The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has completed its hearings on renewal of the state’s Livestock Facilities Siting Rules. Wisconsin Farm Bureau president, Bill Bruins says the hearings were well attended and both sides stated their cases “but it was clear to the livestock industry that it has been a good thing for them.” Bruins says the plan really provides “a roadmap to local officials as to how they can best utilize the land base surrounding their cities.” He says the livestock industry is growing in Wisconsin and part of the credit goes to this process.
DATCP is accepting written comments on the measure through Wednesday and will then formulate the final rule. Bruins does not expect any big changes in the rule. The legislation which created livestock facilities siting includes a review of the rules every five years, this is part of that process.
AUDIO: Bill Bruins comments on the process
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