Cattle Farm Ordered to Pay $100,000

State AG’s case against Schmucker cattle operation ends with $100,000 fine

BRYAN — An enforcement action the state of Ohio brought against three Schmucker family members accused of an unpermitted cattle operation has ended with an out-of-court settlement in which the defendants have agreed to pay a $100,000 fine.

Cattle farm ordered to pay $100,000

The three owners of a large beef cattle farm have been ordered to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 for violating state rules governing large feeding operations.