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Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable agriculture implies use of renewable or reusable resources rather than consumption and exhaustion of finite resources. Sustainable agriculture means a system of food production that over many years, is environmentally neutral or beneficial, is economically viable, and produces good quality food and other goods in large quantities to meet world needs.Entries
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) http://www.cgiar.org/
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.
ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service http://www.attra.org/
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.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service http://attra.ncat.org/
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.
The Rodale Institute http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/
Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices.
Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association http://www.biodynamics.com/
U.S. non-profit organization formed to foster knowledge of biodynamic methods of agriculture, horticulture and forestry and undertake educational activities. Produces a quarterly journal and other literature, supports regional biodynamic groups, and promotes CSA.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education http://www.sare.org/
Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects.
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil http://www.rspo.org/
International organization of producers, distributors, conservationists and other stakeholders. Includes details of current projects, and resources to download. Based in Switzerland and Malaysia.
Sustain: the Alliance for better food and farming http://www.sustainweb.org/
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.
Centre for Information on Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture http://www.leisa.info/
Aims for poverty alleviation through the promotion of agro-ecological approaches. Includes a collection of links, book reviews, and other information.
University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/
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.
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/
USDA, National Agricultural Library site about sustainable and organic food production systems and practices.
Tilth Producers http://www.tilthproducers.org/
A Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, fosters and promotes ecologically sound sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human health and social equity.
AgriPinoy.net http://www.agripinoy.net/
Agricultural blog from the Philippines with growing advice, agricultural tips, feasibility studies, farming guides and other information.
Sustainability Institute http://www.sustainabilityinstitute.org/
Provides information on projects on sustainable food production and environmental issues, and offers courses, workshops and consultation services.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) http://sustainableagriculture.net/
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.
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems http://casfs.ucsc.edu/
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.
The Beginning Farmer http://thebeginningfarmer.blogspot.com/
Blog about a novice farmer's experiences.
What is Sustainable Agriculture? http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/concept.htm
A detailed account of how sustainable agriculture integrates environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. From UC Davis.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/
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.
Small Farmer's Journal - Practical Horse Farming http://smallfarmersjournal.com/
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
The Land Institute http://www.landinstitute.org/
Aims to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of natural grasslands, as well as a high grain yield.
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture http://www.misa.umn.edu/
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.
ISEAL Alliance http://www.isealalliance.org/
Describes objectives, which are to improve social auditing processes in agriculture. Also organizational details and partner information.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center http://www.danforthcenter.org/
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.
Center for Micro Eco-Farming http://www.microecofarming.com/
Promotes earth-regenerating and socially just mini-farming, with news, articles and resources for the micro eco-farming community.
Regional Information Service Center for Southeast Asia on Appropriate Technology http://www.ist.cmu.ac.th/riseat/index.php
Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan.
Sustainable Agriculture: Information Access Tools http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/agnic/susag.shtml
AFSIC's directory of contacts, research sources, databases, Web sites and educational programs related to sustainable agriculture.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute http://www.michaelfieldsaginst.org/
A research and education institute for biodynamic, sustainable, and organic agriculture. Staff directory, newsletter, reports, workshop schedule, and news.
Vanashree http://www.vanashree.in/
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.
Grace Factory Farm Project http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/food/factoryfarms
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.
Seed and Plant Sanctuary for Canada http://www.seedsanctuary.com/
Charitable organization dedicated to the health and vitality of the earth through the preservation and promotion of heritage seeds.
Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture http://www.syngentafoundation.com/
Promotes improved and sustainable farming through better cultivation methods and crop diversification.
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems http://www.cias.wisc.edu/
A sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin. Details of research, local involvement.
Protected Harvest http://protectedharvest.org/
Independently certifies and labels farmers' use of stringent environmental and sustainable growing standards.
CGIAR Systemwide Program on Participatory Research & Gender Analysis (PRGA) http://www.prgaprogram.org/
Develops and promotes methods and organizational approaches for gender-sensitive participatory research on plant breeding and on management of crops and natural resources.
Centre for Sustainable Agriculture http://www.csa-india.org/
Organization that works with small and marginal farmers in India. Provides details of projects, sustainable technologies and major areas of work being undertaken.
Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia http://www.daff.gov.au/brs
Provides scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.
More than Organic http://more-than-organic.com/
Community formed by the owner of a small, certified organic farm in North Spain to discuss sustainable farming. Includes a forum and blog.
Sustainable Nutrient Management in Agriculture http://members.chello.nl/~a.hekstra2
Advisory software for consultants and extension workers to provide farmers with sustainable nutrition advice for their crops and cropping systems (organic and ecological farming).
Resilience in Prairie Agriculture http://www.iisd.org/natres/agriculture/
Information on research into the challenges facing agriculture on the Canadian Prairies provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
Washington Sustainable Food and Farming Network http://www.wsffn.org/
A grassroots, statewide advocacy organization for sustainable agriculture and family farms in Washington State. Mission, programs, links.
Sustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, Resources http://www.agriculture.de/
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.
Earthwise Resources Development Australasia http://www.earthwise.org.au/
A demonstration site for sustainable agriculture. Details of the site, courses in permaculture, location.
foodpolicy.co.uk http://www.foodpolicy.co.uk/
An independent reference service for food policy researchers and decision-makers containing a library of food policy documents, current affairs and events.
Sustainable Soil and Water Ltd http://emsustains.co.uk/
Provider of sustainable farming and environmental solutions using beneficial microorganisms that exist freely in nature.
Pistache Paulownia Project http://www.paulownia.co.uk/
This project aims to turn 4 acres of unused agricultural land in France into a sustainable Paulownia plantation.
Suman Sahai Blog http://sumansahai-blog.blogspot.com/
Articles on agricultural themes, climate change, food security, gene patents, IPR and GM issues, from an Indian perspective.
Digital Green http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/india/projects/digitalgreen/
A research project that uses participatory videos to promote sustainable agricultural practices in small and marginal farming communities.
Vineyard Agroecology http://agroecology.berkeley.edu/
Provides information about research being conducted by the Altieri Lab at UC Berkeley on the management of non-crop vegetation for the enhancement of natural pest regulation in vineyard agroecosystems.
Grazing Management - An Ecological Perspective http://cnrit.tamu.edu/rlem/textbook/textbook-fr.html
Publication edited by Rodney Heitschmidt and Jerry Stuth. Out of print.
Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems http://ltras.ucdavis.edu/
Based at UC Davis, LTRAS is a long-term comparison of 10 conventional, organic and alternative cropping systems, both irrigated and nonirrigated.
Biologicals Report http://www.pfi.iastate.edu/ofr/BIOLOGICALS_Report.htm
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.
Iowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/sustag/
Provides information on events, research, education, links, funding sources, relevant to Iowa.
Adding Value to Farm Products http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/valueovr.pdf
This article describes some different approaches to increasing the output from a farm in a sustainable way.
Applying the Principles of Sustainable Farming http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/Transition.pdf
This publication discusses the principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability, and provides practical examples of how to apply them on the farm.
Key to Success in Value-added Agriculture http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/keystosuccess.pdf
This article describes, in farmers' own words, important lessons learned by them in adding value to their farm products and marketing directly to consumers.
Principles of Sustainable Weed Management for Croplands http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/weed.pdf
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.
Sustainable Corn and Soybean Production http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/cornbean.pdf
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.
The Contribution of Soil and Water Conservation to Sustainable Livelihoods in Semi-arid Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa http://www.odi.org.uk/agren/papers/agrenpaper_102.pdf
Study discusses the positive influences and constraints for farmers to use soil and water conservation within Uganda and Tanzania.
Carter Center: Agriculture Program http://www.cartercenter.org/health/agriculture/index.html
Provides the tools and means to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa increase their crop yields through agricultural development.
IIED: Food and Agriculture http://www.iied.org/theme/3/Food%2Band%2BAgriculture/projects
The International Institute for Environment and Development is a research organization aiming to develop more effective and equitable forms of agriculture and natural resource management.
GSC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program in Tanzania http://www.globalservicecorps.org/site/tanzania-agriculture-and-food/
Project for volunteers to participate in developing sustainable farming methods in Tanzania.
Southern Africa Development Community: Agricultural Information Management Systems http://aims.sadc.int/
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.
Agroecology http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/~agroeco3/
An explanation of the principles of sustainable farming, the ways in which resource use can be minimised, and local biodiversity preserved.
Agtech Tours http://www.agtechtours.com/
Provides agricultural and horticultural technical tours in Spain for growers and food industry professionals from around the globe considering environmentally safe innovative crop production and post harvest cultivation techniques through the use of new technology.
Allegiant: Sustainable Growth http://www.goallegiant.com/
Group of multinational companies that conceives, designs and implements core technologies that result in sustainable economic development for emerging nations.
ANN: Agricultural News Network http://www.anntvindia.com/
Agriculture extension service aiming to reach farmers in rural areas of Maharashtra and make available to them information on research and new developments in the field of agriculture.
Centre for Sustainable Development Initiatives http://www.csdikenya.org/
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.
EnviroNova Sustainability Solutions http://environova.com.au/
Australian firm researching sustainable land management systems for agricultural land. Arranges workshops and field days and provides information on solar ponds, biogas, renewable desalination and revegetation.
Farmer Bert http://www.farmerbert.com/
Blog by a farmer in Tennessee about his experiences of sustainable agriculture and taking care of the land.
Guelph Seminar Series in Agricultural and Rural Development http://www.developmentseminars.org/
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.
Meeting Lunch http://meetinglunch.com/
A food security blog exploring how agriculture is tied to human development.
Nature Farming Research & Development Foundation http://www.nfrdf.com.pk/
NFRDF is undertaking research into new sustainable technologies in the agro-industrial processes, livestock health and the reclamation and management of inferior soil and water resources.
Sustainable Agriculture Coalition http://sustainableagriculturecoalition.org/
National alliance of farm, rural development and conservation groups. Provides information on the organization, its work, publications, getting involved and the blog.
Sustainable Agriculture Educational Project http://www.msu.edu/user/dunnjef1/rd491/project.htm
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.
Sustainet http://www.sustainet.org/
Cooperates with projects and organisations in Africa, Latin America and Asia that focus on sustainable agriculture and their wide-scale application.
Tarwyn Park http://www.tarwynpark.com/
Peter Andrews developed Natural Sequence Farming to regenerate the Bylong horse stud that was dry, barren, salty and eroded. Now Tarwyn Park is green, has water and is frost tolerant.
Training for Rural Development: Agricultural and Enterprise Skills for Women http://www.skillsdevelopment.org/t4rd
Information on an international research project to explore the type of training that can help women smallholders be more productive and adaptable.
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Organic Farming Organic farming can be defined as the raising of crops without the use of pesticides, and (not necessarily according to all definitions), also without the use of artificial fertilisers. In recent
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German Die Kategorie ist für Sites bestimmt, die sich informell oder theoretisch sowie aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht mit dem Thema Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft beschäftigen. Hierzu zählen sowohl die
Agriculture Technically oriented websites about the environmental aspects of agriculture, including agricultural pollution and its control.
Biological Pest Management Biological control is the use of natural predators to control problem organisms. Includes websites that describe biological control methods, techniques, and the science and research behind them. Also
Biologicals The Biologicals category focuses on living organisms, or products derived from, and utilized for pest and disease control or growth enhancement and regulation. These include: Parasitoids, Predators,
Permaculture Permaculture is an integrated design system for sustainability. The word "permaculture" is a contraction of "permanent agriculture" or "permanent culture." Its roots are in the design of productive
Reduced Tillage Farming This name includes a group of practices that are also known as, or include, the following; conservation tillage; no-till farming; high-residue farming. It is based on minimal or no cultivation, and
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Academic Departments This category covers sites about organizations doing research into agricultural topics and providing agricultural courses and training.
Animals Websites concerned with the science and practices involved in raising animals under agricultural conditions for meat, dairy, eggs, fibre or draft.
Aquaculture This category contains scientific information on aquaculture. This includes the hatching and rearing of finfish, shellfish and other marine and freshwater organisms and their
Conferences Websites of planned, current and past conferences and events concerning study and research in agriculture and allied fields.
Crop Plants Websites for information on the cultivation of any plants or plant groups grown as an agricultural or horticultural crop.
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Directories This category contains websites that list scientific and educational resources pertaining to agriculture and related topics. It does not contain business directories. These
Education This category contains sites relating to agricultural education.
Field Crops Websites concerning agricultural science relevant to crops grown in the field by the practices of arable farming.
Fisheries A Fishery is a geographical area within which non-captive fish are caught. The term may also be applied to the catching of such fish. This category
Forestry This category is for websites concerned with the science and practice of growing forestry crops.
History Websites concerned with the history of crop cultivation, past agricultural practices and methods, the development of agricultural
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Organizations Listings of websites concerned with scientific and professional organizations and associations.
Pests and Diseases This category is for websites with information on the management and control of pests, weeds and diseases in crops.
Practices and Systems This category is for sites concerned with the theory and practical application of farming systems and methods suitable to particular climatological or
Products and Services This category and its subcategories are for listings of scientific equipment suppliers, laboratories, and research products.
Publications Publications and journals concerned with the science, techniques, and practices of agriculture.
Research Groups and Centers Websites of institutions and organisations that undertake research into agricultural science.
Soils Information about soils in agriculture and forestry, as well as soil science in general. Potential topics include soil genesis and morphology, soil classification and mapping, soil fertility, soil
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