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Constitutionality of Iowa’s “Ag-gag” Law Challenged
“’An especially grievous harm to our democracy occurs when the government uses the power of the criminal laws to target unpopular speech to protect those with power—which is exactly what this law is about. Ag gag clearly is a violation … Continue reading
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Tagged CAFOs in Iowa, corporate farming, factory farming, Free speech, Iowa Ag Gag law", iowa puppy mills
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Sing Along With The CAFO Song
Posted by Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors. Follow them on Facebook. “And now for a musical interlude….a community member in Devil’s Lake, ND singing about the CAFO threatening their area but the message is universal for Iowans also troubled by … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa
Tagged CAFOs in Iowa, Factory farming in Iowa, Iowa water quality, Iowa's environment
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Two Factory Farms Denied In Cerro Gordo And Mitchell County
Here is a note from CCI, Citizens for Community Improvement: This week, we had some tremendous victories to put People & Planet before factory farm polluters! Here are some exciting updates to brighten your day. 88 counties in Iowa passed … Continue reading
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Tagged CAFOs in Iowa, Cerro Gordo county CAFO, Mitchell County CAFO
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How Local Communities Are Dismantling Corporate Rule
Is a Truly Sustainable Society Achievable As Long As Corporate Rights Outstrip the Rights of People? Community Rights Presentation Paul Cienfuegos National Community Rights Educator Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 7 PM Iowa City Public Library, Room A You will learn: … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Greed, Local Events
Tagged #nobakken, big box stores, CAFOs in Iowa, community rights, corporate greed, sustainability
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Action Alert: DNR Factory Farm Rules Review
Action Alert from Iowa Citizens for Commuinity Improvement (CCI) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reviews factory farm rules once every five years. This is our chance to strengthen the rules and hold factory farms accountable! We need YOU … Continue reading
Posted in Calls to Action, Corporate Greed, Environment, Factory Farms (CAFOs), ICCI, Local Events, water
Tagged CAFOs in Iowa, Factory farms in Iowa, Iowa DNR, Iowa water quality
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Factory Farms (CAFOs) Destroy Communities
Visit sraproject.org Factory farms, officially called Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), make the worst possible neighbors. People forced to live close to CAFOs often report becoming sick from toxic gases produced by decomposing animal waste. They can’t even enjoy their … Continue reading
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The Real And True Consequences Of CAFOs
This letter to the editor of a local Iowa newspaper will blow you away. https://www.waukonstandard.com/articles/2016/04/06/letter-editor-health-concerns-regarding-proposed-cafo-swine-allamakee-county To the Editor: The proposal by Reicks Farms for the Confinement Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) filled with swine to be built in Allamakee County on … Continue reading
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Tagged allamakee county, Allamakee County Protectors, CAFOs in Iowa, factory farms, iowa factory farms, Reicks Farms
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Public Meeting Needed On Hog Processing Plant
Here is a letter to the editor of the Mason City Globe Gazette that needs to be read by every Iowan. globegazette.com by Chris Peterson As many know, there is a proposal in the works for a large-scale meatpacking plant … Continue reading
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Tagged CAFOs in Iowa, Mason City Hog Factory
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The Facts About CAFOs Speak For Themselves
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
Posted in Environment, Factory Farms (CAFOs), Farming, Local Control
Tagged CAFOs in Iowa, corporate factory farms, corporate hog lots, Factory farming in Iowa, iowa farming
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