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The Leopold Center is a research and education center with statewide programs to develop sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and conserve natural resources. It was established under the Groundwater Protection Act of 1987 with a three-fold mission:
to conduct research into the negative impacts of agricultural practices;
to assist in developing alternative practices;
to work with ISU Extension to inform the public of Leopold Center findings.
In late 2002, a vision statement was adopted: The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture explores and cultivates alternatives that secure healthier people and landscapes in Iowa and the nation.
As part of the Center`s new orientation, three research initiatives have replaced the more general competitive grants research program. Each of the three research programs -- marketing and food systems, ecology, and policy -- is responsible for its own projects and educational events.
The Center`s mission includes an educational component to inform the agricultural community and the general public about its research findings. The Center collaborates with ISU Extension and other university, state, and local organizations to communicate research findings. It also supports conferences, seminars and special events related to the three research initiatives
Information and publications available from the Center highlight results from all of these activities. A quarterly newsletter, annual report of Center activities, yearly summary of research results, conference proceedings, fact sheets, other special publications, and news releases all help the Center to fulfill its mission of informing the public.
to conduct research into the negative impacts of agricultural practices;
to assist in developing alternative practices;
to work with ISU Extension to inform the public of Leopold Center findings.
In late 2002, a vision statement was adopted: The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture explores and cultivates alternatives that secure healthier people and landscapes in Iowa and the nation.
As part of the Center`s new orientation, three research initiatives have replaced the more general competitive grants research program. Each of the three research programs -- marketing and food systems, ecology, and policy -- is responsible for its own projects and educational events.
The Center`s mission includes an educational component to inform the agricultural community and the general public about its research findings. The Center collaborates with ISU Extension and other university, state, and local organizations to communicate research findings. It also supports conferences, seminars and special events related to the three research initiatives
Information and publications available from the Center highlight results from all of these activities. A quarterly newsletter, annual report of Center activities, yearly summary of research results, conference proceedings, fact sheets, other special publications, and news releases all help the Center to fulfill its mission of informing the public.
