Partners in Other States

Agrigator — by Andrea Parri — 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.

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

University of California at Santa Cruz.

Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems — by Andrea Parri — 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.

Center for New Crops & Plant Products — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 05:11 PM

The Web site of the Center for New Crops & Plant Products, at Purdue University. NewCROP provides windows to new and specialty crop profiles.

Extension Toxicology Network (EXTOXNET) — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 05:28 PM

The EXTOXNET InfoBase provides a variety of information about pesticides. Access the Pesticide Information Profiles (PIPs) for specific information on pesticides. Toxicology Information Briefs (TIBs) contain a discussion of certain concepts in toxicology and environmental chemistry. Other topic areas include: Toxicology Issues of Concern (TICs), Factsheets, News about Toxicology Issues, Newsletters, Resources for Toxicology Information, and Technical Information. A major goal has been to develop unbiased information in a form understandable by the non-expert, and to make that information fully searchable and selectively retrievable. EXTOXNET is a cooperative effort of University of California-Davis, Oregon State University, Michigan State University, Cornell University, and the University of Idaho.

Leopold Center — by Andrea Parri — last modified November 16, 2005 05:45 PM

The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture explores and cultivates alternatives that secure healthier people and landscapes in Iowa and the nation.

Missouri Alternatives Center — by Andrea Parri — last modified October 31, 2006 12:19 PM

The Missouri Alternatives Center works to improve profitability and , at the same time, maintain the agricultural base needed to sustain rural communities, by providing access to the information needed. The Missouri Alternatives Center serves as a communications center for Missouri farmers, Extension staff, government personal and people who want to begin farming, diversify their current operation, or find ways to profit from small amounts of acreage.

NCR SARE Program — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 25, 2006 03:29 PM

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) works to increase knowledge about- and help farmers and ranchers adopt - practices that are economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible. To advance such knowledge nationwide, SARE administers a competitive grants program first funded by Congress in 1988. The USDA's NCR SARE program has awarded more than $10 million worth of competitive grants to farmers and ranchers, researchers, educators, public and private institutions, nonprofit groups, and others exploring sustainable agriculture in 12 states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). The NCR SARE administers four grant programs, Research and Education Grants, Farmer Rancher Producer Grant Program, Professional Development Program Grants and the Graduate Student Program Grants. In llinois, the NCR SARE contacts are Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant (Illinois PDP and State Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator), Jack Erisman, who serves as the NCR SARE Administrative Council representative, and Dan Anderson serves as a member of the NCR SARE Technical Committee.

North Central Region SARE Program — by Andrea Parri — last modified August 25, 2006 03:02 PM

Funded by the USDA, the national Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program supports and promotes sustainable farming and ranching. SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for producers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations and others exploring sustainable agriculture. Abstracts from national SARE projects are available in a comprehensive, searchable database.

Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 05:25 PM

NCAP's sustainable agriculture program focuses on working with farmers in the Pacific Northwest to create healthier farms and foods. NCAP studies, demonstrates and promotes ecologically sound practices to build soil health and control crop pests. Within the larger scope of production agriculture, its work is focused on potatoes, the most chemically intensive crop grown in the Pacific Northwest region.

The Farm School — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 05:22 PM

The Farm School is a family farm in Acton, Massachusetts, that provides multi-day residential school-year and summer programs young people and their teachers, a year-long apprentice program to train adults in modern sustainable agriculture, and an on-site one-room middle school.

Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy Farmers — by Andrea Parri — 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.