Marketing RFP
Marketing and Food Systems Initiative objectives:
Research and test new marketing strategies and business structures that allow Iowas farmers to retain more of the value for energy, food, or fiber produced with high standards of stewardship that protect Iowas water resources.
Support education, conduct research, and facilitate partnerships to increase investment and support of local and regional energy, food and fiber enterprises that protect Iowas water resources and provide significant economic and social benefits to Iowa farmers and rural communities.
Conduct research and education to address challenges that impede farmers and farmer networks from being equal partners with other players in larger-volume energy, food or fiber-based value chains.*
