# Why Iowa Has the Fastest Growing Cancer Rate in America

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Podcast: [Barn Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/barn-talk-4053149)
Published: 2026-05-18T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Barn Talk, where what happens in the barn doesn’t always stay in the barn. In this episode, Tork and Sawyer sit down with Zach Lahn, a sixth-generation Iowa farmer, entrepreneur, community advocate, and current candidate for governor. Zach shares his perspective on the challenges facing rural America, including the struggles of modern family farming, rising input costs, consolidation across agriculture, and the need for more opportunities for young and beginning farmers. You'll hear Zach discuss his journey from rebuilding his family's homestead, to creating innovative schools, and now taking his passion for local communities and agriculture to the campaign trail. The conversation covers the importance of food sovereignty, local supply chains, land stewardship, and practical solutions to improve water quality and public health in Iowa. Zach also weighs in on hot-button issues like regenerative agriculture, corporate influence, and why investing in homegrown businesses and education is vital for the state's future. Get ready for a wide-ranging, honest, and personal discussion about what it will take to keep Iowa’s rural communities strong and thriving for generations to come. If you enjoy the show, share it, leave a review, and join the Barn Talk newsletter for more updates and conversations from rural America. JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.👇🏻 Help us get there: https://www.joinbarntalk.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ➱ https://bit.ly/3a7r3nR SUBSCRIBE TO THIS’LL DO FARM ➱ https://bit.ly/2X8g45c LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY ➱ https://open.spotify.com/show/3icVr4KWq4eUDl7Oy60YMY APPLE ➱ https:/…

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