Leopold Center 20th Anniversary Celebration Conference
Date: Tuesday, July 10th, 2007 to Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 
Location: Ames, Iowa
“The work you have been doing over the past 20 years has made the world a better place. The work you will do in the next 20 years might just decide the future of the planet…”
- Mark Ritchie, keynote speaker
Our 20th anniversary conference and tours exceeded our expectations – from the gorgeous weather, passionate speakers, insightful presentations and stimulating discussions to the wonderful opportunity to visit with friends and colleagues. We had 87 people attend the tours and more than 350 people register for the conference.
Download the program [PDF]
Speaker bios [PDF]
Tour descriptions [PDF]
Commentary from the Leopold Letter
20th Anniversary Celebration eyes Center’s future challenges – Fall 2007
Read our reports from selected 20th anniversary sessions – Fall 2007
A farmer’s view from the inside – Guest Column by Jennifer Steffen, Winter 2007
Reflections on crafting the Leopold Center – Guest Column by David Osterberg, Fall 2007
Twenty years of promoting ideas, ideals of sustainable agriculture – Guest Column by Neil Hamilton, Summer 2007
Sustainable biofuels: A new challenge for the Leopold Center – Guest Column by Dennis Keeney, Spring 2007
Sponsors
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Henry A. Wallace Endowed Chair for Sustainable Agriculture
University of Iowa Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center and Value Added Ag Extension
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture |
Ames, Iowa 50011 |
(515) 294-3711 |
leocenter@iastate.edu