Local Foods in Iowa: Increased Opportunities for Economic Growth

January 2011

Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

This fact sheet provides a quick overview of potential economic benefits of increased local food production and consumption in Iowa. The fact sheet was prepared for a work session to develop recommendations for the Iowa Local Food and Farm Plan.

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This page was found at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/pubs-and-papers/2011-01-local-foods-economic-growth on 01/21/2013