July 21, 2026
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Iowa Farmers Union Announces Trone Garriot, Muhlbauer, and Jones Among Confirmed Candidates for Barn Party
Family farmers to hear directly from candidates on issues affecting rural Iowa
NEVADA, Iowa – The Iowa Farmers Union has confirmed that the following candidates will share remarks at the organization’s annual Barn Party on Saturday, July 25 at the Big Oak Barn in Elkhart:
Sarah Trone Garriott, Candidate for US House District 3
Dave Muhlbauer, Candidate for Iowa Lieutenant Governor
Chris Jones, Candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Tony Thompson, Candidate for Iowa Senate District 23
The Barn Party brings together IFU members for a celebration of family farming and an opportunity to engage directly with candidates on the issues affecting rural Iowa.
“We are so excited to have these candidates talk about their priorities with our members,” said Aaron Lehman, IFU president. “Now is the right time to have these conversations. Iowa farmers are facing unprecedented economic pressure, from rising input costs to uncertain trade policies. These candidates need to talk directly with farmers about what’s at stake.”
EVENT DETAILS:
Iowa Farmers Union Annual Barn Party
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Big Oak Barn, 12806 NE 64th Street, Elkhart, IA
This event is for Iowa Farmers Union members only. Iowa farmers and ranchers, as well as Friends of the Family Farmer, can join IFU throughout the year. Iowans interested in becoming members can join online as well as at the Annual Barn Party.
This is an open press event. Members of the media can RSVP by emailing [email protected].
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About Iowa Farmers Union The Iowa Farmers Union is a grassroots membership organization of family farmers and ranchers, advocates, and consumers committed to promoting family agriculture in Iowa. Since 1915, Iowa Farmers Union members have worked together to strengthen the independent family farm through education, legislation, and cooperation and to provide Iowans with sustainable production, safe food, a clean environment, and healthy communities.