Lukol Directory: Science: Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture

The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
Dedicated to educating the public on the importance of a sustainable food and agriculture system that is economically viable, environmentally sound, socially just, and humane.
http://sustainableagriculture.net

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

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/

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

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

GSC Sustainable Agriculture Project in Tanzania
Project by Global Service Corps (GSC), to develop sustainable farming in the Eastern Province.
http://www.globalservicecorps.org/tanzania...

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

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/

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/

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...

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

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 the African nations of Uganda and Tanzania.
http://www.odi.org.uk/agren/papers/agrenpa...

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/

Grazing Management - An Ecological Perspective
Publication edited by Rodney Heitschmidt and Jerry Stuth. Out of print.
http://cnrit.tamu.edu/rlem/textbook/textbo...

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
Directory of sites and documents about sustainable agriculture.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/agnic/agnic....

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/

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/pro...

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

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/

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/

Regional Information Service Centre 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 province in China.
http://www.ist.cmu.ac.th/riseat/

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/

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/

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/

SEA News
Australian newsletter for social and bioeconomic research on sustainability and economics in agriculture. Contents of past issues, and online articles.
http://intranet.crcsalinity.com.au/newslet...

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/

Seed Balls
Information on the making and use of seed balls in natural farming, plus other essays on biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and other environmental issues.
http://www.seedballs.com/

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/

Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center
Information about the center, its activities, and sustainable farming systems.
http://www2.mozcom.com/~mbrlc

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

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/

The Land Institute
Research in natural systems agriculture featuring perennial grain polycultures using nature as its measure.
http://www.landinstitute.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

Cholderton Estate
An exercise in sustainable agriculture and farming. 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/

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

The Rodale Institute
Website on world-renown organic research farm. Updates on farm, garden, soil science, farm products, special events, seminars and workshops, children's programs and various international farming subjects.
http://www.rodaleinstitute.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/

University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Information on sustainable production, alternatives to methyl bromide, and related topics.
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/

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

ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Provides technical assistance, news, funding resources, and sustainable agriculture publications to farmers, Extension agents, market gardeners, and agricultural researchers in the United States. The Service is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), through its ATTRA program, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.
http://www.attra.org/

University of Guam: PEOPLE
Offers an extensive collection of PDF publications for sustainable agriculture on tropical islands, covering topics from crops and aquaculture to business management and financial issues.
http://www.uog.edu/cals/PEOPLE/

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

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

Finca Loma Linda
San Vito, Coto Brus, Puntarenas. Organization offers research, internships and community assistance with conservation, ecology, marketing and sustainable agricultural development.
http://www.fincalomalinda.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/

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

Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
Works to develop more effective and equitable forms of agriculture and natural resource management.
http://www.poptel.org.uk/iied/sarl/

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
With a mission to contribute to food security and poverty eradication in developing countries through research, partnership, capacity building, and policy support. Also promotes sustainable agricultural development based on the environmentally sound management of natural resources.
http://www.cgiar.org/

Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia
The Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) is in the business of providing scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.
http://www.brs.gov.au

Sub Topics:
Reduced Tillage Farming
Permaculture
Biological Pest Management
Organic Farming


Related Topics:
Science: Environment: Agriculture
Business: Agriculture and Forestry: Biologicals



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