Anaerobic digestion involves various processes that allow microorganisms to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen.
At Dairy Farms: The Need for Manure Management
Dairy farms are one of the largest contributors to the U.S. economy. They generate $39 billion annually in direct wages, $39.5 billion in federal business tax revenue and more than $628 billion in overall economic impact. Unfortunately, they’re also large contributors to national environmental waste.
It’s High Time the Environmental Impact of Dairy Farming is Taken Seriously!
On a map he keeps in his office, Ram Shrivastava, Principal at Larsen Engineers, marks a nearby spot that he says is one of the main milk hubs of the state of New York. The area houses 5 big dairy farms and about 30,000 cows within its County area. Continue Reading
All You Need To Know About Climate Smart Communities
Simply put, the Climate Smart Community program outlines practical steps municipalities can take to reduce their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and enhance climate resilience.
Is New York Ready To Embrace Urban Agriculture?
Rooftop and indoor farms have been part of a trend in New York for quite some time now. Amateur urban agriculturalists seem to pop up ever more, and while their efforts are commendable, they need a bigger hand backing them in order to do something actually substantial.