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1. BUBL LINK: Organic farming
- bubl.ac.uk
- Organic farming.
- com: Farming Industry .
- Organic Farming in Europe .
- What is Organic Farming? .
- com: Farming Industry Offers original articles and features about the farming industry, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events. Topics include agricultural analysts, commodity exchanges, crop varieties and forecasts, farm safety, government departments, organic farming, regulations on use of pesticides, and women in agriculture. ... com Subjects: agriculture links, crops, food production, organic farming, pest control DeweyClass: 630 Resource type: forum, index, news About. ... Topics include acid rain, Asia, climate change, desertification, endangered species, environmental economics, environmental philosophy, forestry, mining, organic farming and gardening, national parks and camping, sustainable development, and wetlands. ... com Subjects: deserts, environmental links, environmental news, environmental philosophy, forests, organic farming DeweyClass: 333. ... Author: Centre for Alternative Technology Subjects: energy consumption, environmental technology, organic farming, renewable energy DeweyClass: 338. 927 Resource type: documents, institution IFOAM: International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements Concerned with the dissemination of information to promote a worldwide holistic approach to the principles of organic farming. ... Author: IFOAM Subjects: organic farming DeweyClass: 631. 584 Resource type: document collection Organic Farming in Europe Graphs showing organic land area in Europe, number of organic farms in Europe and organic land area as a proportion of total agricultural area in Europe. Author: Welsh Institute of Rural Studies Subjects: organic farming DeweyClass: 631. ... Author: Barrow, John Subjects: alternative medicine, food production, genetic engineering, organic farming DeweyClass: 641.
2. uk agriculture, farming, food, the countryside
- www.ukagriculture.com
- UK agriculture, farming and the countryside.
- This web site about UK agriculture and UK farming was set up in 1999 in an attempt to help widen understanding about the role of uk agriculture and uk farming in the supply of food and the maintenance of the countryside. ... We consider the factors that have favoured agriculture and farming in the UK and why the Romans saw these productive lands as worthy of invasion. ...
- UK Farming.
- Our database on farmland biodiversity provides a unique opportunity to see the work of farmers and landowners in the care of the countryside; practices that are already well integrated into UK farming. ... Our fast facts and field to fridge series provide insight into food production illustrating the role and versatility of the staple products produced by our farming industry. ...
- Without a viable farming industry at the heart of the countryside, conservation comes second to the economic imperative of remaining in business. ...
- This site is a fast growing resource that provides information for the public to research the basic principles about food, farming and agriculture in an easy to read way. ...
- Directory of farming and agriculture.
- Farming pictures and videos.
- Farming today sitemap.
- Livestock farming sitemap.
- UK farming conservation and biodiversity.
- UK farming activities sitemap.
3. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service: organic farming, sustainable ag, publications, newsletters
- attra.ncat.org
- Site Map | Who We Are | Contact Us | Español | Text Only Looking for the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities? We feature all that, plus in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, and organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable ag activities. ...
- What Is Sustainable Agriculture? Horticultural Crops Field Crops Soils & Compost Water Quality & Conservation Pest Management Organic Farming Livestock Marketing, Business & Risk Management Energy & Agriculture Education Other Resources Master Publication List.
- Sustainable Farming Internships & Apprenticeships.
4. EUROPA - Agriculture - Organic farming
- europa.eu.int
- Increased consumer awareness of food safety issues and environmental concerns has contributed to the growth in organic farming over the last few years. Although it only represented around 3 % of the total EU utilised agricultural area (UAA) in 2000, organic farming has in fact developed into one of the most dynamic agricultural sectors in the European Union. ...
- Organic farming has to be understood as part of a sustainable farming system and a viable alternative to the more traditional approaches to agriculture. Since the EU rules on organic farming came into force in 1992, tens of thousands of farms have been converted to this system, as a result of increased consumer awareness of, and demand for, organically grown products.
- As a consequence, farmers, consumers and policy makers have shown a renewed interest in organic farming.
- Organic farming and rural development.
- OFIS (Organic Farming Information System).
- Standing Committee on organic farming.
- "Organic Farming in Europe - A sustained growth over the period 1998-2000" pdf .
- "Organic farming - Guide to Community rules" pdf .
- "Organic farming - Facts and figures" pdf .
5. Organic Farming Systems - NC State
- www.ncsu.edu
- Organic Farming Systems .
- In 1994 the Center for Environmental Farming Systems was established at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Cherry Farm near Goldsboro. ...
- With approximately 80 acres to be certified organic land, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems is one of the largest research/demonstration sites affiliated with a land-grant University in the country. ...
- Organic farming has been shown to be profitable, and in some studies returns to the farm are higher than those to "conventional" even without the price premiums. ...
- High value organic crops can help keep some farming enterprises viable. ... Because of the high profitability, organic farming can be profitable on small acreages. With high returns and lower land and capital requirements, young people interested in farming as an occupation face far fewer barriers to entering the business. ...
- The Organic Unit serves as a site for relevant research in biologically-based farming systems. ...
- The Organic Unit also serves as a focal point for agent training in organic farming systems. Through funding made available by the USDA Southern Region SARE Professional Development Program, NC cooperative extension agents participated in a series of 6 two-day workshops in organic farming systems. ...
- One focus of the Organic Unit is to demonstrate successful organic farming principles and practices. ...
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems.
6. Organic Farming: ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
- attra.ncat.org
- What Is Sustainable Agriculture? Horticultural Crops Field Crops Soils & Compost Water Quality & Conservation Pest Management Organic Farming Livestock Marketing, Business & Risk Management Energy & Agriculture Education Other Resources Master Publication List .
- Home > Organic Farming Organic Farming.
- Links to Other Organic Farming Information.
- Organic Farming Systems - North Carolina Sponsored by North Carolina State University, this site highlights organic research at NC State, and also provides some very useful, searchable databases of organic research and organic amendments.
- Organic Farming Research Foundation Homepage for OFRF (Organic Farming Research Foundation) and its highly visible SCOAR (Scientific Congress for Organic Agriculture Research) Project. Site features the results of OFRF organic farming surveys, a study of land-grant university support for organic research, information on biotechnology, and lots more.
- Soil and Health Library "The Soil & Health Library" is an excellent site that keeps many of the classic writings on organic farming—such as Sir Albert Howard's books—accessible to us.
- Opportunities in Agriculture: Transitioning to Organic Production A 32-page publication from the Sustainable Agriculture Network provides a detailed overview of organic farming and ranching—from designing profitable rotations and building healthy soil to controlling weeds and pests. ...
- USDA - Economic Research Service - Organic Farming & Marketing This briefing room site is maintained by the USDA's Economic Research Service. ...
- Michigan Department of Agriculture MDA devotes a section of their Web site to news and information on organic farming. ...
7. Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association (BDA) Home Page
- www.biodynamics.com
- The Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association (BDA), a non-profit organization open to the public, was formed in the U. ...
- The Association also publishes BIODYNAMICS, America's oldest ecological farming and gardening magazine. ...
- Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association, Inc. ...
- All contents © 2001 Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association. ...
8. Defra, UK - Farming - Organic Food and Farming
- www.defra.gov.uk
- Farming.
- Homepage > Farming > Organic Food and Farming > Action plan area.
- Organic Food and Farming.
- Non-Organic Farming pages.
- Organic Food and Farming.
- Action plan to develop food and farming in England.
- In this section we have brought together information on the Action plan to develop organic food and farming in England. ... The Plan was reviewed by the Organic Action Plan Group and a review document Organic action plan to develop organic food and farming in England - two years on was published in August 2004. ...
- Action plan to develop organic food and farming in England .
- Action plan to develop organic food and farming in England - two years on (110 KB).
- The EU Agriculture Council of 18 October 2004 adopted conclusions welcoming the European Commission's Action Plan for Organic Food and Farming (on Europa website).
9. Introduction to Permaculture: Concepts and Resources - Alternative Farming Systems
- www.attra.org
- Concepts and Resources Alternative Farming Systems.
- "Integrated farming" and "ecological engineering" are terms sometimes used to describe perma-culture, with "cultivated ecology" perhaps coming the closest. ...
- Thus, multicropping systems that blend woody perennials and annuals hold promise as viable techniques for large-scale farming. Ecological methods of production for any specific crop or farming system (e. ...
- As an example, standard organic farming and gardening techniques utilizing cover crops, green manures, crop rotation, and mulches are emphasized in permacultural systems. ...
- Farming systems and techniques commonly associated with permaculture include agro- forestry, swales, contour plantings, Keyline agriculture (soil and water management), hedgerows and windbreaks, and integrated farming systems such as pond-dike aquaculture, aquaponics, intercropping, and polyculture. ...
- Permaculture is unique among alternative farming systems (e. ...
- An assortment of topics addressed include permaculture, organic farming and gardening, agroforestry, tree crops, multi-use plant species, ecological design, and eco-architecture for temperate regions such as Europe and North America. ...
- The Earth Repair Catalog carries an extensive selection of books, videos, resources, and products for sustainable living: permaculture; organic farming and gardening; biodynamics; agroforestry; aquaculture; animals; ecological architecture; sustainable building technology; sustainable communities and eco-villages; as well as energy saving products and body products. ...
- eco-logic is a book distributor for specialized topics in self reliance, permaculture, and organic farming and gardening. ...
- Kenya Institute of Organic Farming.
- A Resource Guide of Organizations Promoting Organic Farming in East Africa Region is a 116-page resource guide edited by John Kanyuiro, Kihia and John Wanjau Njoroge of the Kenya Institute of Organic Farming - KIOF. ...
- Chapters address: ecological foundation for temperate agroforestry; agroforestry nomenclature, concepts and practices; windbreak, silvopastoral, alley cropping, riparian forest buffer, and forest farming practices; among others. ...
- Agroforestry Today is a quarterly magazine that carries reports from around the world on farming systems that focus on the integration of trees, crops, and livestock, and the people who raise them. ...
- The AFTA website also provides a series of introductory information leaflets on agroforestry practices: Alley cropping; Silvopasture; Forest Farming; Riparian Buffers; and Windbreaks. ...
- Permaculture - Sustainable Farming, Ranching, Living. ...
10. Biological Farmers Of Australia
- www.bfa.com.au
- Biological farming is a word to describe biodynamic and organic farming. Both use innovative, non-chemical techniques for farming in harmony with the environment and providing nutrient rich, healthy soils from which healthy produce is grown. Organics and biodynamics is the smart way for keeping farming sustainable for the future - improving soil, encouraging wildlife and woodlands, keeping pollutants out of our land, air and waterways, preventing disease, and benefiting our health and way of life.
11. a b o u t H F A
- www.hfa.org
- The Humane Farming Association (HFA) - now over 175,000 members strong - is the nation's largest and most effective organization dedicated to the protection of farm animals. ...
- HFA's National Veal Boycott continues to be the single most successful campaign ever conducted against factory farming. ...
- And HFA's campaigns to stop the abuse of millions of pigs, chickens, and other victims of factory farming continue to turn the tide against the abusive factory farm industry.
- The outstanding work of the Humane Farming Association has been featured on network television and nationally-broadcast radio programs such as ABC's PrimeTIME Live, Good Morning America, World News This Morning and CBS' 60 Minutes and 48 Hours. ...
- In 1991, HFA established its political and legislative arm - the Humane Farming Action Fund (HFAF). ...
12. MOFGA - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
- www.mofga.org
- Farming and Gardening Technical Services .
- One of the oldest and largest organic organizations in the country, MOFGA has over 4,000 individual, family and business members and possesses extensive education, research and policy experience on a complete range of organic as well as non-organic farming and gardening issues. ...
- MOFGA's Mission statement: The mission of the association is to help farmers and gardeners grow organic food, to protect the environment, and to recycle natural resources; to increase local food production, to support rural communities, and to encourage sustainable farm economies; and to illuminate for consumers the connections between healthful food, environmentally sound farming practices, and vital local economies. ...
- Through Farming and Gardening Technical Services as well as Agricultural Education and Special Events, MOFGA seeks to provide the assistance, support and training that organic farmers and gardeners need to grow healthy food in an ecologically sound manner. ...
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