Sustainable Agriculture

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

Sustainable Soil and Water Ltd - Provider of sustainable farming and environmental solutions using beneficial microorganisms that exist freely in nature.
http://emsustains.co.uk

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/

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/

Allerton Research & Educational Trust - Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game and wildlife conservation with profitable farming.
http://www.allertontrust.org.uk/

Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture - Promotes improved and sustainable farming through better cultivation methods and crop diversification.
http://www.syngentafoundation.com/index.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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

Asian Rural Life Development Foundation - A training center for sustainable agriculture in the uplands, located in the southern Philippines.
http://www2.mozcom.com/~arldf/

The Rodale Institute - Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices.
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/

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/

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/

Sustainability Institute - Provides information on projects on sustainable food production and environmental issues, and offers courses, workshops and consultation services.
http://www.sustainabilityinstitute.org/

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

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

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/

Protected Harvest - Independently certifies and labels farmers' use of stringent environmental and sustainable growing standards.
http://protectedharvest.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

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/

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/

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

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

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

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/

Earthwise Resources Development Australasia - A demonstration site for sustainable agriculture. Details of the site, courses in permaculture, location.
http://www.earthwise.org.au/

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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

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/

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/

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

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

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

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/

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/

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

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/

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center - USDA, National Agricultural Library site about sustainable and organic food production systems and practices.
http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/

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

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/

Digital Green - A research project that uses participatory videos to promote sustainable agricultural practices in small and marginal farming communities.
http://www.digitalgreen.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

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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

Sustainable Agriculture Network - Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects.
http://www.sare.org/