Biological Pest Management 34
Organic Farming 97
Permaculture 31
Reduced Tillage Farming 8
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Agriculture - Environment, Science 20
 Adding Value to Farm ProductsAdding Value to Farm Products
 This article describes some different approaches to increasing the output from a farm in a sustainable way. [PDF]
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The Agribusiness Accountability InitiativeThe Agribusiness Accountability Initiative
 AAI offers an overview of problems and solutions related to corporate power in the food system.
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AgroecologyAgroecology
 An explanation of the principles of sustainable farming, the ways in which resource use can be minimised, and local biodiversity preserved.
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AgronomyAgronomy
 Outlines research being undertaken at the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research into low input systems which are both economically and environmentally sustainable.
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Allegiant: Sustainable GrowthAllegiant: Sustainable Growth
 Group of multinational companies that conceives, designs and implements core technologies that result in sustainable economic development for emerging nations.
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Allerton Research & Educational TrustAllerton Research & Educational Trust
 Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game and wildlife conservation with profitable farming.
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Alternative Farming Systems Information CenterAlternative Farming Systems Information Center
 USDA, National Agricultural Library site about sustainable and organic food production systems and practices.
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Applying the Principles of Sustainable FarmingApplying the Principles of Sustainable Farming
 This publication discusses the principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability, and provides practical examples of how to apply them on the farm. [PDF]
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Asian Rural Life Development FoundationAsian Rural Life Development Foundation
 A training center for sustainable agriculture in the uplands, located in the southern Philippines.
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ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information ServiceATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
 A sustainable agriculture information center that provides technical assistance to farmers, market gardeners and extension agents on farming topics: sustainable, organic, alternative, crops, livestock, and pest control.
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Biodynamic Farming and Gardening AssociationBiodynamic Farming and Gardening Association
 U.S. non-profit organization formed to foster knowledge of biodynamic methods of agriculture, horticulture and forestry and undertake educational activities. Produces a journal and promotes CSA.
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Biologically Integrated Farming Systems in RiceBiologically 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 and make information available.
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Biologicals ReportBiologicals Report
 A study to see, if using trace elements or microbes as replacements for chemicals in feed, pest control, and fertilizer would be financially profitable. Includes summary report. Some pages in PDF format only.
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Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - AustraliaBureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) - Australia
 Provides scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.
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Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food SystemsCenter for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
 Organization dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system. Situated at the University of California, Santa Cruz, it undertakes research, education and community outreach and runs an organic garden and farm.
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Center for Integrated Agricultural SystemsCenter for Integrated Agricultural Systems
 A sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin. Details of research, local involvement.
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Center for Micro Eco-FarmingCenter for Micro Eco-Farming
 Promotes earth-regenerating and socially just mini-farming, with news, articles and resources for the micro eco-farming community.
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Centre for Information on Low External Input and Sustainable AgricultureCentre for Information on Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture
 Aims for poverty alleviation through the promotion of agro-ecological approaches. Includes a collection of links, book reviews, and other information.
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Centre for Sustainable Development InitiativesCentre for Sustainable Development Initiatives
 The CSDI is a non-governmental organisation dealing with sustainable natural resource development in the drylands of Kenya, concentrating on the three main themes of water, livelihoods and health.
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CGIAR Systemwide Program on Participatory Research & Gender Analysis (PRGA)CGIAR Systemwide Program on Participatory Research & Gender Analysis (PRGA)
 Develops and promotes methods and organizational approaches for gender-sensitive participatory research on plant breeding and on management of crops and natural resources.
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Cholderton EstateCholderton Estate
 An exercise in sustainable agriculture and farming in Hampshire, UK. Estate and family history, estate map, wildlife, crops, organic farming, livestock including Hampshire Down sheep, and Cleveland Bay horses.
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Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
 Mission is to contribute to food security and poverty eradication in developing countries through research, partnership, capacity building, and policy support, and promoting sustainable agricultural development based on the environmentally sound management of natural resources.
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The Contribution of Soil and Water Conservation to Sustainable Livelihoods in Semi-arid Areas of Sub-Saharan AfricaThe Contribution of Soil and Water Conservation to Sustainable Livelihoods in Semi-arid Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa
 Study discusses the positive influences and constraints for farmers to use soil and water conservation within Uganda and Tanzania. [PDF]
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Digital GreenDigital Green
 A research project that uses participatory videos to promote sustainable agricultural practices in small and marginal farming communities.
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Donald Danforth Plant Science CenterDonald Danforth Plant Science Center
 Mission is to increase understanding of plant biology; apply new knowledge to help sustain productivity in agriculture, forestry and allied fields; facilitate the rapid development and commercialization of promising technologies and products; contribute to the education and training of students, scientists and technicians from around the world.
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Earthwise Resources Development AustralasiaEarthwise Resources Development Australasia
 A demonstration site for sustainable agriculture. Details of the site, courses in permaculture, location.
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Finca Loma LindaFinca Loma Linda
 Organization offers research, internships and community assistance with conservation, ecology, marketing and development within the Colo Brus region of Costa Rica.
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Grace Factory Farm ProjectGrace Factory Farm Project
 Information, ideas, and strategies for activists opposed to factory farming. Topics cover the environmental, health, economic, social and animal welfare costs of large-scale animal production, as well as trends toward sustainable alternatives to factory farms.
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Grazing Management - An Ecological PerspectiveGrazing Management - An Ecological Perspective
 Publication edited by Rodney Heitschmidt and Jerry Stuth. Out of print.
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GSC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program in TanzaniaGSC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program in Tanzania
 Project for volunteers to participate in developing sustainable farming methods in Tanzania.
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Guelph Seminar Series in Agricultural and Rural DevelopmentGuelph Seminar Series in Agricultural and Rural Development
 Communication and collaboration across disciplines and institutions on agricultural and rural development issues through remote international seminars involving researchers from Canada, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania.
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The Introduction of New Crops to Arid and Saline ZonesThe Introduction of New Crops to Arid and Saline Zones
 Describes potential new crops, and lost crops, for arid and saline areas, exchanged and field tested by two agricultural environmental schools in Israel and Morocco.
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Iowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension ProgramIowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program
 Provides information on events, research, education, links, funding sources, relevant to Iowa.
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Key to Success in Value-added AgricultureKey to Success in Value-added Agriculture
 This article describes, in farmers' own words, important lessons learned by them in adding value to their farm products and marketing directly to consumers. [PDF]
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The Land InstituteThe 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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Leopold Center for Sustainable AgricultureLeopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
 The center's objectives are to reduce negative impacts of agriculture on natural resources and rural communities, to develop profitable farming systems that conserve natural resources, and to inform the public of new research findings.
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Long-Term Research on Agricultural SystemsLong-Term Research on Agricultural Systems
 Based at UC Davis, LTRAS is a long-term comparison of 10 conventional, organic and alternative cropping systems, both irrigated and nonirrigated.
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Minnesota Institute for Sustainable AgricultureMinnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
 Partnership between the College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota and the Sustainers' Coalition. Cooperative effort to develop and promote sustainable agriculture.
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The National Campaign for Sustainable AgricultureThe National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
 Dedicated to educating the US public on the importance of a sustainable food and agriculture system that is economically viable, environmentally sound, socially just, and humane.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Information ServiceNational Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
 ATTRA provides an on-line resource for sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, publications, events and funding opportunities. Extensive library of articles and studies, with links to related sites.
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Principles of Sustainable Weed Management for CroplandsPrinciples of Sustainable Weed Management for Croplands
 This publication discusses several alternatives to conventional tillage systems, such as allelopathy, intercropping, crop rotations, and a weedfree cropping design and includes a list of further resources. [PDF]
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Protected HarvestProtected Harvest
 Independently certifies and labels farmers' use of stringent environmental and sustainable growing standards.
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Regional Information Service Center for Southeast Asia on Appropriate TechnologyRegional Information Service Center for Southeast Asia on Appropriate Technology
 Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan.
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The Rodale InstituteThe Rodale Institute
 Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices.
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Roundtable on Sustainable Palm OilRoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
 International organization of producers, distributors, conservationists and other stakeholders. Includes details of current projects, and resources to download. Based in Switzerland and Malaysia.
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SEA NewsSEA News
 Australian newsletter for social and bioeconomic research on sustainability and economics in agriculture. Contents of past issues, and online articles.
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Small Farmer's Journal - Practical Horse FarmingSmall Farmer's Journal - Practical Horse Farming
 A journal in support of independent family farmers. Offering information on the use of animal-power, organics and sustainable agriculture. Lynn Miller is editor and publisher
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Social Accountability in Sustainable AgricultureSocial Accountability in Sustainable Agriculture
 Describes objectives, which are to improve social auditing processes in agriculture. Also organisational details and partner information.
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Southern Africa Development Community: Agricultural Information Management SystemsSouthern Africa Development Community: Agricultural Information Management Systems
 Aims to provide planners and policy makers easy access to information necessary for revitalizing agricultural, enhancing food security and promoting rural development. Provides information on news, events, and programs for land, water, livestock, remote sensing and GIS.
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Sustain: the Alliance for better food and farmingSustain: the Alliance for better food and farming
 Advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society and culture.
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Sustainability InstituteSustainability Institute
 Provides information on projects on sustainable food production and environmental issues, and offers courses, workshops and consultation services.
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Sustainable Agriculture and Rural LivelihoodsSustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
 Works to develop more effective and equitable forms of agriculture and natural resource management.
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Sustainable Agriculture Educational ProjectSustainable Agriculture Educational Project
 Description on how to maintain soil fertility and how to reduce pH, soil erosion, pesticide use and salt levels. Links to other sustainable agriculture pages.
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Sustainable Agriculture ForumSustainable Agriculture Forum
 Develops and promotes sustainable agriculture in Lao PDR by organizing workshops on a variety of sustainable agriculture, development and farming topics and social, economic and environmental issues.
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Sustainable Agriculture: Information Access ToolsSustainable Agriculture: Information Access Tools
 AFSIC's directory of contacts, research sources, databases, Web sites and educational programs related to sustainable agriculture.
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Sustainable Agriculture NetworkSustainable Agriculture Network
 Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects.
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Sustainable Agriculture, Policy Research Centre for - Steunpunt Duurzame LandbouwSustainable Agriculture, Policy Research Centre for - Steunpunt Duurzame Landbouw
 A policy supporting research partnership between Ghent University and K.U.Leuven concerning sustainable agriculture.
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Sustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, ResourcesSustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, Resources
 Download the proceedings of a series of conferences (held October 1999 through October 2000) on future supply and quality of food for humans and animals, animal welfare and health, the effects of animal production on the environment, the influences of new technologies, future animal production sites and global trade.
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Sustainable Corn and Soybean ProductionSustainable Corn and Soybean Production
 This publication discusses the relationship of these crops to overall farm sustainability and suggests ways to improve the sustainability of their production, including using diversification options that are more sustainable than annual row crops. [PDF]
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Sustainable Nutrient Management in AgricultureSustainable Nutrient Management in Agriculture
 Advisory software for consultants and extension workers to provide farmers with sustainable nutrition advice for their crops and cropping systems (organic and ecological farming).
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Sustainable Soil and Water LtdSustainable Soil and Water Ltd
 Provider of sustainable farming and environmental solutions using beneficial microorganisms that exist freely in nature.
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SustainetSustainet
 Cooperates with projects and organisations in Africa, Latin America and Asia that focus on sustainable agriculture and their wide-scale application.
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Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable AgricultureSyngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
 Promotes improved and sustainable farming through better cultivation methods and crop diversification.
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Tilth ProducersTilth Producers
 A Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, fosters and promotes ecologically sound sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human health and social equity.
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University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education ProgramUniversity of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
 Searchable site with topics including "what is sustainable agriculture?", biologically integrated farming systems, cover crops, earthworms, soil quality, and sustainable agriculture courses, workshops, and events.
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Upland Resource UseUpland Resource Use
 Outlines research being undertaken at the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research into the production of quality livestock in the uplands through systems with low input costs and environmental benefits.
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Washington Sustainable Food and Farming NetworkWashington Sustainable Food and Farming Network
 A grassroots, statewide advocacy organization for sustainable agriculture and family farms in Washington State. Mission, programs, links.
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What is Sustainable Agriculture?What is Sustainable Agriculture?
 A detailed account of how sustainable agriculture integrates environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. From UC Davis.
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