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| 3062 | 7/14/2010 5:33:44 PM | Mowrer named CSIF Field Specialist | Will begin duties July 26 in service to Iowa livestock and poultry farmers. |
| 3056 | 6/29/2010 10:10:50 PM | Farmers, ag stakeholders gather to showcase 'Doing things right' approach | On-farm workshop explores regulatory issues, installation of vegetative buffers. |
| 3052 | 6/18/2010 1:25:09 PM | Young Iowans want to raise livestock, CSIF survey finds | Providing opportunities in animal agriculture holds benefits for families and communities |
| 3051 | 6/14/2010 10:30:33 AM | CSIF seeks candidates for field specialist position | Will assist organization in serving farm families that raise livestock and poultry. |
| 3038 | 5/17/2010 9:13:29 AM | Farmers encouraged to attend June CSIF on-farm workshops | To be held June 11, 16 and 29 near Whittemore, Strawberry Point and Ottumwa. |
| 2986 | 3/4/2010 9:38:51 AM | Accu Steel invests in the work of the Coalition | Funds to help with Coalition's programs and outreach efforts. |
| 2959 | 2/9/2010 4:39:45 PM | Huntrods joins CSIF to assist with popular environmental program | To assist with helping farm families participating in Green Farmstead Partner program. |
| 2955 | 2/8/2010 4:04:50 PM | Iowans want progress, not finger pointing, in safeguarding water quality | Working together best approach to enhancing environmental quality. |
| 2918 | 1/17/2010 10:31:42 PM | Everyone has a role to play in protecting water quality | Using municipal sewage plants as model for livestock farmers misguided. |
| 2910 | 1/11/2010 5:45:39 PM | Coalition offers $2,000 reward in Poweshiek County cattle abuse case | Award offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. |
| 2848 | 11/30/2009 10:23:45 AM | CSIF, farm organizations offer reward in Sioux County vandalism case | $3,500 offered for information leading to arrest of person responsible for loss of nearly 4,000 hogs. |
| 2828 | 11/16/2009 5:10:54 PM | Farm broadcaster wins Oscar for work on Coalition campaign | Cyndi Young of Brownfield recognized for excellence in communicating the story of farming. |
| 2824 | 11/13/2009 4:22:04 PM | Applications sought for 2010 CSIF internship | Candidate sought to help CSIF help farmers grow responsibly and successfully. |
| 2756 | 9/29/2009 11:21:19 AM | Eastern Iowa newspaper praises Coalition's Green Farmstead Partner program | Cedar Rapids Gazette highlights program's importance and encourages farmer involvement. |
| 2663 | 7/21/2009 2:08:16 PM | CSIF Farming Matters Forum to explore issues critical to crop and livestock farmers | Forum to be held Aug. 26 near Independence; no charge for farmers to attend. |
| 2604 | 6/9/2009 9:20:23 PM | CSIF embarks on second annual 'Doing Things Right' farm tour | Features livestock, hog and poultry farmers who take pride in a job well done. |
| 2571 | 5/14/2009 3:49:15 PM | Hansen joins CSIF team as summer intern | Will assist Coalition with public outreach efforts, service to livestock farmers. |
| 2563 | 5/11/2009 9:03:35 PM | Survey finds people hold farmers in high esteem | Also oppose restrictions that would create need to import more meat, milk and eggs. |
| 2559 | 5/8/2009 9:23:39 AM | CSIF marks five years of service to Iowa's farm families | Helps nearly 1,200 farmers raise livestock responsibly and successfully. |
| 2531 | 4/23/2009 9:24:16 AM | Floss elected board president of Iowa livestock coalition | Floss has served on CSIF board since organization was launched in 2004. |
| 2418 | 1/22/2009 1:02:33 PM | Ag leaders gather to discuss livestock issues | Stakeholders develop strategies to grow farms successfully and responsibly. |
| 2405 | 1/12/2009 9:09:21 PM | CSIF explores livestock and property values issue | Comprehensive analysis to be released this month. |
| 2331 | 11/19/2008 9:18:43 AM | CSIF's Ritter promoted to Sr. Field Coordinator | Will lead organization's farmer services initiatives and assist with outreach, communications. |
| 2316 | 11/7/2008 4:16:23 PM | CSIF seeks Summer 2009 intern | Qualified candidate will assist in promoting responsible livestock farming. |
| 2313 | 11/7/2008 10:59:32 AM | Iowa Turkey Federation joins Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers | 'The time was right' to become a more active partner of CSIF, says ITF President. |
| 2292 | 10/23/2008 1:56:00 PM | Farmers make changes in how livestock is raised | These changes improve environmental quality and animal care. |
| 2274 | 10/14/2008 12:56:17 PM | Nearly 200 people attend beef feedlot open house near Albia | Bryan and Amber Reed host event to showcase how cattle are raised. |
| 2250 | 9/24/2008 3:37:12 PM | Coalition increases reward in vandalism case near Exline | Up to $7,500 now being offered for information leading to an arrest. |
| 2219 | 9/4/2008 11:21:40 AM | New resource to help farm families raise livestock responsibly | Good Neighbor Guide available from the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers.
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| 2212 | 8/29/2008 11:42:55 AM | CSIF launches 'Doing Things Right' campaign | Farmers highlight commitment to environment and growing responsibly and successfully. |
| 2152 | 7/14/2008 9:18:05 PM | Gipp to direct Iowa soil conservation efforts | Will assist IDALS in preventing soil erosion and protecting water quality. |
| 2124 | 6/27/2008 11:38:01 AM | Responsible livestock farming not precedent setting | Iowa Great Lakes Association agreement will hurt independent farm families.
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| 2113 | 6/19/2008 4:19:50 PM | More than 150 attend series of beef feedlot tours | Attendees focus more on management and less on growth. |
| 2077 | 5/30/2008 1:13:42 PM | Educational cattle tours to be held June 16-19 | Series of four events to help farmers excel responsibly. |
| 2043 | 5/9/2008 2:41:17 PM | Coalition remains true to mission as fifth year of service begins | Number of farmers served, favorable consumer attitudes about livestock continue to grow. |
| 1959 | 3/25/2008 9:52:14 PM | Farming Matters Forum a success! | More than 80 livestock farmers and stakeholders participate in 4th annual forum March 25. |
| 1912 | 2/29/2008 1:06:08 PM | Livestock forum focuses on achieving common ground | CSIF highlights its solutions-oriented efforts last night in Pella. |
| 1908 | 2/27/2008 1:08:43 PM | Livestock farmers feeling the pinch from higher input costs | Profit margins disappear for many. |
| 1886 | 2/11/2008 4:56:35 PM | Educational forum to help Iowa farmers grow responsibly | CSIF to sponsor Farming Matters Forum March 25 in Ames. |
| 1881 | 2/7/2008 5:28:38 PM | CSIF to participate in livestock forum Feb. 28 in Pella | Public invited to attend, ask questions and provide dialogue on livestock issues. |
| 1878 | 2/5/2008 2:32:19 PM | Serious investment continues in renewable fuels | Signals that consumer interest in green energy is growing. |
| 1877 | 2/5/2008 10:46:47 AM | Now is the time for strong state livestock coalitions | Livestock farmers value helping hand to grow responsibly and successfully. |
| 1776 | 12/4/2007 11:09:56 AM | Iowans herald Coalition's work in support of farm families | Organization helps 225 farm families grow responsibly in 2007. |
| 1702 | 10/15/2007 4:52:50 PM | Nearly 800 farm families served by CSIF | Assistance focuses on site location, environmental stewardship and communications. |
| 1613 | 8/13/2007 10:30:33 AM | Wilson Trailer, Kent Feeds invest in Coalition | Funds to be used to help livestock farmers grow responsibly and successfully. |
| 1547 | 7/10/2007 7:58:23 AM | Hog Slat invests in Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers | Livestock equipment company commits $5,000 to further CSIF’s goals |
| 1539 | 7/3/2007 7:20:00 AM | Special interest group vows to target livestock farmers | Effort underway to further regulate farm families who raise livestock |
| 1513 | 6/13/2007 2:05:44 PM | Best management practices have added importance during summer | Increased neighbor activity, reduced odor dispersion must be considered. |
| 1471 | 5/14/2007 7:14:53 AM | Cattle feeders grow with Iowa’s renewable energy industry | Abundant co-products fuel increase in cattle feeting |
| 1468 | 5/11/2007 9:39:47 AM | CSIF embarks on fourth year of service to livestock farmers | Remains committed to helping livestock farmers grow responsibly, successfully. |
| 1443 | 4/24/2007 7:06:19 AM | Vinchattle elected CSIF board president | Degner, Floss also elected to leadership positions |
| 1397 | 3/26/2007 11:31:01 AM | CSIF: an Iowa livestock success story | The Coalition proves that voluntary livestock efforts do make a difference. |
| 1344 | 2/26/2007 11:14:12 AM | Coalition grows to provide timely service to farmers | Addition of field specialist renews CSIF's commitment to helping farm families. |
| 1335 | 2/22/2007 9:27:20 AM | Large crowd attends ag celebration luncheon in Fairfield | Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey enthusiastic about agriculture's future. |
| 1333 | 2/21/2007 1:08:53 PM | CSIF adds staff member to enhance farmer services | Megan Ritter named Field Specialist for Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers. |
| 1283 | 1/29/2007 1:15:32 PM | CSIF Farming Matters Forum to be held in Mason City | March 27 event to promote the responsible growth of livestock farms. |
| 1271 | 1/23/2007 9:32:37 AM | Violence against livestock farmers condemned by CSIF | Urge full investigations and to prosecute those responsible. |
| 1222 | 12/22/2006 3:32:39 PM | Air modeling information, DVD available from CSIF | Organization to distribute information at Iowa Pork Congress booth Jan. 24-25. |
| 1215 | 12/20/2006 3:16:44 PM | Coalition helps more than 200 farm families in 2006 | Efforts focus on helping livestock farmers grow responsibly and successfully. |
| 1163 | 11/15/2006 11:17:02 AM | CSIF launches Good Farmers Building Trust campaign | Effort focuses on helping livestock farmers grow responsibly and successfully. |
| 1088 | 9/15/2006 4:24:53 PM | Conversations help Iowa grow | Farmers and farm neighbors benefit from face-to-face communication. |
| 1050 | 8/25/2006 3:41:15 PM | Nearly 70 farmers attend CSIF forum in Cherokee | Farmer panel on neighbor relations headlines educational event. |
| 974 | 6/28/2006 11:45:31 AM | Helping farmers key to responsible growth | Providing resources to farmers most important role of Coalition, Putze says. |
| 929 | 5/24/2006 7:38:23 PM | Livestock issues explored on News Radio WMT | CSIF explores value of livestock; importance to renewable fuel industry. |
| 885 | 5/1/2006 1:04:51 PM | Agriculture critical to Winneshiek County and Iowa | CSIF presents information to Decorah Chamber at April 24 meeting. |
| 854 | 4/11/2006 2:48:24 PM | CSIF visits with next generation in Ames | FFA students from across Iowa visit with Coalition reps at state convention. |
| 848 | 4/6/2006 2:54:55 PM | Enhancing environment key to livestock farming | Being a good neighbor includes many factors including environmental stewardship. |
| 825 | 3/28/2006 10:36:49 AM | More than 140 farmers attend "Farming Matters Forum" | One-day seminar offers tools for farmers to grow responsibly, successfully. |
| 747 | 1/30/2006 2:01:29 PM | CSIF to sponsor educational event for farmers March 28 | "Farming Matters" will highlight issues critical to growing livestock farms in Iowa. |
| 739 | 1/23/2006 7:45:31 AM | CSIF helping farmers identify best locations for new livestock farms. | As he looks for ways to raise his family’s income and reduce his farm’s input costs, Randy Greufe is considering raising hogs. |
| 737 | 1/20/2006 5:07:33 PM | Coalition offers collection of logoed apparel | Collection of logoed apparel to help market CSIF's assistance to livestock farmers. |
| 672 | 12/1/2005 4:31:31 PM | Coalition visits with farmers at Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting | Hundreds garner additional information about CSIF and register to win variety of prizes. |
| 660 | 11/23/2005 3:28:30 PM | Livestock farming a must for Story County | CSIF's Executive Director visits with Kiwanians about livestock's importance. |
| 651 | 11/15/2005 3:33:02 PM | CSIF's efforts called 'smart, effective' | “CSIF may be the smartest, most effective program Iowa commodity producer groups have ever accomplished for Iowa agriculture,” writes CommStock Investments Inc. President David Kruse. |
| 645 | 11/9/2005 1:49:15 PM | Coalition forges ahead to responsibly grow livestock farming | A strong and robust livestock sector benefits Iowa. It increases demand for grain, stimulates job and business growth, generates tax revenue and offers young people opportunities to become involved in the agricultural profession. |
| 531 | 8/12/2005 4:24:25 PM | Coalition's positive, solutions-oriented approach getting noticed | Iowans want and need rural communities to prosper. For that to happen, livestock farmers must have an opportunity to grow responsibly. The Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers is dedicated to doing just that -- and its record of achievement is getting noticed... and applauded. |
| 526 | 8/9/2005 11:09:15 AM | Blessed are the peacemakers | CommStock Investments President David Kruse praises the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers for bringing a positive, solutions-oriented approach to helping livestock farmers grow and prosper. |
| 515 | 7/31/2005 6:24:44 PM | Farm families herald Coalition’s success | The July 31 Sunday Des Moines Register profiles the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and speaks to farmers that have benefited from the organization's services. |
| 509 | 7/27/2005 5:36:41 PM | Allied industry representative named to advisory board | CSIF Executive Director Aaron Putze has been named to the Pork Industry Center advisory board. |
| 500 | 7/17/2005 8:17:11 PM | Iowans praise CSIF in new advertising campaign | What do a livestock farmer from Union County and the board chairman of one of the Midwest’s most successful grocery store chains have in common? They depend on ag for their livelihood and are praising the Coalition for helping farm families and Iowa's rural communities. |
| 471 | 6/23/2005 2:22:07 PM | CSIF receives helping hand from Carroll County farmers | County's support will enhance Coalition assistance to farm families wanting to remain involved in livestock farming. |
| 453 | 6/14/2005 7:57:47 AM | Hoopers named June good farm neighbors | The farm always looks great… "God has truly blessed us with some of the best neighbors anyone could want," writes the nominating family. |
| 451 | 6/10/2005 3:27:56 PM | Farmers, CSIF take livestock message nationwide | Agriculture ambassadors tout the importance of livestock farming during U.S. Farm Report televised panel discussion held during the 2005 World Pork Expo. |
| 450 | 6/10/2005 2:47:33 PM | CSIF challenges youth to be advocates for agriculture | High school and college students are urged to correct misinformation about agriculture, speak out about the benefits of farming and educate their friends about the importance of livestock farming during IPPA conference June 10 in Des Moines. |
| 448 | 6/9/2005 2:45:19 PM | Coalition signs on as sponsor of Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award | Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers partners with Iowa Department of Ag and Iowa Ag Radio Network to promote specific ways farmers are caring for the environment, neighbors
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| 447 | 6/9/2005 2:35:21 PM | Coalition enhances assistance to farm families | Interim Field Service Technician will lend a hand in helping farm families with regulatory compliance and neighbor relations issues during the summer months |
| 405 | 5/11/2005 10:17:47 AM | More than 240 families served by CSIF in organization's first year | Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers provides a helping hand to farm families to enhance livestock farming, neighbor relations and Iowa’s economy |
| 403 | 5/9/2005 5:01:47 PM | YOUNG PEOPLE WANT TO RAISE LIVESTOCK, LIVE AND WORK IN IOWA | Survey of more than 120 FFA students reveals that they have strong ties to their communities and an interest in pursuing a career in livestock farming |
| 372 | 4/17/2005 5:13:09 PM | Teamwork best way to grow Iowa | "Focus on what unites rather than divides," says CSIF executive director Aaron Putze speaking April 18 at a Rotary Club meeting in Jefferson. |
| 351 | 4/3/2005 2:30:26 PM | Iowa Turkey Federation invests in livestock coalition | IFT contributes $500 to the CSIF, praising the organization for its one-on-one service to farmers and for not shying away from taking on opponents of modern livestock farming. |
| 336 | 3/22/2005 9:42:09 PM | Mobilization key to growing responsible livestock farming | “By joining together and sharing information, we can make a stand and provide opportunities to those that want to have a future raising livestock,” says CSIF's executive director in keynote address March 23 at Animal Ag Alliance stakeholders summit held in Washington, D.C. |
| 325 | 3/10/2005 7:40:40 PM | Mobilization, facts and emotion key to telling ag's story | ‘We have the facts on our side - we now need to communicate those facts with emotion. When we do, we will be successful,’ CSIF encourages gathering of Michigan farmers. |
| 316 | 3/3/2005 11:01:31 AM | CSIF highlighted at 2005 National Pork Forum | For Iowa livestock farmers to remain involved in their chosen profession, they must understand and follow regulations and take a stand against those that oppose their way of life, says CSIF's Aaron Putze. |
| 286 | 2/4/2005 4:52:57 PM | EPA poised to conduct study of livestock farming | Farmers, environmental officials to embark on joint study of livestock farming and its relationship with environmental quality, human health. |
| 257 | 1/19/2005 5:55:49 PM | CSIF Growing Communities...One Farmer at a Time | Without fanfare, Iowa livestock farmers are finding valuable assistance from the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. And that's a good thing for Iowa and Iowans. |
| 251 | 1/16/2005 6:44:47 PM | Coalition: an important ag news story in 2004 | Eastern Iowa newspaper includes the creation of the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers as one of 2004's biggest ag news stories. |
| 228 | 12/30/2004 11:48:03 AM | New livestock alliance launched in North Dakota | The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council (NDCUC), Soybean Council and Pork Producers Council have joined forces to create the Livestock Alliance of ND (LAND). The group's goal is to advance the development of livestock farming throughout the state. |
| 227 | 12/30/2004 11:03:46 AM | Des Moines Catholic Diocese funds activist group | Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, a Des Moines-based activist organization that harasses farm families with paid advertising, rallies and public protests, has received $2,500 from the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines. |
| 223 | 12/24/2004 1:16:08 PM | Grundy County farm family earns Christmas 'gift' with Coalition's help | Hard work by Larry and Jolene Depping, area farmers and Coalition will help families remain involved in animal agriculture. |
| 209 | 12/7/2004 3:17:40 PM | Iowa Coalition a good model | Iowa farmers' coalition serving as model for nation reports AgriNews. |
| 208 | 12/6/2004 12:28:54 PM | Ag sets Iowa's table economically, socially | Bottom line: when Iowa’s farmers prosper, they set the table for social and economic prosperity throughout the state. Nowhere is this more obvious then in the livestock barns, farrowing houses, finishing lots and crop fields scattered across Iowa. |
| 206 | 12/3/2004 1:26:20 PM | Time to take a stand | There's a war going on and livestock farmes will lose if they don't stand up, be counted and be heard. |
| 205 | 12/3/2004 1:14:20 PM | CSIF to build on success in 2005 | Early successes will lead to an effective 2005, CSIF leaders tell farmers this week in Des Moines. |
| 202 | 12/2/2004 3:26:11 PM | New organization to promote livestock in South Dakota | A new agricultural organization, Agriculture United for South Dakota, was formed in South Dakota Dec. 1 through the cooperation of five farm and commodity organizations. |
| 167 | 11/1/2004 8:46:22 AM | Iowans need each other to make Iowa great | National Farm-City Week, to be celebrated Nov. 19-25, shines the spotlight on the many ways farmers and consumers work together to make Iowa a great place to live and work. |
| 161 | 10/25/2004 3:10:05 PM | Putze named CSIF executive director | Aaron Putze, Iowa Farm Bureau director of public relations, has been appointed executive director of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). |
| 153 | 10/11/2004 9:04:05 AM | IAEC makes significant investment in CSIF | Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives invests $10,000 in the Coalition to help grow Iowa's communities one farmer at a time. |
| 115 | 8/31/2004 7:44:42 AM | CSIF LAUNCHES ON-LINE REGULATORY AND INFORMATION GUIDE FOR LIVESTOCK FARMERS | A new service to help Iowa livestock farmers understand and follow complicated and costly regulations was unveiled today by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). |
| 103 | 8/11/2004 1:13:19 PM | Farmers praise CSIF's swift action against PETA | “It means a lot to have an organization like the Coalition that can help farmers,” said Gary Lahr of Worthington. |
| 100 | 8/10/2004 1:49:06 PM | CSIF CONDEMNS PETA AD; APPLAUDS ITS REJECTION ON KGAN-TV | An advertisement sponsored by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and scheduled to air this week on an eastern Iowa TV station was condemned by the CISF for mocking food producers and spreading false information about the safety of the nation’s food supply. It was pulled Aug. 10. |
| 97 | 8/5/2004 3:08:46 PM | Farm organizations work together to slow the loss of livestock, farmers | U.S. corn and soybean groups looking to defend their No. 1 customers - livestock producers - from "non-agriculture activists" and stricter state laws are launching advertising campaigns to inform the public about modern-day food production. |
| 90 | 7/26/2004 2:09:25 PM | New Group Urges Farmers to be Proactive | The Gilberts of Ionia raise hogs and are good at what they do. They want to remain in business and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers is intent on helping them do just that. |
| 79 | 7/11/2004 1:42:02 PM | DES MOINES REGISTER profiles CSIF, value of livestock production | Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers credited for helping keep farm families on the land and
active in their communities.
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| 78 | 7/11/2004 1:21:46 PM | DES MOINES REGISTER hilghlights CSIF, value of livestock production | Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers credited for helping keep farm families on the land and
active in their communities.
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| 73 | 7/7/2004 8:45:41 AM | CSIF launches to help farmers | A newly-formed non-profit organization has the mission of growing communities, one farmer at a time. |
| 66 | 6/25/2004 1:08:34 PM | ICCI focus on CSIF campaign | The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, launched May 11, vowed to hold organizations accountable for misleading and inaccurate information related to animal agriculture. |
| 60 | 6/15/2004 4:29:44 PM | Help farm families raise livestock and watch Iowa grow! | For Iowa to grow, farm families must prosper. So says CSIF Executive Director Tim Niess in an editiorial distributed to newspapers statewide. |
| 54 | 6/15/2004 12:45:25 PM | The time is right for the CSIF | Given
Given today's agricultural business climate, ranging from activist rhetoric badmouthing livestock producers to dealing with tougher environmental regulations, the CSIF's creation couldn't have come at a better time. |
| 47 | 6/7/2004 2:55:27 PM | Commodity groups refute claim livestock operations unsafe | A Washington, D.C., based environmental group has charged that the state of Iowa does not do enough to regulate its livestock operations in accordance with the federal Clean Water Act and faults the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). |
| 46 | 6/7/2004 2:52:40 PM | Coalition designed to aid Iowa farmers | Just a few weeks ago, more than 60 farmers, their neighbors, business leaders and state leaders gathered at Stanley and Karmen Mehmen’s farm near Nashua to help launch a new farm organization designed to support and assist producers in changing times. |
| 28 | 5/21/2004 8:24:28 AM | EIP assertions about animal agriculture challenged | Several misstatements about Iowa livestock production, state action and federal environmental regulations were made by environmental groups during a May 19 teleconference. |
| 20 | 5/10/2004 11:52:45 AM | Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers: Good Neighbor Statement | It takes two to be a good neighbor.
As a farmer, I will be mindful of… |
| 19 | 5/10/2004 11:51:15 AM | Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers: Statement of Beliefs | Iowa needs farmers. Farmers need Iowa. Farming and farm families contribute a uniquely valuable stewardship and citizenship that is precious to Iowa’s towns and our nation. |