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 |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporating Prairies into Multifunctional Landscapes | February 2011 | Link | PDF |
| Insect Management for Corn and Soybean (formerly CRP) | December 2008 | Link | PDF |
| Interseeding Small-Seeded Forages into Sod with Conventional Corn/Soybean Planters | September 2008 | Link | PDF |
Investigating the Potential Economic Impacts of Local Foods for Southeast Iowa |
January 2010 | Link | PDF |
Iowa Food Marketing Regulations: A Guide for Small-Scale Producers |
September 2012 | Link | PDF |
Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Market Planner Users Guide |
September 2010 | Link | PDF |
Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Production Budgets |
February 2006 | Link | PDF |
Iowa High Tunnel Fruit and Vegetable Production Manual |
January 2010 | Link | PDF |
Iowa Hoop Structures Used for Confined Beef Cattle Feeding: A Survey |
December 2010 | Link | PDF |
Iowa Local Food and Farm Plan |
January 2011 | Link | PDF |
| Iowa's Duty of Land Stewardship | April 2012 | Link | PDF |
Is Local Food More Expensive? A Consumer Price Perspective on Local and Non-local Foods Purchased in Iowa |
December 2009 | Link | PDF |
It Starts with the Soil and Organic Agriculture Can Help |
June 2008 | Link | PDF |