The Department of Environmental Protection has proposed a new program to deal with environmental issues associated with large livestock farming operations.

DEP Proposes “ACRE” Program to Reduce Impact of Livestock Operations

(See also DEP proposes CAFO Rule changes, Conservation Commission

proposes changes to Nutrient Management Program below)

NewsClips: State Proposal Aim to Curb Pollution from Factory Farms

State Offers Plan to Cut Odors from Large Farms

8/13/2004