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Farm to Parks
Dairy Farm, Dairy Farming, dairy farms to parks
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The nutrients in dairy wastewater are perfect for growing trees, such as poplars. Plant scientists and engineers have joined forces to help farmers put fast-growing trees to work. Trees act as a natural cleaning process for soil and water as they absorb the excess nutrients in manure and naturally break down harmful chemicals, while at the same time reducing the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As a bonus, trees provide noise and odor buffers, while making farms look like parks.