Local farmers provide input on state CAFO program

Local farmers provide input on state CAFO program

VERMONT — Addison County farmers are among those serving on a stakeholder group formed to help state officials navigate Vermont’s approach to regulating some farm operations and agricultural water quality. The outcome of their work will likely affect all medium and large farms — more than 130 business — and have an impact on the quality of water in Vermont’s lakes and streams. At issue is the state’s Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) …