Fund Iowa Farms Day on the Hill
Join the Iowa Food System Coalition for Day on the Hill: Round Two as we return to the Capitol with a clear message: Iowa must invest in its local food system. With the abrupt loss of federal LFPA and LFS funding, farms, food hubs, and communities across the state are feeling the impact. Now is the time for Iowa to step up by fully funding the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program at $3 million to keep fresh, local food flowing to schools, food banks, and families.
Workshop: Writing for Iowa’s Food System
Join us for this interactive workshop to craft impactful letters to the editor (LTEs) and social media posts that advocate for a stronger, more equitable food system in Iowa. Participants will leave with a polished LTE ready to send, as well as strategies to amplify their message and inspire action.
Day on the Hill 2025
Join the Iowa Food System Coalition for our annual Day on the Hill, where farmers, advocates, and community members come together to engage with policymakers and advocate for Iowa’s food system priorities. This is your opportunity to share stories, showcase the importance of local food systems, and directly influence decisions that affect Iowa’s communities.
Advocacy Training Part 2
FOOD FARMS DESERVE a bigger slice of the pie!
On Zoom – January 9 and 16 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Registration Required
Interested in making a difference at the Iowa State House? Join us for two virtual Advocacy Training Sessions leading up to Farm and Food Day on the Hill on January 23, 2025. Registration gets you into both sessions, and we recommend attending both to gain the full benefit of this series.
These one-hour trainings will help you build a community of advocacy, amplify your voice, and coordinate efforts to give food farmers a bigger slice of the pie in Iowa’s agricultural future.
Stipends of $25 per session are available to compensate your time upon request—contact Tommy Hexter, Iowa Farmers Union Rural Organizer & Educator, at thexter@iowafarmersunion.org.
Session Details
Session 1: Introduction to Citizen Advocacy and 2025 Food System Priorities
January 9, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Learn about the power of citizen advocacy and dive into the 2025 priorities for transforming Iowa’s food systems.Session 2: How to Speak to a Legislator and What to Expect at the Capitol
January 16, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Gain tools and tips for effectively engaging with legislators and navigating the Iowa State Capitol.
Advocacy Training Part 1
FOOD FARMS DESERVE a bigger slice of the pie!
On Zoom – January 9 and 16 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Registration Required
Interested in making a difference at the Iowa State House? Join us for two virtual Advocacy Training Sessions leading up to Farm and Food Day on the Hill on January 23, 2025. Registration gets you into both sessions, and we recommend attending both to gain the full benefit of this series.
These one-hour trainings will help you build a community of advocacy, amplify your voice, and coordinate efforts to give food farmers a bigger slice of the pie in Iowa’s agricultural future.
Stipends of $25 per session are available to compensate your time upon request—contact Tommy Hexter, Iowa Farmers Union Rural Organizer & Educator, at thexter@iowafarmersunion.org.
Session Details
Session 1: Introduction to Citizen Advocacy and 2025 Food System Priorities
January 9, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Learn about the power of citizen advocacy and dive into the 2025 priorities for transforming Iowa’s food systems.Session 2: How to Speak to a Legislator and What to Expect at the Capitol
January 16, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Gain tools and tips for effectively engaging with legislators and navigating the Iowa State Capitol.
IFSC Book Talk & Holiday Party Fundraiser with Austin Frerick
Join the Iowa Food System Coalition for a Book Talk and Holiday Fundraiser featuring Austin Frerick, author of Barons, Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry on Dec 8th, 2024.
Local Food Policy Summit
Please join us in Ames on December 6th from 12pm-3:30pm for an entirely local food meal, followed by conversations and presentations about the 2025 Legislative Session and our goals for continuing to grow Iowa's food system.
IFSC Launch Lunch at the Capitol
Join us for the luncheon launch of Setting the Table for All Iowans.
What: The release of the Iowa Food System Coalition’s plan “Setting the Table for All Iowans” for the future of food in Iowa, at an “All Iowa” luncheon at the Capital.
The event will feature a handful of speakers from across the coalition as well as a free lunch featuring burgers, brats, and a vegetarian option, all of which are 100% Iowa grown and produced.
When: July 1, 2024 at 11:30 am
Where: South Side of the Iowa State Capitol Building, near the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial or livestream on Facebook.