Iowa Farms Along South Fork Discuss Water Quality and Regulatory Risk
What happened
John Gilbert farms along the South Fork, a tributary of the Iowa River in Iowa, raising non-GMO row crops, small grains, forages, cattle, and antibiotic-free pigs. The farm is recognized for its work toward sustainability. The report also discusses Iowa's degraded water quality and high cancer rates.
Why it matters
The farming operations are situated within a context of significant water quality concerns in Iowa. The report highlights a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds super majority of the legislature to approve income tax increases, which is presented as having a direct impact on the state's future.
Who's involved
- John GilbertFarms along the South Fork, raising pigs and crops
- South ForkTributary of the Iowa River where farming operations take place
- IowaState where the farming operations and water quality issues are located
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The entities involved
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Iowa River
tributary of the Mississippi River in Iowa, United States
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South Fork
river in the United States of America
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Iowa
state of the United States of America