Holsum Dairies, LLC Green Tier - Tier 1 Participant Green Tier 1 applicant

Holsum Dairies' two farms, Irish Dairy and Elm Dairy, are located near Hilbert, midway between Lake Michigan and Winnebago. Each Grade A milk producing sites cares for about 3600 milking cows and about 400 dry cows at any one time.

Our focus is on continually optimizing our Nutrient Management Plan, our surface and groundwater protection strategy and our conversion of manure into electricity and fertilizer. Holsum's Green Tier Level One Environmental Management System aids in implementing and consistently documenting our core culture of environmental sensitivity, environmental protection and environmental restoration. Both the design and daily operation of the dairies reflect this commitment.

By continuing to grow our rural business, we create more opportunities for our feed, equipment, construction, and animal health suppliers and serve as a reminder that modern dairies and Wisconsin's beautiful countyside can thrive in respectful partnership.

Reports

• Excerpt from 2009 Green Tier Biennial Progress Report
• 2008 Annual Report from Holsum Dairies, LLC [PDF 118KB]

Application (Elm Facility)

• Green Tier Application [PDF 1.36MB] Posted February 19, 2009
• Attachment 1: List of Covered Facilities [PDF 191KB]
• Attachment 2: Environmental Performance [PDF 926KB]

Public Notice

• Public Notice on an Application to Participate in Tier 1 of Green Tier [PDF 14KB] February 19, 2009

Photos taken during the Green Tier Celebration
October 3, 2005

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Archived Material

• 2007 Annual Report from Holsum Dairies, LLC [PDF 224KB]
• Letter of Tier 1 Acceptance into the Green Tier Program [PDF 79KB] Posted October 3, 2005
• Dairy expands environmental efforts through Green Tier program [PDF 28KB] October 3, 2005
• 2006 Annual Report from Holsum Dairies, LLC [PDF 196KB]
• Functional Equivalency Documentation, October 2006 [PDF 55KB]
• Green Tier Application [PDF 318KB] Posted April 14, 2005
• Attachment 3: Environmental Management System [PDF 239KB]
• Public Notice on an Application to Participate in Tier 1 of Green Tier [PDF 14KB] April 14, 2005