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By: Kathleen Lonergan Erickson
September 19th, 2018

EQIP stands for Environmental Quality Incentive Program and is a federal program that is administered at the state level.

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By: Mary Auth
September 12th, 2018

Think of it as the blueprint for the laws, regulations and compliance issues necessary to establish your livestock facility. Before any construction begins, livestock producers need to have done their homework. Having all your paperwork in order is now a fundamental part of building a livestock facility. But while some national definitions apply, states, counties and local authorities may have specifics for you to consider.

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By: Mary Auth
August 29th, 2018

That’s only part of the question. When considering to build a livestock facility, the real question you need to ask is, “What style of building works best for my operation?”

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By: Mary Auth
August 22nd, 2018

County fair season is wrapping up and State Fairs are under way across the country. For many livestock producer’s families, that has involved some level of 4-H, FFA or open show competitive events. Our customers’ families are proud contributors to these events and activities in their local communities.

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By: Mary Auth
August 15th, 2018

You’re getting ready to investigate – just investigate, not build yet – a new beef facility. But where do you start? How do you find these people? And how do you communicate what your needs are so that they can provide solid guidance and steer you toward the beef facility for your needs, for your geography and for your budget.

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By: Kathleen Lonergan Erickson
August 1st, 2018

Fresh air is a good thing for all of us – humans and bovines alike! Summit Livestock Facilities monoslope buildings have designed many innovative solutions in their facilities. One that our customers appreciate very much is the many advantages that proper airflow brings the operation.

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By: Kathleen Lonergan Erickson
July 18th, 2018

Compliance with local, state and national regulations is a must and a top priority. Requirements, regulations, and permits for seamless operation on a daily basis must be fulfilled and managed to their full and complete extent. Updates and renewals are constant.

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By: Kathleen Lonergan Erickson
July 11th, 2018

Sometimes it’s great to start fresh; with a clean slate, net new. But in reality, that’s not always how livestock production works. Sometimes change means making the old and the new work together.