BROOKINGS, S.D. — Riverview LLP (www.riverviewllp.com) is proposing to build a dairy in the SE ¼ of Section 21, Trenton Township, south of Brookings. The proposed dairy farm is for 9,500 jersey cows housed in a cross-ventilated freestall barn. The permit hearing for this barn is Tuesday, September 5 at 8 p.m. in the Brookings County Courthouse. If you are able, please go to the planning and zoning meeting to voice your support of this dairy.
The proposed dairy would be a great boost to the local economy. Each dairy cow brings an estimated economic impact of $25,000 per year to South Dakota, with much of that money being spent in the local area. This is also a great opportunity for our crop farmers, as these cows will need something to eat!
Riverview and Ag United hosted a bus tour to Meadow Start Dairy, on August 21st. Meadow Start Dairy is very similar to the dairy that is proposed for Trenton Township. The public was invited to attend and about 40 community members joined the tour.
Happy Labor Day and we hope to see you on September 5th!
— Agriculture United for South Dakota
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