Many of our campaigns apply both on the state and national level. Through our relationship with the ASBC, we have access to a wider network, and representation in Washington, DC, as we continue to develop and sustain our local ISBA network in Iowa.
National Advocacy Campaigns
Both ISBA and ASBC are committed to working to secure funding for essential programs as well as reducing commodity crop subsidies. Please join us in urging Congress to create a Farm Bill that provides opportunities for entrepreneurs and local and organic farmers moving into the agriculture sector in the coming years.
States across the country are taking up legislation to require purchasing decisions by state and local government to give priority to American made goods—also known as domestic content provisions. Polls show there is strong bipartisan support for “Buy American” provisions when taxpayer dollars are at stake.
Promote a Sustainable 2013 Farm Bill
Support "Buy America" Legislation
While fracking represents great promise in being able to reduce the use of coal to produce electricity in the short term, the environmental and community impacts of widespread shale as production pose significant concerns. In particular, there appear to be increased risks of both fugitive and intentional venting of methane emissions, which has 20-25 greater impact on climate change than carbon dioxide. We are also concerned about earthquakes and ground water contamination by fracking fluids. Read More and Take Action
Fracking is Not the Answer
Uphold EPA Oversight of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2012, the EPA revised its rules on new source performance standards (NSPS) of greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in stricter regulations on future power plants. Unfortunately, these rules do not address existing power plants, which tend to be heavy greenhouse gas producers. ASBC believes that protecting the environment has always been and should remain a bipartisan effort. The nation needs to invest in clean energy technologies that will create jobs, lead to economies of scale, and lead to cleaner air. Read More and Take Action
Support Clean Energy Victory Bonds
Reliable, long-term financing has been one of the greatest obstacles to moving the nation toward a clean energy future. Clean Energy Victory Bonds can be a big part of the solution. The Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act of 2012 works to create an investment vehicle that allows Americans to invest in one of the fastest growing sectors in the global economy, as well as a means to collectively provide a secure and sustainable energy future, create jobs, and regain our competitive advantage in clean energy technology. Read More and Take Action
Sign the Climate Change Declaration
The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), in partnership with Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP), a project of Ceres, encourages small and mid-sized companies to sign the Climate Declaration. The Declaration makes the case that addressing climate change is not a partisan issue and offers the nation great economic opportunities. ASBC members can show their support by signing the Climate Declaration now! Read More and Take Action