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2008

05-12-08	Research shows low-input farming systems benefit farmers, environment
04-23-08	Leopold Center seeks nominations for 2008 Spencer Award
04-18-08	Buying food grown in and around Black Hawk County keeps millions of dollars in local economy
04-15-08	Looking for food facts? Check out new Leopold Center resource
04-14-08	Leopold Center shares appointment with New York sustainable ag center
03-07-08	Leopold Center 2008 work focuses on emerging markets, environment and energy
02-29-08	New Leopold Center resource summarizes marketing research
02-25-08	'Ames Reads Leopold' event set for March 8
02-19-08	Leopold Center workshop features resources for farmer-led businesses
02-14-08	Twenty-year-old Leopold Center looks to 'Horizons' in 2007 annual report
02-04-08	Ag economist John Ikerd headlines February 24 Shivvers lecture
01-31-08	Farmers have new tool to help determine profitability
01-30-08	Practical Farmers of Iowa launches Next Generation program [PFI]
01-15-08	New group tackles meaty issues faced by small processing plants
01-11-08	Consider sharing labor and machinery to increase farm efficiency [ISU Extension]
01-09-08	Whiterock featured in art exhibit at ISU [PDF] [Whiterock Conservancy]

2007

12-20-07	Leopold Center project explores contract grazing opportunities
12-17-07	Leopold Center to present Spencer Award to Linn County farmer
12-12-07	Leopold Center offers 10 free trips for farmers to attend national conference
11-13-07	Organic methods outpace conventional in long-term research
11-12-07	Leopold Center accountant receives national award
11-09-07	New report says Iowa's conservation investments make a difference in water quality
11-07-07	Study weighs cover crop use [USDA Agricultural Research Service]
11-06-07	Ideas, proposals sought for ISU 2008 on-farm grant program
10-29-07	Learn the economics of farm equipment and labor sharing [ISU Extension]
10-23-07	New 'King Corn' documentary debuts at Iowa State November 7
10-16-07	ISU hosts seventh annual Iowa Organic conference November 19
10-03-07	October 22 lecture looks at agriculture-public health connection
09-25-07	Leopold Center hosts October 10 lecture on climate change
09-24-07	Iowa State playing major role in rebirth of Iowa's wine industry [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences]
09-17-07	Rural Youth Summit to help revitalize rural America [Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy]
09-11-07	Consumer survey looks at links between local foods and climate change, health, food safety
09-07-07	Center publishes volume of 2006 research results
08-07-07	August 25 field day celebrates Leopold Center work in northwest Iowa
08-07-07	Report outlines beginning farmer options for Farm Bill debate
07-17-07	Four new board members chosen to advise Leopold Center in 2007
07-13-07	July 19 seminar looks at successful farmer-owned food distribution networks
07-13-07	Grazing tour by bus offered August 3 [Southern Iowa Forage and Livestock Committee] [PDF]
07-12-07	Universities to gather for local food experiences discussion July 16 [ISU Dining]
07-05-07	Leopold Center seeks projects for 2007
06-29-07	ISU Dining to demonstrate local food preparation at July 11 Leopold Center celebration [ISU Dining Services]
06-28-07	July 11 event honors Leopold Center's 20 years of achievement
06-21-07	Award-winning technology featured at July 11 Leopold celebration
06-18-07	Ag policies should promote a truly sustainable bioeconomy, says research group [ISU News Service]
05-25-07	Leopold Center hosts Australian scientist June 7
05-23-07	Leopold Center celebrates 20 years with July 10-11 events
05-09-07	See the power of rain [Iowa Learning Farm]
04-19-07	Alternatives to sow gestation stalls subject of Iowa State research [College of Agriculture]
04-19-07	Northeast Iowa one of nine communities to receive Food and Fitness grant [PDF]
04-18-07	Moving from conventional to organic: What is the local payoff?
04-09-07	Leopold Center's 'balanced, yet bold' year featured in 2006 report
04-09-07	Leopold Center seeks nominations for 2007 Spencer Award
03-30-07	Lecture series to celebrate ISU Sesquicentennial [College of Agriculture]
03-23-07	New standards help families get the food they demand [Association of Family Farms] [PDF]
03-07-07	ISU Dining extends invitation to Iowa farmers, ranchers [Inside Iowa State]
03-05-07	Leopold Center funds 26 new projects, renews 20 more for 2007
02-27-07	Author to articulate about agriculture April 15
02-22-07	New web site features Iowa food stories
02-21-07	Meeting to explore potential markets for local food at ISU
02-16-07	Leopold Center appoints Pirog associate director
02-16-07	Is biodiversity the future of farming? [ASA-CSSA-SSSA] PDF
02-09-07	Climate change and agriculture topic of seventh Pesek Colloquium [College of Agriculture]
02-00-07	Upcoming meetings assist producers in developing markets [ISU Extension]
02-06-07	Iowa Learning Farm, Leopold Center join forces
01-26-07	Citizens asked to help shape Regional Energy plan for next 50 years
01-22-07	Mexican restaurant calendar sales to support Leopold Center
01-19-07	Machinery and labor sharing workshops offered [ISU Extension]
01-10-07	Scientific curiosity fuels two decades of research by Iowa State professor on feeding corn milling co-products [College of Agriculture]
01-10-07	Research is ongoing on livestock use of ethanol by-products [College of Agriculture]
01-09-07	DeWitt named Leopold Center director
01-05-07	Leopold Center helps launch new water quality web tool
01-05-07	Leopold Center co-sponsors two workshops January 12

2006

12-18-06	Grants awarded for three regional food efforts in Iowa
11-27-07	New Association of Family Farms joins forces with NFU [National Farmers Union]
11-17-06	Wallace Center awards grant to continue Value Chain Partnerships project in Iowa
11-03-06	Spencer Award goes to Iowa farm family
10-11-06	Leopold Center workshop features resources for farmer-led businesses
09-27-06	Grape and wine institute gets regents' green light [ISU News Services]
09-22-06	ISU study determines regional economic values of ethanol production in Iowa [ISU News Services]
08-24-06	Iowa State scientists study alternative crops for fuel production [College of Agriculture]
08-16-06	Leopold Center reports on 21 completed projects
08-04-06	August 10 workshop to focus on grazing native plants
08-04-06	Field days highlight distiller's grains
07-17-06	Iowa vegetable production budgets now available [ISU Extension]
07-05-06	July 11 field day to feature innovative work in grazing
06-30-06	New project focuses on grass-based meat marketing [Practical Farmers of Iowa]
06-30-06	July 11 field day to focus on managing soybean aphids [Practical Farmers of Iowa]
06-26-06	Leopold Center seeks new research proposals for 2007
06-08-06	'Grazin' Days -- A pasture management workshop' to be held this summer [ISU Extension]
05-23-06	Study shows potential economic payoffs tied to healthy eating
05-16-06	Leopold Center to host June 1 sustainable development seminar
04-17-06	Fostering culinary tourism in Iowa
04-17-06	Demand for goat meat seen as opportunity for Iowa producers
04-14-06	Grain-Forage Crop Rotations Seen Boosting Soil Quality [USDA Agricultural Research Service]
04-12-06	New marketing tool assists agricultural producers in mapping target marketing areas [ISU Extension]
04-04-06	Fresh ways of 'Engaging Agriculture' in Leopold Center annual report
03-28-06	Celebrate Aldo Leopold's Iowa legacy in April
03-28-06	Leopold Center research rooted in land ethic
03-28-06	Conservation education that leads to action
03-16-06	Foods that tell the Iowa story
02-27-06	Leopold Center seeks nominations for 2006 Spencer Award
02-27-06	Listening sessions give women opportunity to discuss agricultural and food policy [Women, Food and Agriculture Network] PDF
02-22-06	No down time for Iowa State animal behavior specialist [ISU Extension]
02-16-06	Leopold Center funds 13 new projects for beginning, transitioning farmers
02-07-06	Double-crop field peas: Iowa's third crop?
02-07-06	Explore wine industry opportunities [ISU Agricultural Marketing Resource Center]
02-06-06	Upcoming meetings assist producers in developing markets [ISU Extension]
02-02-06	Farmers and rural residents invited to participate in Farm Bill Listening Sessions [Iowa Farmers Union]
01-27-06	Weed research at Iowa State looks at winter habits of mice
01-18-06	February 1 presentations to focus on engaging young people in agriculture
01-17-06	Partnership offers series on strategies for alternative ag businesses [UNI Regional Business Center] [PDF] 1-31-06 NOTE: Workshops have been postponed.

2005

12-16-05	New online video answers questions on wine, grape production [ISU Extension]
12-15-05	January 13 workshop to focus on ways to improve grass-fed beef
12-14-05	Two new water quality projects at Iowa State receive funding [ISU College of Agriculture]
12-12-05	Organic agriculture as rural development?
12-12-05	Local convenience stores, local foods
11-28-05	New web tool explores potential produce markets
11-17-05	December 8 workshop features new resources for farmer-led businesses
11-07-05	November 29 lecture features ecological footprint co-founder
10-28-05	Kirschenmann named Distinguished Fellow; DeWitt to become interim director of Leopold Center
10-19-05	Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture goes to ISU professor
10-16-05	Coon Rapids-Whiterock named an Iowa 'Great Place' [Whiterock Conservancy]
10-05-05	New online tools assist producers in wine, grape production
09-26-05	ISU looks for grazing alternatives to improve water quality [ISU College of Agriculture]
09-20-05	October 19 lecture connects farms with local environments
09-19-05	Burlington to celebrate Aldo Leopold's legacy
08-31-05	Getting the numbers on niche pork
08-24-05	ISU research suggests new crop option for Iowa producers [ISU College of Agriculture]
08-18-05	Web survey launched for Iowa food stories
08-11-05	Streambank grazing field day slated for September 15 [Iowa Beef Center PDF]
08-03-05	Business, sustainable agriculture open door to new markets
07-28-05	Leopold Center issues compilations of latest research results
07-27-05	Seeds and Breeds conference points to need for public breeding programs
06-27-05	Leopold Center seeks new research proposals for 2006
06-24-05	Farmers Diner founder to speak at ISU July 11
06-13-05	Leopold Center expands state fair heirloom competition
05-10-05	Study shows positive economic impact of Iowa farmers' markets
05-01-05	Premier research on hoop barns for beef production begins at ISU [Iowa Beef Center]
04-05-05	ISU beef cattle research continues tradition, breaks new ground [ISU College of Agriculture]
04-04-05	Rising fuel prices and Iowa farmers
03-31-05	Jones County receives grant from Iowa State University [ISU Extension]
03-31-05	Transitioning to organic workshop to be held April 16 in Kalona [ISU Extension]
03-23-05	What is a regional food system?
03-23-05	How far does your yogurt travel?
03-23-05	New video series explores wine industry opportunities
03-21-05	Woody plants offer potential for specialty product sales
03-16-05	New publications offer food safety tips for farmers in direct markets
03-15-05	April 3 lecture to explore 'ecological ethic of care'
03-10-05	Grants fund development of sustainable products
03-02-05	Finding Iowa's food stories -- Share your story on-line
03-02-05	Hunter Lovins to discuss 'Energy and Sustainable Agriculture'
02-16-05	Leopold Center issues 'timely' 2004 annual report
02-08-05	Leopold Center seeks nominations for 2005 Spencer Award
02-08-05	Leopold Center funds 19 new food marketing projects
01-31-05	Seminar looks at ways to supply growing niche markets
01-27-05	Leopold Center task force opts for global approach to farm policy
01-06-05	Garsts donate large conservation tract; establish Whiterock Conservancy

2004

12-20-04	'Grow Your Small Market Farm' business planning program set [ISU News Service]
12-20-04	Workshop looks at opportunities for growing and labeling unique foods
12-15-04	January 17 seminar to explore agricultural public policy
11-19-04	Applications being accepted for Life in Iowa/Leopold Center grants [ISU Extension]
11-18-04	New report looks at old-time favorite: Muscatine melons
11-08-04	Leopold Center looks at 'Growing Home' November 17
10-26-04	ISU symposium will explore coexistence of genetically modified and organic crops [ISU News Service]
10-15-04	October 28 seminar presents Charlevoix Lamb success story
10-13-04	New report explores Iowa's Geography of Taste
09-28-04	October 7 program to explore role of Iowa farm women
09-27-04	ISU researchers find poultry manure boosts yields, protects water [ISU College of Agriculture]
09-20-04	Standardized regulations benefit Iowa organic producers
09-02-04	Ecologist and author David Orr will speak at ISU Sept. 10
09-02-04	Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch -- in Iowa? [ISU College of Agriculture]
08-27-04	Grants offered for innovative pork projects
08-19-04	Using manure as a resource is goal of ISU scientists [ISU College of Agriculture]
08-18-04	ISU report on 20 years of Iowa farmland ownership [ISU College of Agriculture]
08-12-04	ISU ag engineer's award-winning design advances fertilizer application technology [ISU News Service] Special reprint about the research team [PDF]
08-05-04	New Leopold Center report recaps 22 completed projects
07-21-04	Leopold Center to honor Thompsons during Iowa State Fair
07-13-04	Kirschenmann to speak at July 24 field day
07-09-04	Leopold Center seeks ideas for new marketing and food systems projects
07-01-04	July 14 seminar features what works for hop growers
06-18-04	New farm simulation program premieres at July 2 field day
05-21-04	Leopold Center offers on-line research summaries
05-05-04	Successful ecolabel links food freshness, local family farms
04-13-04	Seminar explores niche goat meat production
03-16-04	Leopold Center survey shows consumer interest in pasture-raised products
02-23-04	Kirschenmann comments on new report of transgenic contaminants in seed
02-23-04	Leopold Center issues 2003 annual report
02-09-04	Serious concern about farm community's 'disappearing middle' sector
02-09-04	Food systems program promotes rural economic development
02-06-04	Program focuses on renewing Iowa's countryside
01-21-04	Leopold Center seeks nominations for 2004 Spencer Award
01-12-04	Marshalltown Community College partners with Leopold Center to offer two-year sustainable ag degree
01-08-04	Can cattle and birds co-exist? [ISU College of Agriculture]

2003

12-24-03	Four Iowa bio-based research projects receive grant funding [ISU Extension]
12-18-03	Life in Iowa, Leopold Center announce mini-grants
12-08-03	January 9 workshop focuses on ecolabel opportunities
12-01-03	Leopold Center market research looks at food ecolabels
11-27-03	New book highlights renewal of rural Iowa [ISU College of Agriculture]
11-20-03	Leopold Center seeks ideas for ecology projects
11-12-03	PNMWG funds eight pork niche market projects
10-28-03	Seminar focuses on sustainable business
10-24-03	Organic conference to feature marketing strategies [ISU Extension]
10-22-03	Ecologist challenges traditional notions about agriculture
10-14-03	Leopold Center hosts British ecologist October 20
10-03-03	New book about rural Iowa offers 'scripture for the future'
09-17-03	October 6 conference looks at farm succession
09-15-03	Study reveals ready market for local grape juice
07-22-03	ISU professor recognized for research in forage production [ISU College of Agriculture]
07-21-03	Locally grown food: Tastes great ... and less mileage
07-15-03	Leopold Center to present award to Hardin County farm family
07-08-03	Second Open Letter to Iowa's Citizens
06-30-03	Leopold Center reports on 13 completed projects
06-20-03	ISU Extension releases organic crop research results [ISU Extension]
06-03-03	Leopold Center researchers study alternative winter farrowing system
06-03-03	Leopold Center director calls for new ag research approach [ISU News Service]
05-27-03	Report updates distance produce travels to market [ISU News Service]
05-05-03	Leopold Center seeks special research, education project ideas
04-23-03	Leopold Center annual report highlights 'A Year in the News'
04-10-03	Iowa State MBA program to offer minor in sustainable ag [ISU News Service]
04-08-03	Leopold Center project shows promise for grass-based dairies
03-26-03	April 1 seminar focuses on corporate sustainability initiative
03-25-03	Kellogg Foundation awards $560,000 grant for food project
03-13-03	Leopold Center seminar looks at taste of place
03-11-03	Leopold Center food projects boost local economies
02-26-03	Pass the pasture-raised meat, please
02-06-03	Leopold conference considers effects of ag concentration
01-28-03	Farmers learn strategies to supply new food markets
01-27-03	Leopold Center project helped set stage for wetlands work [ISU News Service]
01-23-03	Leopold Center seeks nominations for 2003 Spencer Award
01-08-03	Workshop focuses on diversified markets for farmers

2002

11-25-02	Survey reveals farmers market produce grows [ISU News Service]
11-25-02	Leopold Center offers guide to buying local [ISU News Service]
11-14-02	Leopold Center hosts Nov. 20 biotech discussion
10-22-02	Leopold Center work critical to Iowa, agriculture
07-30-02	Grant funds new sustainable food network
07-25-02	Spencer Award to be presented August 8 at Iowa State Fair
07-15-02	Leopold Center suspends key programs, research
07-03-02	New project promotes sustainable rural development
06-05-02	An Open Letter to Iowa's Citizens
05-29-02	Leopold Center reports on 20 projects
04-19-02	How far has your produce traveled?
03-21-02	Where is agriculture headed and why care?
01-30-02	April 4 forum looks at local foods on campus
01-30-02	Leopold Center schedules urban conversations
01-30-02	Annual report summarizes Leopold Center changes
01-24-02	Leopold Center hosts innovative Japanese farmer Feb. 5

2001

12-20-01	Leopold Center seeks nominations for new Spencer Award
12-20-01	Workshop explores speciality poultry markets
10-24-01	Leopold Center director to receive sustainable ag award
10-11-01	Seminar looks at food marketing with a cause
10-11-01	Leopold Center to host Rachel Carson Play
09-28-01	Leopold Center seeks projects, partners for new intitiatives
07-03-01	New study shows Iowans eat food from afar
07-03-01	Hoop structures change Iowa landscape
05-29-01	Leopold Center prepares for budget cuts
05-16-01	Spencer award established through family gift
05-10-01	Leopold Center offers new report on sustainable agriculture research
04-25-01	Rebuilding Iowa's tallgrass prarie may hold promise
04-10-01	New web site highlights swine disappearing act
03-27-01	Director testifies about the farm bill

2000

07-07-00	Leopold Center seeks new project ideas
07-07-00	Leopold Center funds 18 new projects, renews 29
04-20-00	Grape Paper News Release
04-20-00	Aldo Leopold's message continues: A boy, a book, and a bench
03-22-00	New law gives farmers added contract protection

1999

11-19-99	Apples to Apples: A perspective on local food systems
09-16-99	More nitrate research urged
09-22-99	1998 Crop survey shows equal returns for GMO, non-GMO crops
03-31-99	Farmers think ag is more sustainable

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