Extractions: Whether for job training, crime prevention, school gardens or the mentally or physically disabled, urban agriculture has a proven track record for improving the quality of our communities. Vacant lots and land are everywhere in our country, land which can be used for food production, waste recycling, garden areas and beautification of our cities. Through free enterprise and micro-entrepreneurship both urban and rural mini-agriculture applications have been proven to produce substantial income on surprisingly small acreage. There is unlimited opportunity in mini-agriculture whether rural or urban. Mini-agriculture can provide a comfortable income, a quality lifestyle, a great service to the community and it's a great way to raise kids. One woman took a one week course, went to Alaska, prepared the land and sold $20,000 worth of vegetables and then had six months of vacation. A couple in Midland, Texas, grossed $14,000 from one and a half acres. Ken has taught minifarming and miniranching to groups around the globe. Throughout Africa, South America and in the United States he continues to teach techniques of organic biointensive raised bed agriculture and market gardening. "On foreign trips, I take with me a set of hand tools which a blacksmith can copy. Most of the these tools, the students have never seen."
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Mission is to support and expand local and organic agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating and organizing farmers and consumers. http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/
Extractions: CFSA's Mission is: to support and expand local and organic agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating, and organizing farmers and consumers. The key to success in this mission is to build a network of farmers, consumers, and businesses through: th Annual Farm and Garden Tour Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27, 2004 About 20 farms in several Western North Carolina mountain counties will highlight a variety of sustainable agriculture practices. We are now in the process of selecting locations for the tour. To nominate your own farm or garden or someone else's, contact our Farm Tour Coordinator Julie Teneralli at harvestmoonherbs@excite.com
Extractions: Fax April FQH newsletter available - subscribe now! Presentations to Biofach workshop "Organic food quality and health - ongoing and future research" now available online The presentations to the workshops organized by the FQH association at the Biofach trade fair in February are now available. Six distinguished speakers took part in the workshop titled "Organic food quality and health - ongoing and future research".
FOGInfo.org : Home Nonprofit group based in Gainesville providing independent certification of organically grown foods. Links to sustainable agriculture, organic food groups, and the Neighborhood Nutrition Network. http://www.foginfo.org/
Homepage Table Of Contents Gives brief profile of town, tourism and industries, organic agriculture, international programs, and emagazine. http://www.town.aya.miyazaki.jp/ayatown/eindex.html
Fazenda Vaccaro Ltda. Company specialized in passing organic technology (cacha§a) to the small farmers of the Chapada Diamantina. Provides sections for history of the organic agriculture, product list, partners, and certifications. http://www.cachacaorganica.com.br
Extractions: Bem Vindo ao Nosso Site! Esperamos que você encontre aqui todas as informações necessárias sobre Cachaça Orgânica, Agricultura Orgânica e sobre a Cidade de Rio de Contas, na Chapada Diamantina. Contatos: Fazenda Vaccaro, Caixa Postal 07 CEP 46170-000 Rio de Contas Bahia Tel. : (77) 475-2476
Fertilizer Use And Crop Production This site has information on soil testing, fertilizer recommendations, micronutrients, plant tissue analysis, organic soils, calculation of fertilizer rates and manure. http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/crops/cropproduction/faa04s00.html#_1_3
Extractions: about browse search register ... help Published in Lockeretz, W., Eds. Proceedings of the Int. Conf. on Agricultural Production and Nutrition Full text available as: PDF - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF viewer. Document Language: English Keywords: Quality Index, quality, potatoes Subject Areas: Food systems Food security, food quality and human health Research methodology and philosophy Country / Organization / Project: Germany Univ. Bonn Organic Agriculture Quality ... Organic Agriculture Orgprints ID Number: Deposited By: Schulz, Dr. Dirk Gerhard Deposited On: 28 April 2004 EPrint Type: Conference paper Published?: Published Peer Review Status: Not peer-reviewed contact us supporters auf deutsch German language interface in cooperation with
Natura Agrotechnologies A consultancy firm providing technical guidance on organic farming, vedic organic agriculture and solid waste management. http://www.naturaagrotechnologies.com
New England Livestock Alliance Dedicated to organic farming and sustainable agriculture through grassfarming. http://www.nelivestockalliance.org/
Extractions: The New England Livestock Alliance is a membership-based, farmer-driven program of The New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy The contents of the site are being updated and will become available on the folloiwng web site: www.nehbc.org To learn more about the New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy CLICK HERE About NEHBC The New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy (NEHBC) conserves historic and endangered breeds of livestock and promotes their production to advance farmland preservation, biodiversity and sustainable agricultural practices. Contact: The New England Livestock Alliance at The New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy PO Box 20 Richmond, MA 01254 Phone: 413 443 8356 e-mail: contact@nehbc.org
Home Page Association of organic growers, business affiliates, and consumers in MiamiDade County. Includes directory of members, products, community supported agriculture program, membership application, and links. http://www.redlandorganics.com/
Extractions: Redland Organics [ Home ] Our Growers CSA Calendar Resources ... RO In the News Welcome to Redland Organics. We are a group of organic growers, business affiliates, consumers and other interested parties located in and around the Redland area of southern Miami-Dade County, in South Florida, USA. Redland Organics was created to help our local organic growers promote, produce, and market locally-grown organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and added-value items to discriminating consumers. By pooling our resources, we can reduce our costs and keep our products affordable. We want to educate and inspire you to participate in our joint endeavor to farm responsibly, sustainably, and organically. Hosted by PikLee Productions, Inc. Send mail to webmaster@redlandorganics.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Extractions: Introduction Organic Agriculture (OA) in Developing Countries is dominated by interests, values and norms from the North. This limits its spread, restricts its importance as an innovative concept for self-sustained rural development and, ultimately, inhibits the worldwide growth of markets for organic produce. There are thousands of local initiatives which strive for Organic Agriculture, with no access to the global market and with an urgent need for support. From the northern perspective they are often labelled as ``hidden Organic Agriculture'' or ``Organic by Neglect'' and considered as part of the global movement. But there is little awareness of their potentials and needs, which differ significantly from northern settings. The enthusiasm about the increase in organic trade in the North has diverted attention from this problem, with the result that the potential for development of Organic Agriculture in the South is under utilised. Description of Approach AGRECOL, a German NGO, has started an initiative under the theme ``Organic Agriculture for Rural Development''. The project aims to contribute to the endogenous development of Organic Agriculture and, thus, to increase its importance in revitalising agriculture towards sustainable food security. Local NGO from all over the world have been invited to participate, and an E-group of around 80 members has been established. By E-mail dialogue the group exchanges experiences, analyses shortcomings, and identifies solutions. A part of the group will meet in Bonn/Germany for a workshop in late October. Together with European professionals they will share ideas and initiate appropriate measures in order to overcome identified constraints.
Atlantic Australasia : Electric Panel Heaters Supplies organic insecticides, fungicides, fertilisers, and crop sprays to the floriculture, agriculture, intensive horticulture, and orchard industries. http://www.atlantics.com.au/
Extractions: In Uganda, a high proportion of the rural population is poor or vulnerable to become poor. To them, agriculture is an important livelihood strategy. Over the years, organic agriculture has developed into a booming sub-sector and an increasing number of farmers have responded to the rising international demand for certified organic produce from less industrialised countries. Uganda is currently exporting coffee, sesame, cotton and fruits to the European Union, Asia and North America. Some of the cocoa and vanilla production is under conversion. Given the enormous drive of the organic sub-sector in a globalizing world, the question is what organic agriculture has to offer for the poor and the vulnerable segments of the Ugandan society. This paper describes the progress of a study that aims to contribute to a better understanding of (a) the impact of organic agriculture on livelihood security, and in particular on the asset base of farmers and
Ific.org : Agriculture & Food Production Today, national and international agricultural organizations estimate that as much as 45 percent of the worlds crops continue to be lost to these types of http://www.ific.org/food/agriculture/index.cfm
Extractions: Agriculture in the United States is becoming more productive. In 1935, there were 6.8 million farms in the United States, and the average farmer produced enough food to feed 20 people. In 2002, the number of farms was estimated to be 2.16 million, and the average U.S. farmer produced enough food each year to feed more than 100 people. In addition to providing an abundant food supply for domestic markets, crops from nearly one-third of U.S. farm acreage are exported to overseas customers. Consumers have benefited from American food production capabilities. The percentage of income Americans spend on food has dropped by 50 percent since the early 1900s. Statistics for the year 2000 show that Americans are spending 10.6 percent of their disposable income on all food consumed both at home and away from home. This figure has dropped dramatically over the years, from a high of 25.3 percent in 1933, 20.5 percent in 1950, and 15.1 percent in 1965. Farming practices have changed dramatically over the years. The result is a larger, less expensive, more diverse, and safer food supply. But no other profession or way of life has greater sentimental appeal to the American public than farming. While much of that appeal is well deserved and still appropriate, public perceptions of farming simply have not kept pace with realities. This may not matter until a food issue focuses their attention on farming practices and leaves them shocked to learn that a modern farm differs significantly from the storybook image of childhood.
Welcome To Rosnay Details about organic grown crops such as potatoes, grapes, cut flowers, and herbs. Includes a farm tour and information on organic agriculture. http://www.organicfarms.com.au
Extractions: This website is an introduction to the farms and vineyards of "Rosnay" - an organic farm producing quality food and wine, whilst preserving a rich and productive environment and contributing to the local commuity. Now in its seventh year as a certified organic farm, Rosnay is a Community Title development with five owner growers, and scope for more to join. We have developed this site as a resource for those wishing to learn about organic farming, regionality of food, and ways of "living well" - balancing and combining work and creativity as much as possible. It also helps you to find Rosnay products, so that you can try them yourself and see why we beleive that organic agriculture really does produce healthier and better tasting food and wine. "Rosnay" Rivers Road, Canowindra, NSW 2804, Australia Tel +61 2 6344 3215 Fax +61 2 6344 3229
Extractions: Events at our gardens 12 Jun 2004 Organic Gardening Weekend 12 Jun 2004 10 Jul 2004 Organic Gardening Weekend - Scotland 10 Jul 2004 Through garden history-Yalding 17 Jul 2004 Natural Living Show-Ryton 24 Jul 2004 Organic fruit for small gardens-Yalding 7 Aug 2004 Organic Gardening Weekend 7 Aug 2004 Weekly talks in the Vegetable Kingdom theatre Events for commercial producers more events... our website awards ...
