Democratic candidates focus on ag future at Iowa Farmers Union forum

By: Joanna Schroeder

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 26, 2026

Words: 846

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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ELKHART — Nearly 100 Iowa Farmers Union members from across the state came out Saturday to learn how several Iowa Democratic candidates plan on leading change — especially for the ag industry and the struggling farm economy.

The event at Big Oak Barn in Elkhart kicked off with Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democrat who is running for U.S. House District 3 against incumbent Republican Rep. Zach Nunn. She focused on how the farm bill is …

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