The land use factor ranges from 0.5 (agricultural, non-residential areas) to 1.0 (residential areas). In the input table, please select the most appropriate value for the area surrounding your farm.
Recommendations of land use factors by land use type and exposure percentage are given:
Land Use Factor |
Land Use Type |
Exposure % (odor free) |
0.5 |
Agricultural, Few Residences |
91 |
0.6 |
Rural Residential |
94 |
0.7 |
Small Residential (< 50 homes) |
96 |
0.8 |
Large Residential (50+ homes) |
97 |
0.9 |
Town (< 5,000 people) |
98 |
1.0 |
City (5,000+ people) |
99 |