Anaerobic Digestion

Anaerobic digesters convert manure into biogas and other useful products through a controlled biological process. Interest in digesters has grown as dairies look for ways to manage manure, reduce emissions, produce renewable energy, and support nutrient recovery from manure streams. from manure streams.

Explore research, tools, and case studies from CSANR and partners that help producers, advisors, and decision-makers understand how digesters work, the benefits and tradeoffs they involve, and the economic and policy factors that influence whether a digester project makes sense for a dairy operation.