Voters Reject South Dakota Beef Plant

 East Dakota Beef’s proposed 20,000-square-foot beef plant has been rejected by voters in Lincoln County, SD. In April East Dakota Beef proposed the new beef plant that would process up to 120 head per day and employ up to 60 workers.

County Commissioners in May approved the company’s request to rezone land the plant was slated to occupy, but the county was required to hold a referendum on the rezoning after receiving a petition from residents with enough certified signatures. Residents told the county they were concerned about the project's impact on local traffic, property values and the environment. The company had planned to limit use of nearby roads and install a water treatment system to prevent odors...MORE