Farm partners sought for ISU on–farm research

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AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University seeks ideas and proposals for a unique program pairing farmers with Iowa State University researchers to work on topics related to conservation and sustainability. Proposals are due on December 16, 2009 for the 2010 ISU On-Farm Research and Demonstration Grant Program. All ISU faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply.

The program is a partnership of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Practical Farmers of Iowa. Its goals are to address the opportunities and challenges facing agriculture through collaborative, on-farm research. A total of $25,000 will be awarded in 2010. Annual, one time grants up to $5,000 maximum will be awarded. Awards to three or more producers proposing to work together may be up to $7,000 each. Work may be completed over 24 months maximum.

Research topic areas, submission instructions and other information are available on the Leopold Center web site, http://www.leopold.iastate.edu. For questions about this call for proposals, please contact Jerry DeWitt, Director, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, 515-294-3711 or jdewitt@iastate.edu. Questions about on-farm design and implementation or if you need help finding a farmer or researcher to work with, please contact Sarah Carlson, Practical Farmers of Iowa, 515-232-5661, sarah@practicalfarmers.org.

Practical Farmers of Iowa includes a diverse group of farmers and nonfarmers. Corn, soybeans, beef cattle, and hay are the top enterprises for PFI farmers, although many have a variety of other operations, including fruits and vegetables. PFI’s programming stresses farmer-to-farmer networking through research and demonstration, field days, conferences, and more. For more information, call 515-232-5661 or visit www.practicalfarmers.org.

Through its research and education programs, the Leopold Center supports the development of profitable farming systems that conserve natural resources. Center funding comes from state appropriations and from fees on nitrogen fertilizer and pesticides, as established by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act. 

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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.

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