Science - Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture - The center's objectives are to reduce negative impacts of agriculture on natural resources and rural communities, to develop profitable farming systems that conserve natural resources, and to inform the public of new research findings. Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia - Provides scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries. Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture - Partnership between the College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota and the Sustainers' Coalition. Cooperative effort to develop and promote sustainable agriculture. Cemagref - Public agricultural and environmental research institute where work focuses on sustainable development in non-urban areas. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center - Mission is to increase understanding of plant biology; apply new knowledge to help sustain productivity in agriculture, forestry and allied fields; facilitate the rapid development and commercialization of promising technologies and products; contribute to the education and training of students, scientists and technicians from around the world. Profitable Ranching in Harmony with Nature - Offering a tranquil, peaceful life-style centered around economically and ecologically compatible beef cattle ranching. Seed Balls - Information on the making and use of seed balls in natural farming, plus other essays on biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and other environmental issues. The Land Institute - Aims to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of natural grasslands, as well as a high grain yield. Tilth Producers - A Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, fosters and promotes ecologically sound sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human health and social equity. Grazing Management - An Ecological Perspective - Publication edited by Rodney Heitschmidt and Jerry Stuth. Out of print. Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming - Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society and culture. University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program - Searchable site with topics including "what is sustainable agriculture?", biologically integrated farming systems, cover crops, earthworms, soil quality, and sustainable agriculture courses, workshops, and events. Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center - Information about the center, its activities, and sustainable farming systems. Sustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, Resources - Download the proceedings of a series of conferences (held October 1999 through October 2000) on future supply and quality of food for humans and animals, animal welfare and health, the effects of animal production on the environment, the influences of new technologies, future animal production sites and global trade. Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems - Based at UC Davis, LTRAS is a long-term comparison of 10 conventional, organic and alternative cropping systems, both irrigated and nonirrigated. Regional Information Service Center for Southeast Asia on Appropriate Technology - Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan province in China. Sustainable Agriculture Network - Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects. California Sustainable Agriculture Working Group - A coalition dedicated to promoting an ecologically sustainable and socially just food system. Describes group news, events and projects, and related headlines. ATTRA - Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas - A sustainable agriculture information center that provides technical assistance to farmers, market gardeners and extension agents on farming topics: sustainable, organic, alternative, crops, livestock, and pest control. Biologically Integrated Farming Systems in Rice - The objectives of the BIFS in Rice project are to demonstrate alternative rice production methods, promote sustainable agriculture, and monitor pesticide use and make information available. GRACE Factory Farming - Information, ideas, and strategies for activists opposed to factory farming. Topics cover the environmental, health, economic, social and animal welfare costs of large-scale animal production, as well as trends toward sustainable alternatives to factory farms. Allerton Research & Educational Trust - Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game and wildlife conservation with profitable farming. OPIRG Sustainable Agriculture Forum - Collects and disseminates information about sustainable agriculture and advocates for agricultural research in the public interest. The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture - Dedicated to educating the US public on the importance of a sustainable food and agriculture system that is economically viable, environmentally sound, socially just, and humane.   Small Farmer's Journal - Practical Horse Farming - A journal in support of independent family farmers. Offering information on the use of animal-power, organics and sustainable agriculture. Lynn Miller is editor and publisher Asian Rural Life Development Foundation - A training center for sustainable agriculture in the uplands, located in the southern part of the Philippines. Amaranth to Zai Holes: ideas for growing food under difficult conditions - A hardcopy book (readable online) about plant and animal production in the tropics. Naropa University Hedgerow Farm - Courses, internship programs and practicums are offered at Hedgerow Farm, seven miles east of Boulder, Colorado. Earthwise Resources Development Australasia - A demonstration site for sustainable agriculture. Details of the site, courses in permaculture, location. Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems - A sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin. Details of research, local involement Agroecology - An explanation of the principles of sustainable farming, the ways in which resource use can be minimised, and local biodiversity preserved. Sustainable Agriculture Educational Project - Description on how to maintain soil fertility and how to reduce pH, soil erosion, pesticide use and salt levels. Links to other sustainable agriculture pages. Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods - Works to develop more effective and equitable forms of agriculture and natural resource management. SEA News - Australian newsletter for social and bioeconomic research on sustainability and economics in agriculture. Contents of past issues, and online articles. The Introduction of New Crops to Arid and Saline Zones - Describes potential new crops, and lost crops, for arid and saline areas, exchanged and field tested by two agricultural environmental schools in Israel and Morocco. Iowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program - Provides information on events, research, education, links, funding sources, relevant to Iowa. Sustainable Agriculture, Policy Research Centre for Steunpunt Duurzame Landbouw - A policy supporting research partnership between Ghent University and K.U.Leuven concerning sustainable agriculture. Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture - Promotes improved and sustainable farming through better cultivation methods and crop diversification. The Rodale Institute - Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices. Centre for Information on Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture - Aims for poverty alleviation through the promotion of agro-ecological approaches. Includes a collection of links, book reviews, and other information. What is Sustainable Agriculture? - A detailed account of how sustainable agriculture integrates environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. From UC Davis. Sustainable Nutrient Management in Agriculture - Advisory software for consultants and extension workers to provide farmers with sustainable nutrition advice for their crops and cropping systems (organic and ecological farming). Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) - Nonprofit information and data-transfer center promoting economically and environmentally beneficial agriculture and natural resource management. Located in Indiana, USA. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center - Directory of sites and documents about sustainable agriculture. Remineralize The Earth - A forum for those interested in researching and implementing soil remineralization. Organic Alliance Website - Promotes the environmental and economic benefits of certified organic food production to farmers, business, and consumers. United States. Live Earth Products - Producers of humates derived from humic shale. Information about marketing the material, and its benefits. Peaceful Valley Farm Supply - Supplies tools, equipment, and goods to organic gardeners and farmers. Earthbound Farm - Grows and packages a line of organic salads and other produce. Includes information about organic farming. Central California. Organic.dk - Danish organic food and farming network. News, companies, facts and organizations. Organic-research.com - An online community for organic farming and food. News headlines, searchable database, research papers, job listings, bookstore, schedule of conferences and workshops, educational courses, laws and regulations, large collection of annotated links, and a newsletter. An additional members-only area available. Cropmaster - Makers and suppliers of organic and natural fertilizers and soil conditioners, detoxifiers. Deibel's Farm - Offers custom blended composts for gardens and turf applications. West Fall, New York. Ecological Synergy - Describes a organic-based, high-yield and small-scale farming system. Teva Corporation - Offers organic nitrogen fertilizers and other organic supplements. Organic Certifiers Directory - Lists US organizations that certify organic farmers and their produce, by state. Soil Foodweb Incorporated - Soil health laboratory services for organic growers, and information on sustainable agriculture. Organic agriculture in developing countries - GTZ - Background information on production, certification, export and marketing of organic products, especially for ventures in poorer countries. ABC Organics - California firm providing consultancy services, expertise, and products for organic growers. Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA VT) - The home page of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. This is where you can find out all about the NOFA Vermont California Certified Farmers Org. - Certifying body for California. Lots of great information. here. Florida Organic Growers - Directory and information galore ! Canberra (Australia) Organic Growers Society Home Page - Information about the Canberra Organic Growers Society and organic growing generally The Organic Herb Growers of Australia Inc. - Established in 1987, in Northern New South Wales, to promote the growing, processing and marketing of herbs and herbal products. Organic Farming/Product Certification with Biological Farmers of Australia - Organic and Bio-dynamic Certification for all categories of Organic and Bio-dynamic farming and food production. Organic Farming Research Foundation - To foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming practices. Oregon Biodynamics Group - A non-profit group promoting biodynamic farming and gardening. South Island Organic Producers Association (SIOPA) - Organisation that supports organic farmers in the greater Victoria region of British Columbia, Canada. News, events, committees, related links, and contact details. The Organic Materials Review Institute - List materals approved for organic use in the USA Organic Trade Association - The mission of the Organic Trade Association is to encourage global sustainability by promoting diverse organic trade Doorstep Organics - Growers and distributors of certified organic produce to households in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions of NSW Australia. Southwest Saskatchewan OCIA Chapter #8 - The members of this organic growers organization have listed their contact information and the past years production. Linking Land and Future Farmers (LLAFF) - Matches small-scale organic farmers with landowners who would like their land to be farmed in the Greater Victoria area of British Columbia, Canada. Newsletter, member resources, financial assistance opportunities, recommended publications and seed suppliers, and background of the group. Organic Growers Web Site - Lists growers and supplies Hawaii Organic Farmers Association - Home page of HOFA, the premier organic certifier in Hawaii Soil Association - Campaigning for organic food and farming and sustainable forestry. Site includes extensive document library covering organic issues. ENOF - European Network for Scientific Research Coordination in Organic Farming Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association - IOFGA aims to aid the production, marketing and promotion of organic food in Ireland UK Soil Association - A membership charity which has been researching and promoting organic farming as the key to sustainable agriculture IFOAM - International Foundation for Organic Agriculture description and annotated links. Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia - Umbrella group of local certified organic grower associations. Includes definition of organic farming, promotional resources, member associations, contact details, and certification information. OEFFA- Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association - The Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association is a grassroots coalition of food producers and consumers formed in 1979 Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) - Offers certification and accreditation for this type of farming.. Includes a download of regulations, newsletter and list of related links. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) - Swiss based coordinating group of researchers for organic agriculture in Europe. Details of research, publications, services, and training. Canadian Organic Growers - A national information network for farmers, gardeners and consumers. COG promotes organic foods through national publications and events, and through memberships in local chapters. Vegan Organic Network - Association for Vegans interested in the impact of their practices on the grower. Information and newsletter on sustainable practices in farming and horticulture. Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, Inc - An organization of farmers, gardeners and consumers working to promote organic in the US Northeast. Includes details of certification, links, forums. Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance - Network of organic dairy farmers in Northeastern, U.S., promoting ethical, ecological and economically sustainable farming practices. Indian Organic Certification of Agriculture - Certification authority, with details of standards, downloadable forms, news. Organic Farmers and Growers Ltd - Offers certification for UK growers. Homestead Organics - Organic grain processing and marketing; livestock feed sales, food store and wholesale service Honey Creek, Inc. - A producer and broker for organically grown grains, flowers, and herbs. Also offering informative articles on individual medicinal herbs. Ivri Trading Food-israel - About import and marketing of organic, naturalistic, vegetarian and, mainly, healthy food. Among others, tofu, soybeans, beans and grains. Organic Valley - Organic Valley Cooperative is largest producer of certified organic dairy in the United States. A farmer owned and operated marketing cooperative Organic Farming in U.K. & European Union - Organic bacon, pork & pigmeat production in Hogs, Pig & Swine farming in United Kingdom, Europe pig industry sector Organic Grain Link Project - UK project to help organic arable farmers produce and market their crops effectively and profitably. Enota: An Ecovillage - An intentional community teaching sustainability through organic and biodynamic gardening, permaculture, village building, food storage, and farm animal care. Acres U.S.A. - If you want to be on the cutting edge of commercial-scale, soil-friendly farming technologies, techniques, markets, news, analysis and trends, look to Acres U.S.A Organic Cotton Introduction - This web-site examines why chemical-free production is important and shows how you can become involved in choosing organic. The Adventures of Herman - All about earth worms...this is a first class site! Organic Farm National Network - Up to date links and connections with sites related to Organic Farm Markets, concepts and practices. Biological Control Virtual Information Center - Biological control is the use of one organism to suppress another Community Aid Abroad: Organic Farming (Sri Lanka) - Upawansa pointed out to me plants which were being grown to control weeds. He said that there were at least 36 plants which could be used in this way. "these were known by our farmers earlier but the knowledge was lost with the onslaught of modern 'knowledge and techniques' 1earth's Permaculture Resource Centre - Full site with information on organic and permaculture agriculture, dedicated to the permaculture creed of Care For Our Earth, Care For Its People, and Return The Surplus to the Land. Discuss the importance of microorganisms in low input tropical agriculture - In order to determine the importance of soil borne microorganisms in low input tropical agriculture it is necessary to define the constraints . The Future:Youth and Organic Agriculture - Now, more than ever in agriculture, the relationship between the grower and the consumer is challenged to become refocused. IFOAM 2002 Organic World Congress OPAM Producer's Bulletin Board - Information, books, courses and web links. A Canadian source. Growing Organic - Independence and individualism are highly valued by organic farmers. Organic Indiana - Your guide to Farms, Communities & Organizations from the Hoosier State that engage in:Organic gardening Sustainable agriculture Permaculture and other activities of an educational and "earthy" nature Organic Certification in Nebraska - This NebFact has information on organic production, fertility management, certification, and benefits. Organic Farming:Facing Choices at the Crossroads - Exciting in that opportunity abounds. More and more people have come to appreciate the added dimensions of value and quality available in the organic marketplace. ABC 20/20 Media Assault on Organics - Expose on how chemical companies use major media outlets to scare the public about the alleged "dangers" of organic foods. Organic Agriculture at FAO - Provides information on organic agriculture such as work objectives, documents and publications. Mech Linx - Solutions for biodynamic farming. Greentrade - Organic sector marketplace. Information, press releases, offers for sale and offers to buy, all on-line The Potential Role of Microorganisms in crop production by Organic Farming - All known types of Microorganisms occur in soil. The ones of most importance to farmers fall into categories according to their structure, function and trophic modes. Audio tapes from Organic/Sustainable Meetings - Tapes from organic, sustainable, grazing and other alternative ag meetings. Harmonic Farming - How a family of 8 is providing all its need on a 5 acre parcel. Organic viticulture in greece - Plant Protection Institute of Volos, Greece Organic viticulture in France - Organic wine production is an old tradition in France. Pioneers started over 30 years ago,and is facing now a fast increase. Organic Method Information Resource - Comprehensive information source on the Organic Method for raising plants by Dr.Bargyla Rateaver. Congress on Organic Viticulture, Weinsberg, Germany - A number of English-language presentations and contributions on organic grape production, including organic viticulture in California, Greece and Hungary. Ecology Action - Leading organization researching and promoting biointensive gardening and mini-farming, and its relation to soil, conserving soil and resources, sustainability; definitions, tours, workshops, conferences, books, brief case histories. Grow Biointensive Workshops with John Jeavons - Learn with the leading promoter of biointensive methods, a wealth of information on this most efficient culture method, over 28 years of research, now used in over 100 countries. Author of the most influential book on this topic: 'How To Grow More Vegetables ...'. Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems - On campus of University of California, Santa Cruz; research, education, public service program to raise ecological sustainability and social justice in food and agriculture system. Runs 2-acre Alan Chadwick Garden, and 25-acre Farm. Both sites managed with organic methods; are research, teaching, training facilities for students, staff, faculty. Winrock Volunteer Report: Biointensive Farming in Russia - Project by Winrock International, founded by former Arkansas governor Winthrop Rockefeller to raise agricultural productivity and rural employment while protecting the environment. How to Grow More Vegetables: And Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine - By John Jeavons. This is the classic work in the field of Biointensive culture, now in its fifth edition, printed in seven languages. The long title only serves to whet one's appetite. [Amazon.com] The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields - By John Jeavons, Carol Cox. Simpler book written for gardeners trying biointensive gardening for the first time. Focus: soil, and good ways to ensure sustainable fertility. [Amazon.com] Kenya Biointensive Gardening Project - Global Service Corps program for volunteers to 'Live in a village family home while assisting a loving and joyful people in producing healthy food.' Biointensive for Russia - People-to-people environmental gardening project supported by Ecology Action and USAID. Works via Russian-language publications and seminars hosted by ecology groups and agricultural colleges in former Soviet Union. Vegetables: Biointensive Gardening - Page of vegetable gardening and farming books and guides, with a biointensive bias, from Australian Permaculture Information & Design Service. Biointensive Gardening - Seattle Tilth pages; brief descriptions, a few links, resources with addresses and phone numbers. Bountiful Gardens - Biointensive supplies, seeds, garden tools, books, pamphlets, videos; Bountiful Gardens and Ecology Action workshops; sells all biointensive and Grow Biointensive products. Winrock Volunteer Report: Biointensive Farming in Uzbekistan - Winrock International project. Biointensive Agriculture in Russia and Uzbekistan - Winrock International press release on program for volunteers, one of whom coordinated translation, typesetting, and publication of John Jeavons 'How to Grow More Vegetables ...' into Russian. Biointensive Mini-Farming: A Sustainable Farming System - Editorial at Homestead.org, by Ken Hargesheimer, of the Gardens/Mini-Farms Network; brief, but wide-ranging description of BIMF history, traits, usage, and applications. GSC Sustainable Agriculture Project in Tanzania - Project by Global Service Corps (GSC), started 1994, in the Mumias area in Tanzania's Western Province, and Machakos in Tanzania's Eastern Province. GSC recently moved its East Africa Program to Tanzania. Film: Circle of Plenty - Award winning educational film showing John Jeavons demonstrating biointensive methods as a way to alleviate world hunger: 1987, 28 minutes, color, grade level 7+. Sold by Bullfrog Films. Study guide available. Film: Garden Song - Award winning educational film portrait of Alan Chadwick, inventor of Biodynamic French Intensive Method of gardening: 1980, 28 minutes, color, grade level 7+. Sold by Bullfrog Films. Environmental Conference Proposes Steps as a Global Crisis over Access to Food Worsens - Press release showing problems and solutions. [care newsroom] Minifarms Network - Ken Hargesheimer teaches organic, biointensive, raised bed and market gardening, mini-farming and -ranching worldwide: articles, periodicals, books, programs, links; suggested applications, marketing, tools, and methods. Biointensive Mini-Agriculture - Bagelhole.org article on biointensive issues: much information, many references. Author teaches this topic. Light Writings: John Jeavons - Page on Ecology Action and Biointensive Sustainable Mini-Farming, part of Seed Balls website; brief informative descriptions, pictures. netmation.com | netmation.net | netmation.org | netmation.tv Copyright © 1991-2005 Netmation Inc. All Rights ReservedSite Designed and Hosted by Netmation Inc.