Tag Archives: Factory farms in Iowa

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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Join The Factory Farm Moratorium Movement

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Four years ago a moratorium on factory farms was not on the political agenda in Iowa. It is because of everyday people taking action we’ve seen growing support at the Statehouse each year since. While we understand … Continue reading →

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Documentary Explores Human Welfare Side Of Factory Farms

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Trish Nelson

New film documents Iowa’s battle with factory farms ICCI – Get ready for the Iowa premiere of Right to Harm at the Iowa State Historical Building on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:00 pm. The movie addresses the “human welfare’ side … Continue reading →

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Why We Should All Boycott Factory Farming

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Trish Nelson

“The disastrous impact of factory farms is not just on the animals abused there, but also on our environment, and even on our health. Read more about factory farms and the changes that you can make in order to have … Continue reading →

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Is Factory Farm Hog Manure Guilty Of Trespassing?

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Trish Nelson

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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Meeting For People Who Oppose Factory Farms

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Sharing is caring!  Action Alert from CCI: You’ve probably heard: following the construction of two massive slaughterhouses, Iowans are bracing for yet another factory farm influx. Over the last three months, Iowa Select has inundated North Central Iowa with plans … Continue reading →

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“All We Want Is Clean Air And Water” Support The Moratorium on CAFOs (Factory Farms)

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Trish Nelson

This happened at the state capitol this week.  Farmer Chris Petersen:  “Our beautiful state of Iowa is being sacrificed… for what?  for what?”   Please share this.

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Join The Factory Farm Resistance This Holiday Season

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Trish Nelson

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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Action Alert: DNR Factory Farm Rules Review

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Trish Nelson

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 →

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Giant North Carolina Hog Corporation Picks Iowa To Ruin

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Trish Nelson

ACTION ALERT FROM   IOWA CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT Ryan Pudenz is the lead representative of Prestage Farms in Iowa. Call him today at (515)233-8200 and tell him that Prestage Farms’ corporate hogs aren’t welcome in Iowa.  See below for more … Continue reading →

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