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Joni Ernst: ““Growing up feeding hogs and walking beans on my family farm in southwest Iowa, I learned early that agriculture is not…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2026
“Growing up feeding hogs and walking beans on my family farm in southwest Iowa, I learned early that agriculture is not just an industry in Iowa—it is our way of life,” said Ernst.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

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Senator Ernst discusses her agricultural background and commitment.

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