Summary
Local leaders in Rensselaer County are fighting a proposed five-year ban on biosolid fertilizer, which could shake up how local farming and waste management work. Right now, it's totally up in the air whether farmers will have to change their routines.
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Impact analysis
Farmers and waste facilities could face major cost spikes if they're forced to switch to pricier alternative fertilizers and disposal methods.
Environmental advocates and nearby residents who are worried about pollution get peace of mind from the proposed ban.
Local farmers and waste management operators take the hit by losing access to a cheap and easy fertilizer option.
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