Lewis County’s largest dairy farm plans to install a new manure treatment system this spring that would remove most of its water, reducing the need for liquid manure trucking and spreading.

“Our success is attributed to a mix of sound business practices, applied science and technology and proactive planning, but we are still a closely held family business,” David M. Peck, managing partner of Marks Farms, said in a release from Livestock Water Recycling Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “We firmly believe that our successes will continue as long as we strive to always act responsibly. Our goal is to maintain our family atmosphere while staying focused on animal health and well-being.”

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