Overview: During the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 15, 2020, residents voiced strong concerns about the need for regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) due to potential environmental and health risks. The discussion was part of a broader agenda touching on public health, infrastructure projects, and community well-being. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments, with multiple speakers urging the Board to adopt a resolution of intent to draft ordinances that would regulate these large-scale animal operations.