Other Sustainable Agriculture Websites
Information and resources
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center
The Ag Marketing Resource Center is for producers interested in value-added agriculture. www.agmrc.org/agmrcAgriculture Network Information Center
AgNIC is a voluntary alliance of nearly 60 member institutions and organizations working to offer quick and reliable access to quality agricultural information and sources. www.agnic.orgAlternative Farming Systems Information Center
AFSIC specializes in identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices in support of USDA's effort to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide. www.nal.usda.gov/afsicAmerican Farmland Trust Farmland Information Library
The FIC is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. www.farmlandinfo.orgAppalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. www.arc.govATTRA-Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service provides information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States. www.attra.orgBuilding Better Rural Places
A guide to federal programs for sustainable agriculture, forestry, conservation, and community development. www.attra.ncat.org/guideNational Agroforestry Center
NAC accelerates the application of agroforestry through a national network of partners by conducting research, developing technologies and tools, coordinating demonstrations and training, and providing useful information to natural resource professionals. www.unl.edu/nacNew England Small farm Institute
A collection of small farm information, learning tools and program services working to support beginning farmers and sustainable, small scale farming throughout the Northeast. www.smallfarm.orgNew Farm
A farmer-to-farmer news exchange maintained by the Rodale Institute. www.rodaleinstitute.org/new_farmNortheast Integrated Pest Management
The Northeast IPM Center trains growers in practices that will minimize environmental impacts while improving crop yield and pest control. www.northeastipm.orgNortheast Regional Center for Rural Development
The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development is located at the Pennsylvania State University and collaborates with land grant institutions in the Northeast. www.nercrd.psu.eduRegional Farm & Food Project
RFFP is a member supported, farmer focused, non-profit serving the greater Hudson-Mohawk Valley food shed of New York State, providing grass roots organizing, educational events, business-to-business networking, and public issues education. www.farmandfood.orgRobyn van En Center for CSA Resources
A national resource center about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) including Community Supported Agriculture farms by state. www.wilson.edu/wilsonSmall Farms Web Site
Resources, news, events, and useful information for small farm operators. Developed for New York but applicable across the Northeast. www.smallfarms.cornell.edu
Research and education
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
CIAS is a research center at the University of Wisconsin's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. www.cias.wisc.eduFood, Farming, and Community
Resources for understanding issues in agriculture from a community perspective. www.foodfarmingandcommunity.org/aboutLeopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
The Leopold Center is a research and education center at Iowa State University with statewide programs to develop sustainable agricultural practices. www.leopold.iastate.eduNational Agroforestry Center
NAC accelerates the application of agroforestry through a national network of partners by conducting research, developing technologies and tools, coordinating demonstrations and training, and providing useful information to natural resource professionals. www.unl.edu/nacNortheast Center for Food Entrepreneurship
NECFE provides educational materials, workshops, direct assistance, and referrals to appropriate organizations in all areas of food entrepreneurship. www.nysaes.cornell.edu/necfeNortheast Organic Farmers Association (NOFA) Interstate Council
NOFA provides educational conferences, workshops, farm tours and printed materials to educate farmers, gardeners, consumers and land care professionals in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. www.nofa.orgOrganic Farmers Research Foundation
OFRF works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems through research and education. www.ofrf.orgPennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
PASA is a nonprofit organization working to improve the economic and social prosperity of Pennsylvania food and agriculture. www.pasafarming.orgRegional Farm & Food Project
RFFP is a member supported, farmer focused, non-profit serving the greater Hudson-Mohawk Valley food shed of New York State, providing grass roots organizing, educational events, business-to-business networking, and public issues education. www.farmandfood.orgRodale Institute
Rodale Institute works to provide farmers with the know-how, tools and techniques they need to succeed; policy-makers the information they need to best support our farmers; and consumers with the resources they need to make informed decisions about the food they buy and eat.. www.rodaleinstitute.orgSmall Farms Web Site
Resources, news, events, and useful information for small farm operators. Developed for New York but applicable across the Northeast. www.smallfarms.cornell.eduSoil and Water Conservation Society
A nonprofit scientific and educational organization that serves as an advocate for conservation professionals and for science-based conservation practice, programs, and policy. www.swcs.orgUVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Expertise promoting sustainable farming systems throughout Vermont and the region. www.uvm.edu/~susagctr
Grant funding organizations
Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. www.arc.govNortheast Integrated Pest Management
The Northeast IPM Center trains growers in practices that will minimize environmental impacts while improving crop yield and pest control. www.northeastipm.orgNortheast Regional Center for Rural Development
The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development is located at the Pennsylvania State University and collaborates with land grant institutions in the Northeast. www.nercrd.psu.eduOrganic Farmers Research Foundation
OFRF works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems through research and education. www.ofrf.orgSmall Farms Web Site
Resources, news, events, and useful information for small farm operators. Developed for New York but applicable across the Northeast. www.smallfarms.cornell.edu
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