SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A rural site assessment in Minnehaha County shows no sites available for a concentrated animal feeding operation when considering established setbacks, proximity to water and population and herd size.
Commission Chairwoman Cindy Heiberger says it doesn’t mean there’s no room for CAFO’s.
Heiberger say when you look at author's specific criteria that may not be similar to a specific project's numbers or size. She says the setbacks may be different or a smaller size herd may be in the plan. She says the assessment doesn't neccessarily eliminate them.
The assessment considered a 3,000 head dairy herd or a 5,000 head swine herd along with set county regulations.