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CU 24-01 Cargill Project Narrative <br />Cargill's Elk River Animal Nutrition Center's current dairy operation has been outdated by evolving industry standards. <br />The latest dairy farming practices dictate the following updates to effectively contribute to the research and development <br />purpose we serve for our customers. The new facility will be equipped with automated feeding, housekeeping, and <br />milking systems, which reflect the latest practices in dairy farming. This proposed renovation will create a more efficient <br />and environmentally friendly operation than the present operating dairy facility. <br />The new facility will consist of free stall pens and be equipped with automated feeding systems, robotic milking systems, <br />and housekeeping which will reflect current industry standards. It will also include a sample prep area, employee <br />workstations, employee breakroom, restrooms, and locker rooms. The improved manure management system will <br />eliminate daily field spreading that exists today. <br />The overall goal of this project is to plan, design and construct a facility to achieve the following goals: <br />Improve employee safety and engagement <br />Improve animal safety and welfare. <br />Add capabilities to support CANS growth in understanding nutrients and support dairy farmers. <br />Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). <br />Hours of operation will be 4 am-10pm, Monday -Sunday. <br />Number of employees will be 14-16, currently we have 12 at this facility. <br />The facility will add a dedicated parking lot with approximately 21 stalls. Gravel roads will allow access throughout the <br />facility. Utilities will be provided via local well water and public electrical utility. <br />No additional signage, signage already exists for the site at the front office. <br />No outdoor storage will be needed. <br />The following updates to this facility will meet all standards to be permitted through the Minnesota Pollution Control <br />Agency (MPCA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and any possible County and City ordinances. The current <br />facility is a registered feedlot in the State of Minnesota. The facility plans to be permitted for approximately 624 Animal <br />Units as part of this renovation. <br />The Dairy Renovation will consist of the following elements See Appendix B: <br />1. Milking Center Barn —232' long by —94' wide <br />This Barn is proposed to be a mono slope type roof shape, with combination wood post -frame and stud -wall type <br />structure that will be insulated, heated, and mechanically ventilated. Floors will be concrete. This building will be <br />connected to the Main Barn. <br />This barn will include the following areas: <br />Milkhouse area for bulk milk storage, milk cooling, processing, and handling. <br />Milking Center area that includes robotic milkers, livestock sorting and handling features. <br />Page 85 of 229 <br />