Specific government regulations are in place for th construction and the operation of manure storage structures. Producers must be capable of storing livestock manure until it can be applied to crop land. This fact sheet serves to answer basic question people may have regrading the development of intensive hog facilities. Why is Manure Stored? What are the environmental concerns about manure storage? What about odour from stored manure? How is Manure stored? Are there specific reuirements for manure storage? How big must liquid manure storage structure be? Are manure storage structures inspected? Livestock manure can be managed in an environmentally sound manner. By storing manure the farmer can use as fertilizer as the most appropriate and effective time in the crop production cycle. When constructed in accodance with regulation, inspected annually and operated with care, manure storage structures provide environmental proection during the expected life time of the operation.