The Times has learned that Governor Dave Heineman yesterday announced the official designation of Saline County as Nebraska’s newest Livestock Friendly County. With the addition of Saline County, there are now 17 counties designated as Livestock Friendly through the state program.
"In receiving this designation, Saline County has
shown it is committed to supporting the county’s livestock industry and related
economic development," said Governor Heineman. "Being part of the
Livestock Friendly program is a way to recognize the tremendous impact the
livestock industry has on Main Streets and the local economy."
Governor Heineman presented the Livestock Friendly
certificate to Saline County Commissioners Willis Luedke, William Wenz, Janet
Henning, Marvin Kohout, and Richard Jiskra. The county also will receive road
signs bearing the program logo to display along highways. The program is
coordinated by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA).
Some extereme environmental groups and animal rights activists,
as well as anti-development types, have opposed the Livestock Friendly program.
Would CAFOs be allowed under this designation?
ReplyDeleteI hope so! We need more ag opportunity here so that saline county is more than just four of five big farmers ruling the world.
ReplyDeleteYAY! Finally some good news.
ReplyDeleteLivestock Friendly Designation means that the commissioners have adopted zoning regulations that define livestock feeding locations and protects the rights of both people and livestock agriculture
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