Tag Archives: Rural Iowa

We Must Talk with Rural Voters

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Trish Nelson

–John Norris, Democratic candidate for Governor, was State Director of the Farm Unity Coalition during the 1980s’ Farm Crisis. He served as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is currently co-owner of the State Public Policy … Continue reading →

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Impending Environmental Crisis in Iowa

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from Activate Iowa.  Follow Activate Iowa on Facebook

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Breaking The Grip of Corporate Ag on Rural Iowa

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors, Inc. P.O. Box 811, Fairfield, IA 52556 jfan@lisco.com • http://www.jfaniowa.org • 641-209-6600 Award-winning agricultural journalist Alan Guebert on Breaking Free of Corporate Ag – JFAN Annual Meeting Factory farming has a stranglehold on rural Iowa, … Continue reading →

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Austin Frerick: Koch Brothers Are Modern Day Robber Barons

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Trish Nelson

There is a lot to like about this Democratic candidate for Iowa’s third congressional district. The first thing I noticed is that his communication style doesn’t rely on tired platitudes and repeated talking points.  Your eyes don’t glaze over when … Continue reading →

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