Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) Iowa State University. National resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/default.html
Agriculture, Food and Communities Cornell University. Cornell teaching, research and extension in the areas of small farms, community food systems,
community agriculture development and agroforestry. http://media.cce.cornell.edu/hosts/agfoodcommunity/afs_ld.cfm
Agroecology Home University of California, Santa Cruz. Information resource for developing sustainable agroecosystems emphasizing international
training, research and application of agroecological science. http://www.agroecology.org/
Agroecology in Action University of California, Berkeley. Research and papers from Miguel Altieri. http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/%7Eagroeco3/index.html
Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Program University of Illinois. Information about the program and sustainable agriculture in Illinois and beyond. http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu
Agroecosystems Management Program Ohio State University. Interdisciplinary program at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and the
Ohio State University. http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/amp/
Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network Information sharing for Alabama full-time small farmers using sustainable practices, consumers,
USDA and Extension professionals, and non-profits. http://www.asanonline.org/
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) USDA. National Agricultural Library. Library services focused on sustainable farming systems and practices, and on alternative crops
and livestock. http://afsic.nal.usda.gov
American Farmland Trust (AFT) Non-profit working for permanent protection of American farmland. http://www.farmland.org/
American Farmland Trust. Center for Agriculture in the Environment AFT’s public policy research center. http://www.aftresearch.org/
American Farmland Trust, Farmland Information Center/Library (FIC) Clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. http://www.farmlandinfo.org/
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project Supports farmers and rural communities in the mountains of Western North Carolina and the
southern Appalachians. http://www.asapconnections.org/
ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service National Center for Appropriate Technology. Information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators and
others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States. http://attra.ncat.org/
Bio-Integral Resource Center (BIRC) Non-profit specializing in information and programs for non-toxic and least-toxic, integrated
pest management (IPM) solutions to urban and agricultural pest problems. http://www.birc.org/
California Coalition for Food and Farming
Non-profit forum for information exchange, collaborative action and advocacy.
http://www.calfoodandfarming.org/
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Supports local and organic agriculture in the Carolinas. http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/
Cascade Harvest Coalition Supports preservation and revitalization of the food and farm system in Western Washington
State. http://www.cascadeharvest.org/
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems University of California, Santa Cruz. Research, education and public service program.
http://casfs.ucsc.edu/
Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Supports leadership, sustainable agriculture and economic and community development through
education and research.
http://cari.unl.edu/
Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) North Carolina State University. Sustainable agriculture research focusing on long-term, large-scale interdisciplinary systems. http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) University of Wisconsin, Madison. Sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin's College of Agricultural
and Life Sciences. http://www.cias.wisc.edu/
Center for a Livable Future Johns Hopkins University. Bloomberg School of Public Health. Research, educational outreach, and community action that promote information about the
complex interrelationships among diet, food production, environment and human health. http://www.jhsph.edu/clf/
Center for Rural Affairs Nebraska-based non-profit supports small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural
communities. http://www.cfra.org/
The Center for Sustainable Agriculture University of Vermont. Integrates university and community expertise to promote sustainable farming systems
throughout Vermont and the region. http://www.uvm.edu/%7Esusagctr/
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR) Washington State University. Extension. Supports facilitation and networking, funding, and education related to promoting healthy farms,
food and people in Washington State. http://csanr.wsu.edu/
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Supports farmers and urban activists working together to foster sustainable family-scale
agriculture in California. http://www.caff.org/
Community Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture Program University of Missouri. Extension. Supports sustainable farms and communities in Missouri. http://agebb.missouri.edu/sustain/
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Purdue University and others.
Non-profit providing information and support for sustainable agriculture, especially in the areas
of tillage, crop residue management and watershed issues.
http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/CTIC/CTIC.html
Consortium for Sustainable Agriculture and Education (CSARE) See Center for Rural Affairs
Delta Enterprise Network (DEN) Farmers, entrepreneurs and others creating new sustainable agriculture-related business ventures,
cooperatives and policy change in the seven Delta states. http://www.deltanetwork.org/
Ecological Agriculture Projects (EAP) McGill University. Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Archived information, research and expert analysis and advice for farmers, consumers,
government, universities, agribusiness and the media.
http://eap.mcgill.ca/
Ecological Farming Association (EFA) International non-profit educational organization based in California. http://www.eco-farm.org/
Future Harvest – Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture (CASA) Network of farmers, agricultural professionals, landowners and consumers living and working in
the Chesapeake region. http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/
Green Center (Falmouth, MA) Custodian and distributor of publications of New Alchemy Institute’s ecological research
conducted from 1971 to 1991. http://www.nature.my.cape.com/greencenter/home.htm
Growing Small Farms North Carolina State University. Extension. Support for small and sustainable farmers in Chatham County and the Triangle-area. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/SustAg/
Henry A. Wallace Center for Agricultural and Environmental Policy Winrock International. Archived publications and information. http://www.winrock.org/wallace/
Holistic Management International (formerly the Savory Center) Non-profit promoting land resource management that restores land to health and profitability
through education and training in Holistic Management. http://www.holisticmanagement.org/
Innovative Farmers of Ohio
Supports research, education, and community-building activities for Ohio’s farms, farm
families and rural communities.
http://www.ifoh.org/
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
Minnesota-based non-profit promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems
around the world through research and education, science and technology and advocacy.
http://www.iatp.org/
Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops Research, education and outreach for Kansas small farms and rural communities. http://www.kansassustainableag.org/
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Information, research and support for family farms and ranches in Oklahoma and vicinity.
http://www.kerrcenter.com/
The Land Institute
Kansas-based research and information about Natural Systems Agriculture - an agricultural
system with the ecological stability of the prairie and a grain yield comparable to that from
annual crops.
http://www.landinstitute.org/
Land Stewardship Project (LSP)
Minnesota-based non-profit supporting farms and communities through advocacy, education
and research.
http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture Iowa State University. Research and education center with statewide programs to develop sustainable agricultural
practices. http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/
Maryland Center for Agro-Ecology University of Maryland. Coalition of agricultural, environmental, forestry, business, educational, government and other
leaders dedicated to enhancing Maryland's farms, forests and other "working lands" through
research, education and policy programs. http://www.agroecol.umd.edu/
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) Wisconsin non-profit seeking to revitalize farming with research, education, technical assistance
and public policy. http://www.michaelfieldsaginst.org/
Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) Non-profit organization focusing on state-oriented Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives. http://www.miffs.org/
Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)
Education and outreach organization working to promote sustainable and organic agriculture in
the upper Mid-west.
http://www.mosesorganic.org/
Midwest Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (MSAWG)
Network of farm, food, rural, religious and conservation organizations working for sustainable
agriculture
http://www.msawg.org/
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) University of Minnesota.
Partnership between the University and the Sustainers’ Coalition, a group of individuals and
non-profit organizations working for sustainable agriculture in Minnesota and beyond.
http://www.misa.umn.edu/
The Minnesota Project Non-profit supporting environmental protection and sustainable development in Minnesota. http://www.mnproject.org/
Missouri Alternatives Center (MAC) University of Missouri. Extension.
Information and communications center for Missouri farmers, Extension staff and others who
want to begin farming, diversify their current operation or find ways to profit from small
amounts of acreage.
http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/index.htm
National Agroforestry Center USDA. Forest Service; Natural Resources Conservation Service Research and information about agroforestry practices for consumers and natural resource
professionals who directly assist landowners and communities. http://www.unl.edu/nac/
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture Network of groups whose mission is to shape and promote national policies to foster a
sustainable food and agricultural system. http://www.sustainableagriculture.net/
National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPA) University of Georgia. Interdisciplinary research and education effort aimed at building a better environment for
agriculture and rural America. http://nespal.cpes.peachnet.edu/
Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society (NSAS) Support and education for sustainable stewardship by Nebraska farmers. http://www.nebsusag.org/
New Alchemy Institute See Green Center (Falmouth, MA)
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) Regional network of organizations and individuals working together toward a more sustainable
and secure regional food system. http://www.nesawg.org/
Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society (NPSAS) Non-profit membership organization supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems. http://www.npsas.org/
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)
Membership-based, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable,
ecological and healthful food systems.
http://www.oeffa.org/
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Non-profit supporting sustainable food and agricultural systems through education and outreach
to farmers, consumers, and environmental and other interest groups. http://www.pasafarming.org/
Population Action International (PAI) – People in the Balance Non-profit focusing on population trends in relation to available natural resources – land, air and
water – as well as on social and political issues. http://populationaction.org/Publications/Interactive_Databases/Index.shtml
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) Non-profit educational and research organization for farmers in Iowa and neighboring states. http://www.practicalfarmers.org/
Remineralize the Earth, Inc. International non-profit disseminating ideas and practices about soil remineralization through the
use of glacial gravel and rock dust. http://remineralize.org/joomla/
Rodale Institute
Research and education activities that work with people worldwide to achieve a regenerative food
system.
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/
Rural Advancement Foundation International USA (RAFI-USA)
Supports research and education for community, equity and diversity in agriculture in North
Carolina and the Southeastern United States, nationally and internationally.
http://www.rafiusa.org/
Rural Roots
Regional (Inland Northwest all of — Idaho and the easternmost counties of Washington and
Oregon) non-profit focusing on small-acreage and family farmers, ranchers and market
gardeners.
http://www.ruralroots.org/
The Savory Center See Holistic Management International.
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)
Non-profit scientific and educational organization that serves as an advocate for conservation
professionals and for science-based conservation practice, programs and policy.
http://www.swcs.org/
Small Farm Center University of California, Davis.
Research results, publications, and educational programs on small farm topics for California
farmers, researchers, organizations, farm advisors and consumers.
http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG)
Non-profit organization that promotes sustainable agriculture in the Southern United States.
http://www.ssawg.org/
Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program Iowa State University. Extension. Education and training for Extension staff and other information providers. http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/sustag/
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). Nationwide research and education grants program, and information and publications outreach
service. http://www.sare.org/
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP)
University of California, Davis.
Provides grants for research, information distribution through publications and on-farm
demonstrations and long-term research on UC farmlands.
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/about/index.htm
Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota (SFAM)
Minnesota resources for farmer-to-farmer networking, innovation, demonstrations and
education.
http://www.sfa-mn.org/
Sustaining Pennsylvania Agriculture
Pennsylvania State University. Extension.
Information for scientists, farmers, policy makers, and extension educators interested in all
aspects of Sustaining Pennsylvania Agriculture.
http://susag.cas.psu.edu/
Tilth Producers
Organic and sustainable farm organization of Washington State.
http://www.tilthproducers.org/
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
UCS Food and Environment focuses on advocacy, research and consumer information.
http://www.ucsusa.org/
U.S. Composting Council
Trade and professional organization involved in research, public education, composting and
compost standards, expansion of compost markets and the enlistment of public support.
http://www.compostingcouncil.org/index.cfm
W.K. Kellogg Foundation – Food and Society
Research and reports that support the creation and expansion of community-based food
systems.
http://www.wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=75&CID=19&NID=61&LanguageID=0
W.K. Kellogg Foundation – Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
Reports and research from the 1993-2003 Initiative.
http://www.wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=75&CID=21&NID=61&LanguageID=0
Western Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (WSAWG)
Non-profit organization of diverse individuals and groups working in sustainable agriculture
and food systems.
http://www.westernsawg.org/
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Sustainable agriculture research and publications with national and international focus.
http://www.wri.org/
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