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Preview: Could the Iowa Farm Bureau do more for water quality?
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, which will celebrate its centennial next year, is the alpha dog of agriculture, using its vast influence and money to 'help farm families prosper” - part of the group's mission - but also to ensure success for farm-related corporations like the Farm Bureau.
Some Iowa farmers - even dedicated former board members - say it's time for the Farm Bureau to take ownership of the role agriculture plays in poor water quality and put its full weight behind meaningful change to help the environment.
Check back Sunday for a full investigation into the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's mission and its position in Iowa's agricultural landscape.
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Will Swenka feeds a herd of bulls at the family's farm in Tiffin, Iowa, on Friday, Apr. 7, 2017. Will, a senior at Clear Creek-Amana High School, plans to study agriculture at Iowa State University. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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