Iowa Farmers Union launches ads urging Senator Ernst to support farmers and clean energy workers instead of fossil fuel companies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2020 Contact: Christina Dexter, 816.738.5402 [email protected] Iowa Farmers Union launches ads urging Senator Ernst to support  farmers and clean energy workers instead of fossil fuel companies NEVADA, IA—The Iowa Farmers Union today announced the launch of radio and online advertisements calling on U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to prioritize Iowa’s farmers […]

We’re Hiring! IFU is seeking qualified Financial Manager

The Iowa Farmers Union is seeking qualified applicants for a Financial Manager  The position will provide coordinated financial management knowledge, skills, leadership and direction needed to support the programs and mission of the IFU. Tentative start date: July 1, 2020 Responsibilities include the following: Assisting in the preparation of financial reporting documents for the organization […]

IFU urges Sen. Ernst to focus relief effort on farmers, not coal companies

May 15, 2020 The Honorable Senator Joni Ernst 730 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Ernst: On behalf of the family farm members of the Iowa Farmers Union, I write to express our concern regarding some of your efforts in response to the economic impact of our current pandemic. It has come […]

Executive Order Ignores Well-Being of Workers, Farmers Union Says

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2020 Contact: Christina Dexter, 816-738-5402  [email protected]   Executive Order Ignores Well-Being of Workers, Farmers Union Says Food Supply and Workers Must Be Protected with Antitrust Enforcement  Nevada, IA – Invoking the Defense Production Act, President Donald Trump announced today that he plans to sign an executive order requiring meat processing […]