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AUTHOR Gates, Jane Potter TITLE Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture. 5th Edition. INSTITUTION National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD. PUB DATE Nov 92 NOTE 29p. PUB TYPE Reference Materials Directories/Catalogs (132)
EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Agricultural Education; *Agricultural Production; Educational Opportunities; Environmental Standards; *Farm Management; Job Training; Pesticides; Pests; Postsecondary Education; Program Implementation; Research; Resources; Vocational Education IDENTIFIERS *Organic Farming; *Sustainable Agriculture
ABSTRACT This directory lists 151 programs in alternative farming systems (systems that aim at maintaining agricultural productivity and profitability, while protecting natural resources, especially sustainable, low-input, regenerative, biodynamic or organic farming and gardening). It includes programs conducted by colleges and universities, research institutes, and private farms and organizations. Information about the institutions and organizations listed this directory was compiled from a number of sources. Two criteria were used for selection:(1) an institution's involvement in organic, alternative, or sustainable agriculture; and (2)its focus on education, training, or provision of information. Most entries are from the United States, with a few entries from Canada. Each listing includes name and address of the institution, name and telephone number cf a contact person, and a short description of the program. The directory also lists five national and regional contacts for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (KC)
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Gates, Jane Potter Educational and training opportunities in sustainable agriculture. 1. Sustainable agricultureStudy and teachingUnited StatesDirectories. 2. Sustainable agricultureStudy and teachingCanadaDirectories. I. Title. aS605.f" E38 1992 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Directory (United States) 5
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SAKE) Contacts 25
Directory (Canada) 27
tir- INTRODUCTION TO THE FIFTH EDITION
Information about the institutions and organizations listed in this directory was compiled from a number of sources.Criteria for selection were ar. institution's involvement in organic, alternative, or sustainable agriculture, and its focus on education, training or provision of information. Scope of coverage is limited to the United States, with a few entries from Canada. Inclusion of an organization in this directory does not imply a recommendation by the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC). AFSIC is only one of the information centers at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) that provide in-depth coverage of specific subject areas relating to the food and agricultural sciences.AFSIC focuses on alternative farming systems that aim at maintaining agricultural productivity and profitability, while protecting natural resources, especially sustainable, low-input, regenerative, biodynamic or organic farming and gardening. The Center specializes in information relating to USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Each listing in this updated edition of 'The Directory" has been verified with the organization. Our thanks to all those who contributed to its compilation.
Jane Potter Gates, Assistant Coordinator of the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, had significant assistance in the preparation of this edition from Michael Cassady, a volunteer at the Center. This assistanceisgratefully acknowledged.
Please send comments and corrections, or requests for additional copies, to:
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center USDA, National Agricultural Library Room 111 10301 Baltimore Boulevard Beltsville, MD 20705-2351 EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE A Directory
INSTITUTION CONTACT PROGRAM
Abundant Life Seed Foundation Seed/Garden Coordinatororganic garden apprentice P.O. Box 772 (206) 385-5660 program; seed growers Port Townsend, WA 98368 workshops; periodic newsletters, annual seed catalog; books & periodicals; available through bookstore & catalog
Agricenter International Larry Davis demonstration plots, tours, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. (901) 757-7777 symposiums Memphis, TN 38120
Agricultural Resources Center Erick Umstead health and environmental 615 Willard Place (919) 839-0159 information on pesticides Raleigh, NC 27603 Allen Spa lt (919) 967-1886
Alcyone Light Center Sylvia Shechter apprenticeships, summer 1965 Hilt Road Ka lista Laudon workshops, three-month Hombrook, CA 96044 (916) 475-3310 internships, organic gardening program, natural methods of working and communicating with plants
Alternative Energy Resources Center Nancy Matheson sustainable farming practices (AERO) (406) 443-7272 information for the inland 44 North Last Chance Gulch, #9 Northwest, Rocky Mountains and Helena, MT 59601 Northern Plains, especially small grains & livestock; conferences, farm tours, publications, on-farm research
Appropriate Technology Project Ken Darrow appropriate technology Volunteers In Asia (415) 326-8581 microfiche library, appropriate P.O. Box 4543 (800) 648-8043 technology? sourcebook (both for Stanford, CA 94309 sale)
Appropriate Technology Transfer to Jim Lukens information service in sustainable Rural Areas (ATTRA) (501) 442-9824 agriculture and alternative PO Box 3657 farming systems Fayetteville, AR 72702
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Apr ovecho Institute Ianto Evans short intensive courses in 80578 Haze 1ton Rd. (503) 942-9434 permaculture, ecological Cottage Grove, OR 97424 gardening & land use; international course in sustainable agriculture, land use, and development in the U.S. and Latin America; 1-2 week intercultural col'rses; consulting on permaculture design, rural homing, and forest and farm management; short-term internships in organic fava seed production; semi-annual fava conferences
Bio-Dynamic Fanning and Gardening Roderick Shouldice extension service, conferences, Association (215) 935-7797 films, support training programs P.O. Box 550 Kimberton, PA 19442
Biological Urban Gardening Services Steven M. Zein newsletter, publications, public (B.U.G.S.) (916) 726-5377 education, lectures on ecological P.O. Box 76 horticulture programs Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0076
Birdsfoot Farm Doug Jones apprenticeships in organic Star Route Box 138 (315) 386-4852 market gardening and life in an Canton, NY 13617 intentional community
California Action Network Judith Redmond grassroots advocacy for P.O. Box 464 (916) 756-8518 sustainable agriculture including Davis, CA 95617 farmer organiiing on resource conservation issues, public education on agriculture and its impact on the environment, and political advocacy to support small-scale farmers
California Certified Organic Farmers Diana di Targiani organic certification training, 303 Potrero St. #51 (408) 423-2263 retailers' conferences Santa Cruz, CA 95060 fax (408) 423-4528
California State University, Chico Director training international students in Agri-Business Institute (916) 898-5733 sustainable agriculture and Chico, CA95929-0310 agri-business
California State University, Chico Richard Baldy courses in sustainable agriculture School of Agriculture (916) 898-5112 & integrated pest management Chico, CA95929-0310
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California, University of Bill Liebhardt information database, workshops, (statewide) Jill Shore Auburn publications, grants, cooperative Sustainable Agriculture Research (916) 752-7556 extension activities and Education Program (916)757-3278 University of California Davis, CA 95616
California, University of Mark Van Hord research & practical education (at Davis) (916) 752-7645 through courses, internships, Sustainable Agriculture Program special projects; summer course Student Experimental farm in sustainable ag; sustainable ag Dept. of Agronomy curriculum being developed Davis, CA 95616
California, University of Miguel Altieri graduate research, graduate (at Berkeley) (415) 642-9802 assistantships, courses, Agroecology Program international short courses in the Division of Biological Control United States and Latin America 1050 San Pueblo Avenue on biological control and Albany, CA 94706 agroecology
California, University of Information Office apprenticeships, graduate and (at Santa Cruz) (408) 459-4140 undergraduate courses, Agroecology Program undergraduate internships Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Camp Joy Jim Nelson apprenticeships, field trips, tours 131 Camp Joy Road (408) 338-3651 Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Center for Alternative Plants and Ervin Oelke symposia, fact sheets, database Animal Products (612) 624-4217 305 Alderman Hall University of Minnesota St. Paul, MN 55108
Center for Holistic Resource Management Shannon A. Horst courses in managing natural & 5820 4th St., N.W. (505) 344-3445 human resources to restore soils, Albuquerque, NM 87107 pk- jt & animal life, & water resources, and to increase financial prosperity
Center for Indigenous Knowledge for D.M. Warren (emphasizes international native Agriculture and Rural Development (515) 294-0938 knowledge) training courses and (CIKARD) fax (515) 294-1708 materials on indigenous Iowa State University knowledge, information 319 Curtiss Hall clearinghouse, publications Ames, IA 50011
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Center for Rural Affairs Chuck Hassebrook beginning farmer assistance, P.O. Box 406 Al Prosch workshops, newsletters, Waithill, NE 68067 (402) 846-5428 publications & internships. Land fax (402) 846-5420 Link farm management and brokerage service for landowners wishing to rent or sell to beginning farmers who will practice sustainable agriculture; includes counseling, third-party negotiating, and lease forms
Committee for Sustainable Agriculture Otis Wollan conferences, farm field days, P.O. Box 1300 (916) 346-2777 networking activities, newsletter Colfax, CA 95713
Cornell University Dan Peck interchange among graduate Ecological Agriculture Research (607) 255-4493 ext. 280 students interested in sustainable Collective agriculture; annual symposium Section of Ecology & Systematics Corson Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
Cornell University Brian Chabot The sustainable agriculture effort Sustainable Agriculture Advisory Committee (607) 255-2554 at Cornell is comprised of a College of Agriculture & Life Sciences multitude of research, extension 245 Roberts Hall and educational efforts in all of Cornell University its departments in the College of Ithaca, NY 14853 Agriculture and Life Sciences, and in many of the University's other colleges as well. The Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator can be contacted for information about any related activity on campus or in the Cooperative Extension System, or programs and departments may be contacted directly
Cornell Uni,fersity Thomas Lyson See above Farming Alternatives Program (607) 255-1684 Dept. of Rural Sociology 434 Warren Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
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Cornell University John Duxbury See preceding page Program for Agricultural Ecosystems (607) 255-1732 Dept. of Soil, Crop and Atmospheric Sciences 917 Bradfield Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
Cornell University Keith Porter See preceding page Center for the Environment (607) 255-5941 Division of Water Resources 116 Wing Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
Cornell University Bill Worth See preceding page Cooperative Extension (607) 255-2251 340 Roberts Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
Cornell University Jim Tette See preceding page New York State Integrated (315) 787-2208 F -st Management Program 2 Pest Management Bldg. NYS Agricultural Experiment Station Geneva, NY 14456
Dordt College Duane Bajema undergraduate degrees in animal Dept. of Agriculture (712) 722-6275 science, plant science and 498 4th Ave. N.E. agri-business; scholarships and Sioux Center, IA 51250-1697 internships available; 162- acre farm
Earthwise Education Center Winston I. Gordon 4-5 year apprenticeships in P.O. Box 91 (315) 675-8498 organic farming with emphasis on Camden, NY 13316 helping homeless individuals become farmers; conferences, workshops, tours; programs provide hands-on education in sustainable agriculture and alternative energy
Ecology Action Mary Campagna biointensive research farm; 5798 Ridgewood Road (707) 459-0150 books, booklets, etc.; networking Willits, CA 95490 with people & projects in over 100 countries; free catalog
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Ehrhardt Organic Farm Sylvia and Walter Ehrhardtinternational workshops and 1032 Hoffmaster Road (301) 834-9247 training centers on all aspects of Knoxville, MD 21758 organic gardening community-supported agriculture program; tours, lectures
Elfin Permaculture Dan Hemenway organizations wishing to host 7781 Lenox Ave. permaculture training programs, Jacksonville, FL 32221 please contact Dan Hemenway by mail
Evergreen State College Pat Labine academic courses, year-long Ecological Agriculture Program (206) 866-6000 undergraduate inter-disciplinary Olympia, WA 98505 ext. 6195 program, organic farm, practical aspects of sustainable agriculture
Fairfield University Raymond P. Poincelot peer reviewed journal; books Food Products Press (203) 254-4000, X2542 Biology Dept. Fairfield, CT 06430
Farming Alternatives Program Duncan Hilchey information base, workshops, Dept. of Rural Sociology (607) 255-9832 educational materials, 408 Warren Hall conferences relating to farm Cornell University diversification, innovation, and Ithaca, NY 14853 sustainable agriculture
Finger Lakes Organic Growers Co-op Manager apprenticeships at member P.O. Box 549 (607) 387-3333 farms; co-sponsors workshops Trumansburg, NY 14886
Florida, University of Peter Hildebrand graduate work on the farming Farming Sj'tems Program (904) 392-1854 systems program, independent Gainesville, FL 32611-0240 graduate studies
Florida, University of John J. Ewel graduate courses, undergraduate Dept. of Botany (904) 392-1468 and graduate research in humid Gainesville, FL 32611-2009 tropical lowlands
Friends of the Trees Society Michael Pilarski publications on world P.O. Box 1064 (509) 485-2705 reforestation, sustainable Tonasket, WA 98855 agriculture, kiwi fruits seminars & courses on permaculture & tree subjects; networking service for international travelers
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Full Circle Organic Growers Cooperative Steven Schwen information sharing, labor Rural Route 1, Box 52BB (507) 753-2080 exchanges, apprenticeships, Lake City, MN 55041 market development and cooperative marketing, tours, demonstrations, speaking/ slide shows
Gala Services Grace Gershuny consultation and education Box 84, RFD 3 (802) 633-4152 program development in organic St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 certification, soil management, compost systems, and ecological farm design; publishers of The Soul of Soil: A Guide to Ecological Soil Management
Gardens of EAGAN Mart: & Atina Diffley apprenticeship positions with 4355 South Robert Trail (612) 454-6188 certified organic vegetable family Eagan, MN 55123 farm; hands-on experience
Hawthorne Valley Farm Christoph Meier 1-2 year apprenticeship in Road 2, Box 225A (518) 672-4465 biodynamic commercial scale Ghent, NY 12075 farming: dairy-field crops-vegetables; 4-week classroom course in January
Heifer Project International Dan Gudahl possible 1993 institute, Livestock P.O. Box 808 (501) 376-6836 in Development; internships in Little Rock, AR 77203 development administration; volunteer opportunities; publication The Exchange
Hidden Springs Nursery Hector Black mail order nursery in quiet rural Route 14, Box 159 (615) 268-9889 area offers training in various Cookeville, TN 38501 aspects of low-input agriculture; nitrogen fixation project using autumn olive; many unusual crops; organic operation; room & board provided, plus stipend.
Hood College Paul Too ley M.S. degree program in Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 619-2632 evnironmental biology; course in John Commito sustainable agriculture offered in (301)696-3660 fall 1993
Howell Living History Farm Robert Flory internship in animal-powered 101 Hunter Road (609) 737-3799 farming for international Titusville, NJ 08560 agricultural development
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Illinois, University of Richard E. Warner newsletter, seminars, College of Agriculture (217) 333-0240 undergraduate and graduate UI Agro-Ecology Program classes with focus on ecosystem 211 Mumford Hall approach 1301 W. Gregory Dr. Urbana, IL 61801
Institute for Alternative Agriculture Neill Schaller annual symposium, peer-reviewed 9200 Edmonston Road, Suite 117 (301) 441-8777 journal, newsletter, occasional Greenbelt, MD 20770 papers
Institute for Social Ecology Daniel Chodorkoff college credit curriculum, P.O. Box 89 Paula Emery summer courses, MA program, Plainfield, VT 05667 (802) 454-8493 internships, newsletter
International Alliance for Sustainable Terry Gips June 22,1993 conference on Agriculture (IASA) Barry Colley sustaining the Earth Summit: in the Newman Center (612) 331-1099 planting a new vision of at the University of Minnesota fax (612) 379-1527 sustainable agriculture; 1701 University Avenue, S.E. newsletter, internships, public Minneapolis, MN 55414-2076 speaking, resource center, slide shows, videos
International Federation of Organic U.S. Contacts: conferences, newsletter, Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Walter Goldstein publications, networking Bemward Geier (414) 642-3303 Okozentrum Imsbach T. B. Harding D-6695 Tholey-Theley (215) 863-6700 Federal Republic of Germany fax (215) 863-4622 phone 49-6853-30110; fax 49-6853-5190
Iowa State University Extension Jerry DeWitt on-farm research, Room 108, Curtiss Hall (515) 294-7801 demonstrations, field days, Iowa State University workshops, Ames, IA 50011 newsletters,videotapes, organic agriculture, bulletins
Kansas Rural Center Jerry Jost on-farm demonstrations, P.O. Box 133 Rt 3, Box 116 newsletter, workshops, farm tours Whiting, KS 66552 Lawrence, KS (913) 841-7044
Kansas State University John Havlin research in sustainable Dept. of Agronomy (913) 532-7211 agriculture; on-farm research & Throckmorton Hall demonstration; field days, Manhattan, KS 66506-5501 workshops/meetings, seminar series, courses INSTITUTION CONTACT PROGRAM
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Heidi Carter classes, tours, workshops, P.O. Box 588 (918) 647-9123 volunteer opportunities, school Poteau, OK 74953 group programs, research demonstration projects
Kirkwood Community College Mary Proctor library resources on sustainable New Business Center (319) 377-8198 agriculture as well as resources 2901 Tenth Ave. on diversification, topics Marion, IA 52302
The Land Institute Director of Education student curriculum, public 2440 E. Water Well Road (913) 823-5376 programs, internships, research in Salina, KS 67401 sustainable agriculture
Land Stewardship Project Ron Kroese, Exec. Dir. field days, on-farm participatory 14758 Ostlund Trail North (612) 433-2770 research, newsletter, workshops, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047 videos, books/booklets
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture Dennis R Keeney conferences, workshops, 126 Soil Tilth Bldg. (515) 294-3711 education/demonstration Iowa State University fax (515) 294-9696 projects, competitive grants, Ames, IA 50011 -3120 special projects with ISU Extension and other Iowa organizations; publications on research
Living Resources Company Steven M. Zien courses in ecological horticulture, P.O. Box 76 (916) 726-5377 lectures, consultations Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0076
Lost Valley Education Center James Cauffman environmental education center, 81868 Lost Valley Lane (503) 937-3351 sustainable agriculture Dexter, OR 97431 conferences, permaculture design courses, demonstration farm, internships
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Nancy Ross apprenticeships, talks, programs Association (207) 622-3118 at farm and other events, Department H farmer-to-farmer conference, P.O. Box 2176, Dept. H extension services, newspaper, Augusta, ME 04338 publications, Common Ground Country Fair
Maine, University of Matt Liebman 4-year B.S. degree in Sustainable (at Orono) (207) 581-2926 Agriculture; graduate degrees Sustainable Agriculture Program with faculty from 6 depts. 418 Deering Hall Orono, ME 04469
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Malachite School & Small Farm Alan Mace classes, internships, retreats, field 8055 County Road 570 (719) 746-2412 trips, farmstays and thema week Gardner, CO 81040 for adults, families, youth, Service Civil International, Elderhostel; college courses
Many Hands Organic Farm Julie Rawson apprenticeships in raising 411 Sheldon Road Jack Kittredge certified organic fruits, Bane, MA 01005 (508) 355 -2853 vegetables, poultry, pigs
Maryland, University of Ray R. Well courses in Sustainable Dept. of Agronomy (301) 405-1314 Agriculture, International Crop H.J. Patterson Hall Production, Crops, Soil & College Park, MD 20742 Civilization, etc.; opportunities for graduate level training in sustainable ag research
Massachusetts Audubon Society Stacy Miller instruction, internships, Drumlin Farm, Education Center (617) 259-9500 apprenticeships and volunteer and Wildlife Sanctuary opportunities in environmentally South Great Rd sound farming and gardening Lincoln, MA 01773 practices
Meadowcreek, Inc. Megan Hughes internship and apprenticeship 1 Meadowcreek Road (501) 363-4500 programs providing hands-on Fox, AR 72051 education in sustainable agriculture, alternative energy, organic gardening and environmental education
Memphis Organic Network Association Jeffrey Restuccio tours, demonstration organic :50 Macon Road (901) 756-8586 gardens, seminars, networking Cordova, TN 38018 activities, publications
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, Inc. Roger Blobaum research in sustainable 2493 County Road ES Walter Goldstein agriculture, agricultural held East Troy, WI 53120 (414) 642-3303 days, workshops, lectures, conferences, demonstration farms, international exchange program
Michigan State University Richard Harwood research projects in sustainable A260 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg. (517) 336-1611 agriculture, graduate studies East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Michigan State University G. Philip Robertson graduate training in agricultural W. K. Kellogg Biological Station (616) 671-2267 ecology Hickory Corners, MI 49060
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Mary Hanks grants for on-farm Energy and Sustainable (612) 296-7673 demonstrations, workshops, Agriculture Project publications, low-interest loans, 90 West Plato Boulevard mentor program, field days St. Paul, MN 55107
Minnesota, University of Kent Crookston graduate studies, seminar series, Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (612) 625-8761 low- input /organic farm, water 411 Borlaug Hall quality center, alternative plant & 1991 Buford Circle animal products center St. Paul, MN 55108-1013
Missouri, University of John E. Ikerd on-farm research & Sustainable Agriculture Systems (314) 882-4635 demonstrations, workshops, Program (SASP) fax (314) 882-3958 advisory work with farmers, 200 Mumford Hall community projects, impact Columbia, MO 65211 assessment
Montana State University James R. Sims graduate studies, research on Plant & Soil Science Dept. (406) 994-5073 cropping systems, legume-cereal Bozeman, MT 59717-0312 Bruce D. Maxwell rotations, population ecology of (406)994-5717 weeds in agrosystems, and other aspects of sustainable agriculture
Napa Valley College Stephen Krebs courses in ecological principles, Viticulture & Winery Technology (707) 253-3259 sustainable agriculture Napa, CA 94558 methodology and integrated pest management as these topics relate to grape-growing and wine- making
Naropa Institute Bob Howard BA program in Environmental 2130 Arapaho (303) 444-0202 Studies, with organic horticulture, Boulder, CO 80302 including market gardening & residential landscaping; 20-acre organic farm; contemplative and Buddh.i.,-itage
National Center for Food & Nancy Bushwick Malloy annual Leadership Development Agricultural Policy (NCFAP) (202) 328-5011 Program offers 4-week public 1616 P St., N.W., Suite 434 policy fellowships in Washington, Washinton, D.C. 20036 D.C.; curriculum covers sustainable agriculture related policy issues(no program in 1993)
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Natural Organic Farmers Association (203) 484-2445 workshops, annual 3-day summer of Connecticut regional conference, winter P.O. Box 386 conference, producers network Northford, CT 06472 for buyers and sellers; directory of organic producers and retailers; directory of organic landscapers
Natural Organic Farmers Association Julie Rawson access to region-wide farm of Massachusetts (508) 355-2853 apprenticeship programs, 411 Sheldon Rd day-long winter conference, Barre, MA 01005 annual 3-day summer regional conference, organic certification, quarterly publication
Natural Organic Farmers Association Jennifer Morgan on-farm workshops, newsletter, of New Jersey (609) 737-6848 organic certification program, 31 Titus Mill Rd. winter conference, New Jersey Pennington, NJ 08534 Organic Country Fair
Natural Organic Farmers Association Ammie Chickering organic certification program, of New York (315) 365-2299 newsletter, publications, on-farm P.O. Box 21 demonstrations and workshops, South Butler, NY 13154-0021 2-day annual March conference
Natural Organic Farmers Association Enid WonrRcott organic certification program, of Vermont (802) 229-4980 on-farm workshops, quarterly 15 Barre St. newsletter, annual winter & Montpelier, VT 05602 summer conferences, technical assistance
Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society Sam Welsch farmer chapters, farm tours, Box 736 (402) 254-2289 conferences, workshops, Hartington, NE 68739 videotapes, newsletter, field days, speakers bureau
Nebraska, University of Chuck Francis research, classroom teaching and (at Uncoil') (402) 472-2056 Extension activities on integrated Institute of Agriculture and fax(402) 472-7904 systems; promotes learning Natural Resources through on-farm research; close Center for Sustainable cooperation with farmer Agricultural Systems organizations 221 Keim Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0949
Necessary Trading Company Bill Wolf organic fertilizers and pest One Nature's Way (703) 864-5103 controls for farm and garden, New Castle, VA 24127 books, consulting services, seminars
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New England Small Farm Institute Kathryn Ruhf internships, workshops; resource P.O. Box 608 (413) 323-4531 library, sustainable resource Belchertown, MA 01007 management demonstrations
North Carolina State University Larry King field days, workshops, related Department of Soil Science (919) 515-2645 courses, integrated pest Box 7619 management program Raleigh, NC 27695-7618
North Dakota State University John Gardner limited number of undergraduate Carrington Research Extension Center (701) 652-2951 internships and graduate study in Box 219 crop and soil sciences Carrington, ND 58421
Northeast Missouri State University Nicholas Jordan graduate courses in the biology of Science Hall 247 (816) 785-4597 sustainable agriculture Kirksville, MO 63501
Northeast Organic Fariing Association Joe White workshops, seminars, bimonthly White Farm, 150 Clinton St. (603) 679-5718 newsletter; regional summer Concord, NH 03301 conference; certification affiliate
Northeast Workers on Organic Farms Kathryn Ruhf offers apprenticeships with do New England Small Institute (413) 323-4531 organic farmers who need help P.O. Box 608 Belchertown, MA 01007
Northwest Area Foundation Karl Stauber promotes welfare of 8-state area E-1201 First National Bank Bldg. (612) 224-9635 (MN,IA,ND,SD,MT,ID,WA & 332 Minnesota St. OR); supports work in alleviating St. Pau!, MN 55101-1373 rural and urban poverty and promoting sustainable development
Office for Small-Scale Agriculture (OSSA) Howard W. (Bud) Kerr, Jr. newsletter, seminar/lecture USDA - Aerospace Bldg., Rm 328 (202) 401-1805 presentations; fact sheet series on 14th & Independence Ave., S.W. fax (202) 401-1804 specialty crops Washington, D.C. 20250-2200
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Holly Hannon Fackler annual 2-day winter conference, 65 Plymouth Street (419) 687-7665 summer farm & garden tour Plymouth, OH 44865 series, quarterly newsletter, annual membership directory, regional meetings, apprenticeship program, organic certification program, marketing assistance, networking
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Ohio State University Clive Edwards soil ecology research, Sustainable Agriculture Program Jeff Dickinson farmer-to-farmer mentorship 1735 Neil Ave. Kamyar Enshayan project, on-farm research, Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 292-3786 educational activities, twenty 3-month student internships
Ohio, University of Steve Rioch alternative agriculture course, Dept. of Environmental and Plant Biology (614) 698-3681 intensive gardening and Athens, OH 45701 mini-farming summer course
Oklahoma State University Jonathan Edelson graduate studies, adult education Wes Watkins Agriculture Research (405) 889-7343 programs, graduate research & Extension Center opoportunities in IPM and P.O. Box128 reduced tillage production of Lane, OK 74555 horticultural crops
Old Mill Farm School of Country Living Chuck Hinsch certified organic apprenticeships, P.O. Box 463 (707) 937-0244 multi-day youth & group events, Mendocino, CA 95460 guest cabins; alternative energy program; animal husbandry: organic goat dairy, black sheep flock, draft horses; forestry-sustainable yield; permaculture, edible landscaping
Oregon State University Richard Dick graduate & undergraduate course Dept. of Crop and Soil Science (503) 737-5718 work including biological control 202 Strand Hall tests, agro-ecology, soil Corvallis, OR 97331 ecology & weed ecology; graduate research opportunities
Oregon Ti Ith Yvonne Frost conferences, apprenticeships, P.O. Box 218 (503) 691-2514 educational materials Tualatin, OR 97062
Our Wool Farm (Colored Sheep) Lisa Boyer organically raised, herbal P.O. Box 463 (707) 937-0244 dewormed flock for wool & meat; Mendocino, CA 95460 internships for carding, weaving, spinning, knitting, organic animal husbandry
Peaceable Engdoas School, The Elizabeth Winston short courses, workshops and P.O. Box 313 (409) 878-2353 seminars in organic gardening, Washington on the Brazos, TX 77880 sustainable agriculture and other ecolog '- related topics; small garden manual
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Pennsylvania State University Carolyn Sachs academic courses Department of Agricultural (814) 865-0455 Economics and Rural Sociology University Park, PA 16802
Polyface, Inc. ( The Farm of Many Faces) Joel F. Salatin working organic family farm, farm Route 1, Box 281 (703) 885-3590 tours, slide program Swoope, VA 24479 (703) 885-1166
Practical Farmers of Iowa Rick Exner on farm research & 2104 Agronomy Hall (515) 294-1923 demonstration, field days, Iowa State University educational meetings, newsletter, Ames, IA 50011 small grants, collaboration with agricultural scientists
Project Eco-School Leslie Crawford non-profit environmental 881 Alma Real Dr. #301 (310) 454-4585 education resource center; Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 fax (310) 459-1452 environmental resource guide to -;lied spring/summer 19( .tsigxed to educate sti., is, teachers and admn,...trators about the environment
Purdue University Stephen B. Lovejoy undergraduate & graduate Center for Alternative Agricultural (317) 494-4244 research & courses; publications, Systems on-farm research, conferences & 1145 Krannert Bldg., Room 649 lectures West Lafayette, IN 47907-1145
Putney School Mark Townsend internships Putney, VT 05346 (802) 387-5566
Ranch Management Consultants, Inc. Stan D. Parsons instruction in alternative ranching The Ranching for Profit School (505) 898-740 and farming methods and 7719 Rio Grande Boulevard, N.W. technologies Albuquerque, NM 87107
Rateaver, Bargyla Bargyla Rateaver teach uaiversity level degree The Rateavers Publishing Company (619) 566-8994 credit courses; free consultations 9049 Covina St. worldwide; author of textbooks San Diego, CA 92126 and articles; demonstrations, exhibits, posters, seminars
Regenerative Agriculture Association Tina Abel field days, publishers of The New 222 Main Street (215) 967-8405 Farm magazine Emmaus, PA 18098
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Robinson Crusoe Goat Dairy Petra Schulte certified (CCOF) organic goat P.O. Box 463 (707) 937-0244 dairy; cheese; herbal deworming; Mendocino, CA 95460 feed and all grains, alfalfa, grown organically; apprenticeships
Kodak Research Center Dennis Scholl conferences, field days, Garden 611 Siegfriedale Rd., (215) 683-6383 Fest!, workshops, internships, Kutztown, PA 19530 self-guided tours, publications
Rose Valley Farm David Stern apprenticeships including weekly 4209 Covell Road Elizabeth Henderson stipend, room & board on a Rose, NY 14542-0149 (315)587 -9787 Certified Organic vegetable farm (minimimum commitment of 2 months); also hosts New York State Garlic Seed Foundation; information, slide shows about garlic; visitors welcome, but please call first
School of Homesteading Maynard Kaufman workshops, living-learning 26041 C.R. 681 (616) 427-8986 program for individuals in Bangor, MI 49013 ecologically sound techniques of agricultural production
Sirius Community Linda Reimer a community which teaches Baker Road (413) 259-1251 spiritual values through practical Shutesburg, MA 01072 skills such as organic gardening; farm apprenticeship program
Slippery Rock University Larry Patrick Master of Science Degree in Agroecosystem Ecology (412) 738-2956 Sustainable Systems; 4 graduate Parks & Recreation/Environmental Education courses w/permaculture focus; Slippery Rock, PA 16057 workshops, symposia, research; Harmony Homestead Demonstration Area
Southern Organic Apprenticeship Program Mark Hall links workers and growers P.O. Box 45 (512) 966-3724 through a quarterly newsletter; Utopia, TX 78884-0045 demonstration gardens; tours welcome
Stearns Organic Farm Penelope Turton guided tours; COMMUNITY 859 Edmands Road (508) 877-3882 SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE Framingham, MA 01701
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Sterling College Sarabelle Hitchner academic program, including Craftsbury Common, VT 05827 (802) 586-7711 substantial outdoor experential component; one- or two-year course of study; college farm, woodlots and garden; superb preparation for Peace Corps
The Stewardship Community (303) 6794327 environmental education 5569 N County Road 29 (303) 679 -4274 programs, conferences, practical Loveland, CO 80538 workshops, network of stewardship farms apprenticehsips, internships
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Jim Kinsel community supported agriculture Association (609) 737-7149 program (shares purchased R.D. 2, Box 263A annually by members); Titus Mill Road apprenticeships Pennington, NJ 08534
Sunshower Farm* Mark Miller field days, working weekends, 48548 60th Avenue (616) 674-3102 gleaning groups, farm tours Lawrence, MI 49064
Syracuse University Kate Clancy courses incorporating sustainable Dept. of Nutrition & Food Management (315) 443-4554 agriculture topics, graduate 34 Slocum Hall research related to sustainable Syracuse, NY 13244 food systems
Thompson On-Farm Research Dick Thompson demonstrational sustainable 2035190th St. Sharon Thompson research farm Boone, IA 50036-7423 (515) 432-1560
Tillers International Richard Roosenberg internships, applied research and 5239 S. 24th St. (616) 344-3233 training program Kalamazoo, MI 49002
Ti ith Placement Service Lee Elder LaCroix newsletter, connects workers with P.O. Box 85885 (206) 524-5620 after 5:30pm opportunities on sustainable Seattle, WA 98145 Pacific Time agriculture farms
TRANET Bill Ellis networking activities, newsletter, Box 567 (207) 864-2252 provides manuals and other Rangeley, ME 04970 library material to third-world rural areas
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The Vegetarian Resource Group Cindy Blum produces materials related to P.O. Box 1463 (410) 876-7882 vegetarianism, periodical Baltimore, MD 21203 Vegetarian Journal, sponsors conferences, organic grower on Board
Vermont, University of Bill Murphy pasture specialist, BS program in College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (802) 656-2630 alternative agriculture Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences Hills B14 Burlington, VT 05405-0082
Virginia Association of Biological Farmers John Burns organic certification; directory of P.O. Box 252 (703) 675-3982 members, with advertisements; Flint Hill, VA 22627 quarterly newsletter; educational meetings; directory of Virginia health food stores and organic producers
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Vivien G. Allen interdisciplinary environmental State University (703) 231 -9'/97 science curriculum; Dept. of Crop and Soil fax (703) 231-3431 environmental science option in Environmental Sciences the Dept. of Crop and Soil 332 Smyth Hall Environmental Sciences; and Blacksburg, VA 24061-0404 interdisciplinary program in livestock/forage/crop systems for sustainable agriculture, including research on nutrient management, nutrient cycling, water quality, grazing systems for beef cattle, insect and weed management, management of riparian areas, cropping rotations, economics, energetics, and agricultural equipment
Walnut Acres Organic Farms Paul Shaw workshops and seminars, summer Walnut Acres Road (717) 837-0601 farm tours, cannery tour Penns Creek, PA 17862
Washington State University David Bezdicek graduate research in crop and Department of Agronomy and Soils (509) 335-3644 soil management related to Pullman, WA 99164 sustainable agriculture
Washington 111th Deb Watkins provides information about P.O. Box 10813 (206) 842-0722 Washington organic farms, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 programs and resources; directory of growers, suppliers, buyers and resources
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Windstar Foundation Biodome Manager workshops, weekly tours during 2317 Snowmass Creek Rd. (303) 927-4777 summer, unpaid internships Snowmass, CO 81654 possible
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Jane Larson demonstrations, field days & Trade & Consumer Protection (608) 273-6408 tours, publications Sustainable Agriculture Program P.O. Box 8911 Madison, WI 53708
Wisconsin Rural Development Center Karen Foley-Stauss farmer networks, beginning 1406 Business Hwy. 18/151 East (608) 437-5971 farmer workshops, field days, Mount Horeb, WI 53572 high school sustainable curriculum, research, publications, newsletter, public policy
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative State Research Service (CSRS) Aerospace Bldg., 901 D St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20251
George W. Bird, Director Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (202) 4014860
USDA's SARE program offers competitive research grants, administered by four regional coordinators; for specific regions, see below:
SAKE - Western Region Dave Schlegel, Coordinator Office of the Vice President, DANR University of California 300 Lakeside Drive, 6th Floor Oakland, CA 94612-3560 telephone (510) 987-0029
SAKE - North Central Region Steve Waller, Coordinator Agriculture Hall University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68583-0704 telephone (402) 472-2973
SAKE - Northeast Region rrederick R. Magdoff, Coordinator Dept. of Plant & Soil Science University of Vermont Burlington, VT 05405 telephone (802) 656-2630
SARE - Southern Region William H. Brown, Coordinator Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station P.O. Box 25055 Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5055 telephone (504) 388-4182
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City Farmer Michael Levenston offers information on many #801-318 Homer Street (6G4) 685-5832 aspects of urban agriculture Vancouver, British Columbia V6B2V3 including small scale organic gardening; publications on school gardens, gardening for the disabled, composting
Dickson-Lean Associates* Garry Lean workshops on agroecosystem R.R. #2 (705) 887-52.30 design Cameron, Ontario Canada KOM1G0
Ecological Farmers Association Ted Zettel two-day introductory course, do Ted Zettel (519) 366-9982 summer farm tours, fall Chepstow, Ontario NOG1K0 conference, quarterly newsletter, on-farm consultation service
Joywind Farm, Rare Breeds Conservancy, Inc. JyChiperzak internships available on General Delivery (613) 472-6160 year-round basis in farm learning Marmora, Ontario, Canada KOK2M0 fax (613) 472-5565 experiences, administrative work, data collection, etc., in livestock conservation
MacDonald Campus of McGill University Stuart B. Hill resource centre on ecological Ecological Agriculture Projects (514) 398-7771 agriculture; minor in Ecological 21,111 Lakeshore fax (514) 398-7990 Agriculture Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec H9X3V9
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