18th Edition. June 2008.

Compiled by:
Becky Thompson
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

We invite comments or corrections, and names of institutions or organizations not listed here.

International Directory

By Country:  General-A | B-G | H-M | N | P-T | U-Y |

Each institution or organization includes contact information and a short program description.

Colleges, Universities, Associations, and Organizations
(By Country: N)

World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
WWOOF links volunteers world-wide offering hands-on experience, in exchange for meals and accommodation, in organic and alternative farming. Also known as Willing Workers on Organic Farms and as World-Wide Orientation on Organic Farms. See the beginning of the International section or http://www.wwoof.org.

Netherlands

Wageningen Agricultural University
Postbus 9101
6700 HB Wageningen
The Netherlands
Dr. F. Pepping
+31 (0)317 48 57 51
+31 (0)317 48 51 08
fax:  +31 (0)317 48 33 42
e-mail:  vlag@wur.nl
Web:  http://www.vlaggraduateschool.nl/
or http://www.wageningenuniversiteit.nl/UK/research/Graduate+schools/OZS_VLAG/
Research in the sustainable production.
or
Biological Farming Systems Group
Haarweg 333
6709 RZ Wageningen
The Netherlands
Cor Langeveld
+31 (0)317 482140 / 485315
fax:  +31 (0)317 485572
e-mail:  cor.langeveld@wur.nl
or ariena.vanbruggen@wur.nl
Web:  http://www.bfs.wur.nl/UK/
or http://www.bfs.wur.nl/uk/education/bsc-msc+programme+organic+agriculture
B.Sc and M.Sc. degrees in Organic Agriculture.

Wageningen International
(part of Wageningen University and Research Center)
P.O. Box 88
6700 AB Wageningen
The Netherlands
Felicia van der Does
+31 (0)317 4 86 800
fax:  +31 (0) 317 4 86 801
e-mail:  info.wi@wur.nl
or training.wi@wur.nl
Web:  http://www.wi.wur.nl/UK/
or http://www.courses.wur.nl/
Short courses within Wageningen University and Research Center on sustainable farming topics, including sustainable livestock production and integrated pest management.

Warmonderhof Training Centre
Groenhorst College
De Drieslag 2 (Postbus 369)
8250 JZ Dronten
The Netherlands
Gert Nieboer
+31 (0)321 – 386 860
e-mail:  g.nieboer@groenhorstcollege.nl
or warmonderhof@groenhorstcollege.nl
Web:  http://www.groenhorstdronten.nl/
Both college-based and work-based education programmes in biodynamic agriculture and horticulture; on-farm training. The Centre, a government accredited institution, awards diplomas at EU-levels 2 (co-worker), 3 (skilled worker) and 4 (farmer or business manager/owner).

New Zealand

International Agricultural Exchanges Association (IAEA/Agriventure)
IAEA Servicing Office – New Zealand
1st Floor 55 Victoria Street
P.O. Box 134
Cambridge 2351
North Island
New Zealand
+64 (07) 823-5700
fax:  +64 (07) 823-5701
e-mail:  iaea.nz@xtra.co.nz
AgriVenture Web:  http://www.agriventure.co.nz/
See North American Servicing Office and statement in General listing that begins this section.

Lincoln University
Agriculture and Life Sciences Division
P.O. Box 84
Lincoln 7647
Canterbury
New Zealand
+64 (3) 325-2811
International: +64 (3) 325 3826
e-mail:  http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/forms/form_student_enquiry.asp
or info@lincoln.ac.nz
or international@lincoln.ac.az
Web:  http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/section39.html?
Diploma and certificate programs in organic agriculture and production.  Demonstration organic farm, Kowhai Farm (http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/story3918.html).
or
Biological Husbandry Unit
Organic Training College
Bill Martin
+64 3 325-3684
e-mail:  college@bhu.co.nz
Web:  http://www.bhu.co.nz/
Research centre sponsors workshops and conducts participatory research on organic or sustainable production.

Massey University
College of Sciences
Institute of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 11 222
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Russ Tillman, Head
+64 +6 356 9099
e-mail:  R.TIllman@massey.ac.nz
Information contact:
Denise Brunskill
+64 +6 356 9099, ext. 7414
e-mail:  D.M.Brunskill@massey.ac.nz
Web:  http://inr.massey.ac.nz/ (select Search Massey)
Undergraduate and graduate programs in sustainable and organic farming systems.

Our Farm-Park
RD 3
Kaukapakapa, Auckland 1873
New Zealand
Peter Rodgers
phone/fax:  (64) 9 4220-626
e-mail:  ofp@friends.co.nz
Web:  http://www.friends.co.nz/education/index.html
Organic farming taught on 110-acre farm.

STOTTS's CENGAGE Education
P.O. Box 30990
Lower Hutt
New Zealand
0800 580 567
fax:  +64 4 569 3378
e-mail:  info@stotts.co.nz
Web:  or http://www.stotts.co.nz/course_list/horticulture/organic_gardening.htm
Correspondence course in Organic Gardening.

Taruna College
P.O. Box 8103
Havelock North 4231
Hawke's Bay
New Zealand
John Ridout
06-87771 714 or
0064 6 8777 174 (international)
e-mail:  admin@taruna.ac.nz
Web:  http://taruna.ac.nz/courses/organics_and_biodynamics/index.htm
Certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics through a one-year distance education program. Study in New Zealand through an internship on an organic or biodynamic farm.

UNITEC
Natural Sciences
Carrington Road, Mt. Albert
Private Bag 92025
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
0800 10 95 10
or +64 9 815 2945
or +64 9 815 4321, ext. 8498
fax:  +64 9 815 2905
e-mail:  courses@unitec.ac.nz
Web:  http://www.unitec.ac.nz/ (Select Programmes, select Certificates or Diplomas.)
Certificate and diploma in sustainable horticulture and short courses in horticulture, organic farming, and gardening. On-campus organic gardens.

World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) - New Zealand
Jane and Andrew Strange
P.O. Box 1172
Nelson 7040
New Zealand
Phone/fax:  0064 3 5449890
e-mail:  support@wwoof.co.nz
Web:  http://www.wwoof.co.nz/
See statement for “World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms” at the beginning of the International section or http://www.wwoof.org.

Nicaragua

Bona Fide Institute for Regenerative Agriculture
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
Michael Judd
e-mail:  michael@projectbonafide.com
Christopher Shanks
e-mail: chris@projectbonafide.com
Web:  http://www.projectbonafide.com
Permaculture design courses.

Norway

The Norwegian Centre of Ecological Agriculture (NORSOK)
6630 Tingvoll
Norway
+47 71 53 20 00
fax:  +47 71 53 20 01
e-mail:  norsok@norsok.no
Web:  http://www.norsok.no
Research in organic agriculture.

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
International Student Office
P.O. Box 5003
N-1432 Aas
Norway
+47 64 96 50 00
fax:  +47 64 94 50 01
contact form:  http://www.umb.no/?viewID=3727

Graduate Degree in Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture
Ingunn Andersen
e-mail: sit@umb.no
64 96 61 00
Web:  http://www.umb.no/?viewID=2980
or http://www.umb.no/?avd=59&static=showsp&sp=M-MNRSA&lang=en

MSc. degree in Agroecology (with specialized themes)
Ingrid Bugge
e-mail: opptak@umb.no
+47 64 96 55 25
Web: http://www.umb.no/?viewID=2009
or http://www.nlh.no/ipf/pdf/agroeco1.pdf
or
Department of Environmental Sciences (IPM)
e-mail: sit@umb.no
+47 64 96 61 00
Web: http://www.umb.no/?viewID=2974

Also, courses in sustainable agriculture. Requires Norwegian and English language skills.

Sogn School of Agriculture and Horticulture
(Sogn Jord-og Hagebruksskule)
5745 Aurland
Norway
+47 57 63 26 50
e-mail:  sjh@sfj.no
Web:  http://www.sogn-j-h.vgs.no/
“National Farming College for Organic Agriculture.” Two-year Agronomy degree program in organic farming and gardening. Courses in organic agriculture, composting, ecological building, beekeeping, brewing, etc. On-farm experience in organic production, processing and marketing. Cooperation with international efforts to promote organic farming and education in eastern block countries (http://www.okopomorka.no/english.htm).