Apr 12, 2021
Well done. https://www.johnikerd.com/post/twenty-responses-to-defenders-of-cafos?postId=6074a51b475c9000dbe10fbf
Apr 10, 2021
Some areas of Wisconsin are being massively polluted by cafo manure and the Supreme Court is preparing to rule on the issue. Stay aware. Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs state power to protect water from farm...
Mar 27, 2021
NOTICE: It has come to our attention (via open public records request) that the latest water test at the Emerald Town Hall (2432 County Road G) had nitrate levels at 40.3 mg/l (see photo below)! That is 4 times the public health recommendation of 10 mg/l. For those...
Mar 24, 2021
It’s happening all over. https://www.news-leader.com/story/opinion/2019/06/12/bill-ending-local-cafos-control-threat-waters/1419265001/ Once it starts, there’s no stopping it.
Feb 25, 2021
Should we allow them to make it our problem too? https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and analysis/blogs/stateline/2021/02/19/environmentalists-make-long-shot-attempt-to-ban-new-factory-farms
Nov 24, 2020
John Ikerd Food Sovereignty: A New Agenda for the 2023 Farm Bill The historical justification for farm policy and other public policies related to agriculture has been food security. Contrary to current indications, farm policies should serve the common interests of...
Nov 18, 2020
https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2020/11/17/polk-co-continue-pursuing-cafo-regulation-supervisor-says/6329497002/
Oct 20, 2020
Thanks to an absolutely incredible outpouring from citizens, the Polk County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously tonight to keep public comment!
Aug 1, 2020
This is a critical time. To achieve the health based ordinances we want before the moratoriums have run out we must be much more active. Please read the new Knowcafos homepage and call or email your representatives. Time is of the essence. We are trying to purchase...
Jul 24, 2020
The Wisconsin Rural Water Association water study has been added to the Trade Lake Township website. It can be found under the community tab: water studies. tradelakewi.com
