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7-5-07
LEOPOLD CENTER SEEKS PROJECTS FOR 2007
AMES, Iowa -- The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State
University wants to work with Iowans who have innovative ideas for sustainable
agriculture alternatives. The 2007 Request for Pre-proposals (RFP) has been
issued for possible projects in the Center’s three initiative areas – ecology,
marketing and food systems, and policy – each designed to enhance the condition
and viability of Iowa’s natural resources in varying, yet integrated ways.
In addition to offering grant funds for the three initiatives, the Center’s
“special call” this year aims to develop a new work team focused on the
opportunities for grass-based livestock systems that will expand Iowa’s
agricultural economy, while preserving the state's abundant natural resources.
The team will unite multiple organizations seeking research and education
solutions to enhance sustainable livestock production.
Center director Jerry DeWitt notes that this will be the 20th year of operation
for the Center’s highly successful competitive grants program. He says, “We
anticipate some great ideas coming from Iowans who want to help the Center
maintain and improve our natural resources. The accomplishments of the
initiatives have been significant, but we rely on the resourcefulness and
creativity of our stakeholders and researchers to keep the Center’s research
headed in the right direction.”
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Who may submit a pre-proposal to the Leopold Center? Investigators representing
any Iowa nonprofit organization/agency and/or educational institution (such as
soil and water conservation districts, schools and colleges, and regional
development groups). The Center strongly encourages the involvement and
collaboration of farmers, landowners, and farm-based businesses in the
pre-proposal process.
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What is required? A one- to two-page concept paper on the project and how it
fits with the Leopold Center mission and specific initiative objectives.
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Where is the RFP available? The RFP can be downloaded
from the Center’s web site at: www.leopold.iastate.edu/research/rfp/2007.htm. Hard copies can be
obtained from the Center by calling the office at (515/294-7311 or sending an
e-mail to leocenter@iastate.edu.
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Who do I contact with questions? For inquiries about the initiatives and
livestock team pre-proposals, contact the appropriate program leader: Jeri Neal
for Ecology (515/294-5610, wink@iastate.edu), Rich Pirog for Marketing and Food
Systems and the Special Call/Livestock Team (515/294-1854,
rspirog@iastate.edu)
and Jerry DeWitt for Policy (515/294-3711, jdewitt@iastate.edu).
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When is it due? Project ideas should be submitted to the Center electronically
by August 17, 2007. The pre-proposals will be reviewed by the Center’s advisory
board and staff.
For more information,
contact:
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Jerry DeWitt for Policy Initiative questions: (515) 294-3711,
jdewitt@iastate.edu
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Rich Pirog, for questions about the special call/livestock team and
the Marketing and Food Systems Initiative: (515) 294-1854,
rspirog@iastate.edu
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Jeri Neal for Ecology Initiative questions: (515) 294-5610, wink@iastate.edu
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Laura Miller, Leopold Center communications, (515)
294-5272, lwmiller@iastate.edu
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View the 2007 RFP
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