Completed Competitive Grant

Establishment of a local food system in eastern Iowa

Project ID: 2000-26

Abstract

Several strategies to enhance local food production and marketing were employed by the Johnson County (IA) Soil and Water Conservation District. Among them were a pilot project on institutional buying practices, a directory of local food products, planning of locally sourced "All-Iowa meals," and other educational and outreach activities.

Lead investigator: Wendel Jones, NRCS, et al

Year of grant completion: 2003

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Community-based food systems, Market research and feasibility studies

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