DOCUMENT RESUME ED 358 370 CE 063 987 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) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ***********************************************************************
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DOCUMENT RESUME
ED 358 370 CE 063 987
AUTHOR Gates, Jane PotterTITLE Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable
Agriculture. 5th Edition.INSTITUTION National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD.PUB DATE Nov 92NOTE 29p.
PUB TYPE Reference Materials Directories/Catalogs (132)
EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS *Agricultural Education; *Agricultural Production;
ABSTRACTThis directory lists 151 programs in alternative
farming systems (systems that aim at maintaining agriculturalproductivity and profitability, while protecting natural resources,especially sustainable, low-input, regenerative, biodynamic ororganic farming and gardening). It includes programs conducted bycolleges and universities, research institutes, and private farms andorganizations. Information about the institutions and organizationslisted this directory was compiled from a number of sources. Twocriteria were used for selection: (1) an institution's involvement inorganic, alternative, or sustainable agriculture; and (2) its focuson education, training, or provision of information. Most entries arefrom the United States, with a few entries from Canada. Each listingincludes name and address of the institution, name and telephonenumber cf a contact person, and a short description of the program.The directory also lists five national and regional contacts for theSustainable Agriculture Research and Education program of the U.S.Department of Agriculture. (KC)
Educational and TrainingOpportunities in SustainableAgriculture
5th EditionNovember 1992
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Educational and Training Opportunities inSustainable Agriculture
5th EditionNovember 1992
Jane Potter GatesAlternative Farming Systems Information Center
AlternativeFarmiL .9Systems
National Agricultural Library Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351 November 1992
National Agricultural Library Cataloging Record:
Gates, Jane PotterEducational and training opportunities in sustainable agriculture.1. Sustainable agriculture Study and teaching United States Directories.
2. Sustainable agriculture Study and teaching Canada Directories. 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
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INTRODUCTION TO THE FIFTH EDITION
Information about the institutions and organizations listed in this directory wascompiled from a number of sources. Criteria for selection were ar. institution'sinvolvement in organic, alternative, or sustainable agriculture, and its focus oneducation, training or provision of information. Scope of coverage is limited to theUnited States, with a few entries from Canada. Inclusion of an organization in thisdirectory does not imply a recommendation by the Alternative Farming SystemsInformation 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 andagricultural sciences. AFSIC focuses on alternative farming systems that aim atmaintaining agricultural productivity and profitability, while protecting naturalresources, especially sustainable, low-input, regenerative, biodynamic or organicfarming and gardening. The Center specializes in information relating to USDA'sSustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.
Each listing in this updated edition of 'The Directory" has been verified with theorganization. Our thanks to all those who contributed to its compilation.
Jane Potter Gates, Assistant Coordinator of the Alternative Farming SystemsInformation Center, had significant assistance in the preparation of this edition fromMichael Cassady, a volunteer at the Center. This assistance is gratefullyacknowledged.
Please send comments and corrections, or requests for additional copies, to:
Alternative Farming Systems Information CenterUSDA, National Agricultural Library
information service in sustainableagriculture and alternativefarming systems
INSTITUTION
Apr ovecho Institute80578 Haze 1ton Rd.Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Bio-Dynamic Fanning and GardeningAssociationP.O. Box 550Kimberton, PA 19442
Biological Urban Gardening Services(B.U.G.S.)P.O. Box 76Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0076
Birdsfoot FarmStar Route Box 138Canton, NY 13617
California Action NetworkP.O. Box 464Davis, CA 95617
California Certified Organic Farmers303 Potrero St. #51Santa Cruz, CA 95060
California State University, ChicoAgri-Business InstituteChico, CA 95929-0310
California State University, ChicoSchool of AgricultureChico, CA 95929-0310
CONTACT PROGRAM
Ianto Evans(503) 942-9434
Roderick Shouldice(215) 935-7797
Steven M. Zein(916) 726-5377
Doug Jones(315) 386-4852
Judith Redmond(916) 756-8518
Diana di Targiani(408) 423-2263fax (408) 423-4528
Director(916) 898-5733
Richard Baldy(916) 898-5112
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short intensive courses inpermaculture, ecologicalgardening & land use;international course insustainable agriculture, land use,and development in the U.S. andLatin America; 1-2 weekintercultural col'rses; consultingon permaculture design, ruralhoming, and forest and farmmanagement; short-terminternships in organic fava seedproduction; semi-annual favaconferences
extension service, conferences,films, support training programs
newsletter, publications, publiceducation, lectures on ecologicalhorticulture programs
apprenticeships in organicmarket gardening and life in anintentional community
grassroots advocacy forsustainable agriculture includingfarmer organiiing on resourceconservation issues, publiceducation on agriculture and itsimpact on the environment, andpolitical advocacy to supportsmall-scale farmers
training international students insustainable agriculture andagri-business
courses in sustainable agriculture& integrated pest management
INSTITUTION
California, University of(statewide)Sustainable Agriculture Researchand Education ProgramUniversity of CaliforniaDavis, CA 95616
California, University of(at Davis)
Sustainable Agriculture ProgramStudent Experimental farmDept. of AgronomyDavis, CA 95616
California, University of(at Berkeley)Agroecology ProgramDivision of Biological Control1050 San Pueblo AvenueAlbany, CA 94706
California, University of(at Santa Cruz)Agroecology ProgramSanta Cruz, CA 95064
Camp Joy131 Camp Joy RoadBoulder Creek, CA 95006
Center for Alternative Plants andAnimal Products305 Alderman HallUniversity of MinnesotaSt. Paul, MN 55108
Center for Holistic Resource Management5820 4th St., N.W.Albuquerque, NM 87107
Center for Indigenous Knowledge forAgriculture and Rural Development(CIKARD)Iowa State University319 Curtiss HallAmes, IA 50011
CONTACT
Bill LiebhardtJill Shore Auburn(916) 752-7556(916)757-3278
Mark Van Hord(916) 752-7645
Miguel Altieri(415) 642-9802
Information Office(408) 459-4140
Jim Nelson(408) 338-3651
Ervin Oelke(612) 624-4217
Shannon A. Horst(505) 344-3445
D.M. Warren(515) 294-0938fax (515) 294-1708
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information database, workshops,publications, grants, cooperativeextension activities
research & practical educationthrough courses, internships,special projects; summer coursein sustainable ag; sustainable agcurriculum being developed
graduate research, graduateassistantships, courses,international short courses in theUnited States and Latin Americaon biological control andagroecology
Committee for Sustainable Agriculture Otis WollanP.O. Box 1300 (916) 346-2777Colfax, CA 95713
Cornell UniversityEcological Agriculture ResearchCollectiveSection of Ecology & SystematicsCorson HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853
Dan Peck(607) 255-4493 ext. 280
Cornell University Brian ChabotSustainable Agriculture Advisory Committee (607) 255-2554College of Agriculture & Life Sciences245 Roberts HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853
Cornell Uni,fersityFarming Alternatives ProgramDept. of Rural Sociology434 Warren HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853
Thomas Lyson(607) 255-1684
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beginning farmer assistance,workshops, newsletters,publications & internships. LandLink farm management andbrokerage service for landownerswishing to rent or sell tobeginning farmers who willpractice sustainable agriculture;includes counseling, third-partynegotiating, and lease forms
conferences, farm field days,networking activities, newsletter
interchange among graduatestudents interested in sustainableagriculture; annual symposium
The sustainable agriculture effortat Cornell is comprised of amultitude of research, extensionand educational efforts in all ofits departments in the College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences,and in many of the University'sother colleges as well. TheSustainable AgricultureCoordinator can be contacted forinformation about any relatedactivity on campus or in theCooperative Extension System, orprograms and departments maybe contacted directly
See above
INSTITUTION CONTACT
Cornell University John DuxburyProgram for Agricultural Ecosystems (607) 255-1732Dept. of Soil, Crop and Atmospheric Sciences917 Bradfield HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853
Cornell UniversityCenter for the EnvironmentDivision of Water Resources116 Wing HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853
Cornell UniversityCooperative Extension340 Roberts HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853
Cornell UniversityNew York State IntegratedF -st Management Program
2 Pest Management Bldg.NYS Agricultural Experiment StationGeneva, NY 14456
Dordt CollegeDept. of Agriculture498 4th Ave. N.E.Sioux Center, IA 51250-1697
Earthwise Education CenterP.O. Box 91Camden, NY 13316
Ecology Action5798 Ridgewood RoadWillits, CA 95490
Howell Living History Farm101 Hunter RoadTitusville, NJ 08560
CONTACT
Steven Schwen(507) 753-2080
Grace Gershuny(802) 633-4152
Mart: & Atina Diffley(612) 454-6188
Christoph Meier(518) 672-4465
Dan Gudahl(501) 376-6836
Hector Black(615) 268-9889
Paul Too ley(301) 619-2632John Commito(301)696-3660
Robert Flory(609) 737-3799
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information sharing, laborexchanges, apprenticeships,market development andcooperative marketing, tours,demonstrations, speaking/ slideshows
consultation and educationprogram development in organiccertification, soil management,compost systems, and ecologicalfarm design; publishers of TheSoul of Soil: A Guide toEcological Soil Management
1-2 year apprenticeship inbiodynamic commercial scalefarming: dairy-fieldcrops-vegetables; 4-weekclassroom course in January
possible 1993 institute, Livestockin Development; internships indevelopment administration;volunteer opportunities;publication The Exchange
mail order nursery in quiet ruralarea offers training in variousaspects of low-input agriculture;nitrogen fixation project usingautumn olive; many unusualcrops; organic operation; room &board provided, plus stipend.
M.S. degree program inevnironmental biology; course insustainable agriculture offered infall 1993
internship in animal-poweredfarming for internationalagricultural development
INSTITUTION
Illinois, University ofCollege of AgricultureUI Agro-Ecology Program211 Mumford Hall1301 W. Gregory Dr.Urbana, IL 61801
Institute for Alternative Agriculture9200 Edmonston Road, Suite 117Greenbelt, MD 20770
Institute for Social EcologyP.O. Box 89Plainfield, VT 05667
International Alliance for SustainableAgriculture (IASA)in the Newman Centerat the University of Minnesota1701 University Avenue, S.E.Minneapolis, MN 55414-2076
International Federation of OrganicAgriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Bemward GeierOkozentrum ImsbachD-6695 Tholey-TheleyFederal Republic of Germanyphone 49-6853-30110;fax 49-6853-5190
Iowa State University ExtensionRoom 108, Curtiss HallIowa State UniversityAmes, IA 50011
Kansas Rural CenterP.O. Box 133Whiting, KS 66552
Kansas State UniversityDept. of AgronomyThrockmorton HallManhattan, KS 66506-5501
CONTACT PROGRAM
Richard E. Warner(217) 333-0240
Neill Schaller(301) 441-8777
Daniel ChodorkoffPaula Emery(802) 454-8493
Terry GipsBarry Colley(612) 331-1099fax (612) 379-1527
U.S. Contacts:Walter Goldstein(414) 642-3303T. B. Harding(215) 863-6700fax (215) 863-4622
Jerry DeWitt(515) 294-7801
Jerry JostRt 3, Box 116Lawrence, KS(913) 841-7044
John Havlin(913) 532-7211
newsletter, seminars,undergraduate and graduateclasses with focus on ecosystemapproach
college credit curriculum,summer courses, MA program,internships, newsletter
June 22,1993 conference onsustaining the Earth Summit:planting a new vision ofsustainable agriculture;newsletter, internships, publicspeaking, resource center, slideshows, videos
conferences, newsletter,publications, networking
on-farm research,demonstrations, field days,workshops,newsletters,videotapes, organicagriculture, bulletins
library resources on sustainableagriculture as well as resourceson diversification, topics
student curriculum, publicprograms, internships, research insustainable agriculture
field days, on-farm participatoryresearch, newsletter, workshops,videos, books/booklets
conferences, workshops,education/demonstrationprojects, competitive grants,special projects with ISUExtension and other Iowaorganizations; publications onresearch
courses in ecological horticulture,lectures, consultations
apprenticeships, talks, programsat farm and other events,farmer-to-farmer conference,extension services, newspaper,publications, Common GroundCountry Fair
4-year B.S. degree in SustainableAgriculture; graduate degreeswith faculty from 6 depts.
INSTITUTION
Malachite School & Small Farm8055 County Road 570Gardner, CO 81040
Many Hands Organic Farm411 Sheldon RoadBane, MA 01005
Maryland, University ofDept. of AgronomyH.J. Patterson HallCollege Park, MD 20742
Massachusetts Audubon SocietyDrumlin Farm, Education Centerand Wildlife SanctuarySouth Great RdLincoln, MA 01773
Meadowcreek, Inc.1 Meadowcreek RoadFox, AR 72051
Memphis Organic Network Association:50 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, Inc.2493 County Road ESEast Troy, WI 53120
Michigan State UniversityA260 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg.East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Michigan State UniversityW. K. Kellogg Biological StationHickory Corners, MI 49060
apprenticeships in raisingcertified organic fruits,vegetables, poultry, pigs
courses in SustainableAgriculture, International CropProduction, Crops, Soil &Civilization, etc.; opportunitiesfor graduate level training insustainable ag research
instruction, internships,apprenticeships and volunteeropportunities in environmentallysound farming and gardeningpractices
internship and apprenticeshipprograms providing hands-oneducation in sustainableagriculture, alternative energy,organic gardening andenvironmental education
research in sustainableagriculture, agricultural helddays, workshops, lectures,conferences, demonstrationfarms, international exchangeprogram
research projects in sustainableagriculture, graduate studies
graduate training in agriculturalecology
INSTITUTION
Minnesota Department of AgricultureEnergy and SustainableAgriculture Project90 West Plato BoulevardSt. Paul, MN 55107
Minnesota, University ofInstitute for Sustainable Agriculture411 Borlaug Hall1991 Buford CircleSt. Paul, MN 55108-1013
Missouri, University ofSustainable Agriculture SystemsProgram (SASP)200 Mumford HallColumbia, MO 65211
Montana State UniversityPlant & Soil Science Dept.Bozeman, MT 59717-0312
Napa Valley CollegeViticulture & Winery TechnologyNapa, CA 94558
Naropa Institute2130 ArapahoBoulder, CO 80302
National Center for Food &Agricultural Policy (NCFAP)1616 P St., N.W., Suite 434Washinton, D.C. 20036
CONTACT PROGRAM
Mary Hanks(612) 296-7673
Kent Crookston(612) 625-8761
John E. Ikerd(314) 882-4635fax (314) 882-3958
James R. Sims(406) 994-5073Bruce D. Maxwell(406)994-5717
Stephen Krebs(707) 253-3259
Bob Howard(303) 444-0202
Nancy Bushwick Malloy(202) 328-5011
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grants for on-farmdemonstrations, workshops,publications, low-interest loans,mentor program, field days
graduate studies, seminar series,low- input /organic farm, waterquality center, alternative plant &animal products center
on-farm research &demonstrations, workshops,advisory work with farmers,community projects, impactassessment
graduate studies, research oncropping systems, legume-cerealrotations, population ecology ofweeds in agrosystems, and otheraspects of sustainable agriculture
courses in ecological principles,sustainable agriculturemethodology and integrated pestmanagement as these topicsrelate to grape-growing andwine- making
BA program in EnvironmentalStudies, with organic horticulture,including market gardening &residential landscaping; 20-acreorganic farm; contemplative andBuddh.i. ,-itage
annual Leadership DevelopmentProgram offers 4-week publicpolicy fellowships in Washington,D.C.; curriculum coverssustainable agriculture relatedpolicy issues(no program in 1993)
Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture SocietyBox 736Hartington, NE 68739
Nebraska, University of(at Uncoil')Institute of Agriculture andNatural ResourcesCenter for SustainableAgricultural Systems221 Keim HallLincoln, NE 68583-0949
Necessary Trading CompanyOne Nature's WayNew Castle, VA 24127
CONTACT PROGRAM
(203) 484-2445
Julie Rawson(508) 355-2853
Jennifer Morgan(609) 737-6848
Ammie Chickering(315) 365-2299
Enid WonrRcott(802) 229-4980
Sam Welsch(402) 254-2289
Chuck Francis(402) 472-2056fax(402) 472-7904
Bill Wolf(703) 864-5103
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workshops, annual 3-day summerregional conference, winterconference, producers networkfor buyers and sellers; directoryof organic producers andretailers; directory of organiclandscapers
Robinson Crusoe Goat DairyP.O. Box 463Mendocino, CA 95460
Kodak Research Center611 Siegfriedale Rd.,Kutztown, PA 19530
Rose Valley Farm4209 Covell RoadRose, NY 14542-0149
School of Homesteading26041 C.R. 681Bangor, MI 49013
Sirius CommunityBaker RoadShutesburg, MA 01072
CONTACT
Petra Schulte(707) 937-0244
Dennis Scholl(215) 683-6383
David SternElizabeth Henderson(315)587 -9787
Maynard Kaufman(616) 427-8986
Linda Reimer(413) 259-1251
Slippery Rock University Larry PatrickAgroecosystem Ecology (412) 738-2956Parks & Recreation/Environmental EducationSlippery Rock, PA 16057
Southern Organic Apprenticeship Program Mark HallP.O. Box 45 (512) 966-3724Utopia, TX 78884-0045
Stearns Organic Farm859 Edmands RoadFramingham, MA 01701
Penelope Turton(508) 877-3882
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PROGRAM
certified (CCOF) organic goatdairy; cheese; herbal deworming;feed and all grains, alfalfa, grownorganically; apprenticeships
conferences, field days, GardenFest!, workshops, internships,self-guided tours, publications
apprenticeships including weeklystipend, room & board on aCertified Organic vegetable farm(minimimum commitment of 2months); also hosts New YorkState Garlic Seed Foundation;information, slide shows aboutgarlic; visitors welcome, butplease call first
workshops, living-learningprogram for individuals inecologically sound techniques ofagricultural production
a community which teachesspiritual values through practicalskills such as organic gardening;farm apprenticeship program
Master of Science Degree inSustainable Systems; 4 graduatecourses w/permaculture focus;workshops, symposia, research;Harmony HomesteadDemonstration Area
links workers and growersthrough a quarterly newsletter;demonstration gardens; tourswelcome
guided tours; COMMUNITYSUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
INSTITUTION
Sterling CollegeCraftsbury Common, VT 05827
The Stewardship Community5569 N County Road 29Loveland, CO 80538
Sunshower Farm*48548 60th AvenueLawrence, MI 49064
Syracuse UniversityDept. of Nutrition & Food Management34 Slocum HallSyracuse, NY 13244
Thompson On-Farm Research2035190th St.Boone, IA 50036-7423
Tillers International5239 S. 24th St.Kalamazoo, MI 49002
Ti ith Placement ServiceP.O. Box 85885Seattle, WA 98145
TRANETBox 567Rangeley, ME 04970
CONTACT
Sarabelle Hitchner(802) 586-7711
(303) 6794327(303) 679 -4274
Jim Kinsel(609) 737-7149
Mark Miller(616) 674-3102
Kate Clancy(315) 443-4554
Dick ThompsonSharon Thompson(515) 432-1560
Richard Roosenberg(616) 344-3233
Lee Elder LaCroix(206) 524-5620 after 5:30Pacific Time
Bill Ellis(207) 864-2252
*appeared in previous edition; unable to confirm in time for this edition
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academic program, includingsubstantial outdoor experentialcomponent; one- or two-yearcourse of study; college farm,woodlots and garden; superbpreparation for Peace Corps
community supported agricultureprogram (shares purchasedannually by members);apprenticeships
field days, working weekends,gleaning groups, farm tours
courses incorporating sustainableagriculture topics, graduateresearch related to sustainablefood systems
demonstrational sustainableresearch farm
internships, applied research andtraining program
newsletter, connects workers withpm opportunities on sustainable
agriculture farms
networking activities, newsletter,provides manuals and otherlibrary material to third-worldrural areas
INSTITUTION
The Vegetarian Resource GroupP.O. Box 1463Baltimore, MD 21203
Vermont, University ofCollege of Agriculture & Life SciencesDept. of Plant and Soil SciencesHills B14Burlington, VT 05405-0082
Virginia Association of Biological FarmersP.O. Box 252Flint Hill, VA 22627
Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState UniversityDept. of Crop and SoilEnvironmental Sciences
332 Smyth HallBlacksburg, VA 24061-0404
Walnut Acres Organic FarmsWalnut Acres RoadPenns Creek, PA 17862
Washington State UniversityDepartment of Agronomy and SoilsPullman, WA 99164
Washington 111thP.O. Box 10813Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
CONTACT PROGRAM
Cindy Blum(410) 876-7882
Bill Murphy(802) 656-2630
John Burns(703) 675-3982
Vivien G. Allen(703) 231 -9'/97fax (703) 231-3431
Paul Shaw(717) 837-0601
David Bezdicek(509) 335-3644
Deb Watkins(206) 842-0722
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produces materials related tovegetarianism, periodicalVegetarian Journal, sponsorsconferences, organic grower onBoard
pasture specialist, BS program inalternative agriculture
organic certification; directory ofmembers, with advertisements;quarterly newsletter; educationalmeetings; directory of Virginiahealth food stores and organicproducers
interdisciplinary environmentalscience curriculum;environmental science option inthe Dept. of Crop and SoilEnvironmental Sciences; andinterdisciplinary program inlivestock/forage/crop systems forsustainable agriculture, includingresearch on nutrientmanagement, nutrient cycling,water quality, grazing systems forbeef cattle, insect and weedmanagement, management ofriparian areas, croppingrotations, economics, energetics,and agricultural equipment
workshops and seminars, summerfarm tours, cannery tour
graduate research in crop andsoil management related tosustainable agriculture
provides information aboutWashington organic farms,programs and resources;directory of growers, suppliers,buyers and resources
INSTITUTION
Windstar Foundation2317 Snowmass Creek Rd.Snowmass, CO 81654
Wisconsin Department of AgricultureTrade & Consumer ProtectionSustainable Agriculture ProgramP.O. Box 8911Madison, WI 53708
Wisconsin Rural Development Center1406 Business Hwy. 18/151 EastMount Horeb, WI 53572
farmer networks, beginningfarmer workshops, field days,high school sustainablecurriculum, research,publications, newsletter, public
policy
SARE Contacts
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, DirectorSustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program(202) 4014860
USDA's SARE program offers competitive research grants, administered by four regional coordinators; forspecific regions, see below:
SAKE - Western RegionDave Schlegel, CoordinatorOffice of the Vice President, DANRUniversity of California300 Lakeside Drive, 6th FloorOakland, CA 94612-3560
telephone (510) 987-0029
SAKE - North Central RegionSteve Waller, CoordinatorAgriculture HallUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE 68583-0704
telephone (402) 472-2973
SAKE - Northeast Regionrrederick R. Magdoff, CoordinatorDept. of Plant & Soil ScienceUniversity of VermontBurlington, VT 05405
telephone (802) 656-2630
SARE - Southern RegionWilliam H. Brown, CoordinatorLouisiana Agricultural Experiment StationP.O. Box 25055Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5055
telephone (504) 388-4182
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INSTITUTION
City Farmer#801-318 Homer StreetVancouver, British Columbia V6B2V3
MacDonald Campus of McGill UniversityEcological Agriculture Projects21,111 LakeshoreSte. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec H9X3V9
Stuart B. Hill(514) 398-7771fax (514) 398-7990
*appeared in previous edition; unable to confirm in time for this edition
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offers information on manyaspects of urban agricultureincluding small scale organicgardening; publications on schoolgardens, gardening for thedisabled, composting
workshops on agroecosystemdesign
two-day introductory course,summer farm tours, fallconference, quarterly newsletter,on-farm consultation service
internships available onyear-round basis in farm learningexperiences, administrative work,data collection, etc., in livestockconservation
resource centre on ecologicalagriculture; minor in EcologicalAgriculture