Methane capture benefits farmers and farming communities in many different ways. The bio-methane produced from on-site anaerobic digestion can be either a source of fuel for the farmer or an independent revenue stream if the bio-methane is sold to a third party. Also, a “fringe benefit” of manure digestion is that the digestion process that captures the waste methane also converts the nutrients in the waste to a more accessible form, creating a higher-quality fertilizer than unprocessed manure. In addition, other by-products of digested waste can be used on-site or sold as animal bedding and other products (see image below). And as a combo perk (environmental + farming), manure digesters also lower the pathogen risks to crops and animals and decrease run-off pollution to nearby waterways, which is good for everyone. Last but definitely not least, digested manure is largely odorless, which is a significant health and quality-of-life benefit for both large-scale animal farmers and their communities.