Opinions Vary On How Large Wisconsin Livestock Operations Should Be Regulated

Every four years Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reviews what is called the Livestock Facility Siting Law . The law, and its rules, regulate concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), including: Where livestock facilities are located Odors and air emissions of livestock operations Management of nutrients, such as phosphorus that can pollute surface & groundwater Facilities in which manure waste is stored Management of runoff that can result