Category Archives: Environment

Sustainable Iowa Farm Energy & Francis Thicke

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Sustainable Iowa Farm Energy & Francis Thicke by Paul Deaton Francis Thicke, candidate to be Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture, was in Solon, Iowa this week discussing his vision for Iowa food and agriculture with a group of local residents and … Continue reading →

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Bruce Braley Shares our Values

Posted on September 21, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

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A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Francis Thicke Holds A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture for the 21st Century by Francis Thicke, Ph.D.A Book Review by: Patrick BosoldHave the recent egg recalls and the … Continue reading →

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A Progressive at the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Progressive at an Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting by Paul Deaton “So often progressives are up against the significant resources of the Farm Bureau when advocating for causes related to the environment and industrial food production. There is a … Continue reading →

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Eggs in Iowa's Mass Society

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Eggs in Iowa's Mass Society by Paul Deaton “After the salmonella outbreak happened, local organizations and the corporate media all jumped on board with statements, solutions and calls to action. The thing is that if we follow the news cycle, … Continue reading →

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Stop Dittmer's Iowa Hog Lot Expansion

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Stop Dittmer's Iowa Hog Lot Expansion by Paul Deaton“Expanding the amount of ammonia emitted in Scott County, which the additional capacity of Dittmer's hog lot would do, combined with the heavy industry already there would create additional fine particulate matter. … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Perspective: BP Well From Hell v.World’s Largest Slaughterhouse

Posted on July 22, 2010 by bfiamollyreagan

An Iowa Perspective: BP Well From Hell v. World's Largest Slaughterhouse Submitted by Molly Regan I used to think Triumph's proposed slaughterhouse was the worst thing that could happen…this new disaster trumps all. ~ Well from Hell Destined to be … Continue reading →

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Monsanto Fined $2.5 Million Over Cotton Seeds

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Monsanto Fined $2.5 Million over Cotton Seeds By Paul Deaton In a world with genetically modified organisms, once the seed gets out in the fields, so do the genetics and their real world consequences. So when the United States Environmental … Continue reading →

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Letter from Senator Chuck Grassley on the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Letter from Senator Chuck Grassley on the Gulf Oil Spill July 6, 2010Dear Constituent:Thank you for taking the time to contact me. As your senator, it is important for me to hear from you. Please accept my apology for the … Continue reading →

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Letter from Senator Harkin on the Gulf of Mexico Disaster

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Letter from Senator Harkin on the Gulf of Mexico Disaster June 23, 2010Dear Paul:Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the ongoing environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. I sincerely appreciate hearing your views and concerns … Continue reading →

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