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Sustainable agriculture Cabbage, Broccoli, and Other Cole Crops 
 Information about production practices for cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, and other leafy greens known as cole crops. "Cole crops are in the Brassicaceae family, formerly called Cruciferae. ... A kale-like ancestor was grown in gardens as far back as the time of the Roman Empire." Includes information about soils and fertilization, planting, and harvesting. From a professor of horticultural science at North Carolina State University. http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/sustainable/peet/profiles/c09cole.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jun 6, 2005 Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT)
The Web site for CCVT, "a non-profit grower-group whose mission is to promote sustainable practices on the Central Coast" of California, features information about the organization's program for reducing non-point source pollution from vineyards, an introduction to self-assessment of sustainable vineyard practices, and educational materials in Spanish. http://www.vineyardteam.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated Dec 28, 2003 The Cultivar Newsletter
Published by the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at the University of California, Santa Cruz, this newsletter reports on research and activities at the center and includes "updates on sustainable agriculture topics, literature reviews, calendar section, and gardening information." The site includes issues from 1998 to the present. http://casfs.ucsc.edu/publications/cultivar/ Topics: Agriculture Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Death of the Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland
Devoted to midwestern prairie farmhouses of the 1800s and early 1900s. Contains information on early settlers and homes, farming, balloon frame houses, the L house, the wheat boom and bust; excerpts from writings of the time (including authors Willa Cather, Bill Holm, and Orval Lund); a virtual farmhouse; and essays "What is Sustainable Agriculture?" and "A Sustainable Future?" Online companion to documentary film of same title by Minnesota's Twin Cities Public Television. From PBS Online . http://www.pbs.org/ktca/farmhouses/ Topics: Agriculture, Architecture, Architecture by Place, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Apr 2, 2002 Earthworm Information
Includes articles, and profiles of eight key species of earthworm (most with photographs). From the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), University of California, Davis. http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/worms/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals Last updated Aug 9, 2003 Hog Production Alternatives: Livestock Production Guide
This publication discusses "alternative niche marketing, breed selection, alternative feeds, waste management, odor control, health concerns, and humane treatment." Although this technical document is meant for the livestock industry, it also includes good general information about the standards for raising organic hogs for pork products. Provides many related links. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/Hogs.html Topics: Agriculture, Livestock Last updated May 6, 2006 Introduction to Permaculture: Concepts and Resources
Introduction to this movement that is focused on "designing ecological human habitats and food production systems." Features definitions and characteristics of permaculture, applications (such as gardening, plant and animal agriculture, use of appropriate technology, and land use), principles, and lists of organizations, magazines, books, and web resources (some broken links). From the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/perma.html Topics: Agriculture Last updated Jul 30, 2005 Local Harvest
Search or browse to find "all the farmers' markets, family farms, locally-grown produce, grass-fed meats, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area." Iincludes farmers' markets, U-Pick farms, farm stands, meat/dairy/egg producers, and more. Listings include locations, contact information, and lists of available products by season. http://www.localharvest.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Food & Cooking Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Mother Earth News
Selections from the current print issue of "the original guide to living wisely" as well as older articles on do-it-yourself projects, building, gardening and farming, animals, sustainable country life, living off the grid, environmental issues, natural health, cooking, and homesteading. Features several message boards. Searchable. http://www.motherearthnews.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Food & Cooking, Home & Housing Last updated Mar 28, 2006 National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
This searchable site "provides information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States." From ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas), a "national sustainable agriculture information service managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology." Most of the site is also available in Spanish. http://attra.ncat.org/ Topics: Agriculture Last updated May 7, 2006 Say It With Organic Flowers
This article presents arguments for selecting organically grown flowers over conventionally grown bouquets that often contain pesticides and chemicals. Discusses environmental concerns, worker health (including Colombian flower workers' exposure to pesticides), and alternatives and action items. Includes related links. From Real Money, a publication of Co-op America. http://www.coopamerica.org/pubs/realmoney/articles/flowers.cfm Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated Apr 20, 2005 Sierra Club: Sustainable Consumption
This website promotes sustainable consumption, "the use of goods and services that satisfy basic needs and improve quality of life while minimizing the use of irreplaceable natural resources and the byproducts of toxic materials, waste, and pollution." Find fact sheets, articles, book reviews, recipes, and other material supporting sustainable food choices. From the Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclub.org/sustainable_consumption/ Topics: Environment, Food & Cooking Last updated May 24, 2006 Small Farm Connection
Describes efforts to "work with communities to foster profitable family farms, land and water stewardship, and access to healthy food." Features annotated links to resources about crops, animals, soils, compost, weeds, pests, and marketing. The "Food and You" section offers links to information about sustainable local food production, food safety, dietary guidelines, and chefs and community organizations working with local growers. From Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://smallfarms.wsu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Specialty Cut Flower Production and Marketing
"This publication discusses several marketing channels and lists flowers suitable for various markets. It covers production basics, harvest and postharvest handling, business planning and record keeping." Includes a bibliography and related links. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/cutflower.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated May 6, 2006 The State of Sustainable Coffee: A Study of Twelve Major Markets
This World Bank Group 2003 report "documents the fundamental features of the main sustainable coffee available today, as well as the state of their current markets. It calls for stricter guidelines and policies on what can be labeled organic, fair trade, and shade grown — collectively known as sustainable coffees." Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.iisd.org/pdf/2003/trade_state_sustainable_coffee.pdf Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Crops, Economics, Industries Last updated Jun 18, 2008 Striving for Social Sustainability in Agriculture
This August 2004 feature article looks at social justice and labor issues in the organic agriculture movement. Discusses research and studies on treatment of farm workers, examples of attempts to improve conditions at California organic farms, living wages and the fair trade movement, and labeling of agricultural products. Includes links to related farms and organizations. From the Rodale Institute. http://newfarm.rodaleinstitute.org/features/0804/worker/ Topics: Agriculture, Labor Last updated Jan 2, 2009 Sustainable Poultry: Production Overview
"This publication provides information on raising poultry on pasture, including descriptions of production systems and facilities, as well as detailed nuts-and-bolts information." Discusses alternative systems such as yarding, free-range, colony, and permaculture methods. Includes links to related publications on organic livestock feed, poultry housing, and pastured poultry. From Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA). http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/poultryoverview.html Topics: Agriculture, Livestock Last updated Jun 27, 2006 Sustainable Table: The Issues
This site introduces users "to the major issues surrounding sustainable meat and factory farming." Topics include additives, animal welfare, genetic engineering, heritage livestock breeds and heirloom crop varieties, hormones, mad cow disease, slaughterhouses and processing, and soil conditions. From the Sustainable Table, "a consumer campaign developed by the Global Resource Action Center for the Environment (GRACE)." http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Food & Cooking, Industries, Livestock, Pets, Social Issues Last updated Jun 13, 2005 Tilth Producers of Washington: Apprenticeship Placement Service
Describes apprenticeship opportunities on organic and sustainable farms throughout Washington state. Listings are organized by state region and include details about each farm's program (contact information, start and end dates, work description, hours, necessary skills, pay and housing arrangements, opportunities for learning). May include regional opportunities outside of Washington state. From the Tilth Producers of Washington. http://www.tilthproducers.org/placement.asp Topics: Agriculture Last updated May 25, 2006 UC SAREP Cover Crop Resource Page
A searchable and browsable collection of "journal articles, conference proceedings, standard textbooks, unpublished data, and personal communications from researchers and farmers," concerning "the management and effects of more than 32 species of plants usable as cover crops." Also includes more than 400 cover crop images, and related articles. From the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), University of California, Davis. http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/ccrop/ Topics: Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Crops Last updated Aug 23, 2003 The Vertical Farm
Discussion about the need for "vertical farms," a new approach to indoor farming. It is envisioned that such farms will be "efficient (cheap to construct and safe to operate) ... many stories high, [and] will be situated in the heart of the world's urban centers." The site features an essay, plans, and designs. From a professor and students at Columbia University. http://www.verticalfarm.com Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Aug 24, 2005 What is Sustainable Agriculture?
This essay defines sustainable agriculture, and explores its impact on farming, plants, and animals. Also provides information on sustainable agriculture within an economic, social, and political context. From the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), University of California, Davis. http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/concept.htm Topics: Agriculture Last updated Aug 24, 2003 |
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