Completed Special Project

Sustainable and Entrepreneurial Agriculture Program at Marshalltown Community College

Project ID: 2004-MSP07

Abstract

Marshalltown (Iowa) Community College used a challenge grant from the Leopold Center to establish a sustainable agriculture curriculum/training program.

Key Question: Can a degree program in sustainable agriculture be approved, developed, and offered in Iowa through a community college?

Findings: Yes, given appropriate assistance and commitment.

Lead investigator: Linda Barnes, Marshalltown Community College, et al

Year of grant completion: 2006

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

Topics: Business management, distribution and marketing, Human systems, demographics and beginning farmer programs, Market research and feasibility studies

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The Leopold Center was established by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act as a research and education center at Iowa State University to develop sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and conserve natural resources. Iowa State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact the Director of Affirmative Action, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

This page was found at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/grants/2004-msp07 on 01/21/2013