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Show Milford Monitor P, O. Box 224 Milford UT 84751 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID | MILFORD UT. 84751. ior Serving Beaver County Since 1991 APRIL 14, 1995. VOL. that he is adopting a posture. of working for the good of everybody in Utah. In light of the dollar investment Public Hearing 7:00 P.M. April 17, 1995 Minersville Elementary To Determine 1. Population of animals to be allowed in the County. 2. Location of the processing plant. 3. Road plan. : already in place in Beaver County, environmental impact. 5. Heath concerns. Adams, Circle Four General Manager, one of the panelists for the April 17 public hearing, says he, vertical more than anyone else, wants the Milford: operation to be a natural came here. We are going to have to redesign the work project, and the company is working through it the best way they can. “We are willing to put together a group to talk on a regular basis. We have nothing to hide,” he said. | Other scheduled panelists are Steve Poe, Agricultural Engineer with Utah State University; Randy Parker, Director of Agricultural Marketing and Enhancement for the State Department of Agriculture; Craig Barrell, Livestock Specialist with Utah State University, Dave Rupp, Engineer with Department of ~ Water Quality. All of the panelists are familiar with and supportive of the Circle Four project. The citizens asked concerned that this he Missing Element Is Trust hearing be scheduled Monday, April 10 to determine local support for the project. It was postponed until April 17 to allow Mark Nelson, County Extension Agent, time to monitoring well where ammonia nitrogen level rose areas of the country, where corporate swine production is in operation, by labeling them from 2 parts per million to - 178 ppm over a period of a and negative publicity is gather this panel of experts. steadily It is unclear whether Nelson differing The citizen recently The Raleigh, North Carolina News & Observer published a 5-part series of articles beginning February 19, 1995 with reference to a groups, depending on private resources to secure expert North . Carolina State University study estimating testimony, poses somewhat of a David and Goliath that large numbers of lagoons scenario. However, they are groundwater. Amid statements by pork producers that lagoons seal themselves, the article quoted reports indicating that lagoons in sandy soil may never seal received requests to contact experts who have written or expressed viewpoints. preparing questions as directed by those experts, and may request that another hearing be scheduled at a later date in order to present additional qualified testimony. _ It is becoming more other and more difficult to explain away protests from other " as emotional. Documentation increasing. are contaminating unless liners Additional just Most to are installed. references name a cite, few, a- few months; advantages; exemptions legislative sales _— tax favoring corporate farms; health issues; minority population impact. Copies of the article can be obtained by calling Pisys IQ at 919-829-8918. THE PANELISTS Steve Poe: Originally ftom Indiana, Poe received his - PHD from Perdue University. His early days were spent on a 250 sow, full confinement, family farm operation, causing him to appreciate the advanced design and technology associated with current corporate projects. _- Poe says integration “maturing as a phase of the industry” much like the poultry industry experienced a few years ago. Parker, who says he has not seen any scientific proof associated with claims of problems in positive experience. “All we had was a model when we process and mold the system to make the most of the work force,” he said. Adams added that labor adjustments are a part of any startup - Poe advocates that he future should not be “decided on a moment of emotional trauma.” Poe has been familiar with the Circle Four project since _ it’s inception. Randy Parker: Parker previously traveled east to | view operations in North _ Carolina and Virginia. He described corporate hog 4. Economic, social and “Rob NO. 15 _—_—ihe understands the concerns associated with change, and areas, hopes the hearing will produce better. understanding. “The concerns look to be polarized to a certain extent. We need to get the questions answered and move forward,” he said. As Director of Marketing, Parker’s job is to assist value in development added production, companies of agricultural . and __ help. identify | Opportunities in Utah. The _ Enhancement portion of his title deals with water quality _and soil _— conservation. concerns. Craig Barrell: Barrell holds a PHD in Reproductive Physiology from Texas A&M, Colorado Masters State, _ from and a Bachelors in Animal Science from BYU. He also has been associated with Circle Four since the beginning of the Utah project. He spent two ’ (continued on page 12) |