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Sustainable Agriculture:

Adding Value to Farm Products

This article describes some different approaches to increasing the output from a farm in a sustainable way. [PDF]

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/valueovr.pdf

The Agribusiness Accountability Initiative

AAI offers an overview of problems and solutions related to corporate power in the food system.

http://www.agribusinessaccountability.org/bin/view.fpl/1194.html

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/

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Agronomy

Outlines research being undertaken at the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research into low input systems which are both economically and environmentally sustainable.

http://www.iger.bbsrc.ac.uk/Business/Agronomy.htm

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

Allerton Research & Educational Trust

Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game and wildlife conservation with profitable farming.

http://www.allertontrust.org.uk/

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

USDA, National Agricultural Library site about sustainable and organic food production systems and practices.

http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/

Applying the Principles of Sustainable Farming

This publication discusses the principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability, and provides practical examples of how to apply them on the farm. [PDF]

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/Transition.pdf

Asian Rural Life Development Foundation

A training center for sustainable agriculture in the uplands, located in the southern Philippines.

http://www2.mozcom.com/~arldf/

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/

Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association

U.S. non-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/

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/bifsnrice/

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

Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia

Provides scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.

http://www.daff.gov.au/brs

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

Promotes earth-regenerating and socially just mini-farming, with news, articles and resources for the micro eco-farming community.

http://www.microecofarming.com

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.

http://www.leisa.info/

Centre for Sustainable Development Initiatives

The CSDI is a non-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

CGIAR Systemwide Program on Participatory Research & Gender Analysis (PRGA)

Develops and promotes methods and organizational approaches for gender-sensitive participatory research on plant breeding and on management of crops and natural resources.

http://www.prgaprogram.org/

Cholderton Estate

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/

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/

The Contribution of Soil and Water Conservation to Sustainable Livelihoods in Semi-arid Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa

Study discusses the positive influences and constraints for farmers to use soil and water conservation within Uganda and Tanzania. [PDF]

http://www.odi.org.uk/agren/papers/agrenpaper_102.pdf

Digital Green

A research project that uses participatory videos to promote sustainable agricultural practices in small and marginal farming communities.

http://www.digitalgreen.org

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

Earthwise Resources Development Australasia

A demonstration site for sustainable agriculture. Details of the site, courses in permaculture, location.

http://www.earthwise.org.au/

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/

Grace Factory Farm Project

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

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

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/

Guelph Seminar Series in Agricultural and Rural Development

Communication and collaboration across disciplines and institutions on agricultural and rural development issues through remote international seminars involving researchers from Canada, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania.

http://www.developmentseminars.org

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

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/

Key to Success in Value-added Agriculture

This article describes, in farmers' own words, important lessons learned by them in adding value to their farm products and marketing directly to consumers. [PDF]

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/keystosuccess.pdf

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/

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

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/

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/

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.

http://sustainableagriculture.net

National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service

ATTRA provides an on-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/

Principles of Sustainable Weed Management for Croplands

This publication discusses several alternatives to conventional tillage systems, such as allelopathy, intercropping, crop rotations, and a weedfree cropping design and includes a list of further resources. [PDF]

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/weed.pdf

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

The Rodale Institute

Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices.

http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/

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/

SEA News

Australian newsletter for social and bioeconomic research on sustainability and economics in agriculture. Contents of past issues, and online articles.

http://www.crcsalinity.com/newsletter/sea/

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

Social Accountability in Sustainable Agriculture

Describes objectives, which are to improve social auditing processes in agriculture. Also organisational details and partner information.

http://www.isealalliance.org/sasa/

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

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 and Rural Livelihoods

Works to develop more effective and equitable forms of agriculture and natural resource management.

http://www.iied.org/NR/agbioliv/

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

Sustainable Agriculture Forum

Develops and promotes sustainable agriculture in Lao PDR by organizing workshops on a variety of sustainable agriculture, development and farming topics and social, economic and environmental issues.

http://www.saflao.com

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 Agriculture Network

Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects.

http://www.sare.org/

Sustainable Agriculture, Policy Research Centre for - Steunpunt Duurzame Landbouw

A policy supporting research partnership between Ghent University and K.U.Leuven concerning sustainable agriculture.

http://www.kuleuven.be/stedula/

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 Corn and Soybean Production

This publication discusses the relationship of these crops to overall farm sustainability and suggests ways to improve the sustainability of their production, including using diversification options that are more sustainable than annual row crops. [PDF]

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/cornbean.pdf

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

Cooperates with projects and organisations in Africa, Latin America and Asia that focus on sustainable agriculture and their wide-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/index.htm

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/

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/

Upland Resource Use

Outlines research being undertaken at the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research into the production of quality livestock in the uplands through systems with low input costs and environmental benefits.

http://www.iger.bbsrc.ac.uk/Business/UplandResourceUse.htm

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/

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

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