All 50 US states have 'right to farm' laws on their books, but nine states are trying to strengthen them even more. HuffPost reports agriculture lobbyists have pushed for a host of new state laws to protect farms from litigation. Pig farmers are routinely sued over foul smells, loud noises and declining water quality. The push comes … [Read more...]
North Carolinians Suffer While Hog Farmers Lie About Toxic Waste Levels
After testing 55 hog waste pits at 35 farms in North Carolina, regulators have discovered major discrepancies between the actual levels of toxic waste and those that have been self-reported. According to state regulations, hog farmers must mitigate the amount of air and water pollution generated by lagoons, or cesspits where hog waste is stored. … [Read more...]
