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Organic Farming
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) 
 The AFSIC "specializes in identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices" by listing links to relevant sites. Searchable, or browse by topics such as sustainability, alternative plants and crops, farm energy options, grazing systems, organic production, ecological pest management, and soil and water management. Also includes related publications and a directory with links to searchable databases that pertain to sustainable/alternative agriculture. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Library. http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=2 Topics: Agriculture Last updated Jul 25, 2007 California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
"Founded in 1973, CCOF was the first organization to certify organic farms in North America. CCOF set uniform guidelines and worked to legally define organic." The site provides publications about standards, genetic engineering, and genetically modified organisms; tells how to become certified; offers a classified ads section ( The Exchange ); and lets you search for certified members by product, name of farmer, location, and other criteria. http://www.ccof.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Social Issues Last updated Jul 21, 2002 California Farm Bureau Federation
This group is "a voluntary, nongovernmental, nonpartisan organization of farm and ranch families." Site includes news releases, farm facts, statistics, a timeline ("Century of Agriculture in California"), food survey results, tips for water conservation, links to regional farm bureaus, farm-related weather forecasts, information about television programs California Country and California Heartland , and more. Also provides information about the political action committee (PAC) and membership. Searchable. http://www.cfbf.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Statistics Last updated Apr 26, 2005 The Cultivar Newsletter
Published by the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at the University of California, Santa Cruz, this newsletter reports on research and activities at the center and includes "updates on sustainable agriculture topics, literature reviews, calendar section, and gardening information." The site includes issues from 1998 to the present. http://casfs.ucsc.edu/publications/cultivar/ Topics: Agriculture Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Defining Organic Practices for Wine and Grapes
This 2006 article looks at organic farming and production processes in the wine industry. Discusses the distinction between organically-grown grapes and organic wine, organic certification, organic regulations and how they apply to the wine industry, and more. Includes links to related government agencies and trade organizations. From Wine Business Monthly, a trade publication. http://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/?go=getArticle&dataId=42774 Topics: Agriculture, Wine Last updated Oct 26, 2009 Farmers' Legal Action Group, Inc. (FLAG)
"FLAG is a nonprofit law center dedicated to providing legal services to family farmers and their rural communities in order to help keep family farmers on the land." News alerts and reports on issues relating to farmers and case summaries of relevant laws are available at this site. A five-times yearly newsletter may be subscribed to (at a discount rate for farmers). Many useful links pertaining to agriculture, organic farming, government, and legal sites are provided. http://www.flaginc.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Business & Consumer Law, Law Last updated Nov 4, 2002 Green Giants
Series of articles from 2006 about the organic food industry and organic farms. Some of the topics covered include the "mainstream" organic movement, whether organic foods are healthier, how to save money when buying organic, and organic wine. Includes profiles of farms in California's Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. From the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/04/30/MNGJGII7B21.DTL Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 23, 2006 KingCorn.org: The Corn Growers' Guidebook
This site aims to "offer a Web-based encyclopedia of knowledge about the production, marketing and usage of corn in North America" by providing links to "major agricultural universities, governmental agencies, corn grower organizations and agricultural industries across Canada and the United States." It also provides links to corn in popular culture such as "art, poetry, songs, legends, recipes, and tourist attractions." From the Purdue University Department of Agronomy. http://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/corn/ Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Business, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Poetry Last updated May 18, 2006 National Organic Program
Official information about the organic standards program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Explains the "USDA Organic" labels found on food and beverage packaging, marketing phrases (such as "organic," which "must consist of at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt)"), news and updates, and material for producers and retailers. From the USDA. http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/ Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 26, 2008 NOFA Massachusetts Campaign for Raw Milk
This site promotes the benefits of unpasteurized, unprocessed milk and cheeses. Although it contains some resources specific to Massachusetts, the site also provides general information about raw milk. Discusses raw milk's benefits, why it is difficult to obtain, opportunities for farmers, and questions for consumers to ask raw dairy farmers. Includes links to other sites about raw milk benefits and safety issues. From the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), Massachusetts Chapter. http://www.nofamass.org/programs/organicdairy/rawmilk.php Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated May 15, 2007 Organic & Integrated Fruit Production Home Page
"Access resources related to integrated and organic fruit production," covering topics such as apple replant disease, orchard floor management, soil management, pest management, and mulching. Includes crop acreage data. From the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center. http://organic.tfrec.wsu.edu/OrganicIFP/Home/Index.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Oct 19, 2003 The Organic Center
This advocacy site for organic farming features articles and reports on subjects such as pesticides in foods, nutritional quality, antioxidants, and food safety. Also find links to related sites. From an organization whose mission is "to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society." http://www.organic-center.org Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 3, 2006 Organic Cotton Facts
Brief fact sheet about cotton grown using organic farming methods. Includes data on cotton grown globally and in the U.S., and discussion of market growth and clothing and other items (such as diapers, mattresses, and pillows) made from organic cotton fiber. From the Organic Trade Association, an industry organization that "focuses on the organic business community in North America." http://www.ota.com/organic/mt/organic_cotton.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated Apr 4, 2006 Organic Cotton Production
"This publication discusses specific insect management strategies for cutworm, cotton bollworm, tobacco budworm, pink bollworm, armyworm, loopers, thrips, fleahoppers, lygus bugs, aphids, whitefly, spider mite, and boll weevil. Seedling disease, soil disease, and foliar disease management are also discussed." Presents ideas about marketing organic cotton. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/cotton.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Plants Last updated Nov 23, 2005 Organic Sweet Corn Production
This collection of guidelines for organic production of sweet corn discusses strategies for weed control (especially cover crops), corn varieties that have some resistance to insects such as the corn earworm, post-harvest handling of this highly perishable crop, and marketing and economics. Includes references and related links. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/sweetcorn.html Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated May 21, 2008 Organic Vegetable Production in California Series
A series of publications on organic farming "written by Farm Advisors and Specialists from the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Each publication addresses a key aspect of organic production practices applicable to all vegetable crops." Topics include certification and marketing, postharvest handling of crops, and managing soil, weeds, insect pests, and plant diseases. From the Small Farm Center, University of California, Davis. http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/research/organic.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated Aug 15, 2006 Specialty Cut Flower Production and Marketing
"This publication discusses several marketing channels and lists flowers suitable for various markets. It covers production basics, harvest and postharvest handling, business planning and record keeping." Includes a bibliography and related links. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/cutflower.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated May 6, 2006 Strawberries: Organic and IPM Options: Horticulture Production Guide
Provides information for strawberry production using organic growing methods and "covers integrated pest management [IPM] and weed control techniques that can reduce pesticide use in conventional strawberry production." Discusses planting, plastic mulch, weed and insect control methods, diseases, alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation, and harvesting. Lists plant sources, recommended varieties by state, and related resources. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/strawberry.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jul 30, 2005 Striving for Social Sustainability in Agriculture
This August 2004 feature article looks at social justice and labor issues in the organic agriculture movement. Discusses research and studies on treatment of farm workers, examples of attempts to improve conditions at California organic farms, living wages and the fair trade movement, and labeling of agricultural products. Includes links to related farms and organizations. From the Rodale Institute. http://newfarm.rodaleinstitute.org/features/0804/worker/ Topics: Agriculture, Labor Last updated Jan 2, 2009 Tilth Producers of Washington: Apprenticeship Placement Service
Describes apprenticeship opportunities on organic and sustainable farms throughout Washington state. Listings are organized by state region and include details about each farm's program (contact information, start and end dates, work description, hours, necessary skills, pay and housing arrangements, opportunities for learning). May include regional opportunities outside of Washington state. From the Tilth Producers of Washington. http://www.tilthproducers.org/placement.asp Topics: Agriculture Last updated May 25, 2006 Vegan Organic Trust: Information Sheets
This series of information sheets covers topics related to vegan organic gardening, a method of gardening that avoids both chemical and animal-based fertilizers. Discusses vegetable composts and fertilizers, green manures, crop rotation, mulches, beetles, and related topics. Many of the related resources are in the United Kingdom, but the basic information is useful to U.S. gardeners. From a vegan organic agriculture research organization. http://www.veganorganic.net/infoindex.html Topics: Agriculture, Communities & Groups, Crops, Gardening, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 17, 2005 Whatcom County Extension: Composting Information
This Web site describes the benefits of composting, types (such as worm composting) and uses of compost, and the Master Composter program, compost sources, and other resources in Whatcom County, Washington state. Also includes downloadable publications and related links. From Washington State University, Whatcom County Extension. http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Gardening Last updated Mar 21, 2005 |
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