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12-17-2008

Leopold Center to present Spencer Award to Carroll County grazier

The Leopold Center will honor Carroll County grazier Steve Reinart with its annual Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture. Read more

12-10-2008

Workshop looks at ways to work together to curb future flood impacts

No one wants to see a repeat of last summer's devastating floods. But Iowans can take hope in the fact that there are resources and tools to help deal with future occurrences and renewed conversations about land uses and practices that could transform the countryside. Read more

12-1-2008

Two regions receive funds for local food efforts

The Regional Food Systems Working Group (RFSWG) coordinated by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University is providing $10,000 grants to help get local food efforts off the ground in Marshall County in central Iowa and Black Hawk and surrounding counties in northeast Iowa. RFSWG-supported efforts are now working in 40 of Iowa's 99 counties. Read more

11-20-2008

December 8 workshop focuses on ways to prevent future Iowa flooding

In the aftermath of Iowa’s devastating summer floods, there were a multitude of questions about why this catastrophe occurred and what could be done to help prevent a recurrence. “Learning from the Floods of 2008: Practical Strategies for Resilience,” a workshop on the potential ways to mitigate future flooding, will be held December 8 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. Read more

11-17-2008

Iowa Learning Farm offers new videos

A new video series “A Culture of Conservation” is now available from the Iowa Learning Farm. The series of five short videos explores the relationship humans have with soil and water and offers ways for everyone to have an active role in protecting and preserving the Earth’s natural resources.. Read more [Iowa Learning Farm release]

11-17-2008

New Leopold tool estimates markets for 204 food products nationwide

The Leopold Center and the Center for Transportation Research and Education at Iowa State University have developed the U.S. Food Market Size Estimator that can approximate demand for 204 food products in every county of the United States. Products include milk, cheese and dairy foods; fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables; grains; and meat, fish and nuts. Read more

11-11-2008

National organic ag expert to discuss climate change November 23

The chief executive for one of the nation's longest running organic research trials will discuss ways that cover crops, composting and other organic practices could reduce our carbon footprint and global warming. Tim LaSalle from The Rodale Institute will speak at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 in Ames. Read more

11-10-2008

Leopold Flood Lessons '08: Perennials key in reducing sediment loss

Preliminary data from a Leopold Center-funded project shows that perennial prairie strips planted at critical points in fields of corn and soybean have minimized soil erosion, even during periods of heavy rainfall. Read more

11-10-2008

New group works to build capacity for local fruits, vegetables Read more

10-30-2008
Agriculture, arts joined at ISU through 'Farmscape' play, campus group Read more [ISU News Services release]

10-29-2008

New bioeconomy project underway Read more [Iowa Learning Farm news release]

10-24-2008

Physician headlines three local food events November 10-11 Read more

10-23-2008

On-farm research and demonstration grants available for 2009 Read more [ISU College of Ag and Life Sciences release] View PDF of application

10-17-2008

Leopold Center workshop continues hypoxia discussion Read more

8-18-2008
Ecological economics is topic for Pesek Colloquium September 11 Read more [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences release]