Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Leopold Letter Winter 2007

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Grazing by contract, beyond food miles

A Leopold Center project expands opportunities for livestock producers, and the Center gets involved in research that will take us “beyond food miles." Director Jerry DeWitt says sustainability must include animals, and Distinguished Fellow Fred Kirschenmann says healthy soil must include crop residues. You'll also meet Laura Krouse, Spencer Award winner and hear from another female farmer and conservationist.

Other features: A new study on the cost of conservation practices; reports from two well-attended lectures hosted by the Leopold Center; free trips for Iowa farmers to attend a national conference, and a big honor for a Leopold Center staff member.
 

In This Issue...

Spencer Award goes to small-market farmer
Laura Krouse: Planting seeds of sustainability, community
Project fosters custom grazing in Iowa
Director: What have been your experiences with animals and livestock in sustainable agriculture system?
Kirschenmann: Rethinking soil
Guest Column: Jennifer Steffen- A farmer's view from the inside
Engaging speakers generate lively discussions
Traveling 'beyond food miles' crucial to local food efforts
Study shows diversity needed in tackling Iowa water quality issues
Leopold Center local food projects define new frontier