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
What do daycare centers and small farms have in common? The link is food – fresh, healthy, locally-produced food, that is. Children consume as much as half of their daily caloric intake in a school or daycare setting, and what they eat matters. By building the connection between Early Care and Education centers and local… Continue Reading
To ensure a safer food supply, the federal government passed and is enacting the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Act shifts the focus from responding to food-borne illness to preventing it. Growers of fresh fruits and vegetables are especially at risk for growing, handling and selling products that may contain pathogens. The Iowa Farmers… Continue Reading
To ensure a safer food supply, the federal government passed and is enacting the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Act shifts the focus from responding to food-borne illness to preventing it. Growers of fresh fruits and vegetables are especially at risk for growing, handling and selling products that may contain pathogens. The Iowa Farmers… Continue Reading
The Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) is excited to seek qualified applicants for an Education, Communications and Outreach Specialist. The position will conduct coordinated education, communications and outreach activities to support the programs and mission of IFU. The position is full-time and will report to the IFU President. The position description is available here: IFU Job Description… Continue Reading
(03/08/2018) – Last week, IFU members at Farm & Food Lobby Day asked our legislators to stop a pair of harmful bills now working their way through both chambers of the legislature: Senate File 2329 and House File 2364 would exclusively grant two private entities – the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and Wellmark Blue Cross… Continue Reading
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