MY PERSONAL OPINION

My Personal Perspective on the Nutrient Farm PUD

In my personal opinion, the approval of the Nutrient Farm Planned Unit Development (PUD) could bring significant challenges to our community.

I fear this proposal threatens the very qualities that make New Castle a peaceful and desirable place to live—our quality of life, property values, and the environmental, health, and safety standards we cherish. I believe it also raises serious questions about potential increases in crime and traffic-related risks.

I worry that any fire emergency could be devastating, especially after witnessing what occurred in recent California fires. With heavy traffic potentially created, safe and timely evacuations could become impossible. If you chose to call this place home for its tranquility, and in my opinion, this proposal could irreparably alter that.

Speaking from personal experience, having lived 30 miles from a meat processing facility, I can attest that, depending on the wind, the stench was often unbearable and disrupted daily life for miles around.

At first glance, the idea of a local farm might seem appealing—a picturesque vision of fresh, sustainable farming.

However, after thoroughly reviewing the Nutrient Farm documentation, I believe the Nutrient Farm PUD is less about sustainable farming and more about profit. In my opinion this appears to be a development cloaked in the narrative of sustainability, driven by land developers who may prioritize financial gain over the well-being of our community.

Take Action to Protect Our Community

I encourage you to join me in learning more about this proposal and forming your own conclusions. Here are some steps you can take:

Research Similar Facilities
Investigate how similar operations have impacted other communities — meat processing facilities, affects on communities with one way in/out during a fire, etc.

Attend the Public Hearing
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 29, at 6:00 PM. Your voice matters, and this meeting is the opportunity to share your concerns and ask questions.

Stay Connected
Follow us on Facebook to stay updated on public hearings and developments related to the Nutrient Farm PUD.

Review the Documents
Take time to read all the documentation available about this PUD to understand its full implications.

This is a pivotal moment for our community. In my view, the decisions made now will have lasting impacts for generations to come. Together, we have the power to advocate for the values and standards that make New Castle such a special place to call home.

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my personal opinions based on concerns that I believe are relevant to our community. This statement does not assert any confirmed or legally substantiated claims about Nutrient Farm or its proposed operations. I encourage everyone to conduct their own independent research.