Category Archives: Farming

Eaters Must Join Farmers To Reclaim America’s Food System

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Every Iowan should listen to this talk about CAFOs and how they get away with it. There is hope through collective action. Click here to find out how to join the fight in Iowa. “Corporations, which should be the carefully … Continue reading →

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How China Came To Own Iowa’s Land And Politics

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Trish Nelson

https://harpers.org/2016/the-trouble-with-iowa Starting with the suit by Des Moines Water Works over farm pollution in Des Moines’ drinking water that is now in federal court, this article covers everything from Steve King, Bruce Rastetter, chickens, pork, Tyson Foods, Smithfield, Shuanghui Group, … Continue reading →

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SILT: How Budget Bill Benefits Iowa Landowners

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Update from Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT): The spending bill just signed by President Obama contains a huge benefit for Iowa landowners who want to protect their land to grow healthy food for good. It also creates a permanent IRA … Continue reading →

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The Facts About CAFOs Speak For Themselves

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Trish Nelson

CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) proliferation is ruining Iowa. Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors are fighting hard to save what we have left. Please share this article and help them get the facts out about CAFOs. jfaniowa.org Letter to Editor … Continue reading →

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SILT: Helping To Save Iowa’s Farmland Before It’s Too Late

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

      When Honey Creek resident Joe Driscoll called SILT in January he sounded anxious. Joe had dreamed that his family farm just minutes from downtown Omaha would become the “Loess Hills Young People’s Farm.” He wanted to see … Continue reading →

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More CAFOs Are Coming – What Everyone Can Do

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors Joe Maxwell, Senior Political Director of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, addresses the role everyone can play in protecting our communities at the upcoming JFAN Annual Meeting More CAFOs Are Coming – What YOU Can … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Thumb Their Noses At Iowans

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Three fine examples of Republican leaders in Iowa and what they really think of the average Iowan. First is not an elected official, but WHO radio personality Jan Mickelson whose program is essentially Republican propaganda. Second we have a story … Continue reading →

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Women Protecting Pollinators, Protecting Food

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Nine fantastic breakout sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, during the 2015 Women, Food and Agriculture Network annual conference in Davenport. Click here to learn more about the conference and to register. On Saturday, learn the basics of starting a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmers Offer Cover Crop Webinar

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Practical Farmers of Iowa, Cover Crop Solutions and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Present Webinar on the Basics of Cover Crops Thursday, July 30, at 1 p.m. Mark your calendar for a webinar to be held on July 30 that … Continue reading →

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Francis Thicke: “We Have Broken The Relationship Between Plants And Soil”

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Grass-based, organic dairy farmer Francis Thicke can be followed on Facebook.  

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