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STOP INDUSTRIAL FARMS IN TOWN OF TRENTON

URGENT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

WPDES Permit Application - Rob-n-Cin Farms LLC (Roden Farm)

ATTENTION ALL TOWN OF TRENTON RESIDENTS

Roden Farm (Rob-n-Cin Farms LLC) on Highway Y is seeking a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit from the DNR to expand to 2,999 animal units, producing nearly 19 million gallons of liquid manure every year—double the amount currently spread in our area.

PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS

Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Format: Virtual Zoom Meeting
Farm: Rob-n-Cin Farms LLC (Roden Farm)
Location: Highway Y, Town of Trenton

🔗 Join the Hearing:
Visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Wastewater/PublicNotices.html
Look for the Rob-n-Cin Farms LLC hearing details and Zoom link

SEND COMMENTS:

Permit Contact:
James Salscheider – DNR
(920) 367-3007 | James.Salscheider@wisconsin.gov

LEARN MORE

📄 DNR PERMIT DOCUMENTS

• Full Permit:
  dnr.wisconsin.gov/...RobNCinFarmsLLC-Permit.pdf

• Fact Sheet:
  dnr.wisconsin.gov/...RobNCinFarmsLLC-FS.pdf

• Link to DNR application

• https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/SitePages/Permit%20Search.aspx#k=rob%20n%20Cin#l=1033. 

  WHAT THIS EXPANSION MEANS FOR OUR COMMUNITY

This manure will be applied to fields near our homes, creating serious risks:

Water Contamination

• Severe contamination of private wells with nitrates and bacteria

• Massive manure runoff into local streams, harming fish, wildlife, and ecosystems

• Direct threat to hundreds of private wells from manure application near homes

Air Quality & Health Impacts

• Dangerous air pollution from ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and methane

• Respiratory illnesses, headaches, and nausea for residents

• Unbearable odors making outdoor living impossible

Community Impact

• Dramatically increased truck traffic worsening road safety, noise, and road damage

• Reduced property values throughout the area

• Potential for the largest factory farm near Milwaukee in a region far too populated for this type of facility

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

1. ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING

Date: August 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM

Residents must attend and submit letters to the DNR opposing this permit to protect our health, water, and environment.

2. SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS

Even if you cannot attend, submit written comments to the Wisconsin DNR opposing this permit application.

3. BRING YOUR NEIGHBORS

Community voices are stronger together. Share this notice with everyone in our area.

WHAT'S COMING NEXT: TOWN REZONING THREAT

After the state permit process, Roden Farm will request a rezoning from EA to AE zoning in the Town of Trenton, which would allow unlimited animal units. This zoning change would:

• Create the largest factory farm near Milwaukee

• Permanently transform our rural town into an industrial farming zone

• Degrade our environment and quality of life forever

• Allow unlimited expansion with no cap on animal units

This rezoning request is expected within the next couple of months. Residents must prepare now to attend Town meetings and write letters opposing this zoning change.

TALKING POINTS FOR THE DNR ZOOM HEARING

Before You Speak:

• State your name and address (especially if you live in Town of Trenton)

• Mention you are opposing the WPDES permit for Rob-n-Cin Farms LLC

• Keep comments under 3 minutes - be concise and impactful

Key Points to Raise:

1. Water Quality Concerns

• "19 million gallons of liquid manure annually will overwhelm our area's capacity to safely absorb waste"

• "Private wells in our community are already at risk - this expansion doubles that threat"

• "Nitrate contamination from manure application can make well water unsafe to drink"

• "Runoff into local streams will harm our watershed and downstream communities"

2. Health and Safety Issues

• "Ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and methane emissions will cause respiratory problems for families"

• "Children, elderly, and those with asthma face the greatest health risks"

• "Industrial-scale livestock operations don't belong in populated residential areas"

• "This facility is too close to homes and schools for safe operation"

3. Environmental Impact

• "Doubling manure application in our area exceeds safe environmental limits"

• "Local ecosystems and wildlife will suffer from nutrient pollution"

• "This operation is inappropriate for our region's population density"

• "Climate change impacts from methane emissions should be considered"

4. Community Impact

• "This expansion will create the largest factory farm near Milwaukee"

• "Property values will decline, harming homeowners' investments"

• "Truck traffic will damage our roads and create safety hazards"

• "Our rural character will be permanently destroyed"

5. Regulatory Concerns

• "The permit application doesn't adequately address cumulative impacts"

• "Monitoring requirements are insufficient for an operation of this size"

• "Emergency response plans for spills or accidents are inadequate"

• "Public notification requirements should be strengthened"

Sample Opening Statement:

"My name is [Your Name] and I live at [Your Address] in the Town of Trenton. I am speaking in strong opposition to the WPDES permit for Rob-n-Cin Farms LLC. This expansion to 2,999 animal units producing 19 million gallons of liquid manure annually poses an unacceptable risk to our community's health, water quality, and way of life."

Closing Statement Ideas:

• "I urge the DNR to deny this permit to protect our community"

• "This industrial operation doesn't belong in our residential area"

• "Please consider the long-term impacts on families who call this area home"

• "We deserve clean water and air - please vote no on this permit"

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

This CAFO expansion threatens to destroy our environment and way of life. Factory farm operations of this scale can affect groundwater, surface water, and air quality for generations.

Don't let this decision be made without community input.

What You Can Do:

• Mark your calendar for August 4th at 1:00 PM

• Prepare your comments about health, water, and environmental concerns

• Contact the Wisconsin DNR to submit written opposition

• Talk to your neighbors and encourage them to participate

• Stay informed about the upcoming rezoning battle

• PROTECT OUR HOMES, HEALTH, AND FUTURE

This is not just about one farm—it's about the future of our community. Once this expansion is approved and rezoning occurs, there will be no going back.

Act now to protect our homes, health, and way of life.

This notice is being distributed by concerned residents of the Town of Trenton who believe our community deserves a voice in decisions that will affect us for generations.

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