JTC Chicken File Repository

January 27, 2016 Environmental Threats, State Government Threats, Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats, Water Quality Threats - Intensive Livestock Farming (CAFOs & Aquaculture) 2 Comments

Based on a request for the DEP to investigate whether or not a waste or wastewater permit is necessary for the JTC chicken operation half way between the Town of Fort White and the Santa […]

Successful Chicken March and BOCC Meeting in Lake City

January 23, 2016 Environmental Threats, Events (Advocacy), Events (Education), County Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Intensive Livestock Farming (CAFOs & Aquaculture), Volunteering 5 Comments

People interested in changing the zoning laws in Columbia County in order to protect our springs and rivers and our rural way of life gathered in Lake City yesterday Jan. 21. First they drew attention […]

JTC Farm Hit With FWC $30,260 Mitigation Fee

January 22, 2016 Environmental Threats, THREATS, Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats, County Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Intensive Livestock Farming (CAFOs & Aquaculture) 2 Comments

Chicken Collision – Was Everybody Blind? JTC Farm Hit With FWC $30,260 Mitigation Fee Posted January 22, 2016 05:55 am By Stew Lilker COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL – With blindfolded eyes or a blind eye […]

Action Alert For Chicken Factory Demonstrations

January 18, 2016 Action Alerts!, Events (Advocacy), County Government Solutions, Volunteering 9 Comments

Policy Director Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson has issued the following Action Alert information: Chicken March planned in Lake City and Fort White. please share with friends, family and co-workers. Several citizen demonstrations against industrial, factory agricultural operations […]

Chicken Mess In South Columbia County

January 9, 2016 Environmental Threats, THREATS, County Government Threats, Water Quality Threats - Intensive Livestock Farming (CAFOs & Aquaculture) 5 Comments

Stew Lilker’s Columbia County Observer recently ran the following article: South Columbia Cnty Residents vs. 1,000,000 Chickens in Their Backyards Posted January 06, 2016 01:25 am By Stew Lilker Thirty people from the area attended […]

New Concerns Regarding Ft. White Chicken Factory

November 25, 2015 THREATS, Environmental Threats, County Government Threats, Miscellaneous, Water Quality Threats - Intensive Livestock Farming (CAFOs & Aquaculture) 2 Comments

OSFR Policy Director Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson speaks out on WCJBTV about the chicken factory being constructed near Fort White. There were already many concerns that it is situated atop the Floridan aquifer in a high […]

Alana Hendrickson on Petition: Don’t let Nestlé pump Ginnie Springs: “Springs are needed” Jul 14, 11:10
Joanne Tremblay on Santa Fe Spring: “Its true, so many people love to recreate in the river and springs. People are crowding out our natural areas…” Jun 30, 16:24
Joanne Tremblay on JOIN US! OSFR Monthly Board Meeting – PUBLIC WELCOME!: “Yes, that is correct, please join us.” Jun 30, 16:20
Lindsey on Santa Fe Spring: “It hasn’t been crowded with people until there is access granted then it won’t be peaceful anymore 😥” Jun 29, 12:25
DP on JOIN US! OSFR Monthly Board Meeting – PUBLIC WELCOME!: “I would like to confirm your next OSFR meeting on Jul 24 2024, 6-7pm at 2070 SW County Rd 138,…” Jun 27, 15:31