Learning about Local: A Resource Guide to Iowa Organizations and Programs Supporting Local and Regional Food Systems

May 2011

Rich Pirog, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and Mary Claire Geyer, ISU College of Agriculture

This is a directory of organizations, programs, funders and consultants that offer various forms of assistance for Iowa producers, processors, food retailers and communities interested in local and regional food systems.

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This page was found at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/pubs-and-papers/2011-05-learning-about-local on 01/20/2013