Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia
- Provides scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries & forestry industries.
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University of Guam: PEOPLE
- Offers an extensive collection of PDF publications for sustainable agriculture on tropical islands, covering topics from crops & aquaculture to business management & financial issues.
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Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
- A sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin. Details of research, local involvement.
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GSC Sustainable Agriculture Project in Tanzania
- Project by Global Service Corps (GSC), to develop sustainable farming in the Eastern Province.
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Cholderton Estate
- An exercise in sustainable agriculture & farming in Hampshire, UK. Estate & family history, estate map, wildlife, crops, organic farming, livestock including Hampshire Down sheep, & Cleveland Bay horses.
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Grazing Management - An Ecological Perspective
- Publication edited by Rodney Heitschmidt & Jerry Stuth. Out of print.
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Agroecology
- An explanation of the principles of sustainable farming, the ways in which resource use can be minimised, & local bio-diversity preserved.
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Sustain: the Alliance for better food & farming
- Advocates food & agriculture policies & practices that enhance the health & welfare of people & animals, improve the working & living environment, promote equity & enrich society & culture.
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The Rodale Institute
- Details of research & promotion of sustainable farming practices.
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Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
- Directory of sites & documents about sustainable agriculture.
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Social Accountability in Sustainable Agriculture
- Describes objectives, which are to improve social auditing processes in agriculture. Also organisational details & partner information.
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Sustainet
- Cooperates with projects & organisations in Africa, Latin America & Asia that focus on sustainable agriculture & their wide-scale application.
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The Introduction of New Crops to Arid & Saline Zones
- Describes potential new crops, & lost crops, for arid & saline areas, exchanged & field tested by two agricultural environmental schools in Israel & Morocco.
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Finca Loma Linda
- Organization offers research, internships & community assistance with conservation, ecology, marketing & development within the Colo Brus region of Costa Rica.
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Sustainable Agriculture, Policy Research Centre for - Steunpunt Duurzame Landbouw
- A policy supporting research partnership between Ghent University & K.U.Leuven concerning sustainable agriculture.
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Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems
- Based at UC Davis, LTRAS is a long-term comparison of ten conventional, organic & alternative cropping systems, both irrigated & nonirrigated.
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The Land Institute
- Aims to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of natural grasslands, as well as a high grain yield.
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CGIAR Systemwide Program on Participatory Research & Gender Analysis (PRGA)
- Develops & promotes methods & organizational approaches for gender-sensitive participatory research on plant breeding & on management of crops & natural resources.
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ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
- A sustainable agriculture information center that gives technical assistance to farmers, market gardeners & extension agents on farming topics: sustainable, organic, alternative, crops, livestock, & pest control.
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Sustainable Agriculture Educational Project
- Description on how to maintain soil fertility & how to reduce pH, soil erosion, pesticide use & salt levels. Links to other sustainable agriculture pages.
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Regional Information Service Center for Southeast Asia on Appropriate Technology
- Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles & renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam & Yunnan.
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Allerton Research & Educational Trust
- Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game & wildlife conservation with profitable farming.
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Iowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program
- Provides information on events, research, education, links, funding sources, relevant to Iowa.
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Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
- Mission is to contribute to food security & poverty eradication in developing countries through research, partnership, capacity building, & policy support, & promoting sustainable agricultural development based on the environmentally sound management of natural resources.
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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
- Mission is to increase understanding of plant biology; apply new knowledge to help sustain productivity in agriculture, forestry & allied fields; facilitate the rapid development & commercialization of promising technologies & products; contribute to the education & training of students, scientists & technicians from around the world.
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Biologically Integrated Farming Systems in Rice
- The objectives of the BIFS in Rice project are to demonstrate alternative rice production methods, promote sustainable agriculture, and monitor pesticide use & make information available.
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Earthwise Resources Development Australasia
- A demonstration site for sustainable agriculture. Details of the site, courses in permaculture, location.
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Washington Sustainable Food & Farming Network
- A grassroots, statewide advocacy organization for sustainable agriculture & family farms in Washington State. Mission, programs, links.
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Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
- Promotes improved & sustainable farming through better cultivation methods & crop diversification.
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Tilth Producers
- A Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, fosters & promotes ecologically sound sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human health & social equity.
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Sustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, Resources
- Download the proceedings of a series of conferences (held October 1999 through October 2000) on future supply & quality of food for humans & animals, animal welfare & health, the effects of animal production on the environment, the influences of new technologies, future animal production sites & global trade.
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Biologicals Report
- A study to see, if using trace elements or microbes as replacements for chemicals in feed, pest control, & fertilizer would be financially profitable. Includes summary report. OK. Some pages in PDF format only.
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Centre for Information on Low External Input & Sustainable Agriculture
- Aims for poverty alleviation through the promotion of agro-ecological approaches. Clear? Includes a collection of links, book reviews, & other information.
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The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
- Dedicated to educating the US public on the importance of a sustainable food & agriculture system that is economically viable, environmentally sound, socially just, & humane.
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Sustainable Nutrient Management in Agriculture
- Advisory software for consultants & extension workers to provide farmers with sustainable nutrition advice for their crops & cropping systems (organic & ecological farming).
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Asian Rural Life Development Foundation
- A training center for sustainable agriculture in the uplands, located in the southern Philippines.
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University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program
- Searchable site with topics including 'what is sustainable agriculture?', biologically integrated farming systems, cover crops, earthworms, soil quality, & sustainable agriculture courses, workshops, & events.
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Sustainable Agriculture Network
- Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects.
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Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
- Partnership between the College of Agricultural, Food, & Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota & the Sustainers' Coalition. Cooperative effort to develop & promote sustainable agriculture.
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