Where is the proposed swine facility located?

The facility is in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County.

How many animals would the expanded operation hold?

The expansion would increase capacity to 1,862.4 animal units, about 4,656 wean-to-finish swine.

When can I inspect the permit application?

You can inspect the application at the Kossuth County Auditor's Office from May 14 to May 25, 2026, 8:00 am–4:00 pm.

Public Hearing — Kossuth

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Kossuth County received a permit application from Brent Murphy to increase animal capacity at an existing swine confinement facility (Site #2 in Plum Creek Township) to 1,862.4 animal units (4,656 head). The application is available for public inspection May 14–25, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Applicant: Brent Murphy — Site #2 in Plum Creek Township
Proposed capacity: 1,862.4 animal units (4,656 head)
Application open for inspection May 14–25, 2026, 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Written comments accepted at County Auditor's Office until the stated deadline

Published: May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Kossuth

Research context

6 public hearing notices in Kossuth (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Inspect the application
Visit the Kossuth County Auditor's Office between May 14–25, 2026, 8:00 am–4:00 pm to review documents.
2
File written comments
Submit written comments to the Kossuth County Auditor's Office by the deadline stated in the notice (check office for exact cutoff date).
3
Contact County for details
Call or visit the Kossuth County Auditor's Office for exact deadline and any hearing schedule information.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the proposed swine facility located?: The facility is in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County.
How many animals would the expanded operation hold?: The expansion would increase capacity to 1,862.4 animal units, about 4,656 wean-to-finish swine.
When can I inspect the permit application?: You can inspect the application at the Kossuth County Auditor's Office from May 14 to May 25, 2026, 8:00 am–4:00 pm.

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Legal terms in this notice

confinement feeding operation: A livestock facility where animals are kept and fed in a confined area, often requiring environmental permits.
animal unit: A standard measure of animal impact used to compare different species and sizes for permitting.

Full Notice Text

Public NoticeThe Kossuth County Board ofSupervisors, has received a constructionpermit application for a confinementfeeding operation, more specificallydescribed as follows:Name of Applicant: Brent MurphySite #2Location of the Operation: located inthe NE ¼ SW ¼ of section 11 PlumCreek Township.Type of Confinement FeedingOperation Structure Proposed:Increase animals only at an existingswine confinement facility.Animal Unit Capacity of theConfinement Operation afterConstruction: 1862.4 animal units(4656 Head of ween to finish swine.)Examination: The application is onfile at the Kossuth County Auditor'sOffice and is available for publicinspection during the following days:May 14th to May 25th 2026, during thehours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.Comments: Written Comments maybe filed at the County Auditor's Officeuntil the following deadli