IOWA FARMERS UNION SPONSORING BIODIESEL HOMEBREWING WORKSHOP NOV. 16 NEAR IOWA CITY
By the IFU
Anyone interested in brewing their own biodiesel for use on the farm or at home is invited to a Biodiesel Workshop on Friday, Nov. 16 at Green World Biofuels near Tiffin, just northwest of Iowa City.
The workshop will cover biodiesel production from start to finish including oil titration, washing and drying biodiesel, equipment needs, weather issues, quality control testing, implementation strategies and waste stream management. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is very hands-on, and is offered by Green World Biofuels owner Steve Fugate.
Our workshops are designed to educate people who are seriously interested in biodiesel production, says Fugate. You will leave very knowledgeable and excited about making and using your own biodiesel.
Sources of oil will be discussed as well, including collecting used fryer oil and the potential for pressing oil from a farmers own seed (soy, canola, etc.)
Workshop cost is $25 per person including lunch. Financial support has been provided by the Leighty Foundation. Register by November 13 by calling 800-775-5227.
The workshop is sponsored by the Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation, formed in 1999 with a 501(c)3 status to help meet increased needs for education among farmers, rural residents, and consumers. Its mission statement is: To promote a viable system of sustainable agriculture and high quality of life in rural communities through education of farmers, rural residents, and urban consumers; cooperation among farmers; and community activism.
Iowa Farmers Union is a non-profit advocacy group representing family farmers across the state. IFU also collaborates on legislative work and educational programming with Women, Food and Agriculture Network, NFO-Iowa and the Iowa Renewable Energy Association. IFU is a chapter of National Farmers Union, a general farm organization representing a quarter of a million family farmers and ranchers nationwide. NFU serves its membership by providing educational opportunities, supporting farmer-owned cooperative development, and presenting the organization's policies to lawmakers at the local, state and national levels.
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Iowa Farmers Union
PO Box 8988
528 Billy Sunday Rd
Ames, IA 50014
800-775-5227
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Saturday, October 27
IOWA FARMERS UNION SPONSORING BIODIESEL HOMEBREWING WORKSHOP NOV. 16 NEAR IOWA CITY
by
Sam Garchik
on Sat 27 Oct 2007 09:20 AM CDT
Tuesday, October 23
Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities
by
Caroline Vernon
on Tue 23 Oct 2007 05:23 PM CDT
Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities By James Lee As the Election Season closes in on the Quad Cities, people are looking at the vast challenges facing our country and questioning how individual citizens can make a difference. According to national polling, over 70% of Americans feel that our nation is on the "wrong track". Organizers of the Spiritual Progressives Conference feel the answers to many of our concerns and worries are rooted in our values, faith and spirituality. Quad Cities Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) in conjunction with Churches United of the Quad Cities, Democracy for America–Quad Cities, Davenport Unitarian Church, Edwards Congregational-UCC, First Congregational-UCC, Network for Spiritual Progressives, and a host of other supporters are sponsoring a Spiritual Progressives Conference on November 3, 2007. The theme of the conference is: Living our Faith: Integrating Values and Politics in the Heartland. PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE It is our hope that the conference will help the public better understand how to more effectively integrate progressive values with political action that can create positive change in our nation. Conference organizers assert that progressives have been the social innovators who have initiated changes in our society that have given us more freedom, liberty, and equality. Progressives believe in continually improving our society in order to assist as many people as possible to achieve a better life for themselves, their families and the community as a whole. During this time of national drift when confusion seems widespread over what America represents and truly believes, progressive people must amplify their voices in the public conversation on what we value as a nation. We reject the tactic of using religion and spiritual traditions to be a divisive force in our nation; pitting one group of Americans against another group. We believe that ethics and morality cannot be claimed as the property of a single religion or political group, but must be understood in the context of furthering the well being of all humanity, present and future. The conference will cover three main areas:
1) Promoting a conversation on Progressive Values, Faith & and Spirituality The key-note speaker, Rabbi Michael Lerner, will examine the question of how our values are translated into political action. Rabbi Lerner is an internationally renowned social theorist, theologian, editor of Tikkun magazine, and author of The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right. He has a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley and is the founder of the Network for Spiritual Progressives. Faith, values, and spirituality play an important role in responding to the many challenges we face in our country today. The primary focus of this conference will be to explore how our values, faith, and spirituality can direct political action and transform our nation and our world. In so doing, this conference will be addressing the most serious issues facing our communities such as affordable, quality health care, the war, and global warming to name a few. Conference workshops include topics such as "Challenging the Misuse of God and Religion by the Religious Right", "Global Consciousness and Ecological Sanity", "Our Common Values" and "Grounding Justice Work in Spiritual Practice". To learn more about other workshops which will be presented at this conference,
click here. To download the flyer to print (double-sided to conserve paper) go to our home page: www.qcprogressiveaction.org. The Conference commences at 9:30am with a spiritual reflection on the state of our world. Rabbi Michael Lerner will speak at 10:15am. Workshops will continue throughout the day. At 2:30pm Rabbi Lerner will be part of a panel discussion with local leaders on the state of values and spirituality in our nation. Lunch will be served and the conference will come to a close at 3:30pm. This event is open to the public; seating is limited. To Register, contact PACG at 563-676-7580 or go to our website for more information: www.qcprogressiveaction.org. Interfaith Service The conference begins with an Interfaith Service led by Rabbi Lerner on Friday evening, November 2nd, 7pm at the Unitarian Church, 3707 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, Iowa. Spiritual Progressives Conference On Saturday morning, November 3rd, the Spiritual Progressive Conference will be held at the First Congregational Church-UCC, 2201 Seventh Avenue, Moline, IL 61265. Registration starts at 9:30AM. Book Signing with Rabbi Lerner Saturday evening, November 3rd, 5:30pm at Borders Bookstore, 4000 E 53rd St in Davenport. Thursday, October 18
Residents of Eastern Iowa, Make Your Voices Heard!
by
Sam Garchik
on Thu 18 Oct 2007 08:03 PM CDT
Residents of Eastern Iowa, Make Your Voices Heard! By Teresa Galluzzo The Problem: Iowa produces 85% of its electricity from
coal, a major cause of global warming in the United States. The Solution: Better, cleaner alternatives to coal and other fossil fuels exist. According to the federation of U.S. Public Interest Research Groups: An America that uses no more energy
than it does today—and that relies on renewable sources for a large and growing
share of that energy—is not a fantasy.
It is a realistic, perhaps even conservative, goal that can be achieved
using technologies and policy tools existing today. Government officials and business leaders are discovering
that clean energy solutions like wind power and energy efficient practices are
good for the environment and the economy. The Opportunity: Over the next several months, policy makers will plan Iowa’s energy future. They will be deciding how we use energy and what kind of energy (coal, wind, etc.) we will use. Several Iowa environmental organizations will be working to influence policy makers. But no one’s opinion is more important than yours! In the coming months, private citizens will have an opportunity to influence landmark decisions in Iowa. Your first important opportunity occurs this month! The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Office of Energy Independence have asked for public comment. Why We Need Your Help: State policy makers need to hear from folks
who want policies and plans that move us to “energy independence,” and provide
sound, innovative solutions to global warming. How You Can Help: Attend one of four
meetings for public input - including one right here in Coralville - on the
Energy Independence Plan, 7-9:30 pm on: -Thursday, October 18: State Historical Building Auditorium, Des Moines - Monday, October 22: North Ridge
Pavilion (2250 Holiday Road), Coralville** -Thursday, October 25: Iowa Western Community College, Looft Hall Auditorium, Council Bluffs -Monday, October 29: Iowa Central Community College, Career Education Building, Rooms 108-110, Fort Dodge **Before the
Coralville meeting there will be a pre-meeting for anyone interested in making
sure they understand what is at stake and to answer questions. This will be held at the New Pioneer Co-op in
Coralville at 5:30 pm in the mezzanine of the store. Please attend to get your questions answered
and prepare to speak your mind! Go to http://tinyurl.com/2bdtsu for a map highlighting the North Ridge Pavilion and the Coralville New Pioneer Coop. Other Ways to Get Involved: The Iowa Policy Project, the Iowa Environmental Council and the Iowa chapter of the Sierra Club are working together ensure that policymakers hear Iowans’ voices. You can contact any of the following individuals for more information:
baer@iaenvironment.org klohmeier@iowapolicyproject.org mark.kresowik@sierraclub.org 515-244-1194 ext 206 1. Before October 30,
2007, write or email Tommi Makila and/or the Office of the Governor
(contact information provided below) asking policy makers to: A) Set a target of reducing Iowa’s global warming emissions
by 80 percent, by the year 2050—a doable target recommended by the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. B) Reject any plan that includes new dirty coal plants,
unless they can safely eliminate the global warming pollution for the entire
life of the plant. C) Include energy efficiency efforts in state plans and policies—the cheapest and cleanest way to meet state energy needs. D) Significantly increase energy produced from renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal, which produce ZERO global warming pollution. Office of The Governor and
Lt. Governor Iowa
Department of Natural Resources 2. Attend Clean Energy Messenger Training on October 20, 2007, in Des Moines. Call Lynn Laws for more information: 515-244-1194. 3. Attend
the Iowa Environmental Council Annual Meeting and Conference on October 19,
2007, in Des Moines to learn more about this issue. Go to www.iaenvironment.org
for information. Thank You for Taking Action on
This Important Issue. |
Iowa Sites Child & Family Policy Center - Iowa Genetic Engineering Action Network Iowa Citizen Action Network - ICAN Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility Iowa Public Interest Research Group Midwest Environmental Justice Advocates Progressive Action for the Common Good Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa QCAD (Quad-Citians Affirming Diversity - GLBT) Iowa Blogs The Deprogrammer (Quad Cities) Iowa True Blue (Gordon Fischer's Blog) Iowa Voters for Open and Transparent Elections Political FalloutFight Iowa Rapid Response Network - Iowa
Iowans for Better Local TV
Air America
The Counterpoint
National FAIR: Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting
Media Matters for America
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