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AN URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE LEOPOLD CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: The Leopold Center has faced many challenges in its 30-year history. Today we face another significant hurdle. Late last night we learned that the Republican legislative budget proposal for next year would eliminate ALL state support for the Leopold Center. The… Continue Reading
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for a new learning series hosted by the Iowa Farmers Union in partnership with the CHS Foundation: “Cooperating to Grow Your Farm” offers an interactive learning opportunity for farmers focused on how farmer-owned cooperatives can help you add value to your products, reach new markets, and expand the profitability of your farm business. From sourcing inputs, to building infrastructure for processing, to accessing… Continue Reading
SPECIAL EVENT THIS WEEK: Monday, March 6th, 10:00-11:00AM Room 103, Supreme Court Chamber, Iowa State Capitol Public hearing on HF 484 (formerly HF 316), a proposed bill to dismantle the Des Moines Water Works CLICK HERE to sign up to participate or leave your written comments. Here is a full list of the local legislative… Continue Reading
**THIS POST WAS UPDATED ON 02/23/2017** Congress is still in recess for the President’s Day holiday through the end of this week – this is your chance to talk directly to your members of Congress and your local legislators about the issues that matter to you, your family, and your community. Stand up, speak out,… Continue Reading
Congress is in recess this week for the President’s Day holiday – this is your chance to talk directly to your U.S. Senators AND your local legislators about the issues that matter to you! Here are the local forums happening this week: Friday, February 17th U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, 11:30AM-12:30PM, Coffee with Joni, Betty’s Cafe, 101… Continue Reading
Your legislators need to hear from you! Here are the local legislative forums happening this week: Friday, February 3rd Chariton: 10:00-11:00AM, Mosaic Building, 302 S 4th St, Chariton (hosted by Sen. Sinclair) Corydon: 8:00-9:00AM, Farm Bureau, 212 S Franklin St, Corydon (hosted by Sen. Sinclair) Leon: 2:00-3:00PM, Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd St, Leon (hosted by Sen.… Continue Reading
Your legislators need to hear from you! Here are the local legislative forums happening this week: Friday, January 27th Bedford: 7:00-8:00AM, Beford Farm Bureau Office, 607 Pollock Blvd, Bedford (sponsored by Sen. Costello) Cedar Falls: 4:30-6:30PM, AEA 267, 3712 Cedar Heights Dr, Cedar Falls (sponsored by the Black Hawk County League of Women Voters) Iowa City: 4:00-5:00PM, Educational Service… Continue Reading
The 2017 Iowa Legislative Session is underway, and you are invited to join IFU members and farm & food advocates from across the state for the Iowa Farmers Union’s 2017 Farm & Food Lobby Day! WHO: IFU members and Iowa farm & food advocates WHEN: Thursday, February 2, 2017 10:00AM Meet at the State Historical Building (600… Continue Reading
As we approach the end of 2016, we are looking ahead to the many opportunities and challenges of the new year: Fighting for clean, drinkable water for Iowa’s farms and communities; Creating opportunities and leveling the playing field for sustainable livestock production on independent, locally-owned family farms; Crafting a new Farm Bill that promotes conservation, addresses climate change, strengthens the farm safety… Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2016 Contact: Aaron Heley Lehman, alehman@iowafarmersunion.org, (515) 291-2656 IOWA FARMERS UNION WELCOMES FARMER FAIR PRACTICES RULES AS “COMMON SENSE PROTECTIONS” FOR FAMILY FARMERS AMES (Dec. 16, 2016) –The Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) is pleased by this week’s announcement that the long-awaited Farmer Fair Practices Rules, which aim to level the playing field… Continue Reading
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