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Poultry leaders say expired CAFO permit has effectively halted new chicken farms in Maryland
Summary
Delmarva Chicken Association and lenders told the House Environment and Transportation Committee that Maryland’s expired CAFO general permit has blocked new operations, constrained financing for prospective growers and may cost tens of millions in delayed investment.
Industry representatives told the House Environment and Transportation Committee that Maryland’s lapse in a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) permit has created a practical moratorium on new poultry operations.
"Right now, there is effectively a moratorium on new CAFO permits in Maryland due to factors outside of legislative process," said Rusty Covington, president of the Delmarva Chicken Association…
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