Questions and Answers about Progressive Farming in Pennsylvania...
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Does manure storage present a problem?
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No,local, state and federal environmental regulations for design and certification for manure storage leak detections systems are met and exceeded
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No. Fertilizer is essential to farmers to stimulate growth of the crops. Manure contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, these are natural elements used by homeowners and landscapers to fertilize lawns and houseplants.
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Will a progressive farming operation exhaust the ground water supply?
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No. Water conservation techniques are integrated into progressive farming operations.
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Does CVFF have water meters at the barns?
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Yes, all barns are equipped with water meters.
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Does CVFF use a swine nutritionist?
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Yes, CVFF uses a swine nutritionist to balance all feed rations and develop feeding programs.
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Does CVFF have a veterinarian on staff?
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Yes, CVFF has an in house swine veterinarian.
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How are the pigs housed?
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The pigs are housed inside a barn with a manure storage underneath the floor of the barn. Air temperature within the barn is controlled via curtains, fans and ventilation settings.
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Do Progressive Farms deplete the ground water supply?
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The farms utilize water conservation practices. With the vast open space associated with each farm, there is ample porous surface for the rainwater to filtrate into the ground water supply.
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Do Progressive Farms contribute to restoring the atmosphere?
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Yes, the fields and pastures at each farm are planted in oxygen producing crops therefore the crops are supplying oxygen to the atmosphere.
Q:
How many acres of tillable land are needed for nutrient application from a farm?
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Depending on crop needs, soil nutrient levels and setbacks, you would need the following:
Sow Farm = 800+ acres of tillable land
Nursery Farm = 100+ acres of tillable land
Finisher Farm = 170+ acres of tillable land