‘We Just Want Water’: Farmers Fear Impact of Massive Dairy Project

‘We just want water’: Farmers fear impact of massive dairy project

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A proposed 12,500-head mega-dairy in rural Richland County is drawing sharp criticism from local farmers and environmental groups concerned about potential threats to groundwater and nearby communities. The $90 million dairy, which would be the largest in North Dakota, is planned atop a critical water source, just 2 miles from both the Red River and Wild Rice River, and within 2 miles of 28 domestic wells. Local resident…

'We just want water’: Farmers fear impact of massive dairy project

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A proposed 12,500-head mega-dairy in rural Richland County is drawing sharp criticism from local farmers and environmental groups concerned about potential threats to groundwater and nearby communities. The $90 million dairy, which would be the largest in North Dakota, is planned atop a critical water source, just two miles from both the Red River and Wild Rice River, and within two miles of 28 domestic wells. Local resi…