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April 12, 2002
North Carolina Department of Water Quality
Allen Johnson
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Mr. Johnson,
This letter is in reference to your telephone call regarding my cattle preconditioning
facility on New Town Road near Waxhaw. I have worked closely with Jerry Simpson,
Union County Extension Agent, in the planning and design of the facility. We continue
our relationship and speak regularly about issues related to my preconditioning facility.
A rotational paddock design is utilized which moves the cattle from one area to another.
This allows the ground cover adequate time to rebound before the paddock is again filled
with cattle. Grass buffers are present between paddocks and all streams, ponds and
creeks.
I have met with Phil. Loudermilk, Union County District Conservationist. He has toured
the facility. Currently, Mr. Loudermilk and I are working on a farm plan for my entire
farming operation. We expect to be completed within three months.
It is my desire to run an efficient facility which will produce high quality beef while
following applicable regulations. It is my intention to continue to work with you and
your agency to ensure any problems with my facility are resolved. If you have any
questions or require additional information at this time, please feel free to contact me.
Ben Ezzell
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