Other Links ISU contacts Extension Agronomy/Horticulture Organic Program. Research and extension programs in many aspects of organic production. Contact: Kathleen Delate; (515) 294-7069 Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. The Ag Marketing Resource Center is an electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. AgMRC offers producers the ability to: investigate value-added commodities or niches, gather information on creating a business and research general market and industry trends. Contact: Patty Gibler; (866) 277-5567 Agribusiness Program. A program run by ISU Extension which provides training for agribusiness personnel and others on a variety of agronomic topics. Contact: Steve Barnhart; (515) 294-1923 Beginning Farmer Program. This program provides information to assist beginning and retiring farmers. It includes the Farm-on program, which connects beginning farmers with retiring farmers. Contact: Loren Book; (800) 447-1985 Integrated Pest Management Program. ISU Extension's IPM and ICM programs provide information and assistance to farmers and others interested in fine tuning pest and crop management and in reducing use of purchased inputs. Contact: Jerry DeWitt; (515) 294-1923 Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG). Provides a comprehensive clearinghouse on manure management resources and educational programs. Contact: Angie Rieck-Hinz; (515) 294-9590 Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. 126 Soil Tilth Bldg, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, (515) 294-3711 / fax (515) 292-9696 Practical Farmers of Iowa. 2104 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 Contact: Rick Exner; (515) 294-5486 Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. ISU Extension is responsible for implementing the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) provisions of the 1996 Farm Bill in Iowa. Contact: Jerry DeWitt, Shelly Gradwell; (515) 294-1923 Value Added Agriculture. Provides training and support for farmers and farm groups developing organic markets. Assistance in developing marketing and feasibility plans, and strategic planning is provided. Contact: Madeline Schultz; (515)-294-0588
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	Contact: Dr. Kathleen Delate, Associate Professor Organic Specialist Depts. of Agronomy/Horticulture, 106 Horticulture Hall Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 515-294-7069, Fax: 515-294-0730 Email: kdelate@iastate.edu Internet info: http://www.hort.iastate.edu/, http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/organicag/	Organic Agriculture Lab Phone: 515-294-5116
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