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Examining Awareness of and Support of Sustainable Agriculture in Iowa
- Kay Palan, Department of Marketing, Iowa State University, Ames
- This project will establish a baseline of Iowans' understanding of sustainable agriculture issues with respect to regional food systems; $5,980.
- Read the final report [PDF]
Local Farm and Economy Analysis for Northeast Iowa
- Kenneth A. Meter, Crossroads Research Center, Minneapolis
- This research will show to what extent Northeast Iowa gains or loses financially from prevailing food systems and will highlight areas of potential strategic economic advantage (focus on Allamakee and Winneshiek counties);$5,860.
- Read the final report [PDF]
- View presentation about the project [PDF]
Farmers Market Economic Impact Survey Analysis
- Daniel Otto, Department of Economics, Iowa State University, Ames
- This analysis will assess the economic impact of farmers markets on Iowa's economy and will provide a baseline for promotion and measuring future growth of farmers markets;$6,000.
- Read the final report [PDF]
Evaluating Economic Impacts of Local Food Purchasing in Several Market Channels in Black Hawk and Surrounding Counties
- Kamyar Enshayan, Center for Energy and Environmental Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
- The researchers will document local food purchase data to illustrate the economic benefits of local food connections in the Black Hawk county region;$6,000.
- Read the final report [PDF]
In addition to RFSWG grants, each project investigator will receive the following support from the Alces Foundation to build on their work:
- Kay Palan, ISU: $1,500
- Kenneth A. Meter, Crossroads Research Center: $1,500
- Daniel Otto, ISU: $2,000
- Kamyar Enshayan, UNI: $2,000
In addition to these funds, Rudi Colloredo-Mansfeld (family member with the Alces Foundation) will participate in our group; Rudi brings a valuable set of skills and knowledge to our group through his work at the University of Iowa.
A second foundation, that wishes to remain anonymous, has contributed $10,000 to the Leopold Center for use by RFSWG later this year. We plan to use $8,000 for grants, with the remaining $2,000 to help coordinate working group meetings and for student assistance.
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