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A (re)Purposeful Farm
Blog about moving back to the old family farm with information about sustainable agriculture, rural living, and responsible and humane animal husbandry.
http://ouroldfarm.blogspot.com/
ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
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/
AgriPinoy.net
Agricultural blog from the Philippines with growing advice, agricultural tips, feasibility studies, farming guides and other information.
http://www.agripinoy.net/
Allegiant: Sustainable Growth
Group of multinational companies that conceives, designs and implements core technologies that result in sustainable economic development for emerging nations.
http://www.goallegiant.com/
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
USDA, National Agricultural Library site about sustainable and organic food production systems and practices.
http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/
Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association
profit organization formed to foster knowledge of biodynamic methods of agriculture, horticulture and forestry and undertake educational activities. Produces a journal and promotes CSA.
http://www.biodynamics.com/
Biologicals Report
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
Carter Center: Agriculture Program
Saharan Africa increase their crop yields through agricultural development.
http://www.cartercenter.org/health/agriculture/index.html
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
Organization dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system. Situated at the University of California, Santa Cruz, it undertakes research, education and community outreach and runs an organic garden and farm.
http://casfs.ucsc.edu/
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
A sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin. Details of research, local involvement.
http://www.cias.wisc.edu/
Center for Micro Eco-Farming
farming community.
http://www.microecofarming.com/
Centre for Information on Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture
ecological approaches. Includes a collection of links, book reviews, and other information.
http://www.leisa.info/
Centre for Sustainable Development Initiatives
governmental organisation dealing with sustainable natural resource development in the drylands of Kenya, concentrating on the three main themes of water, livelihoods and health.
http://www.csdikenya.org/
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
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 management of natural resources.
http://www.cgiar.org/
Digital Green
A research project that uses participatory videos to promote sustainable agricultural practices in small and marginal farming communities.
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/india/projects/digitalgreen/
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.
http://www.danforthcenter.org/
Farmer Bert
Blog by a farmer in Tennessee about his experiences of sustainable agriculture and taking care of the land.
http://www.farmerbert.com/
GSC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program in Tanzania
Project for volunteers to participate in developing sustainable farming methods in Tanzania.
http://www.globalservicecorps.org/site/tanzania-agriculture-and-food/
Grace Factory Farm Project
scale animal production, as well as trends toward sustainable alternatives to factory farms.
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/food/factoryfarms
Grazing Management - An Ecological Perspective
Publication edited by Rodney Heitschmidt and Jerry Stuth. Out of print.
http://cnrit.tamu.edu/rlem/textbook/textbook-fr.html
ISEAL Alliance
Describes objectives, which are to improve social auditing processes in agriculture. Also organizational details and partner information.
http://www.isealalliance.org/
Iowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program
Provides information on events, research, education, links, funding sources, relevant to Iowa.
http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/sustag/
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.
http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/
Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems
term comparison of 10 conventional, organic and alternative cropping systems, both irrigated and nonirrigated.
http://ltras.ucdavis.edu/
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
A research and education institute for biodynamic, sustainable, and organic agriculture. Staff directory, newsletter, reports, workshop schedule, and news.
http://www.michaelfieldsaginst.org/
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.
http://www.misa.umn.edu/
More than Organic
Community formed by the owner of a small, certified organic farm in North Spain to discuss sustainable farming. Includes a forum and blog.
http://more-than-organic.com/
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
Organization set up to influence federal agriculture policy. It supports family farms, works to protect natural resources, promote healthy rural communities and provide nutritious and healthy food to consumers.
http://sustainableagriculture.net/
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
line resource for sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, publications, events and funding opportunities. Extensive library of articles and studies, with links to related sites.
http://attra.ncat.org/
Protected Harvest
Independently certifies and labels farmers' use of stringent environmental and sustainable growing standards.
http://protectedharvest.org/
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.
http://www.ist.cmu.ac.th/riseat/index.php
Resilience in Prairie Agriculture
Information on research into the challenges facing agriculture on the Canadian Prairies provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
http://www.iisd.org/natres/agriculture/
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
International organization of producers, distributors, conservationists and other stakeholders. Includes details of current projects, and resources to download. Based in Switzerland and Malaysia.
http://www.rspo.org/
Seed and Plant Sanctuary for Canada
Charitable organization dedicated to the health and vitality of the earth through the preservation and promotion of heritage seeds.
http://www.seedsanctuary.com/
Small Farmer's Journal - Practical Horse Farming
power, organics and sustainable agriculture. Lynn Miller is editor and publisher
http://smallfarmersjournal.com/
Southern Africa Development Community: Agricultural Information Management Systems
Aims to provide planners and policy makers easy access to information necessary for revitalizing agricultural, enhancing food security and promoting rural development. Provides information on news, events, and programs for land, water, livestock, remote sensing and GIS.
http://aims.sadc.int/
Suman Sahai Blog
Articles on agricultural themes, climate change, food security, gene patents, IPR and GM issues, from an Indian perspective.
http://sumansahai-blog.blogspot.com/
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.
http://www.sustainweb.org/
Sustainability Institute
Provides information on projects on sustainable food production and environmental issues, and offers courses, workshops and consultation services.
http://www.sustainabilityinstitute.org/
Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
National alliance of farm, rural development and conservation groups. Provides information on the organization, its work, publications, getting involved and the blog.
http://sustainableagriculturecoalition.org/
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects.
http://www.sare.org/
Sustainable Agriculture: Information Access Tools
AFSIC's directory of contacts, research sources, databases, Web sites and educational programs related to sustainable agriculture.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/agnic/susag.shtml
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.
http://www.agriculture.de/
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).
http://members.chello.nl/~a.hekstra2
Sustainable Soil and Water Ltd
Provider of sustainable farming and environmental solutions using beneficial microorganisms that exist freely in nature.
http://emsustains.co.uk/
Sustainet
scale application.
http://www.sustainet.org/
Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
Promotes improved and sustainable farming through better cultivation methods and crop diversification.
http://www.syngentafoundation.com/
The Beginning Farmer
Blog about a novice farmer's experiences.
http://thebeginningfarmer.blogspot.com/
The Land Institute
Aims to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of natural grasslands, as well as a high grain yield.
http://www.landinstitute.org/
The Rodale Institute
Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices.
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.tilthproducers.org/
Training for Rural Development: Agricultural and Enterprise Skills for Women
Information on an international research project to explore the type of training that can help women smallholders be more productive and adaptable.
http://www.skillsdevelopment.org/t4rd
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.
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/
VRI Agro City
Developer of integrated food parks, agro ecosystem which are tailored to complement the target objectives of the government led initiatives in the area of food security, healthcare and education.
http://www.vriagrocity.com/
Vanashree
Provides information on this small farm in India including the low cost, organic and natural integrated farming methods used, the alternate energy utilization and the water conservation techniques.
http://www.vanashree.in/
Vineyard Agroecology
crop vegetation for the enhancement of natural pest regulation in vineyard agroecosystems.
http://agroecology.berkeley.edu/
Washington Sustainable Food and Farming Network
A grassroots, statewide advocacy organization for sustainable agriculture and family farms in Washington State. Mission, programs, links.
http://www.wsffn.org/