Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Completed Competitive Grant

Assessing the business development strengths and needs of women and Latino farmers in Iowa

Project ID: M2010-07

Abstract

Women and Latino farmers were surveyed about their needs for materials to inform their farming enterprises and help make them economically successful. Researchers will use the findings to develop appropriate supporting materials.

Key Question: What is the depth of women and Latino farm owners’ understanding of basic business skills?

Findings: After surveying these two groups, the project results demonstrated a need to target materials and workshops in the areas of capital acquisition and business planning.

Lead investigator: Howard Van Auken, ISU College of Business

Co-Investigator(s):

Leigh Adcock, Women, Food and Agriculture Network; Hannah Lewis, National Center for Appropriate Technology

Year of grant completion: 2011

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

Topics: Business management, distribution and marketing, Human systems, demographics and beginning farmer programs