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View Article  Center for Rural Affairs Schedules Meetings on Farm Bill
Center for Rural Affairs Schedules Meetings on
Farm Bill


Traci Bruckner, Center for Rural Affairs

The 2007 farm bill debate has begun and the Center for Rural Affairs has scheduled a series of meetings to discuss ways that, together, we can bring our ideas into the farm bill debate.

We will discuss policy options we have developed to address barriers and opportunities for beginning, and family farmers and ranchers, such as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, which holds great hope for beginning farmers and ranchers but was never funded under the 2002 farm bill.

We will also discuss the Value Added Producer Grants Program, a program that has helped family farmers and ranchers create high-value, niche markets. And we want to hear your ideas as well so please plan to join us for an invigorating and informative discussion.

We look forward to seeing you! By working together we can ensure that the next farm bill creates a future for all of rural America.

Please contact Traci Bruckner with any questions at (402) 687-2103, Ext. 1016 or by emailing tracib@cfra.org

Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at 7p.m.
University of Iowa, Indiana Room, Iowa City, IA

Monday, January 29th, 2007 at 7p.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dorchester, IA

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 at 7p.m.
Wild Rose Casino, Emmetsburg, IA

Monday, February 5th, 2007 at 7p.m.
Cass County Community Center, Atlantic, IA

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007 at 7p.m.
Iowa State University, Cardinal Room, Ames, IA

email:  tracib@cfra.org
phone: 402. 687. 2100
fax: 402. 687. 2200
web: http://www.cfra.org
View Article  Reclaim Democracy: January 9th ICCI Rally at the State Capital
Reclaim Democracy: January 9th ICCI Rally at the State Capital


By ICCI

Reclaim Democracy!

Join us for CCI's Rally and Lobby Day
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
10 am - 4 pm
First Floor Rotunda of the State Capitol in Des Moines

This session powerful special-interest groups will be a the capitol pushing their corporate agendas. That's why it's important for everyday Iowans to stand together and be heard.

Be there to show your support and tell state
leaders we want action on these important issues:

    * LOCAL CONTROL
    * VOTER-OWNED CLEAN ELECTIONS
    * HOME OWNER PROTECTIONS
    * CLEAN AIR and CLEAN WATER

Mark your calendars now and plan to join us Jan. 9
for this important event and be a part of democracy in action!

    * Kick off the day with a Rally in the Rotunda at 11 am
      Join us in the rotunda immediately after the Governor’s state of the state address (which starts at 10 a.m. in the 2nd floor House chambers of the Capitol.)

    * Meetings with key decision makers
      We'll be meeting with legislators and other key decision makers from both Executive and Legislative branches during the day to push for policies that protect our homes, our farms our environment and our democracy.

 
Reclaim Democracy!
Join us for:
CCI's Rally and Lobby Day
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
10 am - 4pm

Ride the bus to Rally & Lobby Day Jan. 9!
No need to worry about weather or parking.
Front door drop-off and pick-up at the State Capitol for only $10!

Bus from La Porte City area:

    * Depart from Thriftway Supermarket, 300 4th Street, at 7:00 am
    * Arrive back in La Porte City around 6:30 pm

Bus from Humboldt Regional area:

    * Depart from the S & L Equipment parking lot in Humboldt (on Hwy. 3 east of town) at 7:00 am
    * Arrive back in Humboldt around 6:30 pm

Bus from Hardin Regional area:

    * Depart from Thiesen’s parking lot in Iowa Falls at 8:00 am
    * Stop at Story City Happy Chef at about 8:30 am
    * Will stop at other locations upon request
    * Arrive back in Iowa Falls around 6:30 pm

Bus from the Southeast Iowa area:

    * Depart from Robert's Building on Hwy. 1 (on the north end of Keosauqua) at 6:30 am
    * Stop at The Cedars,109 E. Hwy 2 in Milton, at 7:00 am
    * Stop at Keith’s Food in Bloomfield at 7:30 am
    * Stop at vacant Hy-Vee parking lot (2814 N Court St. just off of Hwy 63 N) in Ottumwa at 8:30 am
    * Will stop along the way in neighboring counties such as Wapello and Mahaska upon request
    * Arrive back in Keosauqua around 6:30 pm

Bus from the Carroll Regional & Adair-Madison Regional area:

    * Depart from Westgate Mall parking lot in Carroll (corner of Carroll St. & Hwy. 30) at 7:00 am
    * Stop at Pamida parking lot in Audubon at 7:30 am
    * Stop at Brayton Post Office at 7:45 am
    * Stop at Country Kitchen in Stuart at 8:30 am
    * Arrive back in Audubon around 5:45 pm and Carroll around 6:15 pm

Reserve your seat today!
Send your name, address and phone number along with $10 per person by January 5 to 2001 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311.

For more information, contact Iowa CCI at 515-282-0484 or iowacci@iowacci.org.

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Join Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement for our annual Rally and Lobby Day -

 Tuesday, January 9, 2007         

10 am - 4 pm, Des Moines        

First Floor Rotunda of the State Capitol

Be there to show your support and tell state leaders that Iowans want action on these important issues:
 
Local Control       

Voter-Owned Clean Elections

Home Owner Protections             

Clean Air and Clean Water

We’ll be meeting with legislators and other key decision makers during the day to push for policies that protect our homes, our farms, our environment and our democracy.

Adam Mason
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement
2001 Forest Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 282-0484
www.iowacci.org
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