GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will present an informational webinar on navigating permitting challenges on October 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CST. The webinar will discuss common challenges farmers face when applying or reapplying for WPDES permits.
Edge’s director of permitting and regulatory services, Tim Baumgartner, and Minnesota Milk’s managing director, Lucas Sjostrom, will introduce a new, first of its kind permitting program and how it connects farmers to the right technical service providers to meet their farms’ unique needs. Team members maintain ongoing communication with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, monitoring changes in requirements and ensuring farmers remain in compliance.
“I’ve seen firsthand how difficult the permitting process can be for many dairy farmers,” Baumgartner said. “We strive to alleviate those challenges and guide farmers by serving as the project manager or by developing an individual process for the farm. We help ensure farmers are connected to the right service providers for their specific needs.”
This program assists dairy farmers looking to expand or who have already reached the level necessary to apply for a permit. However, members of the Voice of Milk, including Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, Dairy Business Association, or Minnesota Milk Producers Association members, have priority access to the service.
Webinar registration: Those interested in attending the webinar can register online. Farmers interested in the services offered through the Maestro permitting program can find more information at voiceofmilk.com.
