Air modeling: The newest tool in proper hog barn siting
When Andy Muff opened his new 2,490-head finishing barns to pigs last month, he knew he had the best possible site available. The Ventura-area farmer had gone to great lengths to ensure that his operation was sited to minimize any impact on his neighbors and the surrounding communities of Ventura and Clear Lake.
Muff was confident he had selected the proper site because of a new program that is gaining acceptance in determining the best possible locations for new or expanded livestock operations. The Community Assessment Model (CAM) is an air modeling tool that looks at multiple factors for siting a barn or expanding a current facility.