grape expectations a food system perspective on redeveloping the iowa industry by rich pirog education coordinator leopold center for sustainable agriculture 209 curtiss hall state university ames 50011 1050 website http www iastate edu april 2000 more information contact phone 515 294 1854 e mail rspirog revised august 2002 dear reader following paper was researched and written to bridge some gaps interested producers entrepreneurs educators researchers policy makers reviews historical present day production of grapes examines sources table wines juices raisins sale in stores provides suggestions redevelopment s details mechanics wine juice are not included although resources these topics can be found appendix growing interest diversifying local systems where farmers sell their products nearby consumers giving iowans reasons think about please keep mind