The Spring 2017 issue begins recognition of the Leopold Center\u27s 30th anniversary. Guest essays from Neil Hamilton and Lisa Schulte Moore offer their perspective of how the Leopold Center has impacted them personally as well as the agriculture industry. Other articles in this issue include: grants awarded for 2017, profiles of the 2016 Spencer Award recipients, grants to the STRIPS team allow expansion and outreach, Wood from Leopold tree inspires a new generation, a preview of the Shivvers Memorial Lecture, a new program by FoodCorps Iowa, and the outcome from a research grant that provides fresh food options through nontraditional food hubs.https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/leopold_letter/1082/thumbnail.jp