Events Calendar – Iowa Farmers Union

ARE YOU READY FOR FSMA COMPLIANCE?

July 16
Ottumwa, IA
4pm-6pm, supper to follow
Join us for a mock On-Farm Readiness Review. Tour a working farm and see first-hand what is involved in a FSMA assessment and how the rule can be practically implemented on the farm.
Register here: https://iowafarmersunion.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=28

IFU SUMMER POTLUCK WITH BERNIE SANDERS

July 20
19775 600th Ave. Nevada, IA
6pm-9pm
Bring a side dish, dessert or salad, drinks, lawn chairs and good cheer!The festivities will be attended by special guest, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. The senator will host an informal question and answer session with attendees. Come prepared with questions and let’s talk ag!

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CONSERVATION

August 6
St. Charles, IA
4pm-6pm, supper to follow
Learn how the Resource Stewardship Evaluation Tool works and join in a panel discussion to learn about neonicotinoid seed coatings and pollinators. Explore economical conservation strategies to use on your land.
Register here: https://iowafarmersunion.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=29

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CONSERVATION

August 28
Prairie City, IA
4pm-6pm, supper to follow
See a demonstration of the Resource Stewardship Evaluation Tool and join in a panel discussion to learn about neonicotinoid seed coatings and pollinators. Explore economical conservation strategies to use on your land.
Register here: https://iowafarmersunion.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=30

Fall Legislative Fly-In

September 9-11, 2019
Washington, D.C.

*A limited number of scholarships are available to cover travel and accommodation costs*

Farmers Union members from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., in September for the 2019 Fall Legislative Fly-In!

During their time in Washington, members will be afforded the opportunity to hear from U.S. Department of Agriculture officials about current events, opportunities, and other work the department is doing on behalf of farmers. They will receive briefings from other administration officials and the leadership and staff of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Agriculture.

The most important agenda items of the fly-in, however, are the meetings on Capitol Hill. Teams of Farmers Union members will stop by the office of every member of Congress. Grassroots efforts at their finest, Farmers Union members will highlight the key priorities for the organization, struggles they are facing, and goals for future legislation and the next farm bill.

To learn more or register, call Christina Dexter at (816)738-5402

For more information about upcoming events, please email us at info@iowafarmersunion.org or call Deborah Bunka at (515) 451-8492