Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Planning in the United States: Evidences from North Carolina

This paper aims to reconsider relationships between animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and planning. It stresses the idea of the necessity for a methodological revolution in order to increase the chances for dialogue between different actors and various planning agencies and create possibilities to manage conflicts. The explored case of North Carolina shows limitations in environmental agencies’ actions and methods. It also calls for a more integrated approach among agencies including the local agencies.

• Asmaa Benbaba

• (CAFOs)
• North Carolina
• Planning
• United States.

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