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What is sustainable agriculture?
"Sustainable agriculture is a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the environment, is humane for workers, respects animals, provides a fair wage to the farmer, and supports and enhances rural communities."
- sustainabletable.org
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Recommended Websites
- Sustainable TableCelebrating local food & educating consumers about food supply.
- Organic Farming Research Foundation"To foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems."
- National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition"advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities."
- Farm Fresh Atlas of Eastern WisconsinListings from the Eastern Wisconsin Sustainable Farmers Network.
- Food AllianceCertified farms, ranches, and food processors who meet sustainable agriculture practices.
- Local HarvestListings of sustainably grown foods at markets, farms & restaurants.
- Wisconsin Local Food Network"The Wisconsin Local Food Network engages, connects, and empowers local, regional, and state organizations and individuals to build sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems."
- American Farmland Trust"dedicated to saving America’s farm and ranch land"
- NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project"high value information and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States."
- Slow Food USA"supporting good, clean, and fair food."
- Center for Integrated Agricultural SystemsUW-Madison sustainable agriculture research center.
- Rodale InstituteDedicated to organic farming research.
- Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms - USAEducational & volunteer opportunities.
- SAGE: Sustainable Agriculture EducationThe mission of SAGE is to: "develop urban edge agriculture, and engage diverse regional populations with the sustainable agriculture movement."
- Organic GardeningMagazine with helpful hints and ideas.
- Gardening in an Environmentally Friendly WayNational Wildlife Federation
Sustainable Food & Agriculture in the News
Links to current news items from Google News about sustainable food and agriculture.
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