and social concerns that may exist for a new or expanding animal feeding operation. Key Educational Resources: Site Considerations Learn more about a practical approach to identifying key issues for deciding on a suitable location for a livestock production operation. Animal Feeding Operation Site Evaluation Tool This educational tool is designed to help producers understand and manage their potential community and environmental impacts. This internet-based tool allows a user to define farm boundaries on an aerial photograph and then create a report outlining community and environmental characteristics of the site and its surrounding areas. Land Needed for Manure Disposal Use this spreadsheet to estimate the amount of land needed for manure application. Required Setbacks Learn about Missouri's requirements for production area and land application setbacks. Sensitive Watersheds Learn about sensitive watershed areas in Missouri and the current and future restrictions that affect them. Local Restrictions Learn what current county-based restrictions are in place throughout the state. Proceed to step 3-Design Criteria  |   Return to Step-by-step Guide