The recent increases in intesnive hog production in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba has corresponded to increased hostility and legal challenges within rual agrcultural communities over the siting of intenive facilties. Long expensive appeals to siting decisions suggest the need for public involvement in intensive livestock management. A 1998 study prepared an assessment of the socio-economic impact of hogs in Alberta. Their conclusions, recommended that pork producers strike a balance between the science-based aspecs of their plan and good neighbor policies, inclusing communication with surrounding neighbours, public awareness and solid environmental planning. Our research focuses on the public involvment in the siting of intesnive hog developments in Alberta, the rteasons for conflict, and the ways to minimize conflict through constructive public particiapation methods