Follow-up: Our Conference on the Environmental Impacts of Large Livestock Operations in Wisconsin was a great success, thanks to the many concerned citizens, activists, and farmers who came to Madison to hear our outstanding speakers and presenters, including a rollicking keynote address by Jim Hightower. We heard Mike McCabe of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign implore us to “follow the money” in Wisconsin politics if we want to advance the changes to our agricultural system that we so desperately need.  We listened as organic farmer and activist Jim Goodman drew the connection between consumer and farmer, reminding us to actively support a local, sustainable, organic food economy.  We learned about the impacts of intensive livestock agriculture on our air and water quality and public health.  And we heard the compelling stories of ordinary citizens from around the state who have faced life-threatening health problems and the destruction of natural resources as a result of careless agricultural practices.

Environmental Impacts of Large Livestock Operations in Wisconsin

Featuring a keynote address by progressive firebrand, noted author, and former Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Jim Hightower

 

    
 

FightingBob.com, Garvey McNeil & McGillivray, S.C., and Midwest Environmental Advocates are pleased to announce a one-day conference on the environmental impacts of large-scale livestock operations.

The goals of this conference are to:

  • Educate participants about the threats to clean air, clean water, and public health posed by industrial livestock facilities
  • Inspire participants to envision a future that values sustainable agriculture, local economic vitality, and livable communities
  • Empower participants to join a growing state-wide network of farmers, property owners and activists committed to fighting the power of the industrial agriculture lobby

Highlights Include:

  • An introduction into the threats posed by livestock operations to clean water and public health
  • An overview of Wisconsin’s Livestock Facility Siting Law and how it paves the way for more CAFOs
  • A panel discussion with citizens just like you who have faced CAFOs in their communities
  • Noted progressive speakers Jim Hightower, Mike McCabe, and Jim Goodman

As part of the conference, we will be highlighting the work of several local advocacy groups, including:

Conference Details

Saturday, April 5, 2008
9:30am – 4:30am

Madison Marriott West
Middleton, WI

Cost: FREE

(Lunch will be provided)

To Register

Please complete a Registration Form and submit by mail or email to:

Midwest Environmental Advocates
Attn: CAFO Conference
551 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703

jsaul@midwestadvocates.org

Important Forms and Information

Registration Form

Full Conference Agenda

Conference Flyer
(Please distribute widely!)

Special thanks to our sponsor:

For more information,
please contact:

Jamie Saul, Staff Attorney
Midwest Environmental Advocates
(608) 251-5047 x.1
jsaul@midwestadvocates.org

Peter McKeever, Of Counsel
Garvey McNeil & McGillivray, S.C.
(608) 256-1003
mckeever@gmmattorneys.com

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