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Meet the Candidate Challenging Iowa's Most Sacred Cow: Ethanol
A retired water scientist named Chris Jones is running in the Democratic primary for secretary of agriculture in Iowa. That may not sound like a blockbuster race. But Jones is an unusual candidate: It’s rare for anyone on the ballot in Iowa to be so critical of the state’s total commitment to the ethanol industry. If Jones receives even slightly more support than expected in the primary, it may show that the chokehold that a powerful ethanol bloc has had on farm politics for more than 20 years is finally loosening.
Launching Iowa ag secretary bid, Jones challenges ethanol
Chris Jones, a critic of Iowa’s efforts to curb farm pollution, says he’s running to be the state’s secretary of agriculture because he wants to revamp a system that enriches giant corporations.
Chris Jones won’t stop advocating for clean water in Iowa. Here’s why
Chris Jones grew up in Ankeny, Iowa — back when it was a quiet town of no more than 6,000 people and before it became the largest suburb in the Des Moines metro.
‘Swine Republic’ author kicks off campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Jones, a Democrat from Iowa City, currently leads the Driftless Water Defenders, a non-profit group focused on water quality issues. “We need to improve our water here.”
A Selection of Chris's Podcast Appearances
Chris often speaks about water safety issues with the Iowa media, especially following the publication of his collection of essays, The Swine Republic.
