Local farmer has environmental concerns about proposed asphalt plant

Local farmer has environmental concerns about proposed asphalt plant

By Ian Sparks UM journalism student Local developer JW McCurdy’s proposal for a new asphalt plant has been met with backlash from hundreds of Lafayette County residents. While the plant would increase efficiency and reduce transportation costs for the lower half of the state, the potential environmental implications could have a harsh effect on the wildlife in the area. The plant would be located a half mile west of Highway 7 and south of Highwa…