International

Sustainable Agriculture

International/Regional

Sustainable Agriculture Network - http://www.sare.org/
Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects.
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,
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture - http://www.misa.umn.edu/
At University of MN. Site as Sustainable Agriculture newsletter and other information resources. Includes Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Land Stewardship Project, Minnesota Food Association, The Minnesota Project, Organic Growers and Buyers Association, and Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota.
ATTRA - Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas - http://www.attra.org/index.html
ATTRA is a sustainable agriculture information center that provides technical assistance to farmers, market gardeners & extension agents on farming topics: sustainable, organic, alternative, crops, livestock, and pest control.
GRACE Factory Farm Project - Promoting Sustainable Agriculture - http://www.factoryfarm.org
Facts, news, and ideas about the problem of factory farming.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture - http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/
At Iowa State University. Objectives: 1. to identify and reduce negative impacts of agriculture on natural resources and rural communities 2. to develop profitable farming systems that conserve natural resources 3. to work with ISU Extension and other groups to inform the public of new research findings.
Sustainable Agriculture Resources - http://www.caff.org/sustain/resource_groups.html
Hosted by CAFF, Community Alliance with Family Farmers.
Growing Solutions Organic Tea - http://growingsolutions.com/
Growing Solutions distributes products integral to using compost tea in organic farming, turf management, pest management and sustainable agriculture.
Future Harvest - http://www.futureharvest.org/
Formed in June 1998 as an initiative of 16 scientific research centers around the world as a charitable and educational organization focusing on sustainable agriculture for a world with less poverty, a healthier human family, and a better environment. Site includes information on world food problems, what can be done about them and the organization's programs.
Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia - http://www.brs.gov.au
The Bureau of Rural Sciences is in the business of providing scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.
earthworms, soil quality, and sustainable agriculture courses, workshops, and events.
European Commission Rural Policy Review - http://www.rurpol.org
Reviewing EC policy for agriculture and rural development in developing countries. Interactive site, designed to enable increased interaction between interested people, such as EC staff, civil servants from Member States, researchers and professionals.
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.
Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming - http://www.sustainweb.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.

A few Useful Books on Sustainable Agriculture