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  1. Farm Management
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SOC 3110
Understanding Rural Legal Deserts
Rural legal deserts have become a growing topic of interest for rural states and small communities. We find that over half of non-metro counties in the US are legal deserts, but in Iowa only 10% of rural counties lack enough lawyers. We recommend licensed legal paraprofessional programs as a long-term solution to address legal deserts. We also recommend community-based programs to promote legal consciousness so rural residents are aware of their legal rights, the legal process, and how to access legal services.
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SOC 3100
Impact of COVID-19 in Iowa's Small Towns
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the health, economic, and emotional welfare of rural Iowa. This report summarizes key statewide impacts and perceptions of COVID-19 from survey data collected between December 2020-February 2021 from 13,679 households across 73 small towns in Iowa, including two micropolitans.
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SOC 3095
Public Awareness and Understanding of Gene Edited Foods in the US
In this publication, we examine current levels of awareness and understanding about GEFs, broken down by demographics, social attitudes, and information sources. Our purpose is to gauge public perceptions of this emerging food technology to inform policy discussions and educational efforts around GEFs. Our data comes from a nationally representative sample of 2,000 US residents surveyed in 2020, taken from YouGov’s National Omnibus Panel.
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SOC 3094
2020 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
The Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll is an annual survey of Iowa farmers. The survey project collects and disseminates information on issues of importance to farmers and agricultural stakeholders across Iowa and the Midwest. Except for 2019, the Farm Poll has been conducted every year since its establishment in 1982, and is the longest-running survey of its kind in the nation. The project is supported by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station.

The 2020 survey focused on a range of issues including changes in quality of life and farm financial well-being, economic and policy dimensions of commodity production, awareness of and interest in prairie strips, farmers’ perspectives on climate change, use of communications technology, and well water testing.
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SOC 3093
Why Leadership Matters for Rural Community Vitality in Iowa
What are the characteristics of good leadership in small towns? Does leadership enhance quality of life? Is leadership the difference between successful and struggling communities? This publication examines these questions and provides research from Iowa small towns to demonstrate how leadership styles can shape a community.
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SOC 3092
Volunteering in Iowa Small Towns
Getting people to volunteer can be a challenge in small communities across Iowa. This publication looks at the motivations for people to volunteer in their community, what type of communities attract the most volunteers, and things communities can do to foster volunteering.
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SOC 3090
2018 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Survey results for the 2018 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll discuss quality of life and farm financial well-being, rented land and who leads conservation efforts on rented land, and how the use of conservation practices has changed from 2016 to 2018. It also examines farmer attitudes on precision agriculture.
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SOC 3089
Rural Iowa at a Glance 2018 Edition
This publication summarizes current demographic, economic, and social trends in Iowa's rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan counties between 2007 and 2017. Current year data are presented along with changes from last year and five years ago for comparisons. In addition, county maps are provided for local information.
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SOC 3088
Understanding the Opioid Crisis in Rural and Urban Iowa
Opioid use is a growing issue in both rural and urban settings in the United States. The U.S. makes up only four percent of the world population, but 27 percent of drug overdose deaths. Understanding the geographic distribution and characteristics of opioid deaths in Iowa is essential to effectively addressing this crisis.

This publication compares the existing conditions of the opioid epidemic in Iowa to surrounding states, conditions related to the opioid crisis across Iowa counties and provides strategies and resources to address opioid abuse in Iowa communities.
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New Leadership Challenges for Local Government
Mid-sized cities and small towns are experiencing the fast pace and changes brought by new technologies and globalization. Find out how local government can respond.

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SOC 1053
2017 Survey of Specialty Crop Growers in Ohio
This is part of a series of three technical reports (Michigan, Ohio and combined Michigan and Ohio) present the findings of a 2017 random sample survey of 881 Ohio and Michigan specialty crop growers. Specialty crop growers' farm characteristics, marketing channels and revenue sources, perceptions of weather and climate impacts on their production systems, production and conservation practices; grower decisions, and demographics are presented in tables and figures. These data will be of interest to specialty crop growers, local food hub coordinators, farmers market managers and vendors, and grower cooperatives developing local and regional markets as well as cooperative extension educators, crop advisors and farm leaders who offer educational support and resources to growers on managing production systems under variable and extreme weather and shifting climatic conditions.

This publication is the result of a multi-state research project involving Iowa State University, Rutgers, University of Michigan Water Center and USDA Midwest Climate Hub.
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SOC 1054
2017 Survey of Specialty Crop Growers in Michigan
This is part of a series of three technical reports (Michigan, Ohio and combined Michigan and Ohio) present the findings of a 2017 random sample survey of 881 Ohio and Michigan specialty crop growers. Specialty crop growers' farm characteristics, marketing channels and revenue sources, perceptions of weather and climate impacts on their production systems, production and conservation practices; grower decisions, and demographics are presented in tables and figures. These data will be of interest to specialty crop growers, local food hub coordinators, farmers market managers and vendors, and grower cooperatives developing local and regional markets as well as cooperative extension educators, crop advisors and farm leaders who offer educational support and resources to growers on managing production systems under variable and extreme weather and shifting climatic conditions.

This publication is the result of a multi-state research project involving Iowa State University, Rutgers, University of Michigan Water Center and USDA Midwest Climate Hub
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SOC 1055
2017 Survey of Specialty Crop Growers in Michigan and Ohio
Three technical reports (Michigan, Ohio and combined Michigan and Ohio) present the findings of a 2017 random sample survey of 881 Ohio and Michigan specialty crop growers. Specialty crop growers' farm characteristics, marketing channels and revenue sources, perceptions of weather and climate impacts on their production systems, production and conservation practices; grower decisions, and demographics are presented in tables and figures. These data will be of interest to specialty crop growers, local food hub coordinators, farmers market managers and vendors, and grower cooperatives developing local and regional markets as well as cooperative extension educators, crop advisors and farm leaders who offer educational support and resources to growers on managing production systems under variable and extreme weather and shifting climatic conditions.

This product is the result of a multi-state research project involving Iowa State University, Rutgers, University of Michigan Water Center and USDA Midwest Climate Hub.
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Performance-based Environmental Management - The Hewitt Creek Model
Find out more about this environmentally sound and economically practical watershed management model -- as farm operators and citizens cooperate.
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SOC 3086
Rural Iowa at A Glance 2017 Edition
This bulletin summarizes current demographic, economic, and social trends in Iowa's rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan counties between 2006 and 2016. Current year data are presented along with changes from last year and five years ago for comparisons. In addition, county maps are provided for local information.
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SOC 3083
Shrink-Smart Small Towns: Communities can still thrive as they lose population
Shrink-Smart Small Towns are those that have thriving quality of life despite depopulation since 1994.

This publication discusses how smartly shrinking towns differ from other declining places; and outlines recommendations for communities to maintain quality of life as their populations decline.
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SOC 3084
Midwestern Soybean Farmers' Perceptions and Management of Glyphosate Resistant Weeds
This report summarizes the results of a survey of Midwestern soybean farmers' beliefs, attitudes, and practices surrounding the issue of glyphosate resistant weeds. It discusses how glyphosate resistance is impacting farmers, their perceptions of the problem's severity, whom or what farmers feel is responsible for the issue, how it is being managed, and how it should be managed in the future.
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SOC 3082
What Drives Quality of Life in Iowa Small Towns?
What makes a community an attractive place to live? This publication explores that question in Iowa small towns. It looks at current perceptions of quality of life, how that quality of life has changed over the last 20 years and what drives quality of life in small towns.
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SOC 3080
A Model for Community Change
Why do some communities succeed and others struggle? Why does one community enjoy a robust local economy and just a few miles down the road another community is resigned to stagnation and decline?

This patchwork of differential positions among Iowa communities has spurred many hypotheses and explanations about characteristics that are important in explaining why some communities thrive and others decline. A common thread among successful community developments or social change efforts is the role of leadership. This document explores the centrality of leadership in successful community development and provides a road map of the key steps in achieving social change.

The accompanying worksheet provides a framework for the 5 step process and acts as a guide for implementing community change.
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SOC 3079
Rural Iowa at a Glance 2016 Edition
This publication summarizes current demographic, economic, and social trends in rural Iowa from 2005-2015. It is modeled after the USDA's Rural America at a Glance, showing how Iowa metro, micropolitan and rural areas compare with the rest of the country.
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SOC 3076
Income Trends for Iowa Farms and Farm Families 2003-2015
To better understand how the downturn in the farm economy has impacted Iowa farmers and farm families, this study summarizes current trends in farm income and debt by type of farm operation.
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SOC 3078
Iowa Farmers and the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy: 2015 Survey Results
In 2013, the state of Iowa released the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS). The NRS is a science and technology-based approach to guide actions that reduce the amount of nutrients delivered to Iowa waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. The NRS was developed through a collaboration between Iowa State University (ISU), the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), with support from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The strategy outlines opportunities and recommendations for voluntary efforts to reduce nutrients in surface water from both point sources, such as wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities, and nonpoint sources, including farm fields and urban areas.
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SOC 3077
Household Income Trends in Iowa and the U.S., 2005-2015: Rural versus Urban Differences
In September 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau released a report on income and poverty in urban and rural American. This report was widely commented upon by national media outlets. However, there was little data or discussion of state-by-state income differences over time. This bulletin summarizes changes in median household incomes over the past decade in rural and urban areas of each state, with a focus on Iowa.
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PM 3073
2014 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
This report summarizes the results of the 2014 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll - an annual survey of farmers on issues important to rural Iowa since 1982.

Topics highlighted: the next generation of farmers, farm family succession plans, opinions about retirement decisions, use of professional advisers for agricultural decision making (i.e., fertilizer program development, pest and crop disease management, soil and water conservation), the use of information technology, and rural quality of life.
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PM 3072
Farmer Perspectives on Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
This report presents survey results from the 2014 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll focused on farmer perspectives on the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a science and technology-based approach used to assess and reduce nutrients delivered to Iowa waterways, the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The intended purpose is to help stakeholders in the agricultural community and beyond understand where farmers stand on the nutrient reduction strategy to inform outreach actions.
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CROP 3070
Quality Management for Seed Enterprises in Developing Countries
This 154-page reference manual was designed to aid seed entrepreneurs from developing countries obtain the skills necessary to develop a strong seed industry based on high-quality varieties. The manual introduces process management concepts in a comprehensive step-by-step format that is easy to follow and implement.
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PM 3068
From Parity to Polarization: Iowa Income Inequality 1970-2012
The report tracks income inequality across Iowa counties between 1970 and 2012, with comparisons between metro-rural Iowa and the U.S..

Socioeconomic conditions related to inequality in Iowa are examined; and policy implications are discussed. County inequality data are presented in the appendix.
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PM 3066
Iowa Farmers' Nitrogen Management Practices and Perspectives - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
The 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll asked farmers about their nitrogen management practices and perspectives. Their responses, detailed in this report, can guide efforts to reduce nutrient loss.
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PM 3061
2013 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
This report summarizes the results of the 2013 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll - an annual survey on issues important to rural Iowa since 1982.

Topics highlighted: climate change, rented land, herbicide-resistant weeds, Bt-resistant corn rootworm, soil health and compaction.
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PM 3049
The Role of Farm Families in Local Community Philanthropy - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
This publication provides a summary of Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll research results on the role of farm families in local community philanthropy.
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PM 3016
2011 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
This report summarizes the results of the 2011 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll - an annual survey on issues important to rural Iowa since 1982. Topics highlighted: climate change, conservation, agricultural drainage, internet use, balancing budgets and what is in a name.
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PM 3010
Iowa Population Over 100 Years
Offers population trends to inform community planning decisions. Gives key aspects of population change by metro, urban, and rural areas.

Examines change across counties and identifies factors that contribute to change. Includes implications of population change.
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PM 3003
Child Poverty in Iowa - 1969-2009
Find information about trends in child poverty in Iowa, the socioeconomic characteristics of poor places, and the potential implications child poverty has for Iowa. Includes information on data and statistical methods.
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PM 3011
Place-Based Poverty in Iowa
Here's a report that documents trends in poverty across Iowa counties during the past 40 years. It also identifies key factors of poverty in Iowa and their correlation.
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PM 3007
2010 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Highlights from the 2010 farm and rural life poll include: community life and neighboring, changes in perceptions over time, population loss and agritourism.
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PM 3008
Farmers' Views on Conservation Funding and Iowa's Water and Land Legacy Amendment - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
As a supplement to the annual farm and rural life poll, this survey looks specifically at a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution which would create a dedicated fund called the Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.
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PMR 1006
Rented Land in Iowa: Social and Environmental Dimensions
More than half of Iowa farmland is rented.

Decisions regarding who has access to that land and how it is farmed can influence the social and environmental outcomes of family farming.

See what the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll discovered about rented land in Iowa. Recommendations are suggested to ensure that non-operator landownership is either neutral or beneficial to farm operators, farmland owners, rural communities, and the land itself.
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PM 2093
2009 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Highlights from the 2009 farm and rural life poll include: the next generation of farmers, farm policy and commodity production, mixed livestock and grain farming, farming and food systems in rural communities, value-added agriculture, targeted conservation, nutrient removal wetlands, and personal and financial well-being.
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PM 2067
2008 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Highlights from the 2008 farm poll include discussion of quality of life, financial well-being, and community satisfaction and vitality. Population changes in rural communities also is presented.
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PM 2049
2007 Survey Report on Grain Storage and Transportation - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
This report on grain transportation and storage in Iowa is one of three supplemental publications that expand on the data collected in the 2007 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.
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PM 2050
2007 Survey Report on Iowa Farmers' Views on the Bioeconomy - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
This report on the views of Iowa farmers on the bioeconomy is one of three supplemental publications that expand on the data collected in the 2007 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.
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PM 2044
2007 Survey Report on Farmer Entrepreneurship - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
This report on the nature of farm businesses in Iowa is one of three supplemental publications that expand on the data collected in the 2007 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.
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PM 2043
2007 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Data collected in the 2007 survey of 1,000 Iowa farmers provide insight into their opinions on where the bioeconomy is headed. Supplemental reports available on this web site provide additional detail.
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PM 2012
2005 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
The 2005 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll asked questions including future governmental support through the Farm Bill, the price of farmland, incentives for conservation, farm succession, state-level economic development programs, methamphetamine production and addiction, and the ability of ISU Extension to meet farmers’ needs.
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PM 1991A
2004 Summary Report Part 1 - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Results of the 2004 farm and rural life poll regarding health insurance, future of farming, tax policy, water quality, and philanthropy.
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PM 1991B
2004 Summary Report Part 2 - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Results of the 2004 farm and rural life poll regarding quality of life.
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PM 1969A
Can You Call It a Focus Group? -- Methodology Brief
Focus groups don't work for every purpose. Determine appropriate use of focus groups to get high quality information for high quality decision-making.
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PM 1969B
Focus Group Fundamentals -- Methodology Brief
Focus group research can produce highly useful information about programs and services that surveys miss. Learn how to gather rich detail.
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PM 1960
2003 Summary Report - Iowa Rural Life Survey
Find out what more than 2,000 rural, non-farm Iowans think about the social and economic climate in the state.
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PM 1952
2003 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Highlights include opinions on community well-being, quality of life, and sense of community. Questions were also asked about biotechnology, food safety, GMOs, and more.
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PM 1915
2002 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Survey results from almost 2,000 farmers in 2002 regarding crop and livestock issues and quality of life in Iowa.
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PM 1886
2001 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Highlights regarding community and economic development, among other survey questions, as reported in this 2001 summary.
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PM 1844
Purposeful Partnerships in the Community Interest
Teamwork among citizens, private groups, and public agencies is the key to many successful community projects. How can communities develop purposeful partnerships that benefit community interests while satisfying all partners? Use these tools to evaluate the structure, mission, and effectiveness of any organization.
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PM 1801
1999 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Results of the 1999 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll with the primary focus on how farm families are coping with current conditions and what they expect in the next decade.
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1998 Summary Report - Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Results of the 1998 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll; highlights include information technology on Iowa farms, opinions on economic development, ranking of state and national issues, precision farming, quality of life, and issues surrounding the livestock industry.
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