September 19, 2022 Contact: Tommy Hexter, (540)471-1647 [email protected] Fly-In Builds on Recent Achievements and Works Toward Future Farmers Union Priorities NEVADA, IA – Last week, five Iowa Farmers Union members made the trip to Washington, D.C. to discuss state and national policy priorities with government officials. The trip was part of a National Farmers Union Fly-In… Continue Reading
The Iowa Farmers Union is excited to seek qualified applicants for the position of Rural Organizer and Educator. The position is full-time and will report to the IFU President. Download the position description here: Position Description Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Aaron Lehman at [email protected] The deadline to apply is… Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2022 Contact: Christina Dexter, (816)[email protected] Farmers Union praises the appointment of USDA farmer committee The Iowa Farmers Union praised the appointments of five farmers to the Iowa USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. “These outstanding individuals are excellent leaders in their communities and have shown exceptional dedication to family farmers and sustainable… Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2022 Contact: Christina Dexter, (816)[email protected] Iowa Farmers Union Opposes CO2 Pipeline Use of Eminent Domain Nevada, IA – The Iowa Farmers Union, a grassroots organization fighting for family farmers, rural communities, and sustainable agriculture for more than 100 years, opposes the use of eminent domain to facilitate any of the three carbon dioxide pipelines… Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 20, 2021 Contact: Christina Dexter, (816)[email protected] Skyrocketing Fertilizer Costs Illustrate the Need for “Fairness for Farmers” NEVADA – In the face of skyrocketing fertilizer costs, the Iowa Farmers Union calls for renewed action to address anti-competitive behavior in agribusinesses. “Now more than ever we need drastic action to address monopolistic behavior that… Continue Reading
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