Files to Convert

Files brought over from old asap site to be converted to new site.

National Agricultural Library — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

National Agricultural Library's Alternative Farming Systems Information Center — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture.

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

Universities Corporation for Atmospheric Research — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

National Center for Appropriate Technology — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

National Center for Atmospheric Research — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Universities Water Information Network — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

The Universities Water Information Network (UWIN) is an Internet clearinghouse that is designed to act as a reliable, one-stop source of information for the water resources community. UWIN's mission is envisioned as helping to bring water resources research and related activities to the information superhighway for access by users throughout the world.

Herbicides for Annual Ryegrass Control — by Sagra — last modified November 21, 2005 04:39 PM

Report on field studies conducted to determine the efficacy of different herbicides on the control of annual ryegrass in row crop production.

National Future Farmers of America Organization (FFA) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

Environmental Information Services.

United Nations Environmental Program — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

Development of Annual Ryegrass in Illinois — by Carol Elder — last modified October 31, 2006 11:58 AM

Photos of ryegrass cover crops from planting through pre-burndown

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Quality Institute — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

North Central Region SARE Program — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Quality Information Sheets — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Developed by the National Soil Survey Center, Lincoln, NE in cooperation with the Soil Quality Institute, Ames, IA and the National Soil Tilth Laboratory (Agricultural Research Service), Ames, IA. For further information or to inquire about availability of hard copies, contact Gary Muckel, National Soil Survey Center, NRCS, Federal Building Room 152, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln NE 68508-3866. Telephone: 402-437-4148. E-mail: gmuckel@nssc600.nssc.nrcs.usda.gov.

Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

NCAP¹s sustainable agriculture program focuses on working with farmers to create healthier farms and foods.

Ryegrass As a Soybean Cover Crop — by Sagra — last modified November 21, 2005 05:32 PM

Research comparing weed control and yield in soybeans with and without ryegrass covercrops.

Universities Council on Water Resources — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

About 90 universities in the United States and throughout the world comprise the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) organization. Member institutions engage in education, research, public service, international activities, and information support for policy development related to water resources. Each member university appoints four faculty members as UCOWR lead delegates; others may join as individual members.

Ryegrass Management — by Sagra — last modified November 23, 2005 02:52 PM

Guidelines on using rygrass as a cover crop.

Solstice — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology.

Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

SAN is the communications and outreach arm of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.

Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy Farmers — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

A program run by the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy Farmers is a one-year certificate program in grass-based dairying. The course provides opportunities for internships, mentoring, farm tours, and networking with experienced grass-based dairy farmers. You can also learn about grazing sheep, goats, and other species. Specialized scholarship support and a distance education option are available for this course.

Smart Communities Network — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Creating energy smart communities. A project of the US Department of Energy.

Rodale Institute — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

Soil and Water Conservation Society — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

 

Future Horizons: Recent Literature in Sustainable Agriculture — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Although it was published in 1998, this collection of essays provides valuable perspective on the core ideas of sustainable agriculture.

On-Farm Research Guidebook — by Sagra — last modified November 18, 2005 04:38 PM

This guide is a resource for farmers interested in participatory on-farm research. Basic research principles are explained and easy-to-use guidelines are provided for conducting simple on-farm experiments. Some example problems, worksheets, and pages for notes are included in the guide. Published by the University of Illinois and available in .pdf format.

Annual Rygrass: A Primer for Illinois Growers — by Sagra — last modified November 21, 2005 04:08 PM

Tips on growing annual ryegrass as a cover crop over corn or soybeans.

The Use of Cover Crops in Vegetable Production — by Sagra — last modified November 23, 2005 04:32 PM

Research and discussion on types and benefits of cover crops.

Papers of John Ikerd — by Sagra — last modified November 23, 2005 05:02 PM

Writings of John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri Columbia, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Topics include Sustaining People through Agriculture, Small Farms, the Future of Farming in America, Sustainable Community Development, the Economics of Sustainability, and the Industrialization of Agriculture.

137 — by Carol Elder — last modified November 23, 2005 05:38 PM

 

138 — by Carol Elder — last modified November 23, 2005 05:38 PM

 

139 — by Carol Elder — last modified November 23, 2005 05:37 PM

 

140 — by Carol Elder — last modified November 23, 2005 05:25 PM

 

141 — by Carol Elder — last modified November 23, 2005 05:25 PM

 

Recent History of ASAP — by Carol Elder — last modified November 28, 2005 04:27 PM

 

History of Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Illinois — by Carol Elder — last modified November 28, 2005 03:53 PM

 

Farmstead Planning Handbook — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

The Farmstead Planning Handbook CD-ROM explains and shows how to locate, plan, and build or expand an agricultural site, from a small acreage to a large operation. It also considers relevant related issues such as odor and dust control. The handbook contains more than 100 drawings, photographs, and diagrams plus tables, bulleted lists, and an expansion plan example clarify and enhance description.

Linking People, Purpose, and Place: An Ecological Approach to Agriculture — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Volume 7 of in the series of Extension and Education Materials for Sustainable Agriculture published by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Sustainable Agricultural Systems. This volume includes sections on Linking Ecology and Agriculture, Whole Farm Planning, Soil Quality, Agroforestry, Grazing Systems, Weed and Insect Management, Farmer Groups, Farmland Conversion, and Resources and Information Sources.

Alternative Agricultural Workshop Materials — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Illinois Agritourism — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Soil N Dynamics Under Cropping Systems Including Winter Cover Crops — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Research findings on the effects of winter cover crops on soil nitrogen.

Biomass, Nitrogen and Carbon Decomposition of Winter Cover Crops — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Research findings on residue decomposition of winter cover crops.

Illinois Center for Soy Foods — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The Illinois Center for Soy Foods is dedicated to developing innovative processing and marketing techniques, educating society on the advantages of a soy enriched diet, and communicating new health benefits of soy foods.

Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sustainable Agriculture Education Materials — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

A 12-volume series on sustainable agriculture published by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Sustainable Agricultural Systems.

Illinois Department of Agriculture C2000 Grant Program — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

The Illinois Department of Agriculture sponsors an annual Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program.

Conservation 2000 Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program - Illinois Department of Agriculture — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

On June 6, 1995, Governor Jim Edgar signed the Illinois Department of Agriculture's budget, which included first time funding for Conservation 2000. Sustainable Agriculture is an important component of Conservation 2000. As concern for the environment grows in both urban and rural areas, the Sustainable Agriculture movement will play a major role in efforts to maintain agricultural productivity and protect water quality.

Illinois Department of Agriculture — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

SARE Grants — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Grant funding is available each year through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program of the US Department of Agriculture.

US EPA Community Based Environmental Protection — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Community Based Environmental Protection (CBEP) is a new approach to environmental protection coordinated by the US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation. CBEP integrates environmental management with human needs, considers long-term ecosystem health and highlights the positive correlations between economic prosperity and environmental well-being.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

UC SAREP Cover Crop Resource Page — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Numerous cover crop resources compiled by the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP). Many are general cover crop resources also applicable to the Midwest. In particular, the Cover Crop Database offers information on the general characteristics, as well as the agronomic and environmental contributions of individual cover crops.

Managing Cover Crops Profitably, 2nd Edition — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Handbook published by Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), the communications and outreach arm of the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.

Illinois Natural History Survey — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Illinois Participatory Research Program (IPRP) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

Provides a process by which farmers and rural communities can have direct access to university expertise for solving real-life problems.

Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

This Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures from Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) summarizes the principal uses and benefits of these crops. It addresses several management issues, including: vegetation management, limitations of cover crops, the use of cover crops in crop rotations, the use of cover crops in pest management; as well as the economics of cover crops. ATTRA also includes a selection of print and web resources.

Management of Rye Used as a Winter Cover Crop — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Research findings on use of rye as a winter cover crop.

Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project (IRRDP) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Illinois Small Business Development Office — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Illinois Specialty Farm Products — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The Value project explores strategies for improving farm incomes through specialty farm products and value-added processing.

Illinois State Geological Survey — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Illinois State Water Survey — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Alternative Crops Project — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Illinois Stewardship Alliance (ISA) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

ISA is a citizen's organization that promotes a safe and nutritious food system, family farming, and healthy communities by advocating diverse, humane, and socially just and ecologically sustainable production and marketing practices.

Illinois World Food and Sustainable Agriculture Program — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The goal objective of this program is to help Illinois agricultural producers, agribusinesses, and consumers understand better the factors causing uncertainty in world food markets.

Initiative for the Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

American Farmland Trust — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Lake Land College — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

Lake Land College's Sustainable Agriculture site was developed to offer information regarding sustainable agriculture, resource links, current sustainable news and to notify viewers of upcoming farm related events.

Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.

Rural Enterprise and Alternative Development Initiative (READI) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Center for Agriculture in the Environment: List of publications — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Rural Route 2 — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

Is a coordinated interdisciplinary program effort by University of Illinois Extension in response to financial pressures and stresses confronting the Agricultural Industry.

Aquaculture Network Information Center — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The Aquaculture Network Information Center is a gateway to the world's electronic aquaculture resources. AquaNIC is coordinated by the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, and hosted by Purdue University and the University of Illinois through the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program. AquaNIC is a member of the National Sea Grant College Program's Network of Aquaculture Information Services along with the DOC/NOAA Aquaculture Information Center, National Sea Grant Library, Delaware Aquaculture Resource Center, and Maryland Sea Grant Program.

Agrigator — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The Computer Network of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of Florida.

USDA Farm Service Agency — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

A home page that offers documentation on alternative farming methods found at the National Agricultural Library.

Center For Agroecology And Sustainable Food System — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

University of California at Santa Cruz.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Center for New Crops & Plant Products — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

USDA Rural Development — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) is a small sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Agriculture Network Information Center (AgNIC) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

is a distributed network that provides access to agriculture-related information, subject area experts, and other resources.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

EXTOXNET — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

Extension Toxicology Network, Oregon State University.

Factory Farm Project — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

This site contains an organized collection of links to facts, news, and ideas about the problem of factory farming.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OPPT Chemical Fact Sheets — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

EPA has developed information summaries on selected chemicals to describe how you might be exposed to these chemicals, how exposure to them might affect you and the environment, what happens to them in the environment, who regulates them, and whom to contact for additional information.

Envirolink — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991.

The Farm School — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Farmer's Market Online — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

 

Global Change Master Directory — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

Project at NASA's Global Data Center.

Henry A. Wallace Center for Agricultural and Environmental Policy — by Sagra — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

At Winrock International. Formerly called the Henry A Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture.