Tag Archives: CAFOs in Iowa

What Is A CAFO?

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc. – JFAN This is the first of five videos in a JFAN interview series with Dr. John Ikerd about CAFOs, Iowa’s #1 problem.  Visit Dr. Ikerd’s website here:  johnikerd.com/ “The operation runs like a … Continue reading →

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Right To Harm: A Film About CAFOs And Human Rights

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

Most people don’t know about the problem of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations).  This documentary was made to reach out to the public and expose the problem so we can together find a solution before it is too late. Watch … Continue reading →

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Join Webinar To Learn About The Fight Against Factory Farms

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

Action alert from CCI: Last week we sued the state of Iowa to clean up the people’s water. This week we’re hosting a webinar to fill you in on the details! Join Iowa CCI, Food & Water Watch, our legal … Continue reading →

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Factory Farm Moratorium Lobby Day And Rally

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

Action alert from Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture: Factory Farm Moratorium Lobby Day and Rally Thursday, February 21 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Iowa State Capitol Bill sponsors and impacted citizens among speakers addressing the need for a factory … Continue reading →

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Update: Iowa’s CAFO Problem

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

Updated YouTube link: Tim Wagner, Izaak Walton League, Agriculture Outreach Coordinator Rodger Routh Video

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Art Cullen: “Agri-Chemical Cabal” Has Chokehold On Iowa

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

Please read and share this column by Pulitzer prize winning journalist Art Cullen, of The Storm Lake Times http://www.stormlake.com/articles/2018/05/23/how-much-more-manure-can-we-handle A rapid and significant expansion in swine facilities here and across Iowa — with unheeded calls in the legislature for a … Continue reading →

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Why The Farm Bill Was Drafted In Secret

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

Action Alert from Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) The House’s draft of the Farm Bill is nothing short of a disaster. Members of Congress have turned their backs on our independent farmers and everyday people. Tell your representative to throw … Continue reading →

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Is Factory Farm Hog Manure Guilty Of Trespassing?

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

BFIA editor’s note:  This group of Iowans is suing the DNR in an attempt to save our state from being destroyed by factory farms (CAFOs). If you would like to help, donation information is located in the text below. Please … Continue reading →

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Factory Farm Teach-In

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

Factory farm teach-in with David Osterberg of the Iowa Policy Project Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  Follow Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement on Facebook.      #MoratoriumNow

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Join The Factory Farm Resistance This Holiday Season

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

Please consider joining this action. CCI is leading the fight to save Iowa from becoming wall to wall CAFOs. Follow CCI on Facebook ### We’re ready to stand with you to build the movement for clean water, a factory farm … Continue reading →

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