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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;
Educational Opportunities; Environmental Standards;*Farm Management; Job Training; Pesticides; Pests;Postsecondary Education; Program Implementation;Research; Resources; Vocational Education
IDENTIFIERS *Organic Farming; *Sustainable Agriculture
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)
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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
Room 11110301 Baltimore BoulevardBeltsville, MD 20705-2351
EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
A Directory
INSTITUTION
Abundant Life Seed FoundationP.O. Box 772Port Townsend, WA 98368
Agricenter International7777 Walnut Grove Rd.Memphis, TN 38120
Agricultural Resources Center615 Willard PlaceRaleigh, NC 27603
Alcyone Light Center1965 Hilt RoadHombrook, CA 96044
Alternative Energy Resources Center(AERO)44 North Last Chance Gulch, #9Helena, MT 59601
Appropriate Technology ProjectVolunteers In AsiaP.O. Box 4543Stanford, CA 94309
Appropriate Technology Transfer toRural Areas (ATTRA)PO Box 3657Fayetteville, AR 72702
CONTACT
Seed/Garden Coordinator(206) 385-5660
Larry Davis(901) 757-7777
Erick Umstead(919) 839-0159Allen Spa lt(919) 967-1886
Sylvia ShechterKa lista Laudon(916) 475-3310
Nancy Matheson(406) 443-7272
Ken Darrow(415) 326-8581(800) 648-8043
Jim Lukens(501) 442-9824
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PROGRAM
organic garden apprenticeprogram; seed growersworkshops; periodic newsletters,annual seed catalog; books &periodicals; available throughbookstore & catalog
demonstration plots, tours,symposiums
health and environmentalinformation on pesticides
apprenticeships, summerworkshops, three-monthinternships, organic gardeningprogram, natural methods ofworking and communicating withplants
sustainable farming practicesinformation for the inlandNorthwest, Rocky Mountains andNorthern Plains, especially smallgrains & livestock; conferences,farm tours, publications, on-farmresearch
appropriate technologymicrofiche library, appropriatetechnology? sourcebook (both forsale)
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
organic certification training,retailers' conferences
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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PROGRAM
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
apprenticeships, graduate andundergraduate courses,undergraduate internships
apprenticeships, field trips, tours
symposia, fact sheets, database
courses in managing natural &human resources to restore soils,pk- jt & animal life, & waterresources, and to increasefinancial prosperity
(emphasizes international nativeknowledge) training courses andmaterials on indigenousknowledge, informationclearinghouse, publications
INSTITUTION CONTACT
Center for Rural AffairsP.O. Box 406Waithill, NE 68067
Chuck HassebrookAl Prosch(402) 846-5428fax (402) 846-5420
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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PROGRAM
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
Keith Porter(607) 255-5941
Bill Worth(607) 255-2251
Jim Tette(315) 787-2208
Duane Bajema(712) 722-6275
Winston I. Gordon(315) 675-8498
Mary Campagna(707) 459-0150
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PitOGRAM
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undergraduate degrees in animalscience, plant science andagri-business; scholarships andinternships available; 162- acrefarm
4-5 year apprenticeships inorganic farming with emphasis onhelping homeless individualsbecome farmers; conferences,workshops, tours; programsprovide hands-on education insustainable agriculture andalternative energy
biointensive research farm;books, booklets, etc.; networkingwith people & projects in over100 countries; free catalog
INSTITUTION
Ehrhardt Organic Farm1032 Hoffmaster RoadKnoxville, MD 21758
Elfin Permaculture7781 Lenox Ave.Jacksonville, FL 32221
Evergreen State CollegeEcological Agriculture ProgramOlympia, WA 98505
Fairfield UniversityFood Products PressBiology Dept.Fairfield, CT 06430
Farming Alternatives ProgramDept. of Rural Sociology408 Warren HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853
Finger Lakes Organic Growers Co-opP.O. Box 549Trumansburg, NY 14886
Florida, University ofFarming Sj'tems ProgramGainesville, FL 32611-0240
Florida, University ofDept. of BotanyGainesville, FL 32611-2009
Friends of the Trees SocietyP.O. Box 1064Tonasket, WA 98855
CONTACT PROGRAM
Sylvia and Walter Ehrhardt(301) 834-9247
Dan Hemenway
Pat Labine(206) 866-6000ext. 6195
international workshops andtraining centers on all aspects oforganic gardeningcommunity-supported agricultureprogram; tours, lectures
organizations wishing to hostpermaculture training programs,please contact Dan Hemenway bymail
academic courses, year-longundergraduate inter-disciplinaryprogram, organic farm, practicalaspects of sustainable agriculture
Raymond P. Poincelot peer reviewed journal; books(203) 254-4000, X2542
Duncan Hilchey(607) 255-9832
Manager(607) 387-3333
Peter Hildebrand(904) 392-1854
John J. Ewel(904) 392-1468
Michael Pilarski(509) 485-2705
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information base, workshops,educational materials,conferences relating to farmdiversification, innovation, andsustainable agriculture
apprenticeships at memberfarms; co-sponsors workshops
graduate work on the farmingsystems program, independentgraduate studies
graduate courses, undergraduateand graduate research in humidtropical lowlands
publications on worldreforestation, sustainableagriculture, kiwi fruits seminars &courses on permaculture & treesubjects; networking service forinternational travelers
INSTITUTION
Full Circle Organic Growers CooperativeRural Route 1, Box 52BBLake City, MN 55041
Gala ServicesBox 84, RFD 3St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Gardens of EAGAN4355 South Robert TrailEagan, MN 55123
Hawthorne Valley FarmRoad 2, Box 225AGhent, NY 12075
Heifer Project InternationalP.O. Box 808Little Rock, AR 77203
Hidden Springs NurseryRoute 14, Box 159Cookeville, TN 38501
Hood CollegeFrederick, MD 21701
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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PROGRAM
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
apprenticeship positions withcertified organic vegetable familyfarm; hands-on experience
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
annual symposium, peer-reviewedjournal, newsletter, occasionalpapers
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
on-farm demonstrations,newsletter, workshops, farm tours
research in sustainableagriculture; on-farm research &demonstration; field days,workshops/meetings, seminarseries, courses
INSTITUTION
Kerr Center for Sustainable AgricultureP.O. Box 588Poteau, OK 74953
Kirkwood Community CollegeNew Business Center2901 Tenth Ave.Marion, IA 52302
The Land Institute2440 E. Water Well RoadSalina, KS 67401
Land Stewardship Project14758 Ostlund Trail NorthMarine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture126 Soil Tilth Bldg.Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA 50011 -3120
Living Resources CompanyP.O. Box 76Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0076
Lost Valley Education Center81868 Lost Valley LaneDexter, OR 97431
Maine Organic Farmers and GardenersAssociationDepartment HP.O. Box 2176, Dept. HAugusta, ME 04338
Maine, University of(at Orono)Sustainable Agriculture Program418 Deering HallOrono, ME 04469
CONTACT
Heidi Carter(918) 647-9123
Mary Proctor(319) 377-8198
Director of Education(913) 823-5376
Ron Kroese, Exec. Dir.(612) 433-2770
Dennis R Keeney(515) 294-3711fax (515) 294-9696
Steven M. Zien(916) 726-5377
James Cauffman(503) 937-3351
Nancy Ross(207) 622-3118
Matt Liebman(207) 581-2926
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PROGRAM
classes, tours, workshops,volunteer opportunities, schoolgroup programs, researchdemonstration projects
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
environmental education center,sustainable agricultureconferences, permaculture designcourses, demonstration farm,internships
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
CONTACT
Alan Mace(719) 746-2412
Julie RawsonJack Kittredge(508) 355 -2853
Ray R. Well(301) 405-1314
Stacy Miller(617) 259-9500
Megan Hughes(501) 363-4500
Jeffrey Restuccio(901) 756-8586
Roger BlobaumWalter Goldstein(414) 642-3303
Richard Harwood(517) 336-1611
G. Philip Robertson(616) 671-2267
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PROGRAM
classes, internships, retreats, fieldtrips, farmstays and thema weekfor adults, families, youth, ServiceCivil International, Elderhostel;college courses
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
tours, demonstration organicgardens, seminars, networkingactivities, publications
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)
INSTITUTION
Natural Organic Farmers Associationof ConnecticutP.O. Box 386Northford, CT 06472
Natural Organic Farmers Associationof Massachusetts411 Sheldon RdBarre, MA 01005
Natural Organic Farmers Associationof New Jersey31 Titus Mill Rd.Pennington, NJ 08534
Natural Organic Farmers Associationof New YorkP.O. Box 21South Butler, NY 13154-0021
Natural Organic Farmers Associationof Vermont15 Barre St.Montpelier, VT 05602
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
access to region-wide farmapprenticeship programs,day-long winter conference,annual 3-day summer regionalconference, organic certification,quarterly publication
on-farm workshops, newsletter,organic certification program,winter conference, New JerseyOrganic Country Fair
organic certification program,newsletter, publications, on-farmdemonstrations and workshops,2-day annual March conference
organic certification program,on-farm workshops, quarterlynewsletter, annual winter &summer conferences, technicalassistance
farmer chapters, farm tours,conferences, workshops,videotapes, newsletter, field days,speakers bureau
research, classroom teaching andExtension activities on integratedsystems; promotes learningthrough on-farm research; closecooperation with farmerorganizations
organic fertilizers and pestcontrols for farm and garden,books, consulting services,seminars
INSTITUTION
New England Small Farm InstituteP.O. Box 608Belchertown, MA 01007
North Carolina State UniversityDepartment of Soil ScienceBox 7619Raleigh, NC 27695-7618
North Dakota State UniversityCarrington Research Extension CenterBox 219Carrington, ND 58421
Northeast Missouri State UniversityScience Hall 247Kirksville, MO 63501
Northeast Organic Fariing AssociationWhite Farm, 150 Clinton St.Concord, NH 03301
Northeast Workers on Organic Farmsdo New England Small InstituteP.O. Box 608Belchertown, MA 01007
Northwest Area FoundationE-1201 First National Bank Bldg.332 Minnesota St.St. Pau!, MN 55101-1373
Office for Small-Scale Agriculture (OSSA)USDA - Aerospace Bldg., Rm 32814th & Independence Ave., S.W.Washington, D.C. 20250-2200
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association65 Plymouth StreetPlymouth, OH 44865
CONTACT
Kathryn Ruhf(413) 323-4531
Larry King(919) 515-2645
John Gardner(701) 652-2951
Nicholas Jordan(816) 785-4597
Joe White(603) 679-5718
Kathryn Ruhf(413) 323-4531
Karl Stauber(612) 224-9635
Howard W. (Bud) Kerr, Jr(202) 401-1805fax (202) 401-1804
Holly Hannon Fackler(419) 687-7665
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internships, workshops; resourcelibrary, sustainable resourcemanagement demonstrations
field days, workshops, relatedcourses, integrated pestmanagement program
limited number of undergraduateinternships and graduate study incrop and soil sciences
graduate courses in the biology ofsustainable agriculture
workshops, seminars, bimonthlynewsletter; regional summerconference; certification affiliate
offers apprenticeships withorganic farmers who need help
promotes welfare of 8-state area(MN,IA,ND,SD,MT,ID,WA &OR); supports work in alleviatingrural and urban poverty andpromoting sustainabledevelopment
. newsletter, seminar/lecturepresentations; fact sheet series onspecialty crops
annual 2-day winter conference,summer farm & garden tourseries, quarterly newsletter,annual membership directory,regional meetings, apprenticeshipprogram, organic certificationprogram, marketing assistance,networking
INSTITUTION
Ohio State UniversitySustainable Agriculture Program1735 Neil Ave.Columbus, OH 43210
CONTACT PROGRAM
Clive EdwardsJeff DickinsonKamyar Enshayan(614) 292-3786
Ohio, University of Steve RiochDept. of Environmental and Plant Biology (614) 698-3681Athens, OH 45701
Oklahoma State UniversityWes Watkins Agriculture Research& Extension CenterP.O. Box 128
Lane, OK 74555
Old Mill Farm School of Country LivingP.O. Box 463Mendocino, CA 95460
Oregon State UniversityDept. of Crop and Soil Science202 Strand HallCorvallis, OR 97331
Oregon Ti IthP.O. Box 218Tualatin, OR 97062
Our Wool Farm (Colored Sheep)P.O. Box 463Mendocino, CA 95460
Peaceable Engdoas School, TheP.O. Box 313Washington on the Brazos, TX 77880
Jonathan Edelson(405) 889-7343
Chuck Hinsch(707) 937-0244
Richard Dick(503) 737-5718
Yvonne Frost(503) 691-2514
Lisa Boyer(707) 937-0244
Elizabeth Winston(409) 878-2353
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soil ecology research,farmer-to-farmer mentorshipproject, on-farm research,educational activities, twenty3-month student internships
alternative agriculture course,intensive gardening andmini-farming summer course
graduate studies, adult educationprograms, graduate researchopoportunities in IPM andreduced tillage production ofhorticultural crops
certified organic apprenticeships,multi-day youth & group events,guest cabins; alternative energyprogram; animal husbandry:organic goat dairy, black sheepflock, draft horses;forestry-sustainable yield;permaculture, edible landscaping
graduate & undergraduate coursework including biological control
tests, agro-ecology, soilecology & weed ecology;graduate research opportunities
conferences, apprenticeships,educational materials
organically raised, herbaldewormed flock for wool & meat;internships for carding, weaving,spinning, knitting, organic animalhusbandry
short courses, workshops andseminars in organic gardening,sustainable agriculture and otherecolog '- related topics; smallgarden manual
INSTITUTION
Pennsylvania State UniversityDepartment of AgriculturalEconomics and Rural SociologyUniversity Park, PA 16802
Polyface, Inc. ( The Farm of Many Faces)Route 1, Box 281Swoope, VA 24479
Practical Farmers of Iowa2104 Agronomy HallIowa State UniversityAmes, IA 50011
Project Eco-School881 Alma Real Dr. #301Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Purdue UniversityCenter for Alternative AgriculturalSystems1145 Krannert Bldg., Room 649West Lafayette, IN 47907-1145
Putney SchoolPutney, VT 05346
Ranch Management Consultants, Inc.The Ranching for Profit School7719 Rio Grande Boulevard, N.W.Albuquerque, NM 87107
Rateaver, BargylaThe Rateavers Publishing Company9049 Covina St.San Diego, CA 92126
Regenerative Agriculture Association222 Main StreetEmmaus, PA 18098
CONTACT PROGRAM
Carolyn Sachs(814) 865-0455
Joel F. Salatin(703) 885-3590(703) 885-1166
Rick Exner(515) 294-1923
Leslie Crawford(310) 454-4585fax (310) 459-1452
Stephen B. Lovejoy(317) 494-4244
Mark Townsend(802) 387-5566
Stan D. Parsons(505) 898-740
Bargyla Rateaver(619) 566-8994
Tina Abel(215) 967-8405
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academic courses
working organic family farm, farmtours, slide program
on farm research &demonstration, field days,educational meetings, newsletter,small grants, collaboration withagricultural scientists
non-profit environmentaleducation resource center;environmental resource guide to
-;lied spring/summer19( .tsigxed to educatesti., is, teachers andadmn,...trators about theenvironment
undergraduate & graduateresearch & courses; publications,on-farm research, conferences &lectures
internships
instruction in alternative ranchingand farming methods andtechnologies
teach uaiversity level degreecredit courses; free consultationsworldwide; author of textbooksand articles; demonstrations,exhibits, posters, seminars
field days, publishers of The NewFarm magazine
INSTITUTION
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
Stony Brook-Millstone WatershedAssociationR.D. 2, Box 263ATitus Mill RoadPennington, NJ 08534
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
environmental educationprograms, conferences, practicalworkshops, network ofstewardship farmsapprenticehsips, internships
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
CONTACT PROGRAM
Biodome Manager(303) 927-4777
Jane Larson(608) 273-6408
Karen Foley-Stauss(608) 437-5971
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workshops, weekly tours duringsummer, unpaid internshipspossible
demonstrations, field days &tours, publications
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
Dickson-Lean Associates*R.R. #2Cameron, OntarioCanada KOM1G0
Ecological Farmers Associationdo Ted ZettelChepstow, Ontario NOG1K0
CANADA
CONTACT
Michael Levenston(6G4) 685-5832
Garry Lean(705) 887-52.30
Ted Zettel(519) 366-9982
Joywind Farm, Rare Breeds Conservancy, Inc. Jy ChiperzakGeneral Delivery (613) 472-6160Marmora, Ontario, Canada KOK2M0 fax (613) 472-5565
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
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