The State of New Jersey requires that all livestock producers meet the general requirements of the Animal Waste Management Rule.
Farm with more than 8 animal units (1 animal unit = 1,000 pounds of live animal weight) must comply with the rules as well as complete an Animal Waste Management Plan on their farm.
Farms with less than 8 animal units must comply with the Animal Waste Management Rule but are not required to complete a formal Animal Waste Management Plan.