Rosendale decision pending

Rosendale Dairy near Oshkosh has sparked controversy with its proposed plan to build the largest factory farm in Wisconsin. If approved by the Department of Natural Resources, the dairy would house more than 8,000 cows, producing over 90 million gallons of untreated manure each year which would be spread on the land.

Wisconsin Environment has joined local farmers and concerned citizens to oppose the plan because of the significant risk that toxic pollution from the dairy could end up in area waterways and threaten drinking water. Wisconsin Environment submitted written testimony to the DNR outlining major environmental concerns, along with a petition signed by 1,800 citizens.

The Dairy Business Association is lobbying hard to gain approval of the plan, despite environmental concerns. The DNR is expected to come to a decision soon.