Oct 16, 2019
Due to last-minute amendments and political maneuvering a swine only moratorium was passed last night in the Polk County board meeting. The link to the minutes will be published as soon as they are available.
Sep 9, 2019
Under the “What Can You Do” heading on the first page, “Support Local Farmers”, is a pdf listing numerous local farmers/coops who grow and/or sell high quality food you use daily. Please buy from them. Also, anyone who wants to be on the list...
Sep 3, 2019
Excellent review of the cans and can nots of CAFO siting. Must read for anyone proposing Moratoriums and Ordinances concerning Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/LSLocalGovtNeedtoKnow.pdf
Aug 18, 2019
Motherhood on a factory hog farm. https://hrexach.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/pigmom.jpg Traditional family farms vs factory farms. https://sustainruralwisconsin.org/traditional-farms-vs-factory-farms
Jul 22, 2019
https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/bill-berry-what-is-wisconsin-doing-to-fend-off-negative/article_d062a942-c160-58e9-bcb0-038715b448f6.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Jul 18, 2019
Greetings! Thank you for coming out and packing the Burnett County Government Center this morning! The Burnett County Board voted on the Moratorium on livestock facilities licensing today. The vote on a 12-month moratorium passed 16 to 3 (and 2 not present). The Board...
