Have Marketing/Production Questions on a Commodity?

• Agricultural Marketing Resource Center Commodity Information
• Beef Manual - information and resources contained in this workbook are intended to get you started on a new beef business venture.
• Black Walnuts in Iowa - black walnuts grown in Iowa have two primary end uses - nuts and wood. Both are in demand. March 2007 
• Fiber Directory - fibers from the Midwest are finding favor all over the world.
• Pork Manual - information and resources to establish a new swine enterprise.

Local Foods Resources

• Beginning Farmer Program - Beginning farmers may be at early stages of their working life, mid-career, or retired from another occupation. No matter the path to a farming business or the type of farm enterprises involved, good information is important for the success of these new start-ups. The VAA Program has compiled resources to assist new producers in their efforts.
• Bridging the Gap - Are you interested in building a relationship with retail or food service distributors? Are you in the process of building your business? Just follow these simple steps.
• Food Safety Resources - The goal of the ISU Food Safety Project is to develop educational materials that give the public the tools they need to minimize their risk of foodborne illness.
• Market Maker Iowa - This new Web site offers an interactive mapping tool to assist producers in finding target market areas for products.This new Web site offers an interactive mapping tool to assist producers in finding target market areas for products.

Need Business Development Help?

• Idea to Reality - this online tool is designed to help map out and plan for establishing a business.
• Key Considerations in Adding an Enterprise - in evaluating a new enterprise for any agricultural operation, we refer to five key considerations to evaluate prior to any decision.
• Steps to Ag Business Development - this guide is determined to help the entrepreneur exploreer find their way to the types of assistance best suited to their needs.

Want to Learn More About Renewable Fuels?

• Agricultural Marketing Resource Center Energy Information
• Biodiesel Program - listen and watch this informational update on the biodiesel industry presented by Iowa State University Extension. July 2006
• Sourcing Corn for Ethanol - this study collected data to indicate the magnitude of current and future impacts of ethanol production on Iowa agricultural logistics. November 2006

Case Studies

• Cory's Country Lamb
• Gordito's Meats
• LamPost Meats
• Nahunta Pork Center
• Niman Ranch Pork Company
• U.S. Premium Beef
• Value Added Agriculture Forums
• West Liberty Foods

International Projects

• International Program - Iowa State University Extension Value Added Agriculture Program - International programs.