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Beth Hoffman
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Food. Agriculture. The little guy. Prof + Journalist, now Farmer. "Bet the Farm" is a deeply personal look into the economics of agriculture .org
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How do the families of mass shooting victims process their losses? Read Rockie Lyons' commentary in "Mary Swander's Emerging Voices:"
swander.substack.com/p/losing-my-si
#guncontrol
#grief
#sisters
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Transitions, of land and life. In farm country, it gets complicated...
iowa-farm.com/post/transitio
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😱 Jane Smiley recommends BET THE FARM in the "much more detailed description [of farming and] of how dangerous and alluring it is, both physically and financially." Excellent holiday gift!
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So honored to have sat on a panel with two of the heaviest-hitting Ag lawyers in history ❤️ + Neil Hamilton
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Hey #Iowa! Six ideas for truly "green" gifts this Green Friday.
inthedirt.substack.com/p/green-friday
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You would think it wouldn’t be that hard, to find a ham in Iowa. But I am looking for one NOT raised in confinement, and for Thanksgiving! Who has one in central Iowa before next Thursday? (Quite a commentary on the state of this state, no?)
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Rolling down that steep slope to winter...and dancing in the fields (making joy happen).
inthedirt.substack.com/p/rolling-down
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Sick of feeling like no one represents you as an #iowa #farmer or concerned citizen?? Join us at the convention this Dec 3 and be a part of setting the ag agenda
iowafarmersunion.org/2022-ifu-annua
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Wow - what a powerful piece on how what you stand for is defined by what you tolerate. Took my breath away.
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The graphic is from a great painting “Breaking News: No News is Good News” by Gina Valenti-Lazarchik. You can find her work at
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I have to admit it. I avoid politics at all costs. But working the polls on #ElectionDay seems like the perfect place to be.
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2022 Annual Convention Sneak Peek: On Dec. 2, we will be joined by authors Neil Hamilton ('The Land Remains"), ('Bet the Farm'), and ('The Farmer's Lawyer'), for a discussion on their books, followed by a book signing.
ow.ly/WSF850Lr7qQ.
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U.S. Senate candidates differ on how to support family farming in debates
iowacapitaldispatch.com/2022/10/27/u-s via
Starting now! Admiral Franken with the Iowa Farmers Union (the first in the "debate" series - Grassley is tomorrow)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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Iowa is trying something new--the is a group of professional journalists who have come together on to post articles. All paid subscribers to any of the writers will come together on Friday...see you there!
Join your favorite this Friday for an "office lounge" call. If you are a paid subscriber to any of our blogs, come hang with us!
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When is "local" really local??
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A really interesting look at Chuck Grassley's decline from model Senator to politician with questionable judgment (about judges, specifically) by
Undecided who to vote for in Iowa Senate Race? Join debate between + 10/26 1:30 pm. It will be a great opp to hear how these two candidates are envisioning Iowa's #farming future.
iowafarmersunion.org/grassley-and-f
"The agency also cleared debt held by about 2,100 farmers who had been foreclosed on but still owed money." Sounds like what should have happened in the 1980s too, huh ?
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"USDA has paid off arrears and paid the next upcoming loan payment for roughly 11,000 farmers who were 60 days or more behind on their direct and guaranteed loans as of Sept. 30."
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Sounds a hell of a lot like debt relief to me--except it is ok for farmers and not students???
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Today's the last day to register for Hip-Hope's 10/22 "A Greater Des Moines Conference for Young Men of Color." Know any interested youth, 6th grade to 21? Please share! It's free and a great opportunity for youth to learn and connect with mentors.
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Ever wonder how you can influence #agriculture #politics? Join the ! Come to our convention this December to help set agenda for the year.
iowafarmersunion.org
So glad to hear companies will still not gain access to landowners' property to conduct assessments for #Pipelines we do not need in #Iowa in
Wow.
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“Taking a payment to plant grass near the river is another chip in the foundation of freedom, the gospel goes.” latest questions #farmer politics
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This group of books covers almost every slice of food and drink you can think of. Proud to be in this quad-fecta.
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Yum! I love affordably priced e-books :D Grab them at @IslandPress islandpress.org
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I really appreciated this article by about how local issues can cross all political "divides." And how local news is then critical in letting us learn about each other and the world in which we live. So much great writing at
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I started writing this post from the comfort of a coffee shop, my mug steaming over with warming liquid. It was a stark contrast to the day before, when we were in crisis mode on the farm. #farmlife #farmer
inthedirt.substack.com/p/lessons-i-di
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