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Stop the Construction of HI-Q Egg Farm
  1. Signatures
    564 out of 1,000
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    1. The Governor of OH (+ 1 other)
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      • The Governor of OH
      • Director, Ohio Department of Agriculture (James Zehringer)
  2. Created By
    Annie Hartnett
    MA
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Jun 04, 2011

Hi-Q Egg Farm planned to construct one of the largest egg laying facilities in the nation in York Township, Ohio, to hold six million hens crammed in battery cages. The plan met resistance from the residents of Ohio, who were joined by advocates across the country in raising concerns about public health, pollution and animal welfare. In early June, the Ohio Department of Agriculture Director denied the permit and the company conceded that they would not appeal the decision.

Hi-Q Egg Farm is planning to construct one of the largest egg laying facilities in the nation in York Township, Ohio. Hi-Q has applied for a permit to build 15 layer houses, each of which would house 400,000 layer hens. The farm would hold six millions hens total.

Hi-Q has been attempting to build its farm for three years. The plan has met much resistance from the residents of Ohio. The farm would produce an estimated 74,000 tons of chicken manure, creating public health and environmental dangers. 

Animal rights groups are alarmed by the plans as well. The six million chickens would live crammed into tiny battery cages, not even able to spread their wings. 

Earlier this year, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland made an agreement with the Humane Society of the United States not to allow farms with small cages to be built after Dec. 31st. But John Kasich will take over as Governor in January and may or may not hold up Stickland's promise. 

The former Ohio Director of Agriculture planned to deny a permit to Hi-Q, but the new administration may not take the same stance on the issue. 

Tell John Kasich and the Ohio Department of Agriculture not to permit HI-Q Egg Farm to build their enormous factory farm.  

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Please Prevent the Construction of Hi-Q Egg Farm

Greetings,

I recently read on Change.org that Hi-Q Egg Farm is planning to construct one of the largest egg laying facilities in the nation in York Township, Ohio. I am writing to ask you to ensure that this does not occur.

Hi-Q has been attempting to build its farm for three years. The plan has met much resistance from the residents of Ohio. The farm would produce an estimated 74,000 tons of chicken manure, creating public health and environmental dangers.

This is also a national issue, as Hi-Q's eggs would be eaten all over the United States. Eggs gathered from factory farming facilities such as the one Hi-Q proposes are more likely to be contaminated by salmonella.

Allowing this farm to be built would be a step backwards for animal welfare. Chickens kept in battery cages cannot even spread their wings. They are kept crammed in with other birds, and often suffer from untreated wounds and broken legs or wings. Dead birds have been found rotting in cages alongside live hens.

Earlier this year, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland made an agreement with the Humane Society of the United States not to allow farms with small cages to be built after Dec. 31st. I urge the new Ohio administration to uphold this promise.

I am hopeful that both Ohio's new governor and new Director of Agriculture will make the right choice for Ohio residents, American egg consumers, and the welfare of chickens. Please deny the necessary permits for Hi-Q to built their factory farm.

Thank you.

[Your name]

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