Water Quality Solutions Town Hall: A CISWRA Follow Up
Saturday, November 15 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Drake University Meredith Hall
2805 University Avenue, Des Moines

Organized by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Iowa Food and Water Watch, and Progress Iowa

This town hall discussion moves from the scientific findings of the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA) presentation at Drake University in August to actionable policy and community solutions addressing Iowa’s water crisis. After hearing essential background information on the primary causes of Iowa’s persistent water quality challenges, participants will explore and discuss policy options in small, facilitated breakout groups.

Learn more here

Iowa Farmers Union Happy Hour in Fairfield
Friday, November 21 • 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Fairfield Food Collective
400 N. 2nd Street, Fairfield

The Iowa Farmers Union invites all Southeast Iowa residents – not just farmers! – for a community happy hour. There will be a short program for folks to learn about IFU’s work across Iowa supporting family farms, local food systems, and rural communities. It’s also an opportunity for IFU to hear from you.

The first round of drinks and appetizers is compliments of Iowa Farmers Union. RSVP here

Empowering Farmers to Weather the Chaos
Iowa Farmers Union Convention
December 5-6, 2025
Quality Inn, Ames, IA

The 110th Annual Iowa Farmers Union State Convention brings together members from across Iowa to celebrate family farming, strengthen our rural communities, and shape the future of agriculture. The convention includes a Candidate Forum and Reception, concurrent workshops on rural journalism, cancer and water quality, local foods, and the history of Iowa’s rural organizing movement. Jonathan Coppess will present the keynote on the Future of the Farm Bill, and there will also be a discussion on trade and tariffs.

Stop by JFAN’s table and visit us when you’re there!

More information on the convention here

JFAN’s Hiring!

JFAN has a new position open for a half-time Communications and Operations Coordinator. This person will help to expand our outreach and impact in Jefferson County and Iowa and support JFAN’s internal functions. The position involves social media work, communications support, financial record keeping, and more. The position will be filled on a rolling basis. Learn more here.

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Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc.
PO Box 811
Fairfield, IA 52556
www.jfaniowa.org
641-209-6600
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JFANIowa

JFAN is funded by grassroots support and gratefully welcomes your donations. https://www.jfaniowa.org/donate-today

JFAN is a member of the Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture (IARA)