Voters rejected a measure to ban any new animal processing plants in the city limits. The timeline for Wholestone Farms' planned facility is uncertain.
POET is a significant backer of an initiative on November ballot that would prevent new "slaughterhouses" in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The South Dakota Pork Producers and South Dakota Soybean Association say it's concerning that an ally in agriculture opposes the opportunity to expand capacity.
POET is a significant backer of an initiative on November ballot that would prevent new "slaughterhouses" in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The South Dakota Pork Producers and South Dakota Soybean Association say it's concerning that an ally in agriculture opposes the opportunity to expand capacity.
Sioux Falls residents vote this fall whether to approve a new meatpacking plant in the city. The regional livestock industry supports the plant saying its technology will address concerns about odor and pollution.
A Nebraska-based hog processor, Wholestone Farms, announced plans in 2021 to bring a $500 million complex to Sioux Falls. However, a ballot measure allowing voters to decide if they want another hog processing plant in city limits is expected to make its way onto the city’s November ballot.