IAHEES Goals

The Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station research should strive:

• To improve the protection of Iowa's natural resources, including its soils, water, environment and wildlife.
• To improve resource use in the production of Iowa's crops and animals with emphasis on productivity and potential diversification.
• To improve decision making in the production and marketing of Iowa's agricultural commodities and the management of farms and other agribusinesses.
• To improve the potential for value-added processing of Iowa commodities for domestic and international markets.
• To improve the ability of Iowa communities and organizations to provide social and human services and enhance the quality of life in Iowa.