A group in Wicomico County which is critical of a large proposed chicken operation near Naylor Mill Road is pushing to be heard by the County Council.
WBOC reports that Concerned Citizens Against Industrial CAFO’s is looking to be placed on the council agenda.
Monica Brooks, with the organization, told the television station that the group supports the small chicken farms but opposes the industrial sized operations.
A family in Virginia had proposed to build 13 chicken houses although it’s recently been reported they would come down to 10.
County Council President John Cannon has said he wanted to look at placing new regulations on such operations similar to proposed guidelines by a regional trade group.
But, County Executive Bob Culver says he does not see any need for immediate change in the regulations and has invited top state officials to weigh in on the issues before any action is taken.
