A confined animal feeding operation might have some benefits to our society but these operations cause damage to our all around health. CAFOs are noxious to our environmental health and our physical health. The mass accumulation of animal waste creates problems for our environment such as polluted ground water and toxic air. The publics' health is also effected negatively by these operations. The toxic air can cause respiratory problems in people living close to these facilities. The improper care of the livestock causes the animals to contract deadly bacteria such as E. Coli which can be transmitted to humans. People living around the location of one of these operations should be aware of the problems caused. Anyone who shops at any grocery store and buys meat products needs to also be aware of problems. Basically everyone should be aware of the harmful effects of these facilities.
A solution to the problems that surround CAFOs to widen the area of the feeding operations so the build up of the livestock waste is not so confined creating a noxious environment. The widening of the area keeps the livestock from wallowing in their own waste, keeping sanitation hazards at bay. A healthy alternative would be a free range farm or an oranic farm. The animals at these facilities have larger areas to roam. They eat the natural vegation. The land to animal ratio is much higher compared to the CAFO creating a well balanced eco system.
There are many problems surrounding a CAFO but the problems do not have to be perpetual. We can help mend these mistakes by stating our oppositions towards these facilities. To purchase goods from a local farmer or a free range farm instead of at a local grocery store is another solution.
Good start. However, I think you need to narrow down your audience some. Yes, of course noxious air affects everyone breathing; but you will need to address a specific audience, maybe an audience who has the power and wealth to actually do something about it.
ReplyDeleteThe problem is, the same people who have the wealth a power to actually do something already know about the problem.
So I would narrow down your ideas and think of a specific audience you can address. You might want to think about the businesses and corporations and/or farmers who already buy the products you are talking about.
I can see this turning out wonderfully.