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old asap site analysis — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 18, 2005 03:41 PM

Written by Andy Larson, this is a page by page analysis of the old ASAP website. 22 pages, MS Word

UC Davis Position Announcement — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 20, 2005 12:19 PM

This file contains more information and instructions on applying for the Professor and Director of Agricultural Sustainability position, University of California, Davis.

Agro-Ecology News & Perspectives — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 23, 2006 02:44 PM

Volume 15, Number 1

The influence of organic transition systems on beneficial ground-dwelling arthropods and predation of insects and weed seeds. — by Dan Anderson — last modified December 13, 2005 03:24 PM

The influence of farm management practices on ground-dwelling natural enemy communities and predation of insects and weed seeds was investigated over the first two years of the transition from conventional to organic production. Three transition strategies were selected that differed in their management and input intensities, and were characteristic of pasture/ley systems (low intensity), cash grain systems (intermediate intensity), and vegetable production (high intensity). Beneficial arthropods (insectivores and granivores) were monitored using pitfall (arthropod activity) and quadrat (arthropod density) samples. The frequency of predation on restrained larvae of Galleria mellonella and the species observed feeding were recorded. Weekly removal rates of weed seeds representative of abundant species at our site were monitored over a three-week period during fall. Management intensity affected the activity and abundance of biological control agents. In year two of the transition, biological control agent densities were higher in the low-intensity treatment than in the other two treatments, but activity of insectivores and granivores was reduced in this treatment relative to the higher-intensity systems. The patterns in the abundances of biological control agents may be explained by habitat stability within the different cropping systems. Quadrat samples were strongly correlated with the insectivory index, although pitfall samples were not. Insectivory rates were highest (> 80% of G. mellonella larvae) in the low-intensity treatment. Predation patterns over a 17-h period differed substantially among the management treatments, indicating behaviorally distinct insectivore communities. Seed removal was also highest in the low-intensity treatment. We conclude that low-intensity cropping systems are most favorable to the abundance and function of beneficial ground-dwelling arthropod communities (insectivores and granivores) during the transition process. Key words: Araneae, Carabidae, granivore, Gryllidae, organic, predator, transition

Nematodes: Key Soil Organisms for Nutrient Mineralization in Organic Systems — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 29, 2006 03:01 PM

By Carmen Ugarte, Michelle Wander, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois. Ed Zaborski, Illinois Natural History Survey

Organic Ag at the University of Illinois — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 18, 2006 12:42 PM

An ASAP promotional brochure showing the broad range of activities going on at UIUC in the area of organic agriculture. Publication provided by the Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Program within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.

Illinois Pumkin Day 2006 — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 23, 2006 05:05 PM

MS Word doc -- flyer and registration form for the 2006 Illinois Pumpkin Day.

Participatory On-Farm Research and Education for Agricultural Sustainability — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 15, 2006 04:47 PM

Proceeding of the conference Creating Solutions Together, sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, July 30-August 1, 1992, at The Chancellor Hotel. 254 pages. PDF format.

Wine, Peppers and BBQ Field Day — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 18, 2006 11:32 AM

Promotional flier for the October 5, 2006 field tour. Includes map and directions to the event.

Selling to Institutions: An Iowa Farmers Guide — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 24, 2006 01:42 PM

By Robert Luedeman and Neil D. Hamilton. Funded in part by a grant from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Drake University Agricultural Law Center January, 2003

Call for Papers: Natural Resources Meeting — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 26, 2006 10:03 AM

The primary objectives of this conference is to provide a forum for attendees to discuss research findings, present case studies, share methodologies, and form cross-disciplinary networks.

Dudley Smith Day 2006 — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 18, 2006 10:44 AM

A PDP file -- the flier with more information about the November 10, 2006 Dudley Smith Day.

Managing Land with Agroforestry — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 17, 2006 10:18 AM

This PDF is the brochure for the Feb 6 & 8, 2007 event called Managing Land with Agroforestry.

Recipe for Success — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 18, 2006 11:35 AM

A PDF file -- Brochure for the December '06 Illinois Organic and Marketing Conference

2002 Farm Bill Implementation Report Card — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 18, 2006 04:55 PM

2002 Farm Bill Implementation Report Card Released by Coalition Gives Congress Near Failing Grade While Administration Implementation Efforts Barely Gain Passing Mark

2003 Organic Farm Data from ERS — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 26, 2006 02:02 PM

US certified organic farmland, livestock and farms, 1992-2003.

Food Systems at UIUC — by Dan Anderson — last modified December 14, 2006 04:09 PM

A promotional brochure describing Food Systems activities at UIUC.

2007 Mini-Grant Application Form — by Dan Anderson — last modified December 13, 2006 03:24 PM

The 2007 NCR-SARE Mini-Grant Program has been developed to provide educators (includes personnel from Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), other governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and educators from the non-profit and for –profit sectors serving the food and fiber system) with the resources to develop and deliver programs and activities that enhance the sustainability of rural and urban communities and the food and agricultural system.

The New Illinois Agriculture — by Dan Anderson — last modified December 14, 2006 04:09 PM

Promotional brochure describing sustainable agriculture activities at the University of Illinois.

2007 Tri-State Organic IP Video Series — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 01, 2007 03:46 PM

Printable brochure for upcoming series of events.

Livestock Manure Management Conference Series — by Dan Anderson — last modified January 05, 2007 11:38 AM

PDF version of the promotional brochure for the March 13 and 15 meeting.

Vermicomposting Symposium — by Dan Anderson — last modified January 22, 2007 10:58 AM

Brochure for the Feb 5, 2007 event in Springfield, IL.

org-res-word — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 06, 2007 05:41 PM

Organic Resource List (updated 3/07) in MS WORD format

GE's Organic Lighting Video — by Dan Anderson — last modified July 18, 2007 04:56 PM

Interesting video on something called "organic" lighting. Suggest playing with iTunes or Windows Media Player.

Ten-Year Comparison of the Influence of Organic and Conventional Crop Management Practices on the Content of Flavonoids in Tomatoes — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 08, 2008 01:14 PM

Published paper from A. E. Mitchell, et el. 2006. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, comparing flavonoid levels in organic vs conventionally grown tomatoes.

AN AWKWARD ADOLESCENCE IN THE ORGANICS INDUSTRY: COMING TO TERMS WITH BIG ORGANICS AND OTHER LEGAL CHALLENGES FOR THE INDUSTRY'S NEXT TEN YEARS — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 06, 2008 05:28 PM

By Bryan Endres. Drake Journal of Agricultural Law Spring, 2007

Intro to organic agriculture — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 14, 2008 03:07 PM

A powerpoint presentation (18 slides) on the the history of organic ag and the structure of the USDA organic program.

Organic certification — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 14, 2008 03:11 PM

Powerpoint presentation (17 slides) on the process by which farmers obtain organic certification.

Intro to Organic Production — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 14, 2008 03:14 PM

Powerpoint (17 slides) introducing the topic of organic production -- NOP rules.

Canada Thistle Biology: Know Your Enemy — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 12, 2008 12:15 PM

A summary of Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense) biology and management principles based on the plant's biology. (MS Word doc)

Three-Year Comparison of the Content of Antioxidant Micronutrients and Several Quality Characteristics in Organic and Conventionally Managed Tomatoes and Bell Peppers — by Dan Anderson — last modified July 23, 2008 10:42 AM

Alexander W. Chassy, et al. 2006. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry