Livestock farm expansion lacks permits in town of Friendship, neighbors upset


Livestock farm expansion lacks permits in town of Friendship, neighbors upset


FRIENDSHIP - Residents living near a large livestock operation close to Lake Winnebago in the town of Friendship say the farm’s expansion came in under the radar, and now threatens their quality of life.

Lee Mikle is among 22 homeowners in the vicinity of Kevin Kaiser’s farm at W6111 Kinker Road, who recently signed a multi-page questionnaire demanding answers from the Friendship town board of supervisors. 

The move prompted calling of a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss concerns about runoff and possible well contamination from the 9.59-acre Kaiser property which added a large barn last autumn, to hold upward of 400 cows.

“The operation was erected without proper permits,” Milke said. “We want to know how this was allowed within 1,000 feet of the shoreline of Lake Winnebago.”...

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