5 Democratic presidential candidates confirmed for forum on agriculture issues
Nevada, IA – Five Democratic presidential candidates have confirmed their participation in a forum focusing on issues relevant to family farmers and rural communities at the Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) Annual Convention.
The ‘Candidate Conversations’ forum is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, 3:00 p.m. at the Hotel Grinnell in Grinnell, IA. The forum immediately follows the keynote address by Lori Wallach, Director of Global Trade Watch.
“We are excited for the opportunity to bring presidential candidates and our members together,” said Aaron Lehman, IFU President. “Time are tough in the rural Iowa and it’s important that candidates connect with farmers and rural residents on the issues that are vital to the survival of family farms, sustainable agriculture, and rural communities.”
The forum will be moderated by Aaron Lehman, IFU President and Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union President. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask presidential candidates about the issues impacting them and the rural communities they live in the most.
“Rural America is at risk,” said Lehman. “Farmers are hit hard by needless trade disputes, attacks on ethanol, massive agribusiness consolidation and the growing impact of climate change. Our members have the best perspective to ask important questions about the candidates’ vision for a better agriculture.”
Confirmed presidential candidates include:
Steve Bullock, Governor and former Attorney General of Montana
Julián Castro, Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
John Delaney, Former Member of the United States House of Representatives
Bernie Sanders, United States Senator
Tom Steyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Admission to the forum is included in convention registration for IFU members and is $35 for non-members. A fundraising reception will directly follow the event with proceeds supporting the IFU Education Foundation. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://iowafarmersunion.org/annual-convention/.
