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Amish Farming Methods & Manure Runoff Raising EPA’s Ire

photo: Sara Lauderdale via flickr In many ways the Amish live up their reputation of living greener lives–low-power technology, non-existent consumerism, strong sense of community and DIY ethic–but when it comes to agricultural practices, just because you replace fossil fuel energy with the sweat of your brow doesn’t always mean you’re eco-friendly. Which is where the EPA comes in. The

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Amish Farming Methods & Manure Runoff Raising EPA’s Ire