IA-Sec Ag
Endorsed by Democracy for America, Denise has been an organic farmer and farm activist for over 30 years. She and her husband ran a dairy farm for 20 of those 30 years. During this time Denise became interested in agriculture policy that promotes the family farm. She has helped start several progressive programs to fight corporate influence in farming. In the 1990’s she launched the Women, Food and Agriculture Network - an organization that supports women in farming. When elected she will work to create more opportunities in farming. She wants to reduce the influence of industrial agriculture - which has a serious impact on family farms and prevents young farmers from entering agriculture. Denise will work with local farmers to clean up the water. This essential resource needs to be protected and preserved. She will also work to boost the local economy by promoting locally owned renewable energy operations.