Nov 20, 2019
https://clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/news/news-2019/nations-leading-public-health-organization-urges-halt-all-new-and-expanding?fbclid=IwAR1Lu6GoysiLNjoCDjvhMm4phKKPdYPOlzGLuqIXTM7kVb838BOd65-n65s
Oct 19, 2019
Ramona, Andy and Howie are featured along with Mr Sauer on a PBS special report which we have embeded on the Learn Page. Enjoy.
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...
Jun 26, 2019
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...
Jun 11, 2019
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...