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Wisconsin Towns Are Trying to Limit CAFO Growth. Big Dairy Is Fighting Back

Daily Yonder

In addition to denying the permit, the town of Ledgeview ordered the farm to maintain its herd at or below 1,000 animal units and to bring the farm operations into full compliance with state and federal law. Glenmore zoning administrator Ben Schauer said the pit is in operation and can hold upwards of 20 million gallons of manure.

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