Neighbors Opposing a Polluted Environment (N.O.P.E.) is a non-profit organization serving rural residents, family farmers, and concerned Fulton County citizens who are committed to safeguarding and protecting public health in addition to restoring local control over the placement of livestock-confinement in their neighborhoods and communities.
Visit the What is NOPE? page to learn more about our organization. Follow local and national efforts related to factory farms online and on Facebook:
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2019 Meetings Fulton County residents and citizens opposing the proposed 20,000+ hog facilities managed by Professional Swine Management are asked to attend. Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday in each month in most cases. Board meetings are scheduled as needed by the officers. Tuesday, February 26th - Regular Meeting Isabel Church, 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 26th - Board Meeting (if needed) Isabel Church, 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 23rd - Regular Meeting Isabel Church, 6:30 PM Tuesday, May 28th - Board Meeting (if needed) Isabel Church, 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 25th - Regular Meeting Isabel Memorial Park (weather permitting), 6:30 PM Tuesday, July 23rd - Board Meeting (if needed) Isabel Memorial Park (weather permitting), 6:30 PM Tuesday, August 27th - Regular Meeting Isabel Memorial Park (weather permitting), 6:30 PM Tuesday, September 24th - Board Meeting (if needed) Isabel Memorial Park (weather permitting), 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 22nd- Regular Meeting Isabel Church, 6:30 PM Tuesday, November 26th- Board Meeting (if needed) Isabel Church, 6:30 PM Need directions? Click the links to find the meeting locations on Google Maps: Isabel Memorial Park, Isabel Church, or Elrod Schoolhouse. |
News & Updates
Want to help spread the word about NOPE and our concerns with mega-farms? Visit the Take Action page to find out how you can help. Use our Contact Form to send us a message!
Chicago Tribune - Beardstown Hog Plant
New York Times - North Carolina - Hurricane Concerns with Hog Farms
Illinois Legislative Efforts - Chicago Tribune article, 11/7/17
Water Rangers Training - July 22, 2017
SRAP News From the Field - July 18, 2017
Fulton County Residents Speak Out On Hog Farm Proposals (April 28, 2017)
Citizens Continue to Oppose Proposed CAFOs (April 29, 2017)
Spring 2017 John Hopkins Report (Fulton County, Illinois)
New York Times - North Carolina - Hurricane Concerns with Hog Farms
Illinois Legislative Efforts - Chicago Tribune article, 11/7/17
Water Rangers Training - July 22, 2017
SRAP News From the Field - July 18, 2017
Fulton County Residents Speak Out On Hog Farm Proposals (April 28, 2017)
Citizens Continue to Oppose Proposed CAFOs (April 29, 2017)
Spring 2017 John Hopkins Report (Fulton County, Illinois)
