Marketing and Food Systems Initiative

1. Expired 17 years, 7 weeks and 4 days ago

Research and test new marketing strategies and business structures that allow
Iowas farmers and communities to retain more of the value for energy, food, or
fiber produced.
Support education, conduct research, and facilitate partnerships to increase
investment and support of local and regional food, fiber, and energy enterprises.
Conduct research and education to address challenges that impede farmers and
farmer networks from being equal partners in energy, food or fiber-based value
chains.

• Research & Development
• Ecological