Internet-based Services: Resources
In an effort
to make the SSAWG website a dynamic source of useful information,
we continually update our online resources like marketing tools
and discussion groups. We have also added a listing of organizations
that provide assistance with internet usage and links to technical
websites.
Check out
the following resources, and check back often for new links!
Farm
Finder
Effective
and efficient online marketing of your farm, market, or CSA.
Discussion
Forums
A list
of discussion forums and listservs are included on this page.
Internet
Assistance Organizations
These
organizations are equipped to help farmers in the Southern region
take advantage of internet resources. They offer basic or
advanced computer and internet training and other technical assistance.
All of these organizations participated in the Southern SSAWG Internet
Based Services project, made possible through a partnership with
the Risk Management Agency of USDA.
Small Farm
Central
Web
Developers are sponsoring an new project for farmers to design and
create their own web pages and are seeking input. Click http://www.smallfarmcentral.com
for more information.
Appalachian
Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), Asheville, NC
http://www.asapconnections.org/
828-236-1282
Federation
of Southern Cooperatives, Epes, AL
http://www.federationsoutherncoop.com/
205-652-9676
Florida
Organic Growers, Gainesville, FL
http://www.foginfo.org/
352-377-6345
Georgia
Organics, Atlanta, GA
http://www.georgiaorganics.org
404-873-3034
Holmes
Sustainable Agriculture Project, Lexington, MS
662-834-2113
Mississippi
Association of Cooperatives, Jackson, MS
http://www.supermarketcoop.com/mac.htm
601-354-2750
Mississippians
Engaged in Greener Agriculture, Shelby, MS
662-398-7044
Southern
University Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Baton Rouge,
LA
http://www.suagcenter.com/
225-771-2242
The United
Christian Community Association, Safford, AL
334-627-3970
University
of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture, Jackson, TN
http://cpa.utk.edu/
731-425-4711
If you
would like your organization to be added to this list, contact us:
info@ssawg.org
Technical
Resources for farmers and ag professionals
ATTRA
is the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, providing
marketing and production information through thousands of simple-to-search
electronic and printed publications.
http://www.attra.org
National
Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
http://www.sustainableagriculture.net/
Alternative
Farming Systems Information Center, a SARE sponsored project
of USDA
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/
Southern
Region SARE provides grants and information to improve
profitability, stewardship, and quality of life
http://www.griffin.peachnet.edu/sare/
Rodale
Press has revived the popular New Farm
publication, this time as an internet site.
http://www.newfarm.com
Cooperative
State Research, Education, and Extension Service of the USDA
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/
SARE National Continuing Education Program in Sustainable Agriculture
An online course for agricultural professionals
http://www.sare.org/coreinfo/ceprogram.htm
In partnership
with USDA Risk Management Agency
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