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An emerald green tarp completely covers a hog lagoon. Pine trees are present in the background and grassy border is located in the foreground. The image was taken on a sunny day. A blue sky peaks through white clouds.

In 2008, Tom Butler used grant funds to purchase covers for his farm’s hog waste lagoons. The covers trap odors and carbon dioxide and prevent flooding. Credit: Will Atwater

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