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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Farms in an Era of Global Uncertainty | February 2008 | Link | PDF |
| Farmers' motivations for adoption of switchgrass | November 2002 | Link | PDF |
| Farmland Ownership and Tenure in Iowa 2007 | November 2008 | Link | PDF |
Food Facts: Results from Marketing and Food Systems Research |
April 2009 | Link | PDF |
Food, Farming and Health |
August 2006 | Link | PDF |
Food, Fuel and the Future: Consumer Perceptions of Local Food, Food Safety and Climate Change in the Context of Rising Prices |
September 2008 | Link | PDF |
Food, Fuel, and Freeways: An Iowa perspective on how far food travels, fuel usage, and greenhouse gas emissions |
June 2001 | Link | PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions on Food Regulations for Small Market Food Producers |
August 2009 | Link | PDF |
Fundamentals of Organic Agriculture |
March 2003 | Link | PDF |