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Documents posted by Dan Anderson

Worldwatch: State of the World 2005 — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 06, 2005 10:33 AM

The institute's latest publication features a substantial chapter on food security.

Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Illinois — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 07, 2006 10:15 AM

A brief history...

The Big Picture — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 07, 2006 12:17 PM

What is sustainable agriculture?

Principles of Sustainable Agriculture — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 06, 2006 02:34 PM

 

Sustainable Agriculture in Illinois — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 07, 2006 12:07 PM

 

Overview of Recent Progress in the Sustainable Agriculture Movement in Illinois — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 07, 2006 12:15 PM

A brief chronicle of key developments in the sustainable agriculture movement in Illinois (especially within the College of Agriculture at UIUC) in recent years follows:

ASAP Board Members — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 08, 2007 01:26 PM

ASAP Advisory Board Members, 2005-2007 (* non-appointed member)

Meet the ASAP Staff — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 25, 2006 11:34 AM

 

The Good Food Movement -- Securing the Future of Family Farms — by Dan Anderson — last modified July 18, 2007 02:11 PM

The following article by Willie Nelson, President and founder of Farm Aid, appears in Good Food - the spring 2006 issue of Waterkeeper, the official magazine of the Waterkeeper Alliance.

The Small Farm Digest — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 28, 2007 01:46 PM

The USDA Small Farm Program newsletter is changing to an on-line format.

On-Farm Research Reports — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 07, 2006 10:53 AM

Agronomic and economic results of on-farm research studies conducted by farmers and reported to the Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Society.

Wine, Peppers and BBQ — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 08, 2006 10:33 AM

Small farm field day, October 5, 2006.

Livestock and Poultry: What Does the Future Hold for Illinois? — by Carol Elder — last modified May 26, 2008 11:57 AM

 

[···] — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 05, 2007 05:55 PM

 

New Ag Network Newsletter — by Sagra — last modified June 29, 2006 02:22 PM

The Network is a joint venture between the University of Illinois, Purdue University, Michigan State University and organic growers, and issues an e-mail newsletter for producers and educators interested in organic agriculture in the midwest.

US Organic Food Market Growth Over Time — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 23, 2006 10:42 AM

The US organic food industry grew by 16.2 percent in 2005 to account for $13.8 billion in consumer sales. Graph below shows the rate of growth in the organic food inductry. Percentage of total food market appears in gray.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT E.COLI AND ORGANICS — by Dan Anderson — last modified November 09, 2006 10:37 AM

Quick Facts...

Can You Clone an Organic Cow? — by Dan Anderson — last modified January 08, 2007 01:31 PM

By Jim Riddle

Become a member of ASAP — by Dan Anderson — last modified July 03, 2007 12:58 PM

As a member you can create your own homepage in ASAP and contribute sustainable ag content to the site.

Directions to Organic Field Day 1 — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 30, 2007 02:01 PM

ORGANIC: Certification, Production and Marketing Resources — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 07, 2007 05:10 PM

Updated 3/07

Directions to Organic Field Day 2 — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 30, 2007 03:27 PM

 

Directions to Organic Field Day 3 — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 30, 2007 03:39 PM

 

Exploring the Option: Transitioning to Organic — by Sagra — last modified June 08, 2007 07:20 AM

2007 Organic Field Day Series

2007 On-Farm Research: Dave Campbell — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 20, 2008 04:03 PM

Objective: Test rates of organic N (chicken manure compost) on corn yield and profit.

Changes to the clean water act — by Carolyn White — last modified February 21, 2008 05:58 PM

Very interesting program today in David Inge's second hour on the pending legislation to restore the Clean Water Act to refer to US Waters rather than navigable waters.

2007 Organic Field Day Series Review — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 21, 2008 05:03 PM

Here's a report of the organic field days held last year, with links to photo albums containing a good collection of pics taken at each of the four events.

Canada Thistle Management Resources — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 16, 2009 01:00 PM

This resource list was compiled to provide background information on Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense) and its management in sustainable and organic ag production systems in Illinois and the lower Midwest US.

Quackgrass Management Resources — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 10, 2008 12:11 PM

This information was compiled to provide background information on Quackgrass (Elytrigia repens) and its management in sustainable and organic ag production systems in Illinois and the lower Midwest US.

Benefits to Human Health — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 22, 2009 12:52 PM

Links to research documenting health benefits and increased nutrition of organically raised food.

Is Organic Productive Enough? — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 06, 2008 02:11 PM

Critics often claim organic agriculture isn't productive enough to feed the world. It's true farmers converting to organic often experience a yield drop, but many farmers see their organic yields climb over time as the soil and system adjust to organic practices and the farmer become more proficient. Now research comparing organic and conventionally grown crops show that organic can be as productive, sometimes more productive than conventional farming.

Benefits to the Environment — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 09, 2008 11:24 AM

Climate change, water quality, soil health, biodiversity -- organic agriculture delivers the goods.

2008 Organic Field Day Series Review — by Dan Anderson — last modified December 22, 2008 04:59 PM

A report of the organic field days held in 2008, with links to photo albums containing a good collection of pics taken at each of the two events.

Sustainable Management for Perennial Weeds -- 2008 — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 28, 2009 10:51 AM

A NCR-SARE funded project from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES.

Canada Thistle Control in Raspberries — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 06, 2009 07:02 AM

Dennis Norton, Royal Oak Farm, Harvard, IL

Canada Thistle Control on a Diversified Organic Grain Operation — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 11, 2009 10:33 AM

Greg & Janet Morse, Putnam, IL

Quackgrass Control in a Chemical-free Fruit and Vegetable Farm — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 11, 2009 10:35 AM

Dela & Tony Ends, Scotch Hill Farm, Brodhead, WI

Canada Thistle Control in a Chemical-free Fruit and Vegetable Farm — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 11, 2009 10:36 AM

Teresa Starks, Williamsville, IL

Perennial Weed Control on a Chemical-free Fruit and Vegetable Farm — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 11, 2009 10:37 AM

Todd & Julia McDonald, Manteno, IL

Bull Thistle Control in an Organic Crops and Livestock Operation — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 12, 2009 02:58 PM

Tony Hulls, Carthage, IL

Perennial Weed Control in a Chemical-free Integrated Crops and Livestock Operation — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 11, 2009 10:40 AM

Margie Anglen, Miller Stock Farm, Paris, MO

Sustainable Management for Perennial Weeds -- 2009 — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 05, 2009 05:11 PM

A NCR-SARE funded project from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES

Eliminating Canada Thistle Before Transitioning to Organic Veg Production — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 09, 2009 11:58 AM

Caren Trudeau, Rolling Meadows Farm, Cantrall, IL

Cleaning Up Canada Thistile Before Tranisitioning into Organic Corn — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 19, 2009 11:45 AM

Dave Bishop, Prairierth Farms, Atlanta, IL

Dealing with Canada Thistle the First Year of Organic Transition — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 24, 2009 01:47 PM

Ryan and Bob Butzow, Onarga, IL

Controlling Canada Thistle in a Sustainable Veg Production System — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 19, 2009 11:35 AM

Brad Long, The Farmer's Wagon, Bloomington, IL

Managing Canada Thistle in Chemical-free Veg Plots — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 24, 2009 01:26 PM

Nancy Homerding, Forrest, IL

Managing Canada Thistle in an Organic Permanent Pasture — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 01, 2009 03:26 PM

Evelyn Riebe (owner) and Frank McKinley (farmer), Flanagan, IL

Controlling Thistle in Permanent Pasture — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 02, 2009 04:43 PM

Joni Bucher, Marietta, IL

Managing Canada Thistles in a Veg Production System — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 24, 2009 06:49 AM

Todd and Julia McDonald, Manteno, IL

Testing Three Control Methods for Canada Thistle — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 19, 2009 02:04 PM

Greg & Janet Morse, Trails End Organic Farm, Putnam, IL

Testing Two Organic Methods for Canada Thistle Control — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 21, 2009 12:11 PM

Lucas Zippe, Aledo, IL

Control of Multiflora Rose on an Organic, Grass-based Dairy — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 05, 2009 04:59 PM

Tony Huls, Carthage, IL

Eradicating Canada Thistle in Preparation for Strawberry Beds — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 19, 2009 01:49 PM

Nancy and Eric Erickson Farm, Steward, IL

Eradicating Canada Thistle in an Old Pasture — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 09, 2009 07:27 AM

Anonymous Farm, Alan & Risha Fennell, Sterling, IL

Clearing a Field of Canada Thistle in Preparation for the Next Crop — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 02, 2009 05:08 PM

Andrea Hazzard, Hazzard Free Farm, and First Hand Harvest CSA, Pecatonica, IL

Clint & Gary Welsh — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 09, 2009 04:21 PM

The Welsh Farm, Lansing, IA

Clearing Thistles from Permanent Pasture — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 05, 2009 05:08 PM

Drew and Jessie Turney, Bison Ridge Ranch, Montello, WI

Managing Canada Thistle in Chemical-Free Veg Production — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 28, 2009 07:22 AM

Thomas and Janet Jablonski, Eden's Harvest Farm, Blackstone, IL

Managing Canada Thistle in an Established Raspberry Patch — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 19, 2009 11:54 AM

Dennis & Paul Norton, Royal Oaks Farm, Harvard, IL

Funding Sources for Sustainable and Organic Agriculture — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 10, 2009 09:15 AM

Prepared June 12, 2009 for the Illinois Horticulture Soc Field Day

Soil Test Results -- 2009 — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 05, 2009 04:51 PM

Soil samples were taken from within thistle-infested area at each participating farm site. Results and recommendations appear below.