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Hog happenings: Local governments take action
Officials move to manage risks from proposed swine operations.
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Watch: Experts talk factory farm risk and regulation in St. Croix River region
Learn more about the latest developments, the threats to people and the environment, and what can be done to prevent pollution.
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Rural community seeks to control fate in face of large livestock facilities
Township at heart of factory farm focus completes study and considers its options.
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Polk County committee tables unpopular factory farm ordinance
Public comments critical of proposed rules sends officials back to the drawing board.
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Polk County citizens say proposed factory farm regulations favor industrial agriculture
Community members call on officials to reject ordinances they say aren’t strong enough to protect people, land, and water.
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Polk County pushes forward figuring out future of factory hog farms
County committee tries to get informed and prevent pollution while swine companies wait.
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Second western Wisconsin county pauses factory farm proposals
Polk County enacts six-month moratorium on hog CAFOs while studying threats and possible protections.
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Polk County Proposal Would Allow More Construction on Lakes and Rivers
Effort underfoot to loosen restrictions on waterfront development.