Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Leopold Letter Fall 2008

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Saving our soil

Here are two projects dedicated to saving our soil - strategically placed prairie strips in cornfields, and extending the grazing season to help farmers in southern Iowa. Director Jerry DeWitt explains the Center's Policy Initiative, while Distinguished Fellow Fred Kirschenmann talks about whether "going green" really leads to sustainability.

Other features: Results of a nationwide consumer survey on local foods, the growing number of local food efforts throughout Iowa, a research project about the Leopold Center, and a sad farewell to one of the Center's longest serving advisory board members.

In This Issue...

New systems protect against sediment loss
Long-term study mixes perennials, annuals
Survey shows how high prices, environment, other concerns sway consumer views
Director: A look at the Leopold Center Policy Issue
Kirschenmann: Redefining Sustainability: 'Greening' to self-renewal
Center bids farewell to loyal counselor, member of first board
Adams County grazing project specializes in possibilities
Guest Column: Leopold Center could spearhead local energy districts
Two regions receive funds for local food efforts
Leopold Center becomes focus for research project, for a change
Environmental scientist joins advisory board
Book shares voices from local food movement