It has been over a year since many in the Jewish community went to Postville to demand better practices at the Agriprocessors plant and to call for humane, comprehensive immigration reform.

Recently, a new company - SHF Industries - purchased Agriprocessors, now named Agri Star. We believe this is an opportunity for change!

As the Jewish community prepares for the holiest days of the year--a time for reflection, renewal and fresh starts--  we invite you to join us in expressing our hopes for improved conditions and better practices under the new owners' leadership.

Please take a few moments to send a New Year's greeting to the new owners letting them know that our community cares as much about the conditions under which our food is produced as we do about the quality and fitness of our food. We care about the impact on the community, the work force, the animals and the environment.

Photo courtesy Nathaniel Popper of the Jewish Daily Forward.