Category Archives: Education

Moriatorium on CAFOs, what you can do

This in from Diane Rosenberg of IARA Rep. Ross Paustian, chair of the Agriculture Committee, is refusing to move forward HF 2127, a bill enacting a factory farm moratorium on new and expanding livestock confinements. Paustin’s refusal to assign the … Continue reading

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March, 2020, Lecture Series

Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series at Iowa City Senior Center on Linn Street Fee: none. No registration.  Membership Not Required Mondays, 3/9 – 3/30  6:30 – 7:30 PM in room 202  Event Organizers: 100Grannies 3/9: The Green New Deal Explained  … Continue reading

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New green business in North Liberty

North Liberty company opens dealership for used electronic cars NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — A brand new car dealership opened its doors in North Liberty today with a unique fleet of used electronic vehicles. “Iowa tends to be very progressive and … Continue reading

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CAFO Article from AP – Nat’l Publicity

Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers John Flesher – ASSOCIATED PRESS  (Page 2A of PC on 10 Feb 2020) AKRON, Iowa – In recent years, Fred Zenk built two barns housing about 2,400 hogs between them – long, … Continue reading

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1 Feb 2020 Climate Crisis Parade more

from Miriam: Dear Parade Friends from Blue Bus #1 & White Bus #2, Thank you to each and every one of you who showed up and stood up and paraded and demanded truth and action. History tells us that “We … Continue reading

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Feb 1 2020 Climate Parade Pictures

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2020 Johnson County Food Policy Council Forum Land Access and Beyond

Hi Community Food and Agriculture supporters! The Johnson County Food Policy Council invites you to our 6th annual public forum to learn about the Land Access Program at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm and to give feedback for future … Continue reading

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2 Feb 2020 Live from Prairie Lights: Ronnie Cummins

RONNIE CUMMINS February 2 @ Prairie Lights, 1 p.m. Ronnie Cummins will read from and talk about Grassroots Rising: A Call to Action on Climate, Farming, Food, and a Green New Deal. This book offers a blueprint for building and supercharging a … Continue reading

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Rebuilding Vulnerable Communities

MEDIA ADVISORY Rebuilding Vulnerable Communities:  Climate, Health, Jobs & Justice  A climate conversation brought to you by Ecomadres, Moms Clean Air Force, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Iowa Farmers Union. Join Us!   Sunday, January 19th @ 2:00 PM … Continue reading

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Granny’s Gems

Granny’s Gems No. 1 Granny’s Gems No. 2 Granny’s Gems No. 3   Granny’s Gems No. 4 Granny’s Gems No. 5 Granny’s Gems No. 6 Granny’s Gems No. 7  

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