Pubs & Papers Alphabetical
Research can take many forms and lead to many different outcomes. The ultimate goal is sustainability – for the landscape, Iowa’s people and natural resources. Below is a list of intermediate outcomes of Leopold Center-supported projects, partnerships and activities. Included are extension publications, in-house research projects, informative presentations and other reports – all with some link to the Leopold Center.
All Pubs & Papers are PDFs, which require a free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click on the image or title to view the PDF.
These materials were written, reviewed or presented by Leopold Center staff. All other materials are related or based on projects supported by the Leopold Center.
| Title | Date | Link |
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A Geography of Taste: Iowa’s Potential for Developing Place-Based and Traditional Foods |
October 2004 | Link | PDF |
| A Guide to Managing Pasture Water: Off-Stream Water, Shade and Nutritional Supplementation to Modify Animal Behavior | December 2008 | Link | PDF |
| A Guide to Managing Pasture Water: Stabilized Stream and Pond Access Sites | December 2008 | Link | PDF |
| A Guide to Managing Pasture Water: Streamside Buffers | December 2008 | Link | PDF |
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A Landowner's Guide to Prairie Conservation Strips |
August 2012 | Link | PDF |
| A Resource Guide to Cultivate the Linn County Local Food System | February 2010 | Link | PDF |
| A Survey of Pork Niche Marketers in the Midwest | June 2003 | Link | PDF |
| A Targeted Conservation Approach for Improving Environmental Quality | December 2008 | Link | PDF |
|
Aldo Leopold on Agriculture |
January 2005 | Link | PDF |
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Alternative Enterprise Budget: Beekeeping |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Alternative Enterprise Budget: Christmas trees |
October 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Alternative Enterprise Budget: Dairy Goats |
October 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Alternative Enterprise Budget: Popcorn |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Alternative Enterprise Budget: Raspberries |
October 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Alternative Enterprise Budget: Sheep |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Alternative Enterprise Budget: Sorghum |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Alternative Enterprise Budget: Sweet Corn |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Analysis and Comparison of the Technical and Business Planning Needs of Iowa Farmers Marketing Directly to Consumers and Iowa Farmers Marketing through Supply Chains |
June 2006 | Link | PDF |
| Applying Fertilizer and Lime to CRP Land | February 2006 | Link | PDF |
| Areas of Possible Collaboration Among Niche Pork Companies | January 2007 | Link | PDF |
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Assessing Fuel Efficiency and CO2 Emissions of Two Local Food Distribution Options in Iowa |
June 2008 | Link | PDF |
| Attitudes Toward Cover Crops in Iowa: Benefits and Barriers | March 2012 | Link | PDF |
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Bedded Hoop Barns for Beef Cattle |
February 2009 | Link | PDF |
| Berkshire Swine Production and Marketing | August 2006 | Link | PDF |
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Buying Local Foods for Retail Foodservices |
March 2008 | Link | PDF |
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Calculating Food Miles for a Multiple Ingredient Food Product |
March 2005 | Link | PDF |
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Central Iowa Sustainable Agriculture Tour |
August 2012 | Link | PDF |
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Checking the Food Odometer: Comparing Food Miles for Local versus Conventional Produce Sales to Iowa Institutions |
July 2003 | Link | PDF |
| Checklist for Retail Purchasing of Local Produce | July 2011 | Link | PDF |
| Clear Creek Watershed: 150 Years of Landscape Change | December 2006 | Link | PDF |
| Climate Change Impacts on Iowa 2010 | January 2011 | Link | PDF |
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in the Midwest United States: A regional characterization |
January 2005 | Link | PDF |
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Comparative Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Three Beef Production Strategies in the Upper Midwestern United States |
April 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Comparing Apples to Apples: An Iowa Perspective on Apples and Local Food Systems |
October 1999 | Link | PDF |
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Comparison of Biofuel Systems |
September 2012 | Link | PDF |
| Composting Dead Livestock: A New Solution to an Old Problem | November 1999 | Link | PDF |
| Composting Swine Mortalities in Iowa | November 2008 | Link | PDF |
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Conserving Beneficial Insects with Native Plants |
January 2013 | Link | PDF |
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Construction Resource Use of Two Different Types and Scales of Iowa Swine Production Facilities |
June 2010 | Link | PDF |
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Consumer Perceptions of Pasture-raised Beef and Dairy Products: An Internet Consumer Study |
February 2004 | Link | PDF |
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Consumer perceptions of place-based foods, food chain profit distribution and family farms |
October 2005 | Link | PDF |
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Consumer perceptions of the safety, health and environmental impact of various scales and geographic origin of food supply chains |
September 2007 | Link | PDF |
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Consumers, Vendors, and the Economic Importance of Iowa Farmers’ Markets: An Economic Impact Survey Analysis |
May 2005 | Link | PDF |
| Converting CRP Contract Land to an Active Grazing System on Your Farm - Evaluating Resources and Setting Goals | December 2009 | Link | PDF |
| Converting CRP Land to Pasture - Managing Weeds and Fertility | December 2009 | Link | PDF |
| Converting to Pasture or Hay - Evaluating Current Vegetation | September 2010 | Link | PDF |
| Converting to Pasture or Hay - Forage Seeding Mixtures | April 2009 | Link | PDF |
| Converting to Pasture or Hay - Repairing, Replanting CRP Land | December 2009 | Link | PDF |
| Costs, Returns, Production and Financial Efficiency of Niche Pork Production in 2006 | October 2007 | Link | PDF |
| Costs, Returns, Production and Financial Efficiency of Niche Pork Production in 2007 | November 2008 | Link | PDF |
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