15 Aug 2012

Loebsack to Tour Drought Stricken Counties

By Joe Hand

Will see firsthand affects of recent drought

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack will tour farms in Clinton and Scott counties TOMORROW, August 16th to see firsthand the effects of the recent drought.  He will meet with farmers, community members and representatives from Farm Bureau.  Loebsack has been leading the fight in Congress to ensure Iowa's farmers have the resources they need to deal with the impact of the drought.  Media is invited to attend.  Details are below.

 

Tour of Drought Stricken Farms

Mike Holst's Farm

20757 30th Avenue

Stockton, IA 52769

10:00 a.m.

 

Dustin Johnson's Farm

1560 432nd Avenue

Clinton, IA  52732

12:30 p.m.
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