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Sustainable Agriculture Practitioners |
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Alternative
Farming Systems Information Center
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One
of several information centers at the National Agricultural Library,
AFSIC specializes in accessing and identifying information
related to alternative agricultural ventures and crops along with
alternative cropping systems. For instance, there are resources
on organic agriculture, sustainable agriculture and community-supported
agriculture.
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Appropriate
Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
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A sustainable
farming information center managed by the National
Center for Appropriate Technology. Provides technical
information to farmers and extension agents thinking about sustainable
farming practices.
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American
Community Gardening Association
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Web
site has links to US community garden programs. Information on subscribing
to the national Community Gardening listserv. For 2001, ACGA’s Community
Building Program offers Leadership Development workshops and a Growing
Communities manual
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American
Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
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Trade
association for producers and manufacturers of medicinal herb products
and nutraceuticals (functional foods). Sponsors symposia; see Web
site for list of publications.
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American
Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC)
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Organization
dedicated to conserving heritage livestock breeds since 1977. Publishes
newsletter ALBC News and books. (Formerly American Minor Breeds
Conservancy.)
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National
Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
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Nationwide
coalition of farmers, environmentalists and consumer advocates focusing
on federal policies, land grant university priorities, and marketing
systems. Formed in 1992. Affiliated with state and regional sustainable
agriculture working groups (SAWGs).
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| The
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) |
FiBL
is a private foundation by organic farmers, scientists, politicians
and representatives of industry near Basel (Switzerland) dedicated
to establishing practice oriented agronomic and economic research,
and of making new findings available to the organic farmers. |
| Organic
Farming Research Association |
The
Organic Farming Research Foundation is a non-profit foundation founded
to sponsor research related to organic farming practices, to disseminate
research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting
organic production systems, to educate the public and decision-makers
about organic farming issues. |
| Educational
/ Training Resources for Sustainable Agriculture |
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Alternative
Farming Systems Information Center
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Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture.
Includes a US directory of Colleges, Universities, Associations and
organizations, a Canadian directory, an international directory and
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) directory.
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Appropriate
Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
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Links to sustainable
farming internships and apprenticeships.
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Appropriate
Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
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Sustainable
Agriculture Curricula: K - 12 Resource
List
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Allan
Savory Center for Holistic Management
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Decision-making
model and training in holistic management. Books, courses, consultations.
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Educational
Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO)
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Primarily
tropical subsistence agriculture but has publications of interest
to US small-scale farmers and urban gardeners. Publishes ECHO
News quarterly and ECHO Development Notes; offers tropical
video series and tropical crops seed list. Offers internships, on-line
bookstore.
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Independent
Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA)
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Non-profit
association provides intensive training and credentials for independent
inspectors working in certified organic farming. Publishes IOIA
Newsletter.
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The
Rodale Institute
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The
Rodale Institute works worldwide to achieve a regenerative food
system that renews the earth. Their activities include research,
training, workshops, and information dissemination. See on-line
bookstore.
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| The
Land Institute |
The
Land Insitute, a sustainable agricultre research institute in Kansas,
offers internship programs and research opportunities. |
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Technical
Assistance Office - American Farmland Trust
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One Short Street,
Ste. 2, Northampton, MA 01060-3952
(800) 370-4879 (Tech. Assistance Hotline), (413) 586-4593, (413)
586-9332 FAX
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| Trade
and Sustainable Agriculture |
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Institute
for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
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Sponsors
daily news bulletins and electronic conferences on trade and sustainable
agriculture. Mission is to create environmentally and economically
sustainable communities and regions through a sound agriculture
and trade policy
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International
Ecological Agriculture Trade Association
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Organized
in 1991 to promote and encourage the use of ecologically sound agriculture
worldwide. Members include manufacturers of ecologically oriented
products, technology developers and writers, consultants, producers,
and other interested parties. Publishes yearly catalog.
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Organic
Trade Association (formerly OFPANA)
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Publishes
The Organic Report, The Organic Pages Online, and
the American Organic Standards. Provides information and
resources about the organic industry in North America.
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| Certification
Practitioners for Sustainable Agriculture |
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International
Certification Services, Inc. (formerly Farm Verified Organic)
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Certifies
farms, processors, manufacturers, handlers/distributors and cooperatives
worldwide. Accredited by IFOAM and USDA for all categories
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Organic
Crop Improvement Association (OCIA)
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International
organic certification group with chapters across the US, Canada,
Mexico, Central/South America, and Japan. (Call OCIA for the latest
information on state chapter contacts; website page is under construction.)
Publishes The Communicator newsletter.
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Demeter
Association, Inc.
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Certifies
biodynamic farms across US and offshore. Publishes Voice of Demeter.
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