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

In partnership with USDA Risk Management Agency