White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms.

Share Updated: 3:34 p.m. White Earth Nation leaders say proposed large farming operations threaten the Band’s health and safety, water and land resources, and economic security. On Nov. 18, the tribal council approved a two-year moratorium on projects within the...

THE EPA IS LATE TO THE CAFO PARTY

“Way back in 2017, the environmental group Food & Water Watch, alongside other advocacy groups, petitioned the EPA for strengthened regulatory oversight of large livestock farms, often called concentrated animal feeding operations. Specifically, the groups want...