An Oklahoma judge has ruled the State Department of Agriculture must give more consideration to the public when it comes to the construction of large poultry farms. It is a move the Farm Bureau says could have larger implications.
The judge said the Oklahoma Ag Department must give greater public notice, take in more public consideration, and analyze pollution issues before large poultry farms are constructed. They also ruled the Department cannot approve new farms exceeding 125,000 chickens until the new requirements are met.
The state Farm Bureau says they are disappointed in the judge’s decision, calling it extreme judicial overreach. They warn it will drive up food prices during a time of already high inflation.
