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Figure 1:
Among the political supporters was Iowa
Congressman Leonard Boswell (left) and David
Osterberg (not pictured) who wrote the founding
legislation for the Center
Figure 2:
"Those of us who work in sustainable agriculture
are used to facing immense obstacles, and the
Leopold Center's budget being cut felt like just one
more huge obstacle," said Robert Karp (right), who
directs Practical Farmers of Iowa. "The positive
mood I feel in this room tonight keeps me going and
excited about our work."
Figure 3:
Longtime Leopold Center board member Dave
Williams and his wife Corrine check in at the
registration table.
Figure 4:
Wendy Wintersteen represented ISU College of
Agriculture Dean Catherine Woteki in her support of
the Leopold Center's efforts in sustainable
agriculture.
Figure 5:
Paul Mugge, a farmer from Sutherland, represents
Practical Farmers of Iowa on the Leopold Center
advisory board.
Figure 6:
The event attracted supporters from many corners
of the sustainable ag, environmental and faith
communities in Iowa. Supporting organizations
included National Catholic Rural Life Conference;
Practical Farmers of Iowa; Midwest Sustainable Ag
Working Group; Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation;
Soil and Water Conservation Society of Iowa;
Conservation Districts of Iowa; Women, Food and
Agriculture; Drake University Ag Law Center; Humane
Society of the United States; Iowa Environmental
Council; 1000 Friends of Iowa,Trees Forever, Niman
Ranch Co. and others
Figure 7:
The social hour featured music by Des Moines
harpist Pat Boddy.
Figure 8:
Ames farmer Joe Lynch (front right) was the
first official member of the new "Friends of the
Leopold Center" for people who contribute money for
the center's operation. He suggested the idea to the
Leopold Center several months ago.
Figure 9:
Nan Bonfil and Don Adams
of Full Circle Farm in Madrid created table
centerpieces from natural materials. A number of
Iowa farmers donated food for the event.
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