Advocacy Training Session 1: Iowa Government 101 – How a Bill Becomes Law
A beginner-friendly workshop series for people who care about local food, farming, and community health in Iowa. Learn how decisions are made and how to take part.
Advocacy Training Session 2: Using Your Voice for Food Systems Change
A beginner-friendly workshop series for people who care about local food, farming, and community health in Iowa. Learn how decisions are made and how to take part.
Advocacy Training Session 3: Navigating Our Day at the Capitol
A beginner-friendly workshop series for people who care about local food, farming, and community health in Iowa. Learn how decisions are made and how to take part.
Healing from the Ground Up: Iowa Summit
Join us for the first annual summit bringing together leaders from healthcare, agriculture, and food systems to advance systemic change.
Organized by the Iowa Food System Coalition in collaboration with the UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education and Basil’s Harvest.
Iowa Food & Farm Day on the Hill 2026
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.
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.