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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
Alternative Enterprise Budget: Beekeeping |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
Alternative Enterprise Budget: Christmas trees |
October 2010 | Link | PDF |
Alternative Enterprise Budget: Dairy Goats |
October 2010 | Link | PDF |
Alternative Enterprise Budget: Popcorn |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
Alternative Enterprise Budget: Raspberries |
October 2010 | Link | PDF |
Alternative Enterprise Budget: Sheep |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
Alternative Enterprise Budget: Sorghum |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
Alternative Enterprise Budget: Sweet Corn |
March 2010 | Link | PDF |
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 |
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 |