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Diane Rosenberg
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...
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Diane Rosenberg
Dec 12, 20242 min read
ACTION ALERT! Tell the EPA the DNR Must Be Accountable for Dirty Water!
ACTION ALERT! Tell the EPA the DNR Must Be Accountable for Dirty Water!
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Diane Rosenberg
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.
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Diane Rosenberg
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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Diane Rosenberg
Jul 25, 20242 min read
How the EATS Act Strengthens Big Ag, Weakens Rural Communities, and Harms You, the Consumer
Farm Action Fund's Joe Maxwell on the EATS Act - how it strengthens Big Ag, weakens rural communities, harms consumer, & how we can stop it.
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Diane Rosenberg
May 28, 20246 min read
SF 2370 Passes with Surprising Support of Iowa House Democrats
Iowa SF 2370 codifying Executive Order No. 10 was passed with nearly unanimous support of House Democrats. We wanted to learn why.
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Diane Rosenberg
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Want Stronger CAFO Regulations? Then Let’s Stop SF 2370
Iowa Legislators – remove a section of Iowa SF 2370 that would permanently prohibit the DNR from strengthening factory farm regulations.
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Diane Rosenberg
Mar 13, 20244 min read
JFAN Calls Out DNR's Failure to Protect Iowans in Final Set of Chapter 65 Public Comments
JFAN's final comments called out the failure of the DNR to protect the public health of Iowans and the state's water quality.
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Diane Rosenberg
Feb 16, 20243 min read
ACTION ALERT! Tell the DNR to Put Iowans First and Strengthen CAFO Regulations!
DNR Accepting Public Comments on Chapter 65 until 4:30 pm Friday. February 23 Public Hearing Scheduled for Monday, February 19 from 1:30...
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Diane Rosenberg
Feb 5, 20242 min read
TAKE ACTION FEB 7! – STOP THE EATS ACT CALL-IN DAY !
Take action on Wednesday, Feb 7 to stop the EATS Act and during a national call-in day.
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Diane Rosenberg
Sep 20, 20234 min read
TAKE ACTION - Public Comments Needed by Sept. 26 on Chapter 65 and the Regulatory Analysis!
Tell the DNR that CAFO regulations must be stronger and to include public health and environmental costs in the Regulatory Analysis!
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Diane Rosenberg
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Stop the EATS Act! JFAN Letter to the Editor
The following letter to the editor appeared in the September 21, 2023 edition of the Southeast Iowa Union. by Diane Rosenberg | Executive...
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Diane Rosenberg
Jul 20, 20239 min read
Less Words, More Confusion – How Executive Order Number Ten Will Affect Chapter 65 CAFO Rules
Executive Order Number Ten Chapter 65, the Iowa administrative code that regulates CAFOs, is becoming weaker, confusing, and more difficult
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Diane Rosenberg
Jun 13, 20234 min read
Action Alert! Tell the DNR to Strengthen CAFO Regulations – Friday Deadline!
Iowa DNR is taking comments on revisions to CAFO rules and regulations. Tell the DNR to support stronger regulationis!
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Diane Rosenberg
May 5, 20232 min read
Dr. Chris Jones in Fairfield May 16 for "The Swine Republic" Book Launch at Fairfield Public Library
Dr. Chris Jones launches his refreshingly honest book, "The Swine Republic", during a May 17 book signing at the Fairfield Public Library.
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Diane Rosenberg
Mar 29, 20231 min read
UPDATE: Jefferson County Factory Farm Moratorium Resolution
Last Thursday JFAN Executive Director Diane Rosenberg spoke with Jefferson County Supervisor Susie Drish to request a public hearing be...
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Diane Rosenberg
Mar 14, 20237 min read
CAFO Moratorium Resolution: No Decision but Door Still Open – A Report
JFAN Executive Director Diane Rosenberg met with Jefferson County supervisors on Monday, March 13 to request they adopt CAFO resolution.
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Diane Rosenberg
Feb 6, 20235 min read
Executive Order Number Ten Threatens Factory Farm Regulations, Water Quality and Communities
An Executive Order that directs state agencies to reduce rules and regulations threatens the DNR's ability to protect communities and water.
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Diane Rosenberg
Sep 30, 20224 min read
ACTION ALERT - Tell the DNR to Do Its Job and Protect Iowa's Water Quality! Deadline Extended
DEADLINE EXTENDED - Tell the DNR you want them to strengthen CAFO regulations, not weaken them during their five year rules review.
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Diane Rosenberg
Sep 13, 20222 min read
ACTION ALERT – Let the DNR Know How to Improve CAFO Rules
Iowans have an opportunity to recommend changes to the rules that govern how CAFOs are regulated. The Iowa Department of Natural...
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