Monthly Archives: May 2007

PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA ANNOUNCES 2007 FIELD DAYS

PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA ANNOUNCES 2007 FIELD DAYS By Practical Farmers of Iowa (Iowa Farmers Union is sponsoring the Aug. 4 field day.)­Summertime is here and so is the season for Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Days.  Whether you’re a … Continue reading

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Rev. James Lawson to give keynote address at 32nd Annual Iowa CCI Convention

Rev. James Lawson to give keynote address at 32nd Annual Iowa CCI Convention By ICCIReverend James Lawson will share his experiences as a civil rights activist at the 32nd Annual Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Convention, July 13th at 8:00 … Continue reading

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Food for Thought: Beware the CAFOs.

Food for Thought: Beware the CAFOs Originally Published In Radish Magazine By Dave MurphyPrinted and digital copies of this image are available for purchase. Digital delivery within minutes. Click here for details.SubmittedThe future construction of a new Triumph Foods slaughterhouse … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart’s Surprising Role in the Food Safety Crisis

Wal-Mart’s Surprising Role in the Food Safety Crisis: An Editorial Comment on the Nation’s Largest Grocer By Larry Mitchell, Chief Executive, American Corn Growers Association With an ongoing food safety crisis involving everything from the recall of melamine-infused pet food … Continue reading

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ISU Looking for Local Foods

ISU Looking for Local Foods By IFU Hello,   ISU Catering is interested in purchasing single-serving, packaged, shelf-stable Iowa products to add to a catering package.  They’re particularly interested in foods that are perceived as healthy, such as nuts, dried … Continue reading

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Check out 60 Mins Show on IANG 133rd Infantry

Check out 60 Mins Show on IANG 133rd Infantry By Mona ShawThis Sunday night (May 27th) on 60 Minutes, the whole show will bededicated to the Iowa Army National Guard's 1st Battalion 133rdInfantry. It is titled, “Fathers, Sons and Brothers”, … Continue reading

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Center for Sustainable Ag 20th Anniversary on July 10 – 11

Center for Sustainable Ag 20th Anniversary on July 10 – 11 By the IFU You are invited to help the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture mark its 20th anniversary at a special celebration in Ames on July 10-11. Choose from … Continue reading

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Impeach Gonzales!

Impeach Gonzales! By Jim Dean, DFASince Monday, over 41,000 people have called for the impeachment of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Please join us by signing the petition right now: http://www.ImpeachGonzales.org Here is some of the buzz: The Nation1: This … Continue reading

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Feds May Pass Verified Voting: Help Them!

Feds May Pass Verified Voting: Help Them! By Sean Flaherty, IVI Dear Friends, Now is the time to take action to protect the accuracy of the 2008 elections.  Please act, and pass this on. HR 811, a federal bill requiring … Continue reading

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Examine ethanol with eyes open

Examine ethanol with eyes open By Gene Lucht Iowa Farmer Today Gary Lamb has farmed for 55 years near Chelsea. He has served as president of the Iowa Farmers Union, chairman of the Iowa State Committee of the Farm Service … Continue reading

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