The Campaign Journal of Chris Jones

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.

Chris Jones

Candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

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Want to know why our water is so contaminated? 2,000,000 miles of drainage tile.

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If we really want clean water in Iowa, we need to talk about ethanol.

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@chrisjones4ia We need an Iowa Secretary of Agriculture for the people not just corporate agriculture. #iowa #water #waterquality #agriculture #farming ♬ original sound - Chris Jones for IA AgSecretary
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Four companies control nearly 80% of the meat industry in the U.S. It’s time to bring back local processors like Stacyville Poultry Processor, support small towns, and create high-quality jobs where they’re needed most.

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Which do you want coming out of your tap?