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I tell people all the time that campaigning in Iowa is different than anywhere else. And I’ve been trying to find the best way to explain what I mean by that. Tonight, I was knocking doors in Poweshiek County, and met Lamoyne, a former county supervisor there. #IACaucus
We began talking about the caucus and the importance of personal interactions with caucus-goers.
When I asked what issues he sees in the community, he talked a lot about concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
When I asked what issues he sees in the community, he talked a lot about concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
CAFOs, for those who are unaware, are industrial-sized livestock operations, meaning that animals are confined at least 45 days or more per year in an area without vegetation.
The main part about CAFOs, are that they produce *huge* amounts of animal sewage and other pollutants.
The main part about CAFOs, are that they produce *huge* amounts of animal sewage and other pollutants.
