Stop The Expansion of A Hog Factory Farm in Indiana

Stop The Expansion of A Hog Factory Farm in Indiana

The Issue

There is only one Factory Farm in Harrison County, Indiana. It consists of 4,000 hogs, but the owners want to add a second 4,000 hog barn to the operation. Their neighbors aren't too happy about that. They've started Citizens of Harrison County for Sustainable Farming to oppose the expantion.

Factory farms like this one reduce property values and pollute the nearby air and water. Those living near the farm have reported sore throats, burning eyes and runny noses, similar to an allergic reaction. “The bottom line is that at every level these things are wrong,” said Lance Dunbar, who helped organize Citizens of Harrison County for Sustainable Farming

Stand with Citizens of Harrison Country for Sustainable Farming in opposing this expansion. Write to the county commisioners and ask them to enact an ordinance restricting factory farms in Harrison Country.

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Taylor LeakePetition StarterI am a long time activist who is dedicated to working for positive social change. Most recently I worked for the Wake Up Walmart campaign and learned a lot about the labor movement. I love ultimate frisbee, cooking good food, drinking coffee and craft-brewed beer, reading and poetry.
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The Issue

There is only one Factory Farm in Harrison County, Indiana. It consists of 4,000 hogs, but the owners want to add a second 4,000 hog barn to the operation. Their neighbors aren't too happy about that. They've started Citizens of Harrison County for Sustainable Farming to oppose the expantion.

Factory farms like this one reduce property values and pollute the nearby air and water. Those living near the farm have reported sore throats, burning eyes and runny noses, similar to an allergic reaction. “The bottom line is that at every level these things are wrong,” said Lance Dunbar, who helped organize Citizens of Harrison County for Sustainable Farming

Stand with Citizens of Harrison Country for Sustainable Farming in opposing this expansion. Write to the county commisioners and ask them to enact an ordinance restricting factory farms in Harrison Country.

Photo Credit: johnnyalive via Flickr

 

 

avatar of the starter
Taylor LeakePetition StarterI am a long time activist who is dedicated to working for positive social change. Most recently I worked for the Wake Up Walmart campaign and learned a lot about the labor movement. I love ultimate frisbee, cooking good food, drinking coffee and craft-brewed beer, reading and poetry.
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The Decision Makers

James Goldman
James Goldman
President of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners
Buck Mathes
Buck Mathes
Harrison County Commissioner

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Petition created on May 27, 2011