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Gilbert Farms Permit Sparks Community Action | Green Bay News
A Wisconsin dairy farm set to expand from 1,400 to over 2,400 cows faced fierce local opposition, forcing the state DNR to hold a rare in-person hearing. After 300+ residents raised alarms about water contamination and manure storage, the DNR granted the permit—but with major concessions: groundwater monitoring starts by October next year, and manure storage must now hold 180 days’ worth instead of 94. The community’s pushback proved pivotal, reshaping environmental safeguards and accelerating accountability for this third large-scale CAFO in Door County. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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