JFAN is a nonprofit educational foundation composed of rural and town residents, and traditional family farmers. Our common concern is to stop the growth of infringing factory farms in Jefferson County and protect our Quality of Life.

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How to Protect Your Family from Factory Farms

Feb 182 min read

ACTION ALERT DEADLINE EXTENDED - EPA: Deny a Petition that Would Provide Pesticide Companies Immunity

The petition calls for removing a state’s right to issue warning labels that are more stringent than what is already federally approved.

Jan 165 min read

What We Need to Fight For - And Against - in 2025

by Diane Rosenberg | Executive Director With the Iowa State Legislature officially underway, legislators have another opportunity to...

Dec 12, 20242 min read

ACTION ALERT! Tell the EPA the DNR Must Be Accountable for Dirty Water!

Sep 16, 20244 min read

Leaving CAFOs Behind: Diverse Opportunities for Independent Family Farms

Two different farming families on what it took to leave CAFOs behind and transform their farms into a sustainable operation.

Aug 1, 20246 min read

Senator Grassley Is Wrong About the EATS Act

Senator Grassley should support California Prop 12, not the EATS Act if he really cares about Iowa farmers.

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Inforgraphic The Truth About Factory Farms