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/
Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia:
Provides scientific advice for the sustainable development of
Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.
http://www.brs.gov.au
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/
Cemagref:
Public agricultural and environmental research institute where work
focuses on sustainable development in non-urban areas.
http://www.grenoble.cemagref.fr/grenoble/
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
Profitable Ranching in Harmony with Nature:
Offering a tranquil, peaceful life-style centered around
economically and ecologically compatible beef cattle ranching.
http://ranchwest.com/
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.
http://www.seedballs.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/
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/
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.
http://www.sustainweb.org/
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/
Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center:
Information about the center, its activities, and sustainable
farming systems.
http://www2.mozcom.com/~mbrlc
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
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.
http://LTRAS.ucdavis.edu/
Sustainable Agriculture Network:
Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants
available for sustainable agriculture projects.
http://www.sare.org/
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.
http://www.calsawg.org
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.
http://www.attra.org/index.html
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.
http://www.buttecounty.net/BIFSinRice
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.
http://www.factoryfarm.org
Allerton Research & Educational Trust:
Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game and
wildlife conservation with profitable farming.
http://www.allertontrust.org.uk/
OPIRG Sustainable Agriculture Forum:
Collects and disseminates information about sustainable agriculture
and advocates for agricultural research in the public interest.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~pparso01
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.آ آ
http://sustainableagriculture.net
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
http://www.smallfarmersjournal.com
Asian Rural Life Development Foundation:
A training center for sustainable agriculture in the uplands,
located in the southern part of the Philippines.
http://www2.mozcom.com/~arldf/
Naropa University Hedgerow Farm:
Courses, internship programs and practicums are offered at Hedgerow
Farm, seven miles east of Boulder, Colorado.
http://www.naropa.edu/hedgerow/index.html
Earthwise Resources Development Australasia:
A demonstration site for sustainable agriculture. Details of the
site, courses in permaculture, location.
http://www.earthwise.org.au/
Agroecology:
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/
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.
http://www.msu.edu/user/dunnjef1/rd491/project.htm
SEA News:
Australian newsletter for social and bioeconomic research on
sustainability and economics in agriculture. Contents of past
issues, and online articles.
http://www.general.uwa.edu.au/u/dpannell/seanews.htm
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.
http://desertagriculture.org/index.html
Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture:
Promotes improved and sustainable farming through better cultivation
methods and crop diversification.
http://www.syngentafoundation.com/index.htm
The Rodale Institute:
Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices.
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/
What is Sustainable Agriculture?:
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
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
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.
http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/CTIC/CTIC.html
Remineralize The Earth:
A forum for those interested in researching and implementing soil
remineralization.
http://remineralize-the-earth.org/default.htm
GSC Sustainable Agriculture Project in Tanzania:
Project by Global Service Corps (GSC), to develop sustainable
farming in the Eastern Province.
http://www.globalservicecorps.org/tanzania/agriculture.html
Finca Loma Linda:
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/
Protected Harvest:
Independently certifies and labels farmers' use of stringent
environmental and sustainable growing standards.
http://protectedharvest.org
