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Mink farms in N.S. fight uphill public relations battle

October 1, 2013 – Nova Scotia’s largest agricultural export is in the middle of a significant boon, but people who live near mink farms say enough isn’t been done to curb environmental issues.

People who live near mink farms say the success comes at too much of a cost. Mink farms are being blamed for polluting land, lakes and rivers. The farms produce about 50,000 tonnes of manure a year in southwest Nova Scotia. READ MORE