The Walworth County Zoning Agency meeting on June 19, 2025, focused on a significant proposal for a new meat processing facility in Sugar Creek Township. The property owner is seeking to rezone approximately 3.79 acres from A1 Prime Agricultural Land to A4 Agricultural Related Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Marketing District. This change is necessary to obtain conditional use approval for various operations, including meat packing, production of animal fat oils, and preparation of animal feed.

The proposed facility will encompass a 14,000 square foot building, featuring a fully functional meat market. It is expected to produce between 40 to 50 head of livestock weekly. Retail offerings will include a variety of products such as meat cuts, seasonings, grocery items, apparel, grilling utensils, and other farm products like fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, and soap.

Processing operations are planned for Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to 3 PM, with potential Sunday hours from 9 AM to 3 PM for the storefront. The facility will employ up to 20 workers. Additionally, a request was made to modify signage regulations to allow for a sign larger than the current limit of 9 square feet.

The Town of Sugar Creek has already approved this request, and the area is identified in the County's land use plan as prime agricultural land. The surrounding zones include A1 and A2 to the north and south, with the city of Elkhorn to the east. The property is accessible via Voss Road, which runs along the eastern edge of the parcel.

This proposal marks a significant development in the region, potentially impacting local agriculture and the economy. Further discussions and approvals will be necessary as the project moves forward.