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David Peters publishes report on Iowa’s latest economic, demographic and farming trends

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Publication summarizes current demographic, economic, and farm trends for Iowa’s metro, micropolitan, and rural areas. Easy to understand charts show trends between 2011 to 2021. Purpose is to quickly inform policymakers and the public about key issues facing Iowa. Indicators include: population and migration, income and poverty, labor force participation and unemployment, jobs and earnings, self-employed businesses, farm classes from residence to commercial, and farm income and debt.