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FACTS TO KNOW The state is requiring no monitoring wells or other water testing sites. The Department of Environmental Quality states that the dairy plan is within state standards and guidelines. Remember,that this is the first CAFO in the state of North Dakota funded by out of state interests,so we need to have standards that truly protect ND citizens. Iowa,a leader in CAFOs, has the second highest cancer incidence in the U.S.with the fastest rate of increase in cancer cases in the nation.Many exerts connect this to the exponential growth of CAFOs,which contribute to unsafe nitrate levels in drinking water. Why is cancer rising in Iowa and not elsewhere?Look at our agriculture practices by Patsy Shors, 3 Des Moines Register Nitrates from manure spreading is not a bad thing unless there's too much. The massive amount of manure produced from this huge CAFO will contaminate the water and air and increase risks to human health. IPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIrl We as a community, which may not be able to stop CAFOs from coming into our state, have the ability to speak up and continue to try to make a difference. We will work for state legislation that ensures protection of our valuable resources and health. These CAFOs are known to tear communities apart. North 5, Dakota is known for its rural communities and the strength we have within them. Remember that this is a nonpartisan issue. The entire community will be affected greatly. This is a matter of Community vs. Corporation. Our community gets very little benefit from this proposed dairy operation. The 10 to 11 trucks of milk per day will be shipped out of state. We are basically a dumping ground for the dairy business and will be severely damaged by this in so many ways. Water is our most valuable resource which we need to protect not only for ourselves, but for our future generations.