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Community Supported Agriculture:
consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either
legally or spiritually, the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the
risks and benefits of food production. Typically, members or "share-holders" of the farm or garden pledge in advance
to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and farmer's salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm's
bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and participating
directly in food production. Members also share in the risks of farming, including poor harvests due to unfavorable
weather or pests. By direct sales to community members, who have provided the farmer with working capital in
advance, growers receive better prices for their crops, gain some financial security, and are relieved of much of the
burden of marketing.
Local Harvest:
Is a Organazation that promotes and supports Local Organic Farms, Many which are CSA. In order to become a
Local Harvest Farm, 40% of the products that you sell must come come from you local area. Click on the link above
to vistit their website and type in your zip code to see a list of Organic farms and or Farmer's Markets in your area
Sustainable Farming Connection
Where farmers find and share information
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SARE Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming
systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and
education grants program. The program, part of USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service, funds projects and conducts outreach designed to improve agricultural systems
The Leopold Center The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture was one of several environmentally-related
centers and programs created by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act (GWPA). This landmark legislation
recognized the importance of agriculture to Iowa’s economy but also regarded the protection of natural resources and
improvement of rural economies as essential for Iowa’s future. The new agriculturally-focused center was located at
Iowa State University, but the GWPA mandated that advisory board members include representatives from other
colleges and universities, government agencies and the farm community. Its three-fold mission was to conduct
research to identify and reduce negative environmental and socio-economic impacts of agricultural practices; research
and assist in developing emerging alternative practices that are consistent with a sustainable agriculture; and work
with the Iowa cooperative extension service to inform the agricultural community and the general public of its findings.
The center was named after Iowa-born conservationist Aldo Leopold, who saw the need for wise use of land and water
resources and is probably best known for his 1948 book of essays, A Sand County Almanac.
Sustainable Urban landscape information Series
The goal of the SULIS is to provide sustainable landscape information to the public and to the horticulture/landscape
industry. By utilizing SULIS concepts, homeowners, business owners and related industry personnel will be able to
create outdoor spaces that are functional, maintainable, environmentally sound, cost effective and aesthetically
pleasing.
systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and
education grants program. The program, part of USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service, funds projects and conducts outreach designed to improve agricultural systems
The Leopold Center The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture was one of several environmentally-related
centers and programs created by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act (GWPA). This landmark legislation
recognized the importance of agriculture to Iowa’s economy but also regarded the protection of natural resources and
improvement of rural economies as essential for Iowa’s future. The new agriculturally-focused center was located at
Iowa State University, but the GWPA mandated that advisory board members include representatives from other
colleges and universities, government agencies and the farm community. Its three-fold mission was to conduct
research to identify and reduce negative environmental and socio-economic impacts of agricultural practices; research
and assist in developing emerging alternative practices that are consistent with a sustainable agriculture; and work
with the Iowa cooperative extension service to inform the agricultural community and the general public of its findings.
The center was named after Iowa-born conservationist Aldo Leopold, who saw the need for wise use of land and water
resources and is probably best known for his 1948 book of essays, A Sand County Almanac.
Sustainable Urban landscape information Series
The goal of the SULIS is to provide sustainable landscape information to the public and to the horticulture/landscape
industry. By utilizing SULIS concepts, homeowners, business owners and related industry personnel will be able to
create outdoor spaces that are functional, maintainable, environmentally sound, cost effective and aesthetically
pleasing.
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The Holistic Agriculture Library
This website provides a large number of free e-books available for immediate download. The books are mainly about
holistic agriculture, holistic health and self-sufficient homestead living. There are secondary collections about social
criticism and transformational psychology. No fees are collected for this service.
Journey to Forever
Journey to Forever is a pioneering expedition by a small, mobile NGO (Non-Government Organization) involved in
environment and rural development work...The focus will be on trees, soil and water, sustainable farming, sustainable
technology, and family nutrition. The aim is to help people fight poverty and hunger, and to help sustain the
environment we all must share. Webmaster note: I first stumbled upon this site when researching bio diesel. Here is a
link to that page
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