Not only would a CAFO not benefit local farmers, but it might very well decrease property values, threaten air quality, and harm our waterways. Studies have proven these claims, but so have the experiences of people who live near CAFOs.
Air quality is a universal concern, but here in the Driftless region our wells, streams, and rivers are especially vulnerable to the potential effects of large-scale livestock operations. Beneath our towns and fields lies a fragile Karst geology. The land is full of caves, crevasses, and sinkholes that provide channels for unrestricted surface drainage to our aquifers. Faulty manure storage and runoff from field-applied wastes can quickly contaminate our water supply with excessive nitrogen, phosphorus, and harmful bacteria.
CAFO’S
VSN is opposed to CAFOs for many reasons.
Not only would a CAFO not benefit local farmers, but it might very well decrease property values, threaten air quality, and harm our waterways. Studies have proven these claims, but so have the experiences of people who live near CAFOs.
Air quality is a universal concern, but here in the Driftless region our wells, streams, and rivers are especially vulnerable to the potential effects of large-scale livestock operations. Beneath our towns and fields lies a fragile Karst geology. The land is full of caves, crevasses, and sinkholes that provide channels for unrestricted surface drainage to our aquifers. Faulty manure storage and runoff from field-applied wastes can quickly contaminate our water supply with excessive nitrogen, phosphorus, and harmful bacteria.
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Historical Efforts
Petry Trust’s Proposed CAFO in Vernon County
Summer 2007 Hog CAFO Moratorium Campaign