Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture was established at Iowa State University in 1987 by the State of Iowa's Groundwater Protection Act. The Leopold Center was originally charged with researching the negative impacts of Iowa's agricultural practices, assisting in the development of alternative practices, and informing the public, in cooperation with Iowa State University Extension, on the results of Leopold Center research.

According to its current (2002) vision statement, the Leopold Center "explores and cultivates alternatives that secure healthier people and landscapes in Iowa and the nation." In accordance with this new direction, the Leopold Center has focused its research initiatives into three distinct areas: marketing and food systems; ecology; and policy.

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