Leopold Center issues "timely" 2004 annual report

“Facing Time” showcases time well-spent in FY 2004 at the Leopold Center. The Center’s new annual report highlights Center activities, public events, outreach efforts and research programs that occurred from July 2003 to July 2004.

Reflecting the Center’s shift from a broad-based competitive grants program to a more focused, triumvirate approach, there are expanded sections on the efforts of the initiatives in marketing and food systems, policy, and ecology. Whether it was eco-labels, farming transitions, or Green Lands Blue Waters, the Center’s initiative leaders were involved and active in furthering sustainable agriculture principles.

In addition to the unique research and outreach projects managed by the three initiatives, the annual report covers special projects and the work still being conducted for the Center’s earlier broader-based grants program. Two Center staff members are cited for the awards they received from the ISU College of Agriculture for their outstanding performance.

The Center also sponsored a large amount of work related to organic agriculture in Iowa that was conducted with ISU. The ongoing partnership with Practical Farmers of Iowa to conduct on-farm demonstrations related to sustainable agriculture continued as well. Both are featured extensively in the annual report.

The Leopold Center’s 2003-2004 annual report was compiled and edited by Mary Adams, with graphic design provided by the award-winning firm, Juls Design of Ankeny, Iowa.

Copies of the 40-page report are available from the Center office (515/294-3711).