Well said! As Chris Jones said in a recent town hall event, he’s not outspoken, he’s just spoken on what needs to be said. There’s no candidate more pro-Iowa farmer than Jones, he sees their plight and has the tools and the know-how to fix the outcomes that aren’t working. The only benefactor of the current production system is Big Ag. Iowans need to be united on these issues and elevate Jones message if we want different outcomes for Iowa farmers & public health. Iowans deserve better than the same old status quo crap that does nothing to create more prosperity for farmers or establish a healthier Iowa. Time for bold change, let’s at least be willing to give it a chance to succeed
When I was growing up, almost all my relatives were farmers, but not the typical type of farming that happens now. So many changes since those days. And the banksters almost destroyed farmers and farming in the 1980s. Now Iowa is “Hog Shit Nation” and what passes for farming now is nothing like it used to be. We raised most of our own food, had a huge vegetable garden, butchered our own meat, canned meat, vegetables, and fruit. We did business with our small town businesses in our thriving communities. Those towns are not thriving anymore, our water is unsafe to drink even from artesian wells which used to be pure and uncontaminated. We were friends with most of our neighbors, everyone mostly looked out for each other. I don’t need to explain to most Iowans what happened, most people know, even if they don’t admit knowing. And life is a huge struggle the way things are now. But until people actually admit to themselves that this is an attack on both right and left, and that it’s actually an attack by those billionaires to completely drain the pocketbooks of all the rest of us, I fear for all of us.
Keep it up Art. No one can say it like you can. I think 2026 will be a turning point. If not, then God help us; but I think he is watching it all play out and wanting us all to step up like I know we will. We're just getting started. The editorial on Reynolds on the 1/19 also laid it out well. There will be a changing of the guard in 2026.
Another great article. Lots to think about in this complex situation that is generations old. I wish more of our farmers would realize they have been exploited for quite awhile. Dismantling that exploitation will take some time .
Could not say it better: “Jones is the one so far willing to call out the overlords who tell us how it will be. Few others will. Down deep, the farmer knows it.” Let’s hope the farmer will listen and be willing to and accept it.
Chris Jones! A human who sees our land and water as more than just commodities to be consumed and degraded, then sent off down the Mississippi after we have extracted all the good out of it.
We all feel threatened...even that responding here will bring the ICE Gestapo to our door. So many excellent responses here! We are not alone! Taking responsibility also means accepting guilt, which is difficult but necessary. Asking farmers to step up does not equate to hate. The land they wish to leave to the generations to come will not be the gift expected, unless they do. Someone here mentioned that God is watching. Yesterday, I heard Bette Milder sing this, and I was reminded that the WORLD is watching us (U.S.)....'From A Distance.' Thank you, Art, for the constant reminders!
Chris deserves to be heard. I'm glad he's including the fact that farmers suffer under this system too, and they'd know it if they weren't drinking the Kool Aid.
They likely understand the system better than most as they are caught up in it. They would be great educators if they would step out of their role as victims.
Well said! As Chris Jones said in a recent town hall event, he’s not outspoken, he’s just spoken on what needs to be said. There’s no candidate more pro-Iowa farmer than Jones, he sees their plight and has the tools and the know-how to fix the outcomes that aren’t working. The only benefactor of the current production system is Big Ag. Iowans need to be united on these issues and elevate Jones message if we want different outcomes for Iowa farmers & public health. Iowans deserve better than the same old status quo crap that does nothing to create more prosperity for farmers or establish a healthier Iowa. Time for bold change, let’s at least be willing to give it a chance to succeed
When I was growing up, almost all my relatives were farmers, but not the typical type of farming that happens now. So many changes since those days. And the banksters almost destroyed farmers and farming in the 1980s. Now Iowa is “Hog Shit Nation” and what passes for farming now is nothing like it used to be. We raised most of our own food, had a huge vegetable garden, butchered our own meat, canned meat, vegetables, and fruit. We did business with our small town businesses in our thriving communities. Those towns are not thriving anymore, our water is unsafe to drink even from artesian wells which used to be pure and uncontaminated. We were friends with most of our neighbors, everyone mostly looked out for each other. I don’t need to explain to most Iowans what happened, most people know, even if they don’t admit knowing. And life is a huge struggle the way things are now. But until people actually admit to themselves that this is an attack on both right and left, and that it’s actually an attack by those billionaires to completely drain the pocketbooks of all the rest of us, I fear for all of us.
Just so.
Keep it up Art. No one can say it like you can. I think 2026 will be a turning point. If not, then God help us; but I think he is watching it all play out and wanting us all to step up like I know we will. We're just getting started. The editorial on Reynolds on the 1/19 also laid it out well. There will be a changing of the guard in 2026.
Another great article. Lots to think about in this complex situation that is generations old. I wish more of our farmers would realize they have been exploited for quite awhile. Dismantling that exploitation will take some time .
No candidate more pro Iowa than Chris Jones.
Could not say it better: “Jones is the one so far willing to call out the overlords who tell us how it will be. Few others will. Down deep, the farmer knows it.” Let’s hope the farmer will listen and be willing to and accept it.
Chris Jones! A human who sees our land and water as more than just commodities to be consumed and degraded, then sent off down the Mississippi after we have extracted all the good out of it.
Well done, Mr. Cullen, well done.
Best yet, Mr. Cullen.
We all feel threatened...even that responding here will bring the ICE Gestapo to our door. So many excellent responses here! We are not alone! Taking responsibility also means accepting guilt, which is difficult but necessary. Asking farmers to step up does not equate to hate. The land they wish to leave to the generations to come will not be the gift expected, unless they do. Someone here mentioned that God is watching. Yesterday, I heard Bette Milder sing this, and I was reminded that the WORLD is watching us (U.S.)....'From A Distance.' Thank you, Art, for the constant reminders!
Chris deserves to be heard. I'm glad he's including the fact that farmers suffer under this system too, and they'd know it if they weren't drinking the Kool Aid.
They likely understand the system better than most as they are caught up in it. They would be great educators if they would step out of their role as victims.