Sustainable Agriculture (140)

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http://www.attra.org/
ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.attra.org/
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/~agroeco3/
Agroecology Open in a new browser window
   An explanation of the principles of sustainable farming, the ways in which resource use can be minimised, and local biodiversity preserved.
   http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/~agroeco3/
http://www.allertontrust.org.uk/
Allerton Research & Educational Trust Open in a new browser window
   Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game and wildlife conservation with profitable farming.
   http://www.allertontrust.org.uk/
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/agnic/agnic.htm
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center Open in a new browser window
   Directory of sites and documents about sustainable agriculture.
   http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/agnic/agnic.htm
http://www2.mozcom.com/~arldf/
Asian Rural Life Development Foundation Open in a new browser window
   A training center for sustainable agriculture in the uplands, located in the southern part of the Philippines.
   http://www2.mozcom.com/~arldf/
http://www.buttecounty.net/bifsnrice/
Biologically Integrated Farming Systems in Rice Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.buttecounty.net/bifsnrice/
http://www.pfi.iastate.edu/ofr/BIOLOGICALS_Report.htm
Biologicals Report Open in a new browser window
   A study to see, if using trace elements or microbes as replacements for chemicals in feed, pest control, and fertilizer would be financially profitable. Includes summary report. Some pages in PDF format only.
   http://www.pfi.iastate.edu/ofr/BIOLOGICALS_Report.htm
http://www.brs.gov.au
Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia Open in a new browser window
   Provides scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.
   http://www.brs.gov.au
http://www.calsawg.org
California Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Open in a new browser window
   A coalition dedicated to promoting an ecologically sustainable and socially just food system. Describes group news, events and projects, and related headlines.
   http://www.calsawg.org
http://www.grenoble.cemagref.fr/grenoble/
Cemagref Open in a new browser window
   Public agricultural and environmental research institute where work focuses on sustainable development in non-urban areas.
   http://www.grenoble.cemagref.fr/grenoble/
http://www.cias.wisc.edu/
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems Open in a new browser window
   A sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin. Details of research, local involvement.
   http://www.cias.wisc.edu/
http://www.leisa.info/
Centre for Information on Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   Aims for poverty alleviation through the promotion of agro-ecological approaches. Includes a collection of links, book reviews, and other information.
   http://www.leisa.info/
http://www.sustainable-cholderton.co.uk/
Cholderton Estate Open in a new browser window
   An exercise in sustainable agriculture and farming in Hampshire, UK. Estate and family history, estate map, wildlife, crops, organic farming, livestock including Hampshire Down sheep, and Cleveland Bay horses.
   http://www.sustainable-cholderton.co.uk/
http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/CTIC/CTIC.html
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Open in a new browser window
   Nonprofit information and data-transfer center promoting economically and environmentally beneficial agriculture and natural resource management. Located in Indiana, USA.
   http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/CTIC/CTIC.html
http://www.cgiar.org/
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Open in a new browser window
   Mission is to contribute to food security and poverty eradication in developing countries through research, partnership, capacity building, and policy support, and promoting sustainable agricultural development based on the environmentally sound managemen
   http://www.cgiar.org/
http://www.danforthcenter.org
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Open in a new browser window
   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 t
   http://www.danforthcenter.org
http://www.earthwise.org.au/
Earthwise Resources Development Australasia Open in a new browser window
   A demonstration site for sustainable agriculture. Details of the site, courses in permaculture, location.
   http://www.earthwise.org.au/
http://www.fincalomalinda.org/
Finca Loma Linda Open in a new browser window
   Organization offers research, internships and community assistance with conservation, ecology, marketing and development within the Colo Brus region of Costa Rica.
   http://www.fincalomalinda.org/
http://www.globalservicecorps.org/tanzania/agriculture.html
GSC Sustainable Agriculture Project in Tanzania Open in a new browser window
   Project by Global Service Corps (GSC), to develop sustainable farming in the Eastern Province.
   http://www.globalservicecorps.org/tanzania/agriculture.html
http://www.factoryfarm.org
Grace Factory Farm Project Open in a new browser window
   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 f
   http://www.factoryfarm.org
http://cnrit.tamu.edu/rlem/textbook/textbook-fr.html
Grazing Management - An Ecological Perspective Open in a new browser window
   Publication edited by Rodney Heitschmidt and Jerry Stuth. Out of print.
   http://cnrit.tamu.edu/rlem/textbook/textbook-fr.html
http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/sustag/
Iowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program Open in a new browser window
   Provides information on events, research, education, links, funding sources, relevant to Iowa.
   http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/sustag/
http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/
http://LTRAS.ucdavis.edu/
Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems Open in a new browser window
   Based at UC Davis, LTRAS is a long-term comparison of 10 conventional, organic and alternative cropping systems, both irrigated and nonirrigated.
   http://LTRAS.ucdavis.edu/
http://www2.mozcom.com/~mbrlc
Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center Open in a new browser window
   Information about the center, its activities, and sustainable farming systems.
   http://www2.mozcom.com/~mbrlc
http://www.misa.umn.edu/
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.misa.umn.edu/
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~pparso01
OPIRG Sustainable Agriculture Forum Open in a new browser window
   Collects and disseminates information about sustainable agriculture and advocates for agricultural research in the public interest.
   http://www.uoguelph.ca/~pparso01
http://protectedharvest.org
Protected Harvest Open in a new browser window
   Independently certifies and labels farmers' use of stringent environmental and sustainable growing standards.
   http://protectedharvest.org
http://www.ist.cmu.ac.th/riseat/
Regional Information Service Center for Southeast Asia on Appropriate Technology Open in a new browser window
   Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan.
   http://www.ist.cmu.ac.th/riseat/
http://crcnet.vivid.global.net.au/newsletter/SEA/
SEA News Open in a new browser window
   Australian newsletter for social and bioeconomic research on sustainability and economics in agriculture. Contents of past issues, and online articles.
   http://crcnet.vivid.global.net.au/newsletter/SEA/
http://www.seedballs.com/
Seed Balls Open in a new browser window
   Information on the making and use of seed balls in natural farming, plus other essays on biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and other environmental issues.
   http://www.seedballs.com/
http://www.smallfarmersjournal.com
Small Farmer's Journal - Practical Horse Farming Open in a new browser window
   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
   http://www.smallfarmersjournal.com
http://www.isealalliance.org/sasa/
Social Accountability in Sustainable Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   Describes objectives, which are to improve social auditing processes in agriculture. Also organisational details and partner information.
   http://www.isealalliance.org/sasa/
http://education.vsnl.com/sotec/index.htm
Society for Development of Appropriate Technology Open in a new browser window
   Established in 1985 with the aim of developing and promoting low cost post harvest technologies appropriate for use at the village level. Uttar Pradesh.
   http://education.vsnl.com/sotec/index.htm
http://www.sustainweb.org/
Sustain: the Alliance for better food and farming Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.sustainweb.org/
http://www.msu.edu/user/dunnjef1/rd491/project.htm
Sustainable Agriculture Educational Project Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.msu.edu/user/dunnjef1/rd491/project.htm
http://www.sare.org/
Sustainable Agriculture Network Open in a new browser window
   Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects.
   http://www.sare.org/
http://www.iied.org/agri/
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods Open in a new browser window
   Works to develop more effective and equitable forms of agriculture and natural resource management.
   http://www.iied.org/agri/
http://www.stedula.be
Sustainable Agriculture, Policy Research Centre for - Steunpunt Duurzame Landbouw Open in a new browser window
   A policy supporting research partnership between Ghent University and K.U.Leuven concerning sustainable agriculture.
   http://www.stedula.be
http://www.agriculture.de
Sustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, Resources Open in a new browser window
   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
   http://www.agriculture.de
http://members.chello.nl/~a.hekstra2
Sustainable Nutrient Management in Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   Advisory software for consultants and extension workers to provide farmers with sustainable nutrition advice for their crops and cropping systems (organic and ecological farming).
   http://members.chello.nl/~a.hekstra2
http://www.syngentafoundation.com/index.htm
Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   Promotes improved and sustainable farming through better cultivation methods and crop diversification.
   http://www.syngentafoundation.com/index.htm
http://desertagriculture.org/index.html
The Introduction of New Crops to Arid and Saline Zones Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://desertagriculture.org/index.html
http://www.landinstitute.org/
The Land Institute Open in a new browser window
   Aims to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of natural grasslands, as well as a high grain yield.
   http://www.landinstitute.org/
http://sustainableagriculture.net
The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://sustainableagriculture.net
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/
The Rodale Institute Open in a new browser window
   Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices.
   http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/
http://www.tilthproducers.org/
Tilth Producers Open in a new browser window
   A Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, fosters and promotes ecologically sound sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human health and social equity.
   http://www.tilthproducers.org/
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/
University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/
http://www.wsffn.org/
Washington Sustainable Food and Farming Network Open in a new browser window
   A grassroots, statewide advocacy organization for sustainable agriculture and family farms in Washington State. Mission, programs, links.
   http://www.wsffn.org/
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/concept.htm
What is Sustainable Agriculture? Open in a new browser window
   A detailed account of how sustainable agriculture integrates environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. From UC Davis.
   http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/concept.htm

Last Updated: 2005-02-14 01:21:09