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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.
Diane Rosenberg
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Are Factory Farms Family Farms?
Recently, a farmer asked how JFAN and other environmental groups define factory farms and family farms. It’s a good question.
Diane Rosenberg
Jun 25, 20244 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!
Diane Rosenberg
Jun 13, 20234 min read


Book Club with Dr. Chris Jones on The Swine Republic
Dr. Chris Jones returns to Fairfield on June 27 to join a book club meeting on "The Swine Republic" at the Fairfield Public Library at 7 pm.
Diane Rosenberg
Jun 1, 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.
Diane Rosenberg
May 5, 20232 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...
Diane Rosenberg
Mar 29, 20231 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.
Diane Rosenberg
Sep 30, 20224 min read


The Interests of the 99% Matter
JFAN Letter to the Editor in the August 3, 2022 Southeast Iowa Union Every year since 2017, a factory farm moratorium bill has been...
Diane Rosenberg | President and Executive Director
Aug 5, 20222 min read


Wide Ranging Testimony at “The People’s Hearing”
A wide swath of community members, farmers, and experts testified on harms factory farms inflict at The People's Hearing organized by IARA.
Diane Rosenberg
Jul 12, 20224 min read


Factory Farms Don’t Build Healthy Rural Economies - New Food & Water Watch Report
by Diane Rosenberg | JFAN Executive Director Contrary to livestock industry claims, factory farms aren’t creating healthy rural...
Diane Rosenberg
Jun 8, 20223 min read
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