Action
for Healthy Kids
Oklahoma Chapter
Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) is a nationwide initiative dedicated
to improving the health and educational performance of children
through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. The Oklahoma
Chapter of AFHK, in partnership with Schools for Healthy Lifestyles
and the Tulsa County Health Department, has piloted a toolkit for
the implementation of curriculum instruction in nutrition and physical
education within the state. The website provides many useful links
to partner organizations within Oklahoma, state data and statistics,
and the goals set forth by the state team.
Allan
Savory Center for Holistic Management
Located in: New Mexico
The Savory Center is an international not-for-profit organization
established in 1984 to coordinate the development of Holistic Management
worldwide. The materials and training provided help to improve the
quality of life and your bottom line while restoring the environment
that sustains us.
Alternative
Farming Systems Information Center
Located in: Maryland
AFSIC is one of several topic-oriented information centers at the
National Agricultural Library (NAL). AFSIC specializes in locating
and accessing information related to alternative cropping systems
including sustainable, organic, low-input, biodynamic and regenerative
agriculture. The center also focuses on alternative crops, new uses
for traditional crops, and crops grown for industrial production.
American
Farmland Trust
Located in: Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1980, American Farmland Trust has helped win permanent
protection for millions of acres of farmland. The AFT employs three
strategies to combat farmland loss: 1. Protect the best land, 2.
Plan for growth with agriculture in mind, 3. Keep the land healthy.
Appropriate
Technology for Rural Areas (ATTRA)
Located in: Arkansas, California, and Montana
ATTRA provides information and other technical assistance to farmers,
ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable
agriculture in the United States. ATTRA services are available to
farmers, ranchers, market gardeners, Extension agents, researchers,
educators, farm organizations, and others involved in commercial
agriculture, especially those who are economically disadvantaged
or belong to traditionally underserved communities.
American
Livestock Breeds Conservancy
Located in: North Carolina
The ALBC is a clearing-house for information on livestock and genetic
diversity. The ALBC protects genetic diversity in livestock and
poultry species through the conservation and promotion of endangered
breeds. The breeds conserved are part of our national heritage and
represent a unique piece of the earth’s bio-diversity.
Center
for Rural Affairs
Located in: Nebraska
The mission of the Center for Rural Affairs is to establish strong
rural communities, social and economic justice, environmental stewardship,
and genuine opportunity for all while engaging people in decisions
that affect the quality of their lives and the future of their communities.
Community
Food Security Coalition
Located in: California
The Community Food Security Coalition is a non-profit organization
dedicated to building strong, sustainable, local and regional food
systems that ensure access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally
appropriate food for all people at all times.
Community
Supported Agriculture and the Robyn Van En Center
Located in: Massachusetts
CSA brings together community members, farmers and agricultural
land in a relationship of mutual support based on an annual commitment
to one another, a commitment that ensures the survival of local
agriculture today and for future generations. The Center offers
a variety of services to existing and new CSA farmers and shareholders
nationally.
Cooking with Kids
Located in: New Mexico
Cooking with Kids engages
elementary school children in hands-on learning with fresh, affordable
foods from diverse cultures. Students are encouraged to explore
many varieties of foods using all of their
senses, to have fun, and to exercise choice.
Eat
Well Guide
The Eat Well Guide is a free directory of sustainably raised
meat, poultry, dairy and eggs from stores, farms and restaurants
in your area. Entering your zip code allows consumers to find products
in the United States and Canada that are healthful, humane, better
for the environment and that support family farmers.
Farm
Aid
Located in: Massachusetts
The mission of Farm Aid is to keep family farmers on their land.
Family farmers are our only guarantee for fresh, local food. The
goal is to bring together family farmers and citizens to restore
family farm-centered agriculture. Family farmers ensure safe, healthful
food, protect natural resources and strengthen local economies.
Farm
To School
Located in: California
The National Farm To School Network is a collaborative project with
the goal of strengthening and expanding activities in states with
existing programs and assisting others that do not yet have programs.
FarmEnergy.org
The
2002 Farm Bill started to tap the potential of rural America to
provide clean renewable energy. Several programs in the 2002 Farm
Bill
helped to jump start growth in biofuels, biogas, wind power, solar
and
energy efficiency. This site is dedicated to helping farmers, ranchers
and rural small businesses use these programs, to effectively
implement the programs, and to work for a stronger Energy Title
in the
2007 Farm Bill.
Farmer Solidarity Fund
To protect their way of life from extinction farmers around the
world have built strong grassroots organizations. Peasant farmers
have built one of the strongest social movements in the world today.
This movement has demonstrated the capacity to organize and mobilize
at the grassroots level against corporate power in food and agriculture,
free trade, groups like the WTO, the World Bank, and the International
Monitary Fund.
Florida Research Center for Agricultural Sustainability
Located in: Florida
Preserving Florida's water quality through responsible fertilization
and pest management in citrus groves is a major concern at the
Florida Research Center for Agricultural Sustainability (FLARES).
The research center works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
in a groundbreaking project to manage historic orange groves in
the midst of a national wildlife preserve nearby the Kennedy Space
Center on Merritt Island. Effective ways to control a major citrus
pest, Diaprepes abbreviatus, has also been a focus of research
there. The station is located in the heart of the Indian River
Fruit country, world-renowned for its delicious oranges and grapefruits.
FLARES was formerly the Vero Beach Research Station, a Kerr Center
program.
Henry
A. Wallace Center for Agricultural and Environmental Policy
Located in: Maryland
Winrock’s Wallace Center uses sound policy analysis, research,
and evaluation to further sustainable and equitable agriculture
and food systems, promote natural resources management, strengthen
rural communities, and shape U.S. agricultural and food policy
agendas. Educational programs and policy reports foster debate
and understanding.
John
Ikerd, The New Agricultural Transition Papers
Located in: Missouri
John Ikerd is currently a Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics
from the University of Missouri. He has served in various university
faculty positions, including the Head of Extension Agricultural
Economics, University of Georgia, 1984-89. Since retiring from the
University, Ikerd spends most of his time writing and speaking out
on issues related to sustainable agriculture with an emphasis of
the economics of sustainability.
Kansas
Rural Center
Located in: Kansas
The Kansas Rural Center is a non-profit organization that promotes
the long-term health of the land and its people through research,
education, and advocacy. The KRC cultivates grassroots support for
public policies that encourage family farming and stewardship of
soil and water.
Land
Legacy
Located in: Okahoma
Land Legacy was established in December of 2002 in partnership with
the Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Land Legacy serves the South-central United States to preserve natural
resources that enhance the quality of life in both urban and rural
communities. They work with landowners, public agencies, and other
conservation organizations to establish conservation goals and develop
plans to reach them.
Land
Stewardship Project
Located in: Minnesota
The Land Stewardship Project is a private, non-profit organization
founded in 1982 to foster an ethic of stewardship for farmland,
to promote sustainable agriculture and to develop sustainable communities.
LSP is a grassroots membership organization made up of farmers,
rural and urban residents.
Leopold
Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Located in: Iowa
The Leopold Center is a research and education center with statewide
programs to develop sustainable agriculture practices that are both
profitable and conserve the natural resources of Iowa. The center
was established under the Groundwater protection Act 1987 with a
three-fold mission: to conduct research into the negative impacts
of agricultural practices; to assist in developing alternative practices;
and to work with ISU Extension to inform the public of Leopold Center
findings.
Made
In Oklahoma
Located in: Oklahoma
Website and database by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,
Food and Forestry that can be accessed by the public to contact
local producers of agricultural goods. Includes information on Oklahoma
Farmers Markets and the Grown in Oklahoma campaign.
National
Agricultural Library
Located in: Washington D.C.
As the Nation’s primary source for agricultural information,
the NAL has a mission to increase the availability and utilization
of agricultural information for researchers, educators, policymakers,
consumers of agricultural products, and the public.
National
Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
Located in: New York
The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture, Inc. is 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. They bring together diverse local,
state, regional and national organizations, identify problems and
work on solutions; and help grassroots concerns and priorities be
heard in Washington, D.C.
National
Catholic Rural Life Conference
Located in: Iowa
Founded in 1923, the National Catholic Rural Life Conference has been a witness
for hope in rural America. The Conference has clearly stood in favor and support
of rural people, family farms and local businesses that promote sustainable community
development. Their mission to support and empower rural people is made more necessary
by globalization and world environmental issues.
New
Farm
Located in: Pennsylvania
The New Farm website reaches a global community of food producers to exchange
valuable “farmer-to-farmer know-how”. NewFarm.org presents compelling
success stories with expert resources for crop and livestock production, direct
marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and community-building collaborations.
Non-GMO
Project
What started as a retailer-driven campaign
to offer consumers an informed choice about genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) has blossomed into a successful industry-wide
initiative. Supported by leading manufacturers, in the summer
of 2008 the Non-GMO Project implemented North America’s
first independent, third-party standard for production systems
designed to avoid GMOs, and began enrolling products in a pioneering
verification program.
Northern
Nut Growers Association
The Northern Nut Growers Association, Inc. (NNGA) is a national non-profit organization
with members throughout the US and 15 foreign countries founded in 1911 to share
information on nut tree growing. The NNGA brings together people interested in
growing nut trees. Members include beginning nut culturists, farmers, amateur
and commercial nut growers, experiment station workers, horticultural teachers
and scientists, nut tree breeders, nursery people, and foresters.
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OK-Grown
Located in: Oklahoma
Check out this new online resource to help track down the nearest
sources of fresh Oklahoma-grown food.
ODAFF
Ag Products Diversification Program
Located in: Oklahoma
The Ag Products Diversification program is a self-help program implemented
to assist alternative crop producers in developing markets for their
products.
Oklahoma
Association for Environmental Education (OKAEE)
Located in: Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Association for Environmental Education supports Oklahoma
educators who strive to further promote environmental education
to Oklahoma students. The organization accomplishes this through
supporting formal and non-formal settings, environmental literacy
through communication, resource sharing, skill building and recognition
of excellence. OKAEE produces a quarterly newsletter, The Environmentor,
which highlights past, current, and future activities in environmental
education. The newsletter also provides announcements, advertising,
and education strategies for educators. Once a year, OKAEE gathers
environmental educators from around Oklahoma for their Environmental
Education Expo, providing exciting hands-on demonstrations and speakers.
Information about the Expo can be found at the website listed above
(click on name).
Oklahoma
Certified Organic Growers
Located in: Oklahoma
A directory of certified organic growers within Oklahoma, maintained
by the Oklahoma Department Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
Located in: Oklahoma
The leading source of information on Oklahoma’s finest industry
and the people it serves. The department provides information and
statistics on all crops and livestock produced within the state
and facilitates the growth of the agriculture industry within the
state.
Oklahoma
Farm to School Program
Farm to School aims at getting Oklahoma-grown food on the cafeteria
trays of school children. It encourages farmers to sell produce
to
schools and encourages schools to buy part of their fresh fruit
and
vegetable needs from Oklahoma farmers.
Oklahoma
Farmers’ Markets
Located in: Oklahoma
A directory of farmers' markets within Oklahoma, maintained by
the Oklahoma Department Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
Oklahoma
Farmers' Market Alliance
Location: Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Farmers’ Market Alliance is a statewide organization of farmers’ markets,
both large and small. The group was formed in March of 2000 to provide information
and education to growers and market managers on the production and marketing
of Oklahoma produce and products.
Oklahoma
Fit Kids Coalition
Located in: Oklahoma
The mission of the Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition is to make a major
contribution to the health and well-being of all Oklahomans, including
youth and families, through a comprehensive program of activities
including education, collaboration and advocacy. The website provides
information on upcoming events in the state, partner links, and
school curriculum. Additionally, the website provides a “Grassroots
Guide” allowing the public to read up and voice support for
health initiatives within the Oklahoma state legislature.
Oklahoma
Food Cooperative
Located in: Oklahoma
Growing grassroots network uniting Oklahoma folks interested in
sustainably produced, locally grown food. The Oklahoma Food Cooperative
project began as a free information service offering website listings
to Oklahoma farmers and producers selling direct to the public.
Oklahoma
Food and Agriculture Products Research and Technology Center
Located in: Oklahoma
The purpose of the Food and Agriculture Products Research and Technology
Center is to help develop successful value-added enterprises in
Oklahoma; to bring the products, the jobs, and the dollars back
home. The center will bridge the gap that sometimes exists between
academics and the private sector by offering large and small producers
access to faculty and staff with expertise in business and technical
disciplines.
Oklahoma
Food Policy Council
Located in: Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Food Policy Council was established in October of 2001
as a partnership between The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture,
the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry with support
from Drake University and USDA Risk Management Agency. Fifteen Oklahomans
representing diverse groups with an interest in Oklahoma’s
food system make up the council. The Council is active throughout
the state of Oklahoma and works to inform the public and influence
the politicians on issues pertaining to the food system of Oklahoma.
The Council is implementing several initiatives to better serve
Oklahoma’s citizens and producers.
Oklahoma Sustainability Network
Located in: Oklahoma
OSN views sustainability as encompassing equality economics and
the environment. Interest areas range from agriculture to commerce,
energy to education, and design to preservation. OSN provides information
on sustainability in all areas across Oklahoma.
Organic Consumers Association
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an
online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization
campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals
with crucial issues
of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering,
children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental
sustainability and other key topics.
Organic Trade Association
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) maintains
HowToGoOrganic.com,
a web site for producers and processors transitioning to organic.
The
web site is designed as a clearinghouse of North American resources
for farmers and businesses interested in becoming organic or in
creating new organic enterprises. The site features a regional
directory for the United States, and a searchable North American
organic directory. It is primarily designed for conventional farmers
and processors who want to get started or are navigating the
transition to organic production, but also provides valuable
information for established organic farmers, producers, and
processors. The web site's regional directories showcase transition
resources unique to specific regions and states. Resource listings
in
the North American directory can be searched by topic and subtopic,
by
type of resource, or by state. The site also features profiles
of
farmers and businesses that have successfully become certified
organic
or that are working through the process.
Organization for Competitive Markets
Located in: Nebraska
The Organization for Competitive Markets is a multidisciplinary
nonprofit group made up of farmers, ranchers, academics, attorneys,
political leaders and business people. OCM provides research, information
and advocacy towards a goal of increasing competition in the agricultural
marketplace and protecting those markets from abuses of corporate
power. OCM views the current consolidation of agriculture as market
failure resulting in misallocation of resources and the destruction
of rural economies and culture.
The Rodale Institute
Located in: Pennsylvania
The Rodale Institute offers many creative opportunities and solutions
that contribute to regenerating environmental and human health worldwide.
The mission of the Rodale Institute is to work worldwide to achieve
a regenerative food system that improves environmental and human
health. The Institute believes that healthy soil= healthy food=
healthy people.
Rural
Community Care Task Force
Location: Oklahoma
In 1994 the Rural Community Care Task Force replaced the Oklahoma
Agriculture Coalition Committee and began to actively seek and encourage
partnerships to positively shape the future of rural Oklahoma. The
Task Force is comprised of interested community members, clergy,
farmers, mental health professionals, OSU Extension and representatives
of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry serving
all regions of Oklahoma. The Task Force is focused upon serving
rural Oklahomans by making available human and funding resources
to rural areas, promote community spirit, train persons of ministry
to better serve their rural communities and initiate support groups
for the youth.
Sustainable
Agriculture Coalition
The Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is a national
alliance of farm,
rural development, and conservation groups that organized in 1988
to
affect federal agriculture policy. SAC member groups advance common
positions to support small and mid-size family farms, protect natural
resources, promote healthy rural communities, and provide nutritious
and healthy food to consumers. By bringing grassroots perspectives
to
the table normally dominated by big business, SAC levels the playing
field and gives voice to sustainable and organic farmers.
SARE
Professional Development Program (PDP)
Location: Oklahoma
The Professional Development Program of the USDA’s Southern
Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE)
was established in 1993. The Southern Region of SARE represents:
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas,
Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Virginia and the US Virgin Islands. The Professional
Development Program provides sustainable agriculture education and
outreach strategies for Cooperative Extension Service personnel,
Natural Resource Conservation Service staff and other who work directly
with farmers and ranchers. Currently, the Kerr Center manages the
program for the USDA.
Small Farmer’s Journal
Located in: Oregon
A small family-held company doing business in agriculture periodical
and book publishing, natural farming and stock raising, alternative
farm research/inquiry, horsedrawn implement research and development,
horsedrawn equipment sales, and related education. The Small Farmer’s
Journal is published quarterly.
Southern Seed Legacy
Southern Seed Legacy (SSL) strives to reverse the erosion of plant
genetic diversity and cultural knowledge in the American South
by
encouraging and supporting local seed saving seed exchange networks
and in situ conservation.
Sustainable
Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Located in: Washington D.C.
Since 1988, the SARE program has helped advance farming systems
that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities
through a nationwide research and education grants program. The
program, part of USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education
and Extension Service, funds projects and conducts outreach designed
to improve agricultural systems.
Sustainable Communities Network
The Sustainable Communities Network is for those who want to help
make their communities more livable. Here a broad range of issues
are addressed and resources are provided to help make this happen.
This web site is being developed to promote the exchange of information
to help create community sustainability in both urban and rural
areas.
Sustainable
Oklahoma
Located in: Oklahoma
A guide to resources for growing a more sustainable and livable
Oklahoma. Provides numerous links to groups and individuals trying
to make a sustainable difference in their communities.
Southern
Sustainable Working Group (SSAWG)
The mission of SSAWG is to empower and inspire farmers, individuals
and communities in the South to create an agricultural system that
is ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just and humane.
SSAWG takes a regional approach to creating sustainable agriculture
systems and is active on many fronts.
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