Vilsack endorses Sand and his farm policy proposals

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 727

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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ANKENY – Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand spoke with farmers and former Iowa governor and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Wednesday about his plans to support Iowa’s rural and agricultural economies.

Vilsack said he was “excited” by Sand’s “innovative” approach that aims to make farms, rather than farmers, work harder.

“It’s very direct, and I think it speaks significantly and centrally to the challenges that many Iowa farmers face today,” …

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