Iowa Farmers Union is excited to add another guest speaker to the line-up of presenters at our upcoming annual state convention, Dec. 2-3, at the Iowa Valley Continuing Education Conference Center in Marshalltown. California Rep. Ro Khanna will address the convention body on day two of the event Dec 3 at 8:30 a.m. CT.
"We're so pleased to hear that Congressman Khanna will be joining us in Marshalltown to share his thoughts on rural development and the 2023 Farm Bill," says Aaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union. "Rep. Khanna holds a seat on the House Agriculture Committee, which makes his voice an influential one when it comes to building good farm policy and a more equitable food system."
Khanna represents California's 17th Congressional District and is serving in his third term. He sits on the House Agriculture, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees, where he chairs the Environmental Subcommittee. Khanna is also the Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus; serves as an Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus and is the Democratic Vice Chair of the House Caucus on India and Indian Americans.
Register for the State Convention, Dec. 2-3, in Marshalltown at iowafarmersunion.org, where people can also view the full line-up of speakers, panels, and workshops.
The Iowa Farmers Union State Convention is a chance for members from all over Iowa to connect with one another, hear from world-renowned speakers, attend educational sessions, and influence changes made to its guiding policy.
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