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Time for a Civil Conversation on Cobb-Vantress? So far, chicken growers in Adair County seem to be good neighbors and are prospering. That hasn't always been the case for those in the industry here - and across America, big poultry has a controversial past. A little fresh air always helps. It's time for CACEDA to step up. If they are holding up for a done-deal announcement of the prospective new resident of Green River Commerce Park at the request of the industry, is that a good sign? Is there something to hide? If not, why the secrecy? Our aim is not to stop the growth of industry here, but to make sure it is done in a responsible way. And no, we haven't been told, officially that the new plant is Cobb-Vantress, but all the hints given out and the word on the street in almost every shop in town, is that Cobb-Vantress will occupy the 20 acres of Green River Commerce Park. By Ed Waggener With only one agenda, CM invites Civil Discourse on the Columbia/Adair County Economic Development Authority's questionable closed sessions about the next phase of development in the Green River Commerce Park. Our only agenda: What the people don't know will hurt them. Now is the time to have a full public discussion, before the a deal is consummated. Several issues swirl around the project, starting with the closed session, continuing with the rather shabby treatment of the park's most valuable plant, and continuing with the question of due diligence on the price of the land for the out-of-town promoters. Perhaps no one cares. If not, so be it. I think it matters, and don't want to wait until the CACEDA oracle comes down from the mountain and issues a decree which could be a game changer for the future of Adair County - forever and for good OR for an irreversible worsening of conditions. We have been told an announcement is coming Wednesday, April 10, 2013. So far, Adair County chicken growers seem to have been responsible citizens - here. Google offers insight into the good, the bad, and the ugly of the chicken industry. As close as Monticello, KY, a Cobb-Vantress Avian Hatchery appears, from the highway to be an attractive, clean operation. But just a few miles SW, in Macon County, TN, it was a different story, according to this story in the Macon County Times: Community members question impact of Cobb Vantress CM welcomes a statement from CACEDA, or any member. We don't question their intentions. But we do question what went on in the meeting, who was allowed to sit in on it, and whether the closed session, under the circumstances, was warranted. On the other hand, if no one cares - so be it. It's happened before and life has gone on. No one expects perfection of the EDA, but we wouldn't be doing our job if we didn't make note of what isn't being told about what is about to take place. - ED WAGGENER This story was posted on 2013-04-08 04:20:59
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