In 2011, a Massachusetts dairy installed the state's first agricultural digester; by 2020, manure and food waste were saving it $155,000 a year on heat, fertiliser, and bedding

In 2011, a Massachusetts dairy installed the state's first agricultural digester; by 2020, manure and food waste were saving it $155,000 a year on heat, fertiliser, and bedding

Jordan Dairy Farms in Rutland, Massachusetts, embraces cutting-edge anaerobic digestion technology to revolutionize waste management. By transforming cow manure and food scraps into energy and fertilizer, the farm not only boosts its sustainability but also slashes operational costs. This innovative approach not only supports the farm’s productivity but also significantly mitigates its environmental footprint, showcasing a model for responsible …

In 2011, a Massachusetts dairy installed the state's first agricultural digester; by 2020, manure and food waste were saving it $155,000 a year on heat, fertiliser, and bedding - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

For generations, cow manure was simply an unavoidable byproduct of running a dairy farm. At Jordan Dairy Farms in Rutland, Massachusetts, however, it became something much more valuable: a source of electricity, heat, fertiliser and even animal bedding. In 2011, the family-run dairy installed what it describes as the first agricultural anaerobic digester in Massachusetts. […]