A Geography of Taste: Iowa’s Potential for Developing Place-Based and Traditional Foods

October 2004

Rich Pirog, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and Zach Paskiet, ISU College of Business undergraduate

This study explores Iowa's unique food history and culture, with maps showing historical concentrations of various crops and potential for promoting place-based food products.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Sitemap

The Leopold Center was established by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act as a research and education center at Iowa State University to develop sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and conserve natural resources. Iowa State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact the Director of Affirmative Action, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

This page was found at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/pubs-and-papers/2004-10-geography-of-taste on 01/20/2013