Tag Archives: #CAFOResistance

Watch JFAN Annual Meeting Leaving CAFOs Behind

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors (JFAN) : Two different farming families share what it took to transform their CAFOs into two, completely different independent, sustainable farming operations. Tim, Deleana and Curt Roseland, owners of the Roseland Family Farm discussed … Continue reading →

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Leaving CAFOs Behind

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Trish Nelson

** JFAN ANNUAL MEETING ** Is it possible to transform a factory farm into a sustainable farming operation? YES! Find out how these two farming families did that in two very different ways! LEAVING CAFOS BEHIND Diverse Opportunities for Independent … Continue reading →

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Want Stronger CAFO Regulations? Stop SF 2370

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Jefferson Family Farmers and neighbors (JFAN). The following is a JFAN op-ed published in the Iowa Farmers Union Barn Door Bulletin last Friday. Please contact your representative and tell them to remove language codifying Executive Order Number … Continue reading →

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Republican Control Freaks Iowa Style

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Have you noticed how Republicans are totally into bans, permanent rules, blocking individual freedoms, and nothing is too extreme for them? They must have EVERYTHING they want, not just some things, will stop at nothing, and compromise is a dirty … Continue reading →

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Stop DNR From Deregulating CAFOS

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Trish Nelson

So many opportunities to make a difference at the state level right now. Here’s another one! Take Action to Tell the DNR to Pass Strong CAFO Rules! A year ago Governor Reynolds issued Executive Order 10, which requires all state … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Stop Republican Efforts To Expose CAFO Whistleblowers

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please read the following alert from Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors (JFAN) and take action if you agree whistleblowers should not be subject to retaliation. Time is of the essence. The bill is on its way to committee. ACTION ALERT … Continue reading →

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New Report: The True Costs of CAFOs In Iowa

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Please read and share this important report from the Iowa Environmental Council. Des Moines, IA. – November 14, 2023 – Iowans are shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to treat their drinking water and pay for treatment of life-threatening … Continue reading →

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Iowans Are Organizing To Change Corporate Farming Practices

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Trish Nelson

The November 9 JFAN Annual Meeting, Bigger Is Not Better: Rural Communities in the Wake of Livestock Consolidation, was a great success. A total of over 500 people either participated in the meeting or viewed the recording now on the … Continue reading →

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Brenna Bird Uses The Word “Squeal” In Official Filing

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Joins Pork Producers’ Court Challenge of Massachusetts Law by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 11, 2023 Iowa is challenging a new Massachusetts law that bans the sale of pork that doesn’t meet strict hog-confinement requirements. In July, a … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar for Stop Factory Farms Lobby Day

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Meanwhile back in Iowa.. here is an action alert from Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture: With the legislative session right around the corner, we wanted to make sure you heard that the Stop Factory Farms Lobby Day is returning on … Continue reading →

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