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Sustainable Agriculture: more books (100)

Changing the Face of the Waters: The Promise and Challenge of Sustainable Aquaculture (Agriculture and Rural Development Series) by World Bank, 2007-06-29

The Wto Agriculture and Sustainable Development by Heinrich Wohlmeyer, 2001-07

Agroecology: The Science Of Sustainable Agriculture, Second Edition by Miguel A Altieri, 1995-10-13

Sustainable Horticulture: Today and Tomorrow by Raymond P. Poincelot, 2004-01-02

From the Farm to the Table: What All Americans Need to Know about Agriculture (Culture of the Land) by Gary Holthaus, 2009-02-06

The Conversion to Sustainable Agriculture: Principles, Processes, and Practices (Advances in Agroecology)

Agriculture at a Crossroads: Synthesis Report (v. 7) by Science, and Technology International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, 2009-01-15

Imagining Sustainable Food Systems

The Seasons on Henry's Farm: A Year of Food and Life on a Sustainable Farm by Terra Brockman, 2009-10-01

After the Green Revolution: Sustainable Agriculture for Development by Gordon R. Conway, Edward B. Barbier, 1990-07

Sustainable Land Management: Strategies to Cope with the Marginalisation of Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics by Committee on Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics, National Research Council, 1993-01-01

World Agriculture and the Environment: A Commodity-By-Commodity Guide To Impacts And Practices by Jason Clay, 2004-03-01

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C.A.S.A.-Centre For Advancement Of Sustainable Agriculture
CASA has been established as an independent, nonprofit organization. Activities include research based on the needs of farmers and other local stakeholders.
http://www.agricasa.org

Extractions: Agriculture-a continuing priority The Centre Strategy and Objectives Activities ... Contact Details Mission: The Centre's mission is to achieve goals of sustainable agriculture through income enhancing, productivity growth promoting, resource conserving and enviroment friendly practices, technologies and policies
Regional Information Service Centre For Southeast Asia On Appropriate Technology
Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan province in China.
http://www.ist.cmu.ac.th/riseat/
Welcome To IIED
An independent, non-profit organization promoting sustainable patterns of world development through Category Science Environment Conservation Sustainability View article. sustainable agriculture and Rural Livelihoods (SARL) New publication PLA Notes 45 Community-based animal healthcare, December 2002.
http://www.iied.org/

Extractions: Biodiversity and Livelihoods Group (BLG) Climate Change Programme (CCP) Corporate Responsibility for Environment and Dev. (CRED) Drylands Programme Environmental Economics Programme (EEP) Forestry and Land Use (FLU) Human Settlements Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) Strategies, Planning and Assessment (SPA) Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods (SARL) World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) IIED Headlines March 2003 Human Settlements From UN-Habitat: Water and Sanitation in the World's Cities; Local Action for Global Goals . This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of the quality and extent of provision for water and sanitation in urban areas around the world.
CLIMA: Centre For Legumes In Mediterranean Agriculture
About legumes and research on legumes for sustainable agriculture in the mediterranean climate of southern Australia.
http://www.clima.uwa.edu.au/

Extractions: CLIMA is a research alliance which pools the talent and resources of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia; The University of Western Australia; CSIRO and Murdoch University to study the role of grain and annual pasture legumes in sustainable agriculture in the Mediterranean climate of southwestern Western Australia. Researchers associated with CLIMA work in teams which incorporate many disciplines and areas, including molecular biology, physiology, plant breeding, pests and diseases, germplasm assessment and health benefits of legumes. CLIMA places a high value on its many collaborative projects with interstate and international scientists. On this web site you can find press releases, newsletters and other information describing CLIMA research, a contact directory for CLIMA-associated staff and students, teaching and learning resources for schools and pulse recipes. New on this site: Logos in EPS format This site is best viewed with version 5 browsers or better.
SAFS Home Page
Cover Crops UC SAREP Cover Crop Resources sustainable agriculture HomePages UC IPM University of California, Davis Home Page. Announcements.
http://agronomy.ucdavis.edu/safs/home.htm

Extractions: Comparing Conventional, Low-Input and Organic Farming Systems in California's Sacramento Valley Objectives Unique Features Experimental Design ... Funding Sources Current Projects Research Abstracts Quarterly Newsletters 1996-1998 Nemabase - A database of the host status of plants to plant-parasitic nematodes. Cover Crops - UC SAREP Cover Crop Resources Sustainable Agriculture Home Pages UC IPM University of California, Davis Home Page SAFS Research Manager: Leisa Huyck
Sustainable Agriculture Tour -- Erosion Control Structures
Diversion terraces, grassed waterways, surface inlets, and hedgerows are the most common structures used for soil conservation.
http://www.peisland.com/agrtour/erosion.html

Extractions: Photo: A diversion terrace breaking up surface runoff from the upper field to the lower one. Diversion terraces, grassed waterways, surface inlets, and hedgerows are the most common structures used for soil conservation by Island farmers. A drive by many fields will show abundant use of these methods. Diversion terraces are used where the slope length of a field is greater than the accepted limit for cross slope farming or strip cropping. Terraces break up long slopes into a series of shorter ones. Diversion terraces will transport substantial amounts of runoff and must be permanently vegetated. Photo: A good example of a grassed waterway Grassed waterways are broad shallow channels that are protected against erosion by a permanent grass cover. They are used to control gully erosion where water collects and flows through natural depressions in the field. The may also serve as outlets for diversion terraces. Ideally grassed waterways are gently sloped to control water flow speeds. Occasionally, grade control structures are required to ensure the stability of the waterway. Grassed waterways are the least expensive method of gully erosion control but they do reduce the amount of land in production. A surface inlet and underground piping system is an option that minimizes the loss of land and avoids some of the inconveniences associated with waterways. Earthen berms or dams can be constructed at strategic locations within fields to intercept heavy runoff. The water can then be discharged through a surface inlet and underground piping system to a safe and convenient outlet location.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
Community-based collaborative focused on sustaining farms and rural communities through farmland protecti Category Regional North America AgricultureThe Appalachian sustainable agriculture Project (ASAP) is a Western North Carolinacommunitybased collaborative focused on sustaining farms and rural
http://www.asapconnections.org/

Extractions: Local Food Guide Get Fresh! News and Events Tailgate Market Community Supported Agriculture Transition Program Calendar Partners Vision and Mission Links Contact Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project ppalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is a Western North Carolina community-based collaborative focused on sustaining farms and rural communities through an integrated action program of: Farmland protection: research, development, and demonstration of methods for retaining productive farmland threatened by sprawl and scattered rural growth. Sustainable production systems: development of high-value crops, value-added commodities, and sustainable production systems. Policy development: creation of, and lobbying for, policies supportive of sustainable farming practices, community-based marketing programs, and farmland protection initiatives. Promotion: providing producers access to focused educational and training resources; creation of direct marketing opportunities through the promotion of existing markets and establishment of new marketing possibilities and cooperative ventures.
The Alliance For Sustainability
A nonprofit group supporting ecologically sound, economically viable, and humane projects on a personal, Category Society Issues Sustainable Development Organizations The Alliance for Sustainability was founded in 1983 as the International Alliancefor sustainable agriculture by leaders and groups from around the world.
http://www.mtn.org/iasa/

Extractions: Mission The mission of the Alliance is to bring about personal, organizational and planetary sustainability through support of projects that are ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just and humane. The Alliance for Sustainability is a Minnesota-based, tax-deductible nonprofit supporting model sustainability projects on the local, national and international levels. The Alliance accomplishes its work by bringing together diverse businesses, government agencies, academic institutions, religious organizations, nonprofits, community groups and individuals in support of sustainability. It has helped promote sustainability education and training through The Natural Step and has developed partnerships and projects with a wide range of groups. The Alliance has numerous publications and a comprehensive Sustainability Resource Center that is open to the public. History The Alliance for Sustainability was founded in 1983 as the International Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture by leaders and groups from around the world. It brought together a diverse group of farmers, consumers, business leaders, environmentalists, development workers, educators and scientists who shared a common vision: The worldwide realization of sustainability with a focus on sustainable agriculture food and agricultural systems that are ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just and humane. Click to learn more about our
Viticultural Management Practices
It all starts in the Vineyard Short description of sustainable agriculture, IOBC's Integrated production (IP) of grapes, and Low input viticulture and enology (LIVE) and site links.
http://www.erieshore.ca/practices.html

Extractions: "It all starts in the Vineyards" Our viticultural management maintains a committment to practice the best and most responsible management practices of the day. We attempt to farm in an environmentally responsible manner, minimizing the use of insecticide and herbicide and utilizing mechanical cultivation and IPM (Integrated Pest Management) wherever and whenever possible.. Our cultural management practices support Sustainable Agricultural practices, integrating pest management, cover crops and soil and water conservation practices. The Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) program of Oregon, adapted from the Integrated Produciton (IP) model originating in Switzerland are included in sustainable agricultural practices. as defined: Sustainable Agriculture : " Sustainable Agriculture is a system that is economically viable for farmers and ranchers, environmentally healthy, and supportive of local communities and rural areas." More information on sustainable agriculture at: LIVE: "The Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE Inc.)
John E. Ikerd Recent Papers
John E. Ikerd. NEW ONLINE November 2002. Sowing the Seeds of SustainableAgriculture. sustainable agriculture A Question of Social Justice.
http://www.ssu.missouri.edu/faculty/jikerd/papers/default.htm

Extractions: NEW ONLINE November 2002 Sowing the Seeds of Sustainable Agriculture Corporate Livestock Production: Implications for Rural North America How Big Should a Small Farm Be? Rethinking the Role of Agriculture in the Future of Rural Communities ... The New Farm Crisis Calls for New Farm Policy THE AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION SERIES new online November 2002 Revitalizing Rural Communities Through Agriculture Sustainable Farms: Reconnecting with Consumers Small Farms: The Foundation for Long-Run Food Security Successful Farming is Mainly About Thinking ... The Family Farm on the Cutting Edge THE SUSTAINING PEOPLE THROUGH AGRICULTURE SERIES Soil: The Roots of Sustainable Agriculture new online November 2002 A Question of Boundaries new online November 2002 The Colonization of Rural America new online November 2002 The Case for Common Sense new online November 2002 The Living Farm new online November 2002 The Three Economies of Agriculture new online November 2002 Farming for Profit and Quality of Life The High Cost of Cheap Food Farming for Quality of Life Farming as a Metaphor for Living ... The Tipping Point for Sustainable Farming PREVIOUS PAPERS SMALL FARMS Serving the Small Farm Through Federal Farm Loan Programs The Small Farm Revolution Small Farms: Their Role in Our Farming Future Small Farms are "Real" Farms
Land Link Vermont
A farm transfer program at the UVM Center for sustainable agriculture.
http://www.uvm.edu/landlinkvt/

Extractions: UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture Services Provided For Farm Seekers For Farm Owners Farming in Vermont ... For More Information Land Link Vermont is a farm transfer program that connects beginning and relocating farmers with farmland owners and farming opportunities. Coordinated by the Center for Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Vermont , Land Link Vermont addresses obstacles farmers face in securing and transferring farms: locating an appropriate site, exploring land access options, and learning the steps of farmland and asset transfers. Vermont to host 2003 National Farm Transition Network Conference in July Land Link Vermont Services Matching Service For Farm Seekers For Farm Owners Referral Network Whether you're starting a farm, relocating your ag business, or retiring from farming, networking with peers, agriculture professionals and service providers are important for success. At Land Link Vermont, we help link you to professionals and organizations in Vermont that work with farmers. On-Line Referral Network Related Links
Sustainable Agriculture Organizations And Publications
sustainable agriculture Organizations and Publications Resource List. Farmerbasedand Nonprofit Groups Working in sustainable agriculture.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-rl/susagorg.html

Extractions: This list is updated annually to facilitate networking at the grassroots level among sustainable agriculture practitioners. Increasingly, such networking is being facilitated via the Internet, especially through regional Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) offices. Virtual farming networks are emerging at local and state levels, including marketing and supplier links. State-by-state contacts for a broadly defined sustainable agriculture community are included in this list.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
The National sustainable agriculture Information Service provides technicalassistance, breaking news, funding resources, and sustainable agriculture
http://attra.ncat.org/
LIBERTY GRAPHICS' Favorite Destinations Links To Environmental Wildlife Conserva
Links to online resources for sustainable agriculture, ecology, wildlife, organic farming, and other environmentally concerned companies.
http://www.naturetshirts.com/dest.html

Extractions: The Continental Divide Trail Alliance Promotes, constructs, and manages a primitive trail along the Continental Divide and protects significant resources along the trail by the support of volunteers and public and private partnerships. Their goal is to promote the appreciation, preservation, and enjoyment of America's natural lands through education and by preserving the opportunity to experience the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Center For Integrated Agricultural Systems
A sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin. Details of research, local Category Science Agriculture sustainable agriculturetext only. who we are research schools publications news links sitemap. livestock Grazing dairy systems, pastured poultry, and the
http://www.wisc.edu/cias/

Extractions: Poultry Enterprise Budget The Art and Science of Composting (pdf) Building Soil Organic Matter with Organic Amendments (pdf) Integrated Pest Management: An Overview for Market Growers (pdf) Integrated Weed Management for Fresh Market Production (pdf) Research Brief #61: Ovsynch results variable on grass-based dairy farms Research Brief #62: Fresh market growers share pest management strategies Research Brief #63: Large-scale pastured poultry farming in the U.S. Accessibility
International Arid Lands Consortium
Information on sustainable agriculture for arid and semi arid regions. Includes maps, links, lists of projects.
http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/IALC/Home.html

Extractions: The International Arid Lands Consortium (IALC) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring the problems and solutions unique to arid and semiarid regions. IALC promotes cooperative research and practical application of new knowledge to develop sustainable ecological practices. The IALC member institutions share a mission to enable people of arid lands to improve the quality of life for future generations. Assessing Capabilities of Soil and Water Resources in Drylands: The Role of Information Retrieval and Dissemination Technologies This web site is a dynamic prototype information resource on the Sonoran Desert. Executive Summary: Arid and Semiarid Land Stewardship: A 10-year Review of Accomplishments and Contributions of the International Arid Lands Consortium IALC Overview Slide Presentation Video Clips Search the IALC Researchers Database Search this site:
CAFF: Sustainable Ag - Resources
Sustainable Ag Web Sites and Resource Groups. sustainable agriculture is a grassrootsmovement occurring around the globe from Argentina to Zimbabwe.
http://www.caff.org/sustain/resource_groups.html

Extractions: Quick search: Sustainable agriculture is a grassroots movement occurring around the globe - from Argentina to Zimbabwe. Too often, inaccessibility to good information is a barrier to a more sustainable farm and food system. If you need more information about what you can do on any level - farm, community, national, international-chances are there's a group here that can help. If your browser has a "find function," you can search this list for sustainable ag resource groups by country, state (U.S. states are abbreviated), province, or region. For example, if you are looking for a group in Vancouver, try searching with the words "Canada," "British Columbia," or "Northwest." GreenPeace USA Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Access to Federal bills Center For Food Safety ... California Assembly and Senate Bills (updated daily!)
USDA Canal Point Sugarcane Field Station
Includes research staff and personnel listing, pathology, sustainable agriculture information, and cultivars in production. Florida.
http://www.canalpoint.sugarcane.usda.gov/
CAFF: Sustainable Agriculture Information
Home. What is CAFF History; Programs; Publications; Membership; Employment; Staff.sustainable agriculture Nitrogen Budgeting; Living Soil; Sharpshooter; Resource Groups.
http://www.caff.org/sustain/
Cuba: A Successful Case Study Of Sustainable Agriculture
Another article from Peter Rossett, reproduced from the book Hungry for Profit.
http://www.foodfirst.org/cuba/success.html

Extractions: Chapter 12, pp. 203-213, in: Hungry for Profit: The Agribusiness Threat to Farmers, Food and the Environment, edited by Fred Magdoff, John Bellamy Foster and Frederick H. Buttel (New York: Monthly Review Press, 2000). by PETER M. ROSSET www.foodfirst.org O ur global food system is in the midst of a multifaceted crisis, with ecological, economic, and social dimensions. To overcome that crisis, political and social changes are needed to allow the widespread development of alternatives. Ecologically, there are impacts of industrial-style farming on groundwater through pesticide and fertilizer runoff, on biodiversity through the spread of monoculture and a narrowing genetic base, and on the very capacity of agroecosystems to be productive into the future. Economically, production costs rise as farmers are forced to use ever more expensive machines and farm chemicals, while crop prices continue a several-decade-long downward trend, causing a cost-price squeeze which has led to the loss of untold tens of millions of farmers worldwide to bankruptcies. Socially, we have the concentration of farmland in fewer and fewer hands as low crop prices make farming on a small scale unprofitable (despite higher per acre total productivity of small farms), and agribusiness corporations extend their control over more and more basic commodities.

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