Sustainable agriculture is a movement that incorporates three main goals: environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity.
This category offers information on the overall concept, as well as individual philosophies and practices that support the goals of sustainable agriculture.
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ATTRA: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Furnishes information and technical assistance to those involved in sustainable agriculture, with definition, energy alternatives, crops, livestock, and organic farming.
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The Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
University of California, Santa Cruz program seeks to increase ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system. Offers upcoming events, news, training, community outreach, education and research information.
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Center for Food Integrity
Nonprofit organization works to increase consumer confidence by helping to build a sustainable and ethical food system. Provides research, news and program information.
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Natural Resources: Food and Agriculture -
IIED projects and articles look at sustaining local food systems, food sovereignty, and policies.
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Seattle Tilth
Educational organization dedicated to organic gardening and conserving natural resources. Lists mission, programs, gardens, history, and resources.
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Second Global Plan of Actionfor Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Lays out a set of recommendations and activities on the conservation and sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. With information on policy and guidelines, funding sources, and participating institutions and networks.
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Sustainable America
Catalyst for the development and funding of innovative, entreprenurial solutions to the impending food/fuel crisis.