Meet Iowans in Agriculture

Bryan Sievers State Representative and farmer State of Iowa/self-employed

What are the duties of your job?
As a State Representative, I represent nearly 30,000 people in the Iowa House of Representatives. There are 100 State Representatives and 50 State Senators in the Iowa General Assembly. The Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa Senate pass laws for people that live in Iowa.

What do you like best about your job?
Since I am elected by the people I represent, I believe that it is an honor for me to serve in the House of Representatives. Representing the people that elected me to the Legislature and trying to help the people of Iowa is very rewarding to me, personally. Helping the people of Iowa reach their dreams and goals is very gratifying.

What is the toughest part of your job?
Since the Legislature is made up of citizens who also have other jobs, trying to manage my time between my duties as a State Representative, farmer, father of two children, the husband of a terrific wife, among other things, is the most difficult part of my job.

What type of training is required for your job?
I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Agricultural Business. The education that I received while attending Iowa State University has helped me in both my farming operation, as well as my job as State Representative. I believe that a good education is necessary for everyone who lives in Iowa.

How is your job related to agriculture?
Many of the laws that we pass have a direct effect, or impact, on the farmers of Iowa. We try to pass laws that make it easier for farmers to do their job and to be successful. Sometimes the people that live in Iowa who do not farm want laws passed that may not help farmers do their job. This is when our job becomes very challenging.

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