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An archive of AFSIC Web pages and publication Spotlights previously featured on our Home page.
A small girl holding a pumpkin.Marketing Ideas for Autumn
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A man holding bunches of vegetables in his hands. [Source: IStock International Inc.]Community Supported Agriculture
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Find a farm near you!
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Testing drought soilSoil Quality and Testing
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Farmstead with rows of crops in foreground and barn with silo in background.Sustainable Agriculture: Information Access Tools
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Background and topics.
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Large baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables at the USDA FarmerOrganic Production and Organic Food: Information Access Tools
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History, policies, experts and publications.
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Farmstead with rows of crops in foreground and barn with silo in background.Sustainability in Agriculture
Background and concepts.
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Organic strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and a flower.Organic Agricultural Products: Marketing and Trade Resources
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Organic Production: Learn about Marketing and Trade
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A farm building with solar panelsOn-farm Energy Efficiency
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Covered wagon sitting in the shade under a tree. [Source:  IStock International, Inc.]Tracing the Evolution of Organic / Sustainable Agriculture
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Discover the philosophical and scientific roots of sustainable, regenerative agriculture through readings dating from the 1500s.
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eyeglasses sitting on an open dictionarySustainable Agriculture: Definitions and Terms
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Read about the issues, controversies and progress in defining "sustainable agriculture;" review practices and systems associated with sustainability; and find articles and authors.
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Researchers with field crop.Applying for a SARE Grant?
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Grant research and assistance.
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Concord grapesSustainable Viticulture
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Sound practices for the vineyard.
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