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Up North Lowdown: The CAFO case

By Ed Ronco,
Max Copeland
Published January 13, 2024 at 6:00 AM EST
Left: An aerial photo of a CAFO, or concentrated animal feeding operation. CAFOs are large livestock farms raising hundreds, often thousands, of animals.
Left: An aerial photo of a CAFO, or concentrated animal feeding operation. CAFOs are large livestock farms raising hundreds, often thousands, of animals. A lawsuit at the Michigan Supreme Court calls into question the latest general permit EGLE issued to CAFOs. (Photo: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy)
Top Right: Skiers across northern Michigan, like these at Boyne Mountain Resort, are enjoying fresh powder this week. Boyne just celebrated its 75th anniversary. (Photo: Michael Livingston/IPR News)

Michigan's Supreme Court hears all about regulating large animal farms. And this year's first big snowfall shows up just in time for a big birthday.

Some Michigan farmers are upset about the way the state regulates big livestock farms called CAFOs.

They went before the Michigan Supreme Court this week in a case state and environmental groups say could have serious consequences for Michigan's water.

IPR's Ellie Katz will explain in this week's episode.

Also, Michael Livingston takes us to the slopes at Boyne Mountain Resort, which marked 75 years in business this week.

Plus, Ed musters the strength to say "Go Blue."

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Ed Ronco
Ed Ronco is IPR's news director.
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Max Copeland
Max Copeland is the local weekday host of All Things Considered on Interlochen Public Radio and the producer of The Up North Lowdown, IPR’s weekly news podcast.
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