Category Archives: Sustainability

A Blog for Iowa 350 Day Message

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Blog for Iowa 350 Day Message by Paul Deaton “an idea, a relationship, can go extinct, just like an animal or a plant. The idea in this case is 'nature,' the separate and wild province, the world apart from … Continue reading →

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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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Iowa's Relationship with Mexico

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Relationship with Mexico by Paul Deaton“That Iowa agribusiness is supported by federal subsidies, reliant on cheap energy, and dependent upon producing large quantities of row crops of corn and soybeans with very few farm workers is a characteristic of … Continue reading →

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Bruce Braley Shares our Values

Posted on September 21, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

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Posted in BFIA, Bruce Braley, Bush Tax, Calls to Action, Clean Elections, Congress, Corporate Greed, Education, Election Day Registration, Energy, Environment, Health Care & Medicare, Iowans for Voting Integrity, Jobs, Main Page, Progressive Community, Sustainability, Veterans | Comments Off

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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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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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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Ethanol and the Iowa Senate Race

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Ethanol and the Iowa Senate Race by Paul Deaton“It seems impossible to have an unbiased public discussion over how to most efficiently convert the sun’s energy to provide transportation and produce electricity without polluting the world on which we live.”Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill by Paul Deaton “If we knew how to cap Spindletop, it is clear that BP lacks the skills to stop the deep water gusher they created in a timely manner. Unlike the oil … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Iowa Governor Chet Culver

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Open Letter to Iowa Governor Chet Culver “HF2399 requires certain electric utilities in the state to conduct a study of nuclear power at rate payer's expense. This legislation was sent to the Governor on March 30 and he has … Continue reading →

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