National Organic Program Home The Rules include livestock welfare. The Final Rule (National Standards on organic Agricultural Production and Handling), The National List, background and history, upcoming events, training, fact sheets, application for accreditation and commercial availability. From the US Department of agriculture, US. http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/
The New Farm® OPX The New Farm organic Price index (OPX), is a comparison of terminal the United States Department of Agricultures (USDAs) Agricultural Marketing Service terminal markets http://www.newfarm.org/opx/index.shtml
Extractions: If you are willing to lend a hand as price reporter we are still looking for volunteers. All reporters will receive a Gift Bonanza. Click here for more information on how to sign-up check out our responses Can't find what you are looking for? The has organic pricing for additional fruits and vegetables. There is no conventional comparisions available for these items, and the items vary from week to week. For additional clarification, read through the in-depth description below, use the glossary pages or send us questions directly by clicking "contact us" in the upper right corner. Gaps in data are primarily due to seasonal lack of availability. Enjoy!
Website Moved Advisory software for consultants and extension workers to provide farmers with sustainable nutrition advice for their crops and cropping systems (organic and ecological farming). http://members.chello.nl/~a.hekstra2
Organic Online Global Portal The word organic on the label stands for a commitment to an agriculture that strives for a balance with nature, using methods and materials that are of low impact to the environment. http://www.organiconline.com.sg/
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Alternative Agriculture-Related Internet Sites And Documents Alternative agricultureRelated Internet Sites and Documents. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, NAL/ARS/USDA, www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/. Journal of Sustainable agriculture index or http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/afslinks.htm
Extractions: Our guide to Great Places will help you answer your questions on alternative farming topics. Discover how-to guides, publications, searchable databases, Web sites, discussion groups, conferences, and information sources. Locate subject-focused experts, organizations, university resources, and government products. Farmers, gardeners, researchers, educators, or consumers will find the information they need on crops and plants, traditional and exotic livestock, aquaculture systems, small farms, business/marketing, and more. [Our selected Web site links below , other AFSIC publications , or NAL's AGRICOLA database also may provide the answers you're seeking.] Sites and Documents Devoted Primarily to Alternative Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Alternative Marketing Alternative Crops and Livestock General ... Kids' Science Page (National Agricultural Library) The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center at the National Agricultural Library Sustainable Agriculture on Stanford's Yahoo Index Journal of Sustainable Agriculture: Index or BUBL Main Page The SUSAG Abstracts Collection (Cornell University) Future Horizons: Recent Literature in Sustainable Agriculture Conserving Land: Population and Sustainable Food Production (Population Action International)
Quality Assurance International Organic Certification A private, professional service corporation developed for the purpose of verifying the authenticity of food, fiber and other products which are organically grown under a management policy of sustainable agriculture. http://www.qai-inc.com
Organic Humic Products As Organic Fertilizers For Organic Humic acids products data base of benefits humates provide when used as an organic amendment by farmers and gardeners for organic agriculture , organic farming, and organic gardening. HumicProductsFor agriculture and the Environment For more information on bioagriculture, our consulting service and other product of the decay of organic matter. It contains both http://www.humate.net/
Extractions: Full secure product catalog for product info and ordering on-line Humates are the salts of humic acids and come from the remains of plant and animal life that accumulated in a vast freshwater sea in the western US. Over millions of years it was compressed and converted from a peaty mass into nature's most concentrated source of vital humic acids. Humic acids are most responsive in high carbohydrate crops like potato, sugar beet, tomato, carrot, fruits of all types, barley, maize, wheat, rice, and to a lesser extent beans, oil crops and fiber crops. See some great pictures of crops on our research farm coffee, citrus, caspicums.
Circle One | World Leader In Sustainable Agriculture This company produces a full spectrum of natural and organic products for all segments of agriculture, horticulture, nursery, and turf management. http://www.circle-one.com/
International Federation Of Organic Agriculture Movements An umbrella organisation for the national organic certification bodies. Setting out minimum standards for organic production. Provides accreditation schemes for national organisations. http://www.ifoam.org/
Organic Agriculture Protection Fund Welcome to the SOD organic agriculture Protection Fund Website! Saskatchewan s certified organic farmers are taking Monsanto and http://www.saskorganic.com/oapf/
Extractions: Welcome to the SOD Organic Agriculture Protection Fund Website! Saskatchewan's certified organic farmers are taking Monsanto and Bayer Crop Science to court in a precedent setting class action lawsuit to stop genetically engineered wheat and to get compensation for losing canola as a crop due to genetic contamination Here is where you can get updates on the progress of the case and lobbying efforts, find out more about how you can help, learn more about organic agriculture in Saskatchewan and why this case is so important, and find out what the media and supporters are saying. In December 2002, Monsanto applied simultaneously to the Canadian and American regulatory systems for approval to release Roundup Ready wheat as a commercial crop. If GE wheat is approved federally, our injunction may be the only thing standing between Canadian wheat farmers and Monsanto. Help is needed! Make your cheque or money order payable to SOD OAPF and send it to:
Oxfam: Cuba: Going Against The Grain A fulltext report from Oxfam America on Cubas food crisis, agricultural reform, and dramatic adoption of large-scale organic agriculture. http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/art1164.html
Extractions: Fayetteville, AR 72702 Home Organic Farming With the organic market growing steadily, you may be interested in learning more about organic certification and organic production options. These resources offer guidance in preparing for certification, and in production methods for a range of organic crops and livestock. Many of these publications were developed in response to producer questions, and they deal with issues related to specific products, as well as production methods, marketing, and organic certification requirements. NOTE: Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs.
Organic Trade Association Features platform for action, a forum for dialogue, and a community concerned about developing an ecologically responsible agriculture system. http://www.ota.com
Organic Agriculture Erosion Global Warming Climate Weather Chemical agricultural practices are contributing to global warming, climate change, weather pattern disruption, erosion, and starvation. http://supak.com/end/organic_agriculture.htm
Agro Consulting S.A. - Agrobusiness And Organic Farming A Uruguayan company with an office in Spain offering advice in China, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Europe on agriculture, environment and agroprocessing, including organic production and project evaluation and management. http://www.agro-sa.com
Organic Agriculture World Wide Statistics organic agriculture Statistics Worldwide. http//www.ifoam.de/statistics. The World of organic agriculture Statistics and Future Prospects 2003. http://www.ifoam.de/statistics/
Extractions: This study documents recent developments in global organic agriculture. Apart from figures on the area under organic management and on organic farms this publication also contains general information on the state of organic agriculture in the five continents. Organic farming is practised in approximately 100 countries of the world and the area under organic management is continually growing. Currently, almost 23 million hectares are managed organically world-wide. Therefrom, Australia / Oceania holds 46 percent, followed by Europe (23 percent) and Latin America (21 percent). The market for organic products is growing, not only in Europe and North America (which are the major markets) but also in many other countries, including many developing countries. For the fifth edition, February 2003, the reports were revised and the statistical material was updated.
Extractions: Outer Space Sustainable ... NatureServe Explorer A searchable online encyclopedia of plants, animals, and ecosystems of the U.S. and Canada. Insects on the Web "Shameless Promotion of Insect Appreciation." A fun and informative insect appreciation site with some amazing pictures. Vermont Institute of Natural Science and the Vermont Raptor Center: a premier living museum and natural science non-profit organization. The Continental Divide Trail Alliance Promotes, constructs, and manages a primitive trail along the Continental Divide and protects significant resources along the trail by the support of volunteers and public and private partnerships. Their goal is to promote the appreciation, preservation, and enjoyment of America's natural lands through education and by preserving the opportunity to experience the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Bert's South Pole Page Think the weather is chilly, tired of short days? this page is a must, weather, information and photos from our friend Bert.
Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture Institute agriculture in harmony with Natural Law, a system of agriculture that nourishes and supports the farmer, his crops, and the greater environment. The Institute, besides its information role, offers three different certification programs. http://www.mvoai.org/
Eatwell Farm organic farm offering a Community Supported agriculture program. Crop calendar, newsletter, recipes and virtual tour. http://www.eatwell.com/
Extractions: Winters, California Have you seen our Lavender Website? www.lavenderfarm.com Job Opportunities 1. Grower/Production Manager and 2. CSA Manager. Organic Deliveries: A Luxury Or a Deal? A sample Newsletter , and Recipes Weekly Produce Baskets and satisfied customers Links to other farms who also provide weekly produce deliveries San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market What produce is available and when (take a look at our tomatoes Who we are, the current weather on the farm and our involvement with schools, students and researchers Job Opportunities at Eatwell Farm Please feel free to contact us.... organic@eatwell.com words community market ... site index
