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Environmental Food Crisis, The editor's pick
http://www.grida.no/publications/rr/food-crisis/
a UN report that provides a summary of how climate change, water stress, invasive pests and land degradation may impact world food security, food prices and life on the planet and how we may be able to feed the world in a more sustainable manner
Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It
Global Crop Diversity Trust, The editor's pick
http://www.croptrust.org/main/
seeks to to ensure the conservation and availability of crop diversity for food security worldwide
Added: Mar. 03, 2008 | Rate It
Landshare editor's pick
http://landshare.channel4.com/
a UK wide initiative to make British land more productive and fresh local produce more accessible to all, linking people who want to grow their own produce to places where they can do it
Added: Mar. 09, 2009 | Rate It
New Farm editor's pick
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/new_farm
the Rodale Institute seeks to inform, encourage, equip and inspire farmers with the support they need to take the important transition steps toward regenerative agriculture
Added: Apr. 09, 2005 | Rate It
Agriculture and Climate Change: An Agenda for Negotiation in Copenhagen
http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/focus16.pdf
a report from the International Food Policy Research Institute that provides reasons why agriculture should be a serious factor in upcoming climate negotiations (pdf)
Added: May. 01, 2009 | Rate It
Agriculture at a Crossroads: Why the International Community Must Read the UN Agriculture Assessment
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/press/reports/agriculture-at-a-crossroads
Greenpeace International presents arguments as to why it is important for world leaders to understand the implications of the International Assessment on Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD)
Added: May. 01, 2009 | Rate It
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=2
an agricultural library regarding alternative cropping systems including sustainable, organic, low-input, biodynamic, and regenerative agriculture
Added: Mar. 21, 2008 | Rate It
American Farmland Trust
works to stop the loss of productive farmland and to promote farming practicies that lead to a healthy environment
Added: Jan. 03, 2001 | Rate It
An Educational Resource for Sustainable Agriculture
designed to serve as a statewide educational resource for the diverse aspects of sustainable agriculture
Added: Feb. 15, 2002 | Rate It
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
http://www.asapconnections.org/
community-based organization focused on sustaining farms and rural Appalachian communities through farmland protection and sustainable production systems
Added: Feb. 09, 2002 | Rate It
Aquastat--FAO
http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/agricult/agl/aglw/aquastat/main/index.stm
global information system of water and agriculture from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the united Nations
Added: Jan. 03, 2001 | Rate It
Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture
http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Assessment/
aims to identify existing knowledge and stimulate thought on ways to manage water resources to continue meeting the needs of both humans and ecosystems
Added: Aug. 22, 2008 | Rate It
Beaver State Permaculture
http://www.beaverstatepermaculture.com
the social networking site of the Oregon State University Permaculture, which is an approach to designing human settlements and perennial agricultural systems that mimic the relationships found in nature; offers scientific resources to the grassroots Permaculture movement and beyond
Added: Jan. 11, 2010 | Rate It
Belize Botanic Gardens
encourages sustainable agriculture, maintains conservation collections and engages in conservation education
Added: Feb. 19, 2009 | Rate It
Beyond Organic Show, The updated
an audio show that illustrates how some businesses are integrating a commitment to their community with a commitment to their own bottom line
Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It
Bibliography of Agriculture in Papua New Guinea
http://database.anu.edu.au/rspas/hug/pngagbib/
searchable bibliography of over 12,000 published and unpublished papers, reports and books on the broadly interpreted theme of agriculture in Papua New Guinea
Added: Oct. 19, 2003 | Rate It
Bon Appetit Management Company
provides a carbon calculator to assist in planning meals that have minimal impact on carbon dioxide production
Added: Mar. 09, 2009 | Rate It
Californians for Pesticide Reform
http://www.pesticidereform.org/
purpose is to improve and protect public health, sustainable agriculture, and environmental quality by building a movement across California that changes statewide pesticide policies and practices
Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It
Center for Food Safety
a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization whose purpose is to challenge harmful food production technologies and promote sustainable alternatives
Added: May. 01, 2009 | Rate It
Center for Sustaining Ag & Natural Resources
seeks to develop and foster agriculture and natural resource management approaches that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable
Added: Feb. 08, 2002 | Rate It
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
the University of Illinois facilitates and promotes research and education which protects Illinois' natural and human resources while sustaining agricultural production
Added: Feb. 09, 2002 | Rate It
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
builds a movement of rural and urban people to foster family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economies and promotes social justice
Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It
Community Food Security Coalition
dedicated to building strong, sustainable, local and regional food systems that ensure access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to all people at all times
Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It
Conservation Technology Information Center
provides reliable, profitable solutions to improve the relationship between agriculture and the environment
Added: Jul. 22, 2006 | Rate It
Cropchoice
an alternative news and information source for American farmers and consumers about genetically modified crops, corporate agribusiness, farm and trade policy, sustainable agriculture, alternative energy, and rural issues
Added: Jul. 19, 2003 | Rate It




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