Do CAFOs cause water pollution and a nutrient imbalance in the water supply?
A. Concentrated swine feeding operations are required to completely contain all manure at the production site to prevent movement of nutrients and pathogens to surface or groundwater. Producers are also required to land apply manure in a manner that prevents contamination of surface or groundwater. The pork industry has developed advanced environmental systems to protect our nation’s water supply. Q. Do CAFOs pollute the air, causing dangers to people suffering from asthma, allergies, or other respiratory problems? A. An extensive review of research reveals no direct link between hog farms and public health issues. The pork industry is currently funding an EPA study of emissions from hog farms to collect more information on this issue. Hog farmers breathe the same air as their neighbors. It is important to keep public health and safety in mind at all times. Q. Is it true corporate farms are putting today’s family farms out of business? A. Farms today look different than they used to, b
