Wisconsin Dairy Farms Struggle with Oversight
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Wisconsins dairy industry is thriving, but state regulators are overwhelmed. The number of large CAFOs has surged, while small farms have closed. The DNR, with only thirteen staff members, struggles to keep up, aiming for a one-to-twenty farm ratio but now facing twenty-seven farms per staffer. Budget cuts and political opposition have hindered oversight, leading to a backlog in permit reviews and compliance checks. Residents grapple with polluted waterways due to farm runoff, and local rules and lawsuits have emerged to address spills and permit violations. The DNR plans to fill fifteen full-time roles by April, but environmental groups warn of reactive enforcement and increased pressure on citizens to report issues.
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