Prime Pork Supply: A research project for the Small Meat Processors Working Group turned into a successful business.

Northeast Iowa Food and Farm Coalition: This Regional Food System Working Group member awarded $10,000 to local producers and leveraged nearly $800,000 off of their initial investment.

Pottawattamie County Local Foods Coordinator and the Southwest Iowa Food and Farm Initiative: This member of the Regional Food Systems Working Group initiated discussions with local government to hire and fund Iowa’s first Local Foods Coordinator.

Iowa Meat Processors’ Resource Guidebook: The Small Meat Processors Working Group was initially formed to address the challenges of small meat processors in Iowa. They have since delivered several outstanding publications, most notably the Iowa Meat Processors’ Resource Guidebook.

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Grant: Value Chain Partnerships is sharing its experience and expertise in the initiation, management, and funding of working groups with other organizations that can benefit from this community of practice model.