Building Capacity to Support Local Food System and Community Marketing Efforts in Iowa

Project Overview

ENC00-048
Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2000: $39,201.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2001
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Project Coordinator:
Robert Karp
Practical Farmers of Iowa

Commodities

  • Agronomic: barley, corn, oats, potatoes, rye, wheat
  • Fruits: melons, apples, apricots, cherries, grapes, berries (strawberries)
  • Nuts: hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts
  • Vegetables: sweet potatoes, artichokes, asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), lentils, onions, parsnips, peas (culinary), peppers, rutabagas, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, brussel sprouts
  • Additional Plants: herbs, native plants, ornamentals, trees
  • Animals: bees, bovine, poultry, goats, rabbits, swine, sheep, fish
  • Animal Products: dairy
  • Miscellaneous: mushrooms

Practices

  • Education and Training: extension, farmer to farmer, technical assistance
  • Farm Business Management: new enterprise development, community-supported agriculture, marketing management, value added
  • Sustainable Communities: new business opportunities, partnerships, urban/rural integration
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.