Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Iowa

rurallib

(63,398 posts)

3. I have them all around me - probably at least a dozen in all directions

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 30, 2023, 11:12 AM

Nov 2023

within a couple miles of my house.

The stink has mostly gone because that was intolerable, but all the other problems remain and are worse because of the proliferation of these operations.

Ergo we don't eat meat either.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Bettie

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

New report reveals true costs of CAFOs in Iowa [View all] rurallib Nov 2023 OP

Private profit, public costs. keithbvadu2 Nov 2023 #1

I used to drive by a very small-time CAFO CrispyQ Nov 2023 #2

I have them all around me - probably at least a dozen in all directions rurallib Nov 2023 #3

I grew up on a farm that raised cattle. CrispyQ Nov 2023 #4

And the conditions for these living sentient beings is so awful. rurallib Nov 2023 #5

What are the chances the GOP led state government will do something about it... progressoid Nov 2023 #6