Critics attack Wausau waste rules at public hearing
About 80 people attended the fifth of six statewide public hearings on proposed animal waste regulations in Wausau. Opponents criticized NR 243 language and DNR jurisdiction, urging DATCP be given enforcement power. DNR engineer Witt defended the plan, noting collaboration with DATCP and farmers. Farmer Marie Skie argued NR 243 unnecessary, calling for targeted action against a few polluters.
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Department of Natural Resources
Wausau West High School
Anderson
State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Lawmaker Calls for Agricultural Advocate Amid DNR Manure Rules
State Representative Dale Schultz urged cooperation between the DNR and agriculture department if new manure handling rules are enacted. He criticized the proposed DNA rules as regulatory overkill that could hit all farmers, especially with rising costs and low prices. Schultz suggested creating an agricultural advocate to aid victimized farmers at a public hearing.
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State Department of Natural Resources
State Agriculture Department
Dale Schultz
Hill Point
DNR
Schultz
Pepin County Fair lineup sets July 25 to 27 at Arkansaw
The Pepin County Fair at Arkansaw Public Schools grounds runs July 25 to 27 with entry day July 25. Judging occurs July 26 and 27 for foods flowers poultry plant sciences rabbits sheep photography youth projects swine wood working and more. Exhibits open 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 26 and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27.
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Pepin County
Arkansaw Public Schools
Polk County Fair Livestock Schedule Set for July 28 to 31
Polk County fair opens July 28 with livestock events across four days. Entry day requires animals on grounds by 6 p.m. weigh ins for lambs barrows and steers. Sheep swine beef dairy goat judging and dairy cattle judging follow on subsequent days, with exhibits released at 4 30 p.m.
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Polk County
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William Anderson
Florence County
DATCP
Florence County Land Conservation) Committee
Mike Witt
Witt
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University Extension
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Marie Skie
Mr. Witt
Stratford
Philip Hein
Dnr-Ag
Madison
Pepin
Arkansaw
St. Croix Falls
Wisconsin
Earl
Ment Office of Agricultural Advocates
Gervase Hephner
D-Chilton
Hephner
Thomas Dawson
Dawson
Wood County
Donald Aron
Wisconsin Rapids
Mr. Aron
Gordon Lynn Jr
Unity
Charles Weers
Veers
Colfax
coNnex
Colfax Farmers Union Co-op
Farmall
New Century
Galesville
White Poland
Mueller
Sunset
Copeland
Steiner Sales & Service, Inc. Dairy Equipment Baldwin
Rice Lake
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