Sunday, September 23, 2007
Montezuma CAFO?
Montezuma pig farm raises concerns
Saturday, September 22, 2007 11:20 PM EDT
We as members of Environmentally Concerned Citizens of Montezuma (ECCOM) are very concerned about the environmental impact that the proposed 2,000 head swine farm CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) will have on our health and our beautiful, natural resources that some people take for granted.
The location is on the south end of Denman Road, on the farm previously run by Jim Thurston.
Now owned by Mike Shoots, the farm is to be purchased by Richard Snyder, who has informed the town board that he intends to build a CAFO with over 2,000 swine.
We the members and supporters of ECCOM have requested a moratorium to be granted for an impact study to be conducted in this location.
This study would create a base-line for any required testing that may be needed in the future.
We believe, as taxpayers, that we deserve this study. We ask for your support.
The saying that “what happens in Montezuma stays in Montezuma” will not be true, as the effects of this proposed CAFO will carry over to neighboring towns.
Google CAFO and you too will be concerned.
Dan Randolph
Montezuma