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Aquaculture

  • Aquaculture Network Information Center -- AquaNIC USA
    Aquaculture information resource providing publications, newletters, multimedia, email lists, news, educational resources and links to related sites.

  • Aquaculture Magazine  (2006-2007)
    Articles canvas fisheries, pond management, ecosystem changes, fish disease, etc., and product reviews and event schedules cover international spheres.

Arid Lands

  • International Arid Lands Consortium -- International Arid Lands Consortium (IALC)   
    The International Arid Lands Consortium (IALC) is an independent, nonprofit research organization supporting ecological sustainability in arid and semiarid lands worldwide. This page provides information about the IALC and its activities as well as constantly updated news.

Biological Control

Biology

  • Biological Resources Discipline (BRD) -- U.S. Geological Survey
    The Biological Resources Discipline (BRD) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) works with others to provide the scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation's biological resources.

Britain

  • PermaWeb - Permaculture Information
    The Permaculture Association supports people and projects through training networking and research using the ethics and principles of permaculture. Through our growing networks we share skills and design sustainable solutions for the communities in which we live. We endeavour to be accessible to everyone in Britain and to play an active part in the developing culture of positive change. 

  • UK Agriculture - produced by Living Countryside which in September 2006 was registered as a Charity.
    This web site about agriculture and farming was established in 1999 in an attempt to help widen understanding about the role of agriculture in the countryside.  The site attempts to provide an easy to read, visual approach to the chronology of agricultural systems and the relationship between food and farming.

Canada

  • Canadian Organic Growers 
    Canada's national membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in all provinces.

Entomology

  • Virtual Entomology -- Colorado State University USA 
    Online information relating to entomology.

Food and Nutrition Resources

  • Food & Nutrition Resource Links (Latin America) -- Center of the Institute of Latin American Studies
    Food and nutrition resource information, with links to information tailored to developing countries, organised by the country, as well as links to international agencies.

  • Australian Olive Association
    Production, import and export statistics, links to international information. 

  • Puget Consumers Co-op
    Largest consumer-owned natural foods co-op in the U.S., with articles on genetically modified food crops, irradiated foods, and sustainable seafood.

    Gardening

    • Gardening Links -- WWW Virtual Library USA
      Directory of links to General Gardening Sites, International Gardening Sites, Discussions and Mailing Lists, Regional U.S. Gardening Sites, Advice & Tips, Subject Area Gardening Pages, Societies & Associations Horticultural Sites, Publishing Plant Databases, Directories of Nurseries & Catalogs, Related Virtual Libraries, Botanic Gardens and Museums and a Glossary of Botanical Terms.

    General

    • Union of Concerned Scientists 
      Winner of the 1998 Webby award for science, the Union home page offers up to date information on the environmental impact of various industries and how they might be altered to create a cleaner, safer planet.

    • Natural Perspective  
      Online image galleries and articles related to Plantae, Fungi, Animalie, and Protoctista kingdoms.  Also includes a Species Index (Scientific & Common names).

    • Sustainable Agriculture Library / Florida Department of Agriculture
      The latest news from the fields of fresh fruit and vegetable crops, as well as other selected agricultural businesses, is concentrated into this library featuring abstracts, book texts, databases, grants, organizations and research. Search databases of abstracts, bibliographies, articles about crops, agriculture handbooks and newsletters, and farm profiles.

    • Sustainable Farming Connection 
      Features links to resources for farmers. Covers the topics of production, marketing, and state bodies for the certification of produce.

    Permaculture

    "Permaculture ( permanent agriculture ) is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of landscape and people providing their food, energy, shelter, and other material and non-materials in a sustainable way" - Central Valley Permaculture Group

    • Permaculture The Earth 
      Scientific research has demonstrated that ecological stability is achieved through biological diversity and no single organism is responsible for that stability. Permaculture research reveals that this stability is achieved only through a complex network of connections...functional connections between elements in the total system.

    • InterGarden  (EcoLand Tech)
      Permaculture, Sustainable Farming Connection, Seed Sources, Exchange Resources, Sustainable Living.  Information on regenerative agriculture and renewable energy.

    International Organizations

    • CGIAR
      Consultative Group on Int'l Agricultural Research promotes sustainable agriculture in developing countries. Sponsored by the UN and World Bank.

    • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
      Many searchable and Statistical Databases on Agriculture, Economics, Fisheries, Forestry, Nutrition, Sustainable Development, Partnership Programmes, Technical Cooperation, Legal Office, RegionalOffices, Employment Opportunities, Publications, Events calendar, What's new, Gender, and Food Security, The Uruguay Round Agreements and FAO.

    • IICA-CANADA: Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
      Comprehensive site for information on agriculture and cooperation in the Americas.  Offers links to over 600 sites on Agricultural Health, Biosciences & Biotechnology, Commodity Prices & Exchanges, Economics & Statistics, Food Safety, International Organizations, Journals & News, Maps online, Market & Trade, National Organization, Research & Education, Treaties & Agreements.

    • Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture  (MESA)
      A non-profit organization that sponsors ecological on-the-farm training programs for international farmer interns. Based in northern California, MESA arranges 8 month U.S. experiential training programs in sustainable organic agriculture for young international farmer interns.

    • Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy  (IATP)
      Mission: To create environmentally and economically sustainable communities and regions through sound agriculture and trade policy. The Institute assists public interest organizations in effectively influencing both domestic and international policymaking.

    • UNEP  (United Nations Environment Programme)
      Mission:  To provide leadership and encourage partnerships in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and people to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is built on a heritage of service to the environment.

    • World Sustainable Agriculture 
      American association that aims to reverse the harmful practices of modern agriculture. The ultimate goal of WSAA is to promote sustainable farming, food distribution, consumption, and biocycling systems throughout the world. We promote systems and public policies that enhance local and regional food security, in ways that are economically viable, socially just, and environmentally harmonious with Nature.

    United States - National level

    • Farmland Information Center 
      The FIC is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust.

    Institute based in Iowa is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and the promotion of profitable and environmentally sound farming practices.

    Get details on events at this sustainable agriculture demonstration farm operated by the Center for Living In Harmony. Located in San Diego, CA.

    Educational program offers courses and internships in sustainable agriculture.

    Download brochures and order books about sustainable agriculture, read factsheets with tips for farmers, and check the event calendar.

    Locate information about exporter assistance, import and export data, market reports including Attache Reports, Food Market Overviews, and Market Specific Reports.

    Information about the Northeast Region USDA SARE program, its competitive grants initiatives, results from SARE-funded projects, etc.

    Providing information about organic and alternative farming, the Sustainable Farming Connection site offers market data, testimonials and links.

    Research organization promotes the use of sustainable agriculture systems. Includes articles, reports, and editorials on agriculture policies.

    Nonprofit research organization promotes sustainable farming systems and provides addresses and phone numbers.

    Pennsylvania organization studies farming practices and their effects on human health. Read about the projects and demonstration gardens.

    Sustainable Communities Network provides phone numbers and addresses for organizations and research centers that promote sustainable agriculture.

    Find information on small farms and rural properties, such as how to build barns, how to control bamboo, and how to raise buffalo.

    United States - State level

    This web site offers details on plants native to Florida, with links to more resources on native plants, gardening, landscaping and garden design.

    Featuring its organizational profile, current projects, sustainableagriculture and links.

    A directory of environmentally responsible businesses and services around Puget Sound, including natural food restaurants and co-ops, holistic health care providers and organic farmers. Users also get feature articles, dining reviews and related links.

    Guide to Farms Communities Organizations that engage in: Organic gardening Sustainable agriculture Permaculture and other activities of an educational nature.  Also offers access to the AgriSurf! Database.

    Palouse- Clearwater Environmental Institute. Return to the PCEI home page. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. "PCEI's AG Program provides a bridge between farmer,...

    SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ONLINE - CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY LINK.  Sustainable Agriculture, BIOMASS ENERGY INITIATIVES PROJECT HISTORY

    United States - Rural Resources Online

    Links to online resources about rural issues in the United States.

    United States - State level - Academic

    Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas is located at the University of Arkansas and provides info to farmers and agriprofessionals.

    Center for Sustainable Agricultural Systems Director: Charles Francis CSAS Office Address: 225 Keim Hall P.O. Box 830949 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln NE 68583-0949 Telephone: 402-472-2056 Facsimile: 402-472-4104 E-Mail: csas003@unlvm.unl.edu About the Center for Sustainable Agricultural Systems CSAS Related Reports Publications Major Current Activities of the CSAS New Agroecology Cour...

    University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program Search This Site Tell us what you think... Site Statistics Send comments or questions to: sarep@ucdavis.edu About UC SAREP Courses Workshops Events What is Sustainable Agriculture? Crop Livestock Production Information Cover Crops Earthworms PestCast Soil Quality Publications Newsletter Reports.

    Read about research projects at the University of Illinois, find a list of publications, or pose a question in the Ask an Expert section.

    Learn about the Univ. of Wisconsin's agriculture research programs, order publications, and find links to sustainable agriculture mailing lists.

    Read newsletters, find project reports, and order publications from this University of Nebraska research center.

    Get an introduction to the basics of sustainable agriculture, with details of courses and research at the University of California, Davis.  Order publications and videos from programs, and explore articles about crop cover and soil quality.

    Survey the center's mission statement, publications catalog, and program descriptions, or send email to request more information.

    Sustainable Agriculture Farming Systems Project is comparing conventional and organic farming. Find research papers and other information.

    Producers interested in the principle of integrated pest management can have the concepts explained by North Carolina State University.

    Read articles that define sustainable agriculture, discuss the issues involved with its implementation, and summarize research findings.

    Features a schedule of tours at farms practicing sustainable agriculture, a newsletter, and details about applying for grants.

    Sustainable Agriculture at Michigan State University. Introduction. Organizations. Graduate Programs. Research Areas. Extension Education. Current Events..

    Purdue Extension maintains this description of Indiana sustainable ag related projects, activities...

    Sustainable Forestry

    Working to preserve boreal forests, international conservationists point out hotspots, provide news and feature campaigns.

    Friends of dogwood trees respond to hardwood clearcutting by posting action alerts and conservation activities.

    Activists trying to save Britain's Sherwood Forest list goals even Robin Hood would be proud of.

    Sustainable Agriculture : Australia

    Links to Australian sustainable agriculture and related sites on the World Wide Web.

    Sustainable Agriculture : Netherlands

    The Agricultural Research Department of the Netherlands sprouts this site to foster sustainable agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fisheries within its borders. Visitors cultivate institute links, research program summaries, news, articles and a map.

    Sustainable Agriculture : Latvia

    Project report on biodiversity on agricultural lands in Latvia from the Latvian Fund for Nature. With findings, discussion, and recommendations.

    Sustainable Agriculture : Industry & Trade

    Paris-based nonprofit organization with member companies in about 80 countries promotes responsible production and use of fertilizers to increase agricultural production worldwide in a sustainable manner.

    Sustainable Agriculture Online Publications

    Peruse a list of research papers on pest control, soil fertility, animal husbandry, and forestry. Provided by Wageningen University.

    Articles canvas fisheries, pond management, ecosystem changes, fish disease, etc., and product reviews and event schedules cover international spheres.

    Crowded with resources, this Australian growers' page covers news, farming and horticultural techniques, discussion groups, genetic-engineering info and more.

    Order articles about sustainable agriculture, and learn about the research projects. Located at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

    Call or send email to order one of the sustainable agriculture guides, read about the various projects, and join the mailing list.

    Organic farming resources touch on everything from worms and pesticide use to permaculture and the effects of owl populations on the ecology.

    Explore research papers about sustainable agriculture systems. From McGill University in Quebec.

    Read research papers about sustainable farming and rural development from University of Missouri professor John Ikerd.

    Web Page of Indiana organic farming organizations, upcoming events and related resources.


    Questions or comments about this page should be sent to:

    Wanda Quoika-Stanka: wanda.quoika-stanka@ualberta.ca or phone (780) 492-1448


    Last Updated: August 2007

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