How do Niman Ranch farmers and ranchers manage animal waste?
The size and style of Niman Ranch operations are capable of fully supporting the manure the livestock produce. Niman Ranch farmers and ranchers raise far fewer animals than the large commercial producers, thus it is not necessary to liquefy waste and store it in cesspools as the conventional industry commonly does. By adhering to the tenets of sustainable agriculture, Niman Ranch farmers and ranchers preserve the integrity of the land and the water as well as that of the animals.
