TILTH PRODUCERS OF WASHINGTON A Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, fosters and promotes ecologically sound sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human health and social equity. http://www.tilthproducers.org/
Extractions: Contribute to the Silent Auction here Tilth Producers of Washington, a chapter of Washington Tilth Association , is the premier organic farming and sustainable agriculture organization of Washington State. A membership organization of more than 600 Washington growers and businesses, Tilth Producers promotes ecologically sound, economically viable and socially equitable farming practices that improve the health of our communities and natural environment. Organic fruit farm chosen for tour Educational program planned at Okanogan farm Organic Valley Reports Strong Growth Washington Organic Week on Ag Radio Annual Conference SUPPORT US!
Extractions: http://www.sare.org/ncrsare/PDP/PDP_2008_CallforPreproposals.pdf Farmland numbers decline: Fewer farms exist in the U.S., as a result of consolidation and a movement of land to non-agricultural uses, USDA said Friday. U.S. farm operators are estimated at 2.08 million at the start of this year, a decline of 0.6 percent from a year ago. Some 930.9 million acres were in farmland, down 1.5 million from one year earlier. The decline in farm numbers pushed the average farm size up to 449 acres, an increase of three acres from the previous year. Farms with sales less than $100,000 - which account for about 83% of all U.S. farms - dropped 1.2% due to consolidation and rising incomes that moved some farmers and ranchers into the next sales bracket without adding land or boosting their businesses. Operations with sales of $100,000 or more rose 2.2%
Extractions: @import url(http://wsffn.org/portal_css/Washington%20Sustainable%20Food%20and%20Farming%20Network/base-cachekey9953.css); @import url(http://wsffn.org/portal_css/Washington%20Sustainable%20Food%20and%20Farming%20Network/onenwTemplate-cachekey3280.css); Search Site only in current section Skip to content. Skip to navigation You are here: Home Network organizational description Through education, grassroots organizing, policy advocacy and lobbying, The Network has become a leading voice for sustainable agriculture and a key catalyst for change in food and farming policies and practices in Washington State. Our mission is to engage with partners to keep farmers farming and ensure that all Washingtonians have access to good food. We advocate bringing food from the ranch and farm to the table in a way that is economically viable, environmentally sustainable and socially equitable. Network members include farmers, environmental organizations, farmers' markets, faith-based groups, the natural foods industry, farming organizations, community organizations, anti-hunger and nutrition advocates, food co-ops, educators and individuals like you who are investing in a healthy future by supporting
Agricultures Network Aims for poverty alleviation through the promotion of agro-ecological approaches. Includes a collection of links, book reviews, and other information. http://www.leisa.info/
Extractions: The AgriCultures Network produces magazines and other media to build knowledge and exchange information, and stimulates debate and concerted action among key stakeholders. In this way we promote sustainable family farming, stressing its capacity to address structural global problems such as hunger, poverty, environmental degradation and climate change. Call for contributions: The role of a new generation of farmers
Sustainet - Home Cooperates with projects and organisations in Africa, Latin America and Asia that focus on sustainable agriculture and their wide-scale application. http://www.sustainet.org/
Extractions: Deutsch English Home Projekt Grundlagen Ergebnisse Infothek ... Kontakt Die Zahl der hungernden Menschen wird derzeit auf 850 Millionen geschätzt. Weltweit gesammelte Erfahrungen zeigen, dass die nachhaltige Landwirtschaft einen signifikanten Beitrag zur Hungerbekämpfung in der Welt leisten kann. Besonders für Kleinbauern in den Ländern des Südens stellt sie eine realistische Möglichkeit zur Ertragssteigerung dar. Doch trotz ihres hohen Potenzials konnten sich oft auch erfolgreiche Modelle der nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft bisher nicht großflächig verbreiten. Der Rat für Nachhaltige Entwicklung hat das Problem aufgegriffen und im Rahmen des Aktionsprogramms der Bundesregierung das Kooperationsvorhaben Sustainet - Sustainable Agriculture Information Network initiiert. Finanziert vom Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) und unterstützt vom Bundesministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz (BMELV)
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition National alliance of farm, rural development and conservation groups. Provides information on the organization, its work, publications, getting involved and the blog. http://sustainableagriculturecoalition.org/
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Agripinoy.net Agricultural blog from the Philippines with growing advice, agricultural tips, feasibility studies, farming guides and other information. http://www.agripinoy.net
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The Beginning Farmer Blog about a novice farmer s experiences. http://thebeginningfarmer.blogspot.com/
Extractions: skip to main skip to sidebar The Journey of a Beginning Farmer :: As a child I spent most of my life in town living with my mom, but whenever I visited my Dad and his side of the family it was on the farm. From my earliest memories I have always wanted to be a farmer (except when I wanted to be a cowboy). Now, I am trying to fulfill that dream. This will be a journal of that journey :: my research, my joys, my frustrations, and all of the things that go along with the beginning farmer. Click here to view products available direct from our farm. Click here to view our products available through the Iowa Food Cooperative Thank you to all of you have taken time to comment and e-mail over the past couple weeks. I am taking time to filter everything through my mind, but want to say that I'm thankful for the encouragement and ideas. Hopefully I'll find the time to respond and share some of the things that are processing through my head soon! In the meantime though here is something interesting ... Many of you may already know that Nature's Harmony Farm has stopped doing their blog, but have begun doing podcasts. I have been listening to them lately when there is time while I'm driving around and they have been pretty interesting. But, for me their latest podcast was very interesting ... especially in light of my latest post and thoughts about the farm. You can find it on iTunes or download it from
National Agricultural Library One of four National Libraries in the US, offers search facilities and gateways to agricultural information. http://www.nalusda.gov/
Extractions: Chefs and schools are partnering to improve school meals and to help educate kids about food and nutrition. Sign-up, pair up and make a difference in childhood obesity through the First Lady's Let’s Move! initiative. October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month Learn about the history of popcorn from NAL's Special Collections Restore the Gulf
NAL Catalog Bibliographic database of citations to the agricultural literature created by the National Agricultural Library and its cooperators. http://agricola.nal.usda.gov/
Extractions: Information for: Kids and Teens Librarians USDA Employees You are here: Home NAL Catalog The NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) provides citations to agricultural literature. Log in here before requesting materials Quick Searches: (enter single word or phrase) Books (Includes books, serials, audiovisuals, and other resources) Keyword Search Basic Search Advanced Search Articles (Includes journal articles, book chapters, short reports, reprints) Keyword Search Basic Search Advanced Search Last Modified: Oct 30, 2009 Ask a Question Search Both Databases at Once Request Library Materials Find AGRICOLA Help Information ... NAL Thesaurus Collection Policies NAL Home USDA Agricultural Research Service Science.gov ... White House
Extractions: The features of the Digital Green system include: Digital Green borrows concepts and experiences from the Digital StudyHall (DSH) system. Launched in September 2006 by Microsoft Research India's Technology for Emerging Markets team, a live deployment of a prototype is currently in development with the GREEN Foundation in villages near the Karanataka and Tamil Nadu-state borders in India. We are actively compiling a repository of videos that includes testimonials of progressive farmers, field demonstrations led by agriscientists, interactions amongst farmers, and market-based opportunities. The library currently contains over 150 locally-produced videos in the Kannada language. These recordings are minimally-edited prior to screenings, which are shown to individuals on laptops, small groups using shared TV and DVD players, and communities through the village cable network. Unlike attempts to use traditional mass media to broadcast agricultural information, DG is local and relevant. Farmers are motivated to adopt a new practice when they see a fellow villager, living in similar circumstances, experience its benefits.
The Land Institute Aims to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of natural grasslands, as well as a high grain yield. http://www.landinstitute.org/
Bureau Of Rural Sciences Home - DAFF Provides scientific advice for the sustainable development of Australia s agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries. http://www.daff.gov.au/brs
Welcome To Russell Ranch! — ASI Based at UC Davis, LTRAS is a long-term comparison of 10 conventional, organic and alternative cropping systems, both irrigated and nonirrigated. http://ltras.ucdavis.edu/
Extractions: online publications from USDA Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Value-added Opportunities Processing and preservation after the harvest. Learn About Local Foods Should I Purchase Organic Foods? Sustainable Agriculture Educational and Training Opportunities. 19th edition Sustainable Agriculture Information Access Tools Organically Produced Foods Nutritive Content Organically Produced Foods Food Safety Issues
Agtechtours :: Agri Tours: Agricultural Tours, Horticultural Tours, Technical To Provides agricultural and horticultural technical tours in Spain for growers and food industry professionals from around the globe considering environmentally safe innovative crop production and post harvest cultivation techniques through the use of new technology. http://www.agtechtours.com
