Recent content by CaraBear

It is with extreme disappointment, sadness, anger and frustration that I have to share the news that my Zoning Text Amendment was returned to me today.... Attached is the reason(s) why.... I called the Planning Commission prior to my submission to ensure I was addressing what needed to happen...

My update from Midland -

I'm gearing up for another round hoping for a chicken ordinance in Midland.... I've talked to the Planning Commission...they say I can bring the same amendment request that was voted down 3 1/2 years ago, but I have to show that I have support, and lots of it - I'll take any and all help I can...

I'm gearing up for another round hoping for a chicken ordinance in Midland.... I've talked to the Planning Commission...they say I can bring the same amendment request that was voted down 3 1/2 years ago, but I have to show that I have support, and lots of it - I'll take any and all help I can...

RTF protection was my only hope...my city has told me no more times than I can count, and has said they have no intention of re-voting on an ordinance change to allow chickens in residential areas....this fight just keeps getting bigger and bigger and every time I see a sliver of hope and light...

So....If I establish my farm today...and am no longer a 'new and expanding livestock facility'....if tomorrow's vote doesn't go our way, will those GAAMPS still apply?!

Traci, Just and FYI, since I'm in Midland, I have had others from Larkin contact me after they were cited for chickens...I don't know how helpful if would be to be preemptive - but there are several people in the area they can help you fight it if you are cited later....

From USA TODAY: Obama to sign farm bill in Michigan WASHINGTON President Barack Obama heads to Lansing, Mich., on Friday to sign a landmark piece of agricultural legislation, but don't be surprised if talk surrounding the event centers on more controversial subjects. http://usat.ly/1fNGcrK...

goat cheese for sure....i believe you could also sell compost from their droppings!

TWO àrticles ran on the front page of our Sunday paper this week.... http://www.ourmidland.com/news/right-to-farm-act-prevails-in-lincoln-township/article_4c1cfed2-67a1-5dfa-a2bc-7db7eaa67522.html And...

I just did an interview with our local paper about my efforts to get the ordinance change back in front of the City Council in Midland again! Gaining momentum!

I just did an interview with our local paper about my efforts to get the ordinance change back in front of the City Council in Midland again! Gaining momentum!

I find it interesting that basically they are saying that since there are not GAAMPS that apply (due to size of lot and/or number of animals), township ordinances rule....

Thanks Angela - tho most of that came from the packet that the Hudson, WI group put together - I tweaked it... :)

MIDLANDERS - I need your help!!! I put together my own packet of information to share to help gather support and signatures for my new change.org petition to hopefully get the City Council to revisit the ordinance change here in Midland... You can see it at www.carascreations.blogspot.com...