Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Completed Competitive Grant

Grinnell Area Local Food System Initiative

Project ID: 2003-M01

Abstract

This project provides a model for formation of a consortium of organizations to encourage and oversee the development of a local food system based upon sustainable farming practices.

Key Question: What should I do to market my food products to institutional buyers?

Findings: The most important initial steps are to organize with other like-minded producers and then meet with

Lead investigator: Jonathan G. Andelson, Grinnell College

Year of grant completion: 2006

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

Topics: Community-based food systems