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Proposed Hog CAFO in Burnett County Receives Push Back
Clip: Season 1800 Episode 1816 | 13m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
A report on a proposed CAFO farm in Burnett County and its impact on the community.
A proposed concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Burnett County is receiving push back from locals who say the large farm could have adverse effects on their communities. If approved, the $20 million proposed operation would be a 26,000-head hog facility. WisContext’s Will Cushman also shares insights on laws drafted by the Department of Agriculture to regulate a facility’s odor.
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Proposed Hog CAFO in Burnett County Receives Push Back
Clip: Season 1800 Episode 1816 | 13m 23sVideo has Closed Captions
A proposed concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Burnett County is receiving push back from locals who say the large farm could have adverse effects on their communities. If approved, the $20 million proposed operation would be a 26,000-head hog facility. WisContext’s Will Cushman also shares insights on laws drafted by the Department of Agriculture to regulate a facility’s odor.
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