Part I – Farmville County’s CAFOs
1. What is a CAFO and how is it different from traditional farming?
CAFO is the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation. It different from traditional farming is by Farm Factories. And Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation is the Farm Factories.
2. What types of CAFOs are in Farmville? How many animals are housed in each CAFO?
There are 4 animals are housed in each CAFO are in Farmville.
3. Based upon what you currently know about CAFOs, what can you infer are some of the issues for each side of the CAFO controversy? What are some of the viewpoints that proponents and opponents may state for and against CAFOs?
Some of the viewpoints that proponents and opponents may state for and against CAFOs is controversial are positive and negative. To me I think the farming is better than the other, The reason farming is better than the other it is because it was healthier than other and it also was a natural.
Part II – Preparing for the Vote
1. What did you learn about CAFOs?
I learn that opponents to CAFOs argue that any potential economic gains come at too great a cost when measured against the likely increase in environmental contamination
2. What are or might be some of the negative concerns with CAFOs?
Several local businesses would benefit from a “trickle-down-effect” by providing more
more goods and services to the CAFO business, and the meat packaging facility in the neighboring county could also increase production and hire more workers. Opponents to CAFOs argue that any potential economic gains come at too great a cost when measured against the likely increase in environmental contamination.
3. During your review of the reference material, which references are biased and which are unbiased? How can you tell?
Mr. James was interrupted before he could continue. “My son can’t even go outside to play w/out getting sick. His asthma is triggered within 15 min of walking outside on our farm,” said Mrs. Turebule. Her son was only 2 years old and had been in and out of the hospital for asthma related illnesses. “Our farm is located eight miles from the poultry CAFO and 1 ml from the Pattengill CAFO. The manure odor from the Pattengill CAFO lingers in the air, making it hard to breathe.
Part III – Town Hall Meeting
1. What concerns and medical conditions have you heard the residents express? I know I’ve seen a change since the CAFOs moved in. Remember when our waterways were clean and full of fish? Remember when wildlife such as deer and waterfowl flourished in Farmville? I know all of you have seen the changes too! We have to attend the board meeting next week and express our concerns!”
2. What do they believe is the source of their illnesses?
CAFO
3. Should you consider their experiences with the CAFO for your vote?
yes
4. Using the facts you have learned from your independent research and the concerns you have heard from the residents, what is your current position concerning the proposed CAFO expansion?
I not agree with the CAFO, because the natural farming is more healthier and natural than other.
Part V – We Have to Do Something!
1. What are some of the types of microorganisms identifi ed in Hattie’s water samples?
She measures the levels of indicator bacteria, such as E. coli and total coliform, which are bacteria found in fecal matter. These indicator bacteria can be signs that there is fecal contamination and that there is potential for the water to contain more harmful pathogens such as Cryptosporidium or Giardia, which are microorganisms called protists.
2. What are the levels of E. coli in water that the EPA consider safe for recreational use? What are the levels for drinking water?
Th e EPA only allows for 133 E. coli colonies/100 ml for recreational use and our state recommends no physical contact with water having over 1,000 colonies. For drinking, water cannot have any E. coli bacteria present in the water. Some of Hattie’s samples have had indicator E. coli levels that have exceeded the EPA recommendation for safe recreational use. One of the samples in her test had over 1,000,000 E. coli colonies in as little as 1/2 cup of the water or 100 ml,” explained Mr. James.
3. What are some of the bacteria levels detected in Hattie’s samples?
Some of Hattie’s samples have had indicator E. coli levels that have exceeded the EPA recommendation for safe recreational use.
4. What is the proposed plan the farmers are considering to help their cause against the CAFO
expansion?
Her water samples are proof that the waterways may be impaired. Th e contamination
might be more extensive. Her husband’s aerial photos also show evidence of poor disposal practices. Th is is information we need to take to the board so they can vote against the Eastville CAFO expansion.
5. If you were one of the farmers, would you participate in the board meeting and/or help collect samples?
If I were one of the farmers, I would participate in the board meeting and I will help collect somples/
1. What is a CAFO and how is it different from traditional farming?
CAFO is the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation. It different from traditional farming is by Farm Factories. And Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation is the Farm Factories.
2. What types of CAFOs are in Farmville? How many animals are housed in each CAFO?
There are 4 animals are housed in each CAFO are in Farmville.
3. Based upon what you currently know about CAFOs, what can you infer are some of the issues for each side of the CAFO controversy? What are some of the viewpoints that proponents and opponents may state for and against CAFOs?
Some of the viewpoints that proponents and opponents may state for and against CAFOs is controversial are positive and negative. To me I think the farming is better than the other, The reason farming is better than the other it is because it was healthier than other and it also was a natural.
Part II – Preparing for the Vote
1. What did you learn about CAFOs?
I learn that opponents to CAFOs argue that any potential economic gains come at too great a cost when measured against the likely increase in environmental contamination
2. What are or might be some of the negative concerns with CAFOs?
Several local businesses would benefit from a “trickle-down-effect” by providing more
more goods and services to the CAFO business, and the meat packaging facility in the neighboring county could also increase production and hire more workers. Opponents to CAFOs argue that any potential economic gains come at too great a cost when measured against the likely increase in environmental contamination.
3. During your review of the reference material, which references are biased and which are unbiased? How can you tell?
Mr. James was interrupted before he could continue. “My son can’t even go outside to play w/out getting sick. His asthma is triggered within 15 min of walking outside on our farm,” said Mrs. Turebule. Her son was only 2 years old and had been in and out of the hospital for asthma related illnesses. “Our farm is located eight miles from the poultry CAFO and 1 ml from the Pattengill CAFO. The manure odor from the Pattengill CAFO lingers in the air, making it hard to breathe.
Part III – Town Hall Meeting
1. What concerns and medical conditions have you heard the residents express? I know I’ve seen a change since the CAFOs moved in. Remember when our waterways were clean and full of fish? Remember when wildlife such as deer and waterfowl flourished in Farmville? I know all of you have seen the changes too! We have to attend the board meeting next week and express our concerns!”
2. What do they believe is the source of their illnesses?
CAFO
3. Should you consider their experiences with the CAFO for your vote?
yes
4. Using the facts you have learned from your independent research and the concerns you have heard from the residents, what is your current position concerning the proposed CAFO expansion?
I not agree with the CAFO, because the natural farming is more healthier and natural than other.
Part V – We Have to Do Something!
1. What are some of the types of microorganisms identifi ed in Hattie’s water samples?
She measures the levels of indicator bacteria, such as E. coli and total coliform, which are bacteria found in fecal matter. These indicator bacteria can be signs that there is fecal contamination and that there is potential for the water to contain more harmful pathogens such as Cryptosporidium or Giardia, which are microorganisms called protists.
2. What are the levels of E. coli in water that the EPA consider safe for recreational use? What are the levels for drinking water?
Th e EPA only allows for 133 E. coli colonies/100 ml for recreational use and our state recommends no physical contact with water having over 1,000 colonies. For drinking, water cannot have any E. coli bacteria present in the water. Some of Hattie’s samples have had indicator E. coli levels that have exceeded the EPA recommendation for safe recreational use. One of the samples in her test had over 1,000,000 E. coli colonies in as little as 1/2 cup of the water or 100 ml,” explained Mr. James.
3. What are some of the bacteria levels detected in Hattie’s samples?
Some of Hattie’s samples have had indicator E. coli levels that have exceeded the EPA recommendation for safe recreational use.
4. What is the proposed plan the farmers are considering to help their cause against the CAFO
expansion?
Her water samples are proof that the waterways may be impaired. Th e contamination
might be more extensive. Her husband’s aerial photos also show evidence of poor disposal practices. Th is is information we need to take to the board so they can vote against the Eastville CAFO expansion.
5. If you were one of the farmers, would you participate in the board meeting and/or help collect samples?
If I were one of the farmers, I would participate in the board meeting and I will help collect somples/