“We called on the coalition very early when we had questions about a regulatory issue. We wanted to do things right and the Coalition responded quickly with information we needed. We learned right away that the coalition is a dependable place to go and its assistance was extremely valuable for my family. Given our early contact, we’re not surprised by all the coalition has accomplished in its first year.”

Jim McKnight, Union County grain and livestock farmer

“Work conducted by the Coalition on behalf of Iowa and Iowa farmers is priceless and it’s helping keep families on the land and viable in their communities. With the increasingly complex and costly regulations covering animal agriculture, farmers can use some assistance and the Coalition’s providing it directly to the families that need it most.”

David Deyoe, a corn, soybean and hog farmer from Nevada (Story County)


“You have a unique opportunity here. If the Coalition to Support Iowa Farmer’s wasn’t in existence, I don’t know where people would go to get assistance of this type. You have the unique opportunity to talk to a lot of people and you talk in many counties. You get all over the state of Iowa and in that process you’ve developed a protocol that you’ve basically proved that will work. And this is very valuable.”

Jim Meyer, Sac County farmer, former state legislator and CSIF advisory committee member, praising the Coalition’s efforts to work hand-in-hand with livestock farmers to help them grow and prosper responsibly.