AFO
Animal feeding operation (AFO) means a lot or facility (other than an aquatic animal production facility) where the conditions in this definition are met:
(1) Animals have been, are, or will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of 45 days or more in any 12-month period; and
(2) Crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility.
Source
7 CFR § 1466.3
Scoping language
The definitions in this section apply to this part and all documents issued in accordance with this part, unless specified elsewhere in this part: