Anaerobic Digesters for Farms
Transform Waste Into Revenue — Sustainably
Our anaerobic digester systems help your farm turn organic waste into clean energy, nutrient-rich fertilizer, and long-term environmental gains.
Whether you're managing a dairy, swine, or mixed-agriculture operation, our digester tanks are engineered to boost profitability and sustainability.
Our 40+ years of experience in agricultural waste storage naturally led us into the field of anaerobic digestion. We take pride in our ability to build anaerobic digester tanks of all shapes and sizes for both farms and digester companies.
What is an Anaerobic Digester?
An anaerobic digester is an airtight, oxygen-free system that allows microorganisms and bacteria to break down sewage, manure, leachate, and other organic waste. This biological process produces biogas and digested material (digestate) that is nutrient-rich and a better fertilizer compared to raw manure and other organic waste.
How It Works
The process, referred to as anaerobic digestion, is relatively simple.
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Feedstock Collection: Organic waste such as animal manure, food waste, or other biodegradable materials, is fed into the on-farm digester to start.
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Anaerobic Breakdown: Once in the digester, bacteria breaks down the organic materials and generates biogas (methane).
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Biogas Production: The methane gas is then captured and can be used as fuel, making it a great renewable energy source.
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Digestate Output: You can apply the remaining material to your fields. It makes for a nutrient-rich fertilizer and minimizes the need for synthetic alternatives.
Key Benefits of Anaerobic Digesters for Farms
Additional Financial Opportunities
Anaerobic digesters open new income opportunities for your farm by generating renewable energy that can be sold as electricity or renewable natural gas. Your farm can also benefit from carbon credits and renewable energy incentives, creating a long-term revenue stream that strengthens financial stability.
Improved Waste Management
Digesters improve manure and waste management by reducing odors, lowering hauling and storage costs, and streamlining your nutrient handling. The digestion process stabilizes manure, making it easier to manage and apply more effectively on fields.
Increased Sustainability
By capturing methane emissions and converting them into usable energy, anaerobic digesters help your farm significantly reduce its environmental footprint. The resulting digestate improves soil health and helps limit nutrient runoff, contributing to cleaner waterways and a more sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
Smoother Operations
The digestion process produces stabilized manure that is easier to handle, along with cleaner, drier bedding material. These improvements support better herd health and enhance overall farm efficiency, helping operations run more smoothly.
Why Choose Pipping Concrete?
As a leader in anaerobic digester tank construction, our team has years of experience in building and maintaining anaerobic digesters for farms of all sizes. We'll work closely with you to design a system that fits your farm's size, type, and specific needs.
From planning and building to installation to ongoing maintenance and support, we offer a full range of anaerobic digester tank construction services to ensure your digester operates smoothly. With our systems in place, you can expect reliable, cost-effective energy production, long-term savings, and increased farm profitability.
The Anaerobic Digesters we build are:
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Engineered for agricultural use with durability and efficiency at the core.
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Customized for dairies, swine operations, and mixed-waste facilities.
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Trusted by farmers nationwide for reliability, ROI, and consistent performance.
See Our Anaerobic Digesters in Action
Go behind the scenes as Pipping Concrete installs two anaerobic digesters at Verhasselt Farms LTD/ US Energy in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. These digester tanks measure 96 feet in diameter and feature 30-foot vertical walls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an anaerobic digester?
An anaerobic digester is an airtight constructed system that allows microorganisms and bacteria to break down sewage, manure, crop residues, and other organic was in the absence of oxygen. This biological process produces usable products like biogas and digested material (digestate) that is nutrient-rich and a better fertilizer compared to raw manure or other organic waste.
How does an anaerobic digester work?
The process, referred to as anaerobic digestion, is relatively simple.
Organic was such as animal manure, food waste, or other biodegradable materials, is fed into the on-farm digester to start.
Once in the digester, bacteria breaks down the organic materials and generates biogas (methane). The methane gas is then captured and can be used as fuel, making it a great renewable energy source.
You can apply the remaining material to your fields. It makes for a nutrient-rich fertilizer and minimizes the need for synthetic alternatives.
What are the benefits of having an anaerobic digester on my farm?
An anerobic digester is a sustainable agricultural tool that helps you address waste management, energy production, soil health, and minimizes environmental impacts associated with operations.
There are several benefits to have anerobic digestion taking place on your farm, including:
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Nutrient recycling (digestate is more nutrient-rich than raw manure or organic waste)
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Odor reduction
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Disease reduction
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Energy generation
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Carbon credits
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Additional cost savings and revenue
What can I do with the biogas?
Biogas can be converted to electricity, heat, or upgraded to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas. There are a lot of possibilities for your agricultural operation.
Will an anaerobic digester reduce odors on my farm?
Yes, digesters significantly cut manure odors by stabilizing volatile compounds that produce smells.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Our team can run a customized feasibility assessment and walk you through potential revenue, permitting requirements, and system design.