What 1,000 Iowans Have to Say About the Impact of Factory Farming
The survey found 43% of respondents were neutral, while support was higher among Republicans, people near CAFOs and those who trust regulators.
- A Sentient survey of 1,051 Iowans conducted this spring finds that water quality is becoming a defining issue of the upcoming fall election, though many remain undecided on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations .
- Nearly half of respondents consider themselves "not knowledgeable" about CAFOs, as Iowans weigh economic contributions against personal experiences with manure runoff and drinking water advisories.
- Trust in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources significantly predicts support; those who trust it "a lot" rated CAFOs at 62.2 favorability, versus 24.1 for those without trust.
- Grinnell College professor Andreas Jozwiak identifies "a lot of potential for political messaging to influence" voter sentiment, as candidates Chris Jones and Zach Lahn address balancing farm economy with water quality.
- Concerns over water quality and potential cancer links are breaking through partisan divides in Iowa, positioning environmental impact as a critical factor for voters ahead of the election.
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What 1,000 Iowans have to say about the impact of factory farming - The Mexico Ledger
The professor of political science remembers the neighbors emptying the waste from thousands of birds onto fields. She and her brother would break out into rashes.An Independent voters organization co-founder and farm owner remembers his dad, who raised beef cattle and hogs, calling the smell of manure “the smell of money.” It was the smell that never seemed to wash off, off his hands, off his clothes.For so many Iowans, factory farms color form…
What 1,000 Iowans have to say about the impact of factory farming - Seward Independent
The professor of political science remembers the neighbors emptying the waste from thousands of birds onto fields. She and her brother would break out into rashes.An Independent voters organization co-founder and farm owner remembers his dad, who raised beef cattle and hogs, calling the smell of manure “the smell of money.” It was the smell that never seemed to wash off, off his hands, off his clothes.For so many Iowans, factory farms color form…
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What 1,000 Iowans have to say about the impact of factory farming
Sentient reports on Iowans' mixed feelings about factory farms, highlighting water quality concerns and economic benefits, revealing a pivotal moment for change.
We Asked 1,000 Iowans About Factory Farming. Here’s What We Learned.
A survey taken this past spring shows a majority of Iowans say they have experienced negative environmental impacts from industrial animal operations. But plenty are also ambivalent, or ignorant, about their presence.
What 1,000 Iowans have to say about the impact of factory farming - Stateline Publications
The professor of political science remembers the neighbors emptying the waste from thousands of birds onto fields. She and her brother would break out into rashes.An Independent voters organization co-founder and farm owner remembers his dad, who raised beef cattle and hogs, calling the smell of manure “the smell of money.” It was the smell that never seemed to wash off, off his hands, off his clothes.For so many Iowans, factory farms color form…
The Word Is Getting Out About CAFOs In Iowa
This article originally appeared in Sentient We Asked 1,000 Iowans About Factory Farming. Here’s What We Learned. The professor of political science remembers the neighbors emptying the waste from thousands of birds onto fields. She and her brother would break out into rashes. An Independent voters organization co-founder and farm owner remembers his dad, who…
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