Ridglan Farms' manure moat violated law, county says

Bond set for multiple activists arrested after Ridglan Farms protest

Four of those arrested Saturday are facing felony burglary charges.

Ridglan Farms' manure moat violated law, county says

The manure-lined trench was intended to dissuade activists from breaking in. Instead, the farm has been cited for installing an illegal manure pit.

Board calls for investigation into sheriff’s use of force; Ridglan Farms responds to manure citation

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) — Dane County Board Supervisors Michelle Ritt and Rick Rose say they are initiating steps for an independent investigation into Dane County Sherriff's Office force used at

Dog Days: A look into activists’ attempt to remove dogs from Ridglan Farms

Animal rights activists drew national attention Saturday, April 18 when their attempt to break into Ridglan Farms — a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds — and remove dogs was thwarted by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office Wisconsin State Patrol and assisting agencies. Law enforcement used tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets on activists as they attempted to cut through portions of the fence surrounding Ridglan Farms.  The D…