TOLEDO — The Tama County Democrats will host a public conversation with Matt Russell on leadership and the future vision for rural Iowa on April 22 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Wieting Theater Event room in Toledo.

Russell will join with concerned citizens to discuss current events in the agricultural landscape and where we go from here. This is an opportunity to share concerns and work together for a better future for all types of agricultural endeavors in our state with a focus on the leadership needed to move ahead.

Russell is a farmer, transformational leader and political writer working to create hopeful solutions for agriculture and rural America. He has a breadth of experience from hands on to past State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in Iowa.

Those concerned about the future of agriculture in Iowa will want to join this important conversation. Public is invited and encouraged to attend.