Swine Only Moratorium Passes in Polk County

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.

General Interest: NEW! Support Local Farmers

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...

General Interest: Traditional Farms vs Factory Farms

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

July 18th: Burnett County Board Passes CAFO Moratorium

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...

BEAUTIFUL NEW BILLBOARD

Hello fellow CAFO opponents. The St. Croix River Association has committed to financing the 5′ x 12′ billboard on highway 48/87 in Branstad. The above is the sign photo. It will cost about $950 to install. If you are able to make a contribution to help...

News from the President

Update! The siting of the proposed hog CAFO (factory farm) in Trade Lake Township is NOT A DONE DEAL. A proposed moratorium and ordinance are still alive. We must work together to get the town Supervisors to honor the overwhelming vote against the proposed CAFO at the...