Pig Farms: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
North Carolina pig farmers are playing an important role in the state’s efforts to better the environment, while continuing to support our rural economies. Farmers are voluntarily making efforts to address environmental concerns through better management practices, including renewable natural gas (RNG) projects. Great strides are being made that benefit farmers, the environment, and communities alike.
“Work with, not against farmers if you want to achieve good environmental outcomes.”
Renewable Natural Gas
Renewable natural gas is one of the many ways North Carolina hog farmers are improving their farms. It is an exciting innovation that benefits both farmers and rural communities. It’s as simple as 1,2,3.
Additional Resources
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Answering your Questions About Renewable Natural Gas on Hog Farms
Burns, R.T. & Anderson, D. S. (2023). Swine manure anaerobic digestion impact on carbon & macronutrient fate including changes in air & odor emissions.