Food & Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
SustainableAg.net
(Information website)
A California statewide educational resource for Sustainable Agriculture,
hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College. Content includes: Production
& Practices / Marketing Strategies / Agricultural Work Force / Sustainable
Communities / Curriculum & Instruction / Events, Tours and Conferences
/ Case Studies / Research Information / Glossary / Arts and Humanities
/ Images / Programs for Grades K-12
University
of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
(educational institution / resource site)
Educational programs, newsletters and publications, Crop & Livestock
production information, biologically integrated farming systems,
methyl bromide alternatives, grants & funding opportunities, more.
Sustainable Agriculture: Selected Bibliography
by Andrew Lorand (bibliography)
A baker's dozen of recommended books on the history, science, and
practice of sustainable agriculture.
American Farmland Trust works to stop the loss
of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead
to a healthy environment.
Biodynamic
Biodynamic
Farming and Gardening Association
(Non-profit organization)
This San Francisco-based membership group fosters, guides, and safeguards
the biodynamic farming method. General info on Biodynamics and it's
originator Rudolph Steiner; conferences; literature and publications;
advice for farmers and gardeners; directory of related local and
regional groups; job listings; events; books; planting calendar;
more. Introductory article: "What
is Biodynamics?"
Permaculture
Occidental Arts
and Ecology Center (educational
nonprofit)
An educational center and biodiversity focused farm located in
west Sonoma County. OAEC's programs offer innovative and practical
solutions to the pressing environmental, economic and social challenges
of our day. OAEC is recognized as a leader in research, demonstration
and popular education around sustainable living practices, and
in developing grassroots activist strategies and campaigns for
positive social change.
The
Permaculture Institute of Northern California
(educational nonprofit)
Located at Point Reyes, with another demonstration site east of
Garberville. Offers courses and workshops, tours, consulting.
Bay Area
Permaculture Guild (network/association)
Quarterly newsletter with articles, news, contacts, and calendar
of permaculture events for SF bay area; recommended reading, resource
list, links.
Permaculture.net
(educational nonprofit)
Definitions and introduction to Permaculture, glossary, courses
and internships, online duscussion forum, bookstore; publishes
American Permaculture Directory - a list of practitioners, activists
and organizations, trainings, and more. Site includes an extensive,
partially annotated permaculture
resource list.
The
Permaculture Activist (magazine)
North America's leading permaculture periodical, with articles
on design, edible landscaping, bioregionalism, aquaculture, natural
building, renewable energy, more. Lots of resources on site, including
courses & events, back issues, articles, books & videos,
International directory, more.
Permaculture
Institute (educational nonprofit)
Based in New Mexico, offers educational classes & programs,
publications, research, consulting, and grants funding assistance
for new & existing permaculture projects. Their demonstration
projects include a high desert site in New Mexico and an eco-village
in Brazil. Also sponsors a
Permaculture Credit Union.
Wine & Viticulture
Organic
Winegrowing Goes Mainstream (article)
By Jeff Cox, Aug 2000
Describes the rise in organic and least-toxic grapegrowing in Napa,
Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
Vineyards, Community
& Nature: Agriculture and the Future of Sonoma County
(report)
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) held a series
of community discussions about vineyard expansion and management,
and the future of agriculture in Sonoma County. The meetings fostered
dialogue among growers, environmentalists, and concerned citizens,
and gave rise to a report describing key points of concern, summaries
of the information presented at each of the five forums, and a
list of recommendations from the community. The report is available
from CAFF's main office: CAFF, PO Box 363, Davis, CA 95617, (530)
756-8518 x10
Loss of Agricultural Lands to Urban Sprawl
see Land Use: Preserving Agricultural
Lands
Pesticides & IPM
Californians
for Alternatives to Toxics (educational
nonprofit) Arcata-based educational, activist, and
litigation organization, information clearinghouse. Site includes
news & info about winegrape pesticides, roadside herbicide
spraying, forest pesticide use, alternative methods of pest control,
Arcata's pesticide ordinance, more. Extensive, excellent list
of links for: pesticide databases & resources, public-interest
orgs, government & regulatory agencies, sustainable / organic
/ IPM resources, Methyl Bromide info, Endocrine Disruptors, Health
/ Toxicology, Legal, Media, International, more.
The
No-Spray Action Network (activist
group) Sonoma County-based group formed in opposition
to the Agricultural Commissioner's plan for forced spraying to
combat Pierce's disease. Group successfully negotiated an agreement
with grapegrowers; text and details on site.
[We continually add resources to this
site; you may want to check back periodically to see what's new,
or offer your suggestions for additions.]
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