What's Happening
Nevada, IA– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday released its final renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for the year 2020. The result reinstates barely more than half of the ethanol that was promised in a much promoted deal was announced in October. “This is another broken promise to Iowa’s farmers,” said Iowa Farmers Union… Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2019 Contact: Christina Dexter, 816.738.5402 [email protected] 5 Democratic presidential candidates confirmed for forum on agriculture issues Nevada, IA – Five Democratic presidential candidates have confirmed their participation in a forum focusing on issues relevant to family farmers and rural communities at the Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) Annual Convention. The ‘Candidate… Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 24, 2019 Contact: Christina Dexter, 816.738.5402 [email protected] Nevada, IA– A week and a half after announcing its intentions to offset a portion of the 4 billion gallons of demand for biofuels eliminated due to the ongoing misappropriation of small refinery exemptions (SREs), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tuesday released a supplemental proposed rule outlining how it… Continue Reading
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 24, 2019 Contact: Christina Dexter, 816.738.5402 [email protected] Nevada, IA – A proposed rule to change the eligibility guidelines for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would erode food security in the United States, according to the Alliance to End Hunger. If the rule is implemented, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 3.1 million hungry Americans… Continue Reading
Farmers know better than anyone about dealing with the ups and downs of weather. But production agriculture is currently in peril due to hostile and radical weather patterns brought on by climate change. The crisis is upon us. But on behalf of the Iowa Farmers Union, we confidently assert that farmers are more than victims of the problem. We… Continue Reading
When most people think of children eating local foods, the images that come to mind are of kids getting their hands dirty in the garden or a family strolling through a farmers market on the weekend. What most people don’t picture is the lunch line at a school cafeteria. But what if we could change… Continue Reading
The Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) is excited to seek qualified applicants for the position of Communications and Outreach Specialist. The position will conduct coordinated communications and outreach activities to support the programs and mission of IFU. The position is full-time and will report to the IFU President. Download the position description here: Position Description Interested… Continue Reading
Heartland Forum set for March 30 at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake For Immediate Release March 18, 2019Nevada, IA Iowa Farmers Union is hosting the Heartland Forum to bring together leading Democratic presidential contenders to discuss their ideas for solving the range of economic and social challenges facing rural and small-town communities in Iowa and… Continue Reading
Connecting Local Food, Early Childhood Education, and Healthy Communities The Iowa Farmers Union is seeking an entity or individual to partner with in a project to enhance local and regional food systems and their interaction with early childhood education providers. This project is part of a long-term initiative that aims to increase access to healthy,… Continue Reading
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