Ropin' The Web Portal Information on agricultural events, crops and livestock news, an organic growers directory, markets, animal research, seeding, forage and pesticide information. http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/index.html
Extractions: Location: Alberta Government Home Home Find Staff Calculators ... International Travel Expenses Highlights Alberta Farm Fertilizer Information and Recommendation Manager - Version 2.0 Dine Alberta: Savour Regional Flavour showcases local agriculture products. First Alberta horse found in 2005 with West Nile virus - Sept. 15, 2005. Crop conditions as of September 15 - September 19 Find out what was happening in Alberta Agriculture in 1905-6 Important Dates October 28, 2005 is the deadline for the Dr. F.X. Aherne Prize for Innovative Pork Production National Agriculture Awareness Conference bringing together people in the field of agriculture awareness November 13-15, 2005. Frequently Asked Questions Do you have an agricultural question? Call the Ag-Info Centre at 1-866-882-7677 , toll free in Alberta. Fall Fertility for Forage Stands Feed Testing Marketing Grains Potato Scab ... More FAQs... Features See our most recent postings Get the latest ag information on Call of the Land On today's Call of the Land, bakery products first example of a grain industry value-chain This week in Agri-News, screen saver - a great farm safety reminder Assistance Programs 2005-2006 Canada Alberta Farm Water Program (CAFWP) 2005 Alberta Disaster Recovery Program - Flooding Component Canada-Alberta BSE Surveillance Program Call (780) 422-9167 for more information. Outside of Edmonton - toll free 310-0000
Extractions: Agrarianism RT: Village movement Agricultural land trusts BT: Land trusts, etc. under LAND Alternative agriculture RT: Small farms, Small scale agriculture SA: Alternative farming, Sustainable agriculture NT: Biodynamic agriculture, Community supported agriculture, Organic agriculture, Organic farming, Permaculture Alternative farming SA: Alternative agriculture, etc. Alternative pest control RT: Pest management, Pesticides Animal husbandry Aquaculture Biodynamic agriculture BT: Alternative agriculture, etc. CSA SA: Community supported agriculture Community supported agriculture BT: Alternative agriculture etc. SA: CSA Compost SA: Composting Composting SA: Compost Ecovillages BT: Villages Farm preservation RT: Farmland preservation Farmland preservation RT: Farm preservation Flower gardening BT: Gardening Food self sufficiency BT: Self sufficiency Fruit cultivation RT: Tree crops SA: Fruit culture Fruit culture RT: Tree crops SA: Fruit cultivation Gardening NT: Flower gardening, Herb gardening, Organic gardening, Vegetable gardening Herb gardening BT: Gardening Homesteading RT: Rural life, Rural living, Self sufficiency
The E. F. Schumacher Society • Library The Selected Keyword index provides terminology for specialized topics within the SA organic farming; organic farming BT Alternative agriculture etc. http://www.schumachersociety.org/library/keyword_index.html
Extractions: This index of selected keywords has been compiled to facilitate the identification of specialized alternative and decentralist literature that is often overlooked by standard keyword searches. However, your choice of keywords to search with is by no means limited to those listed below. The majority of the Library's holdings have also been indexed according to the Library of Congress subject headings and can be located through searches using standard keywords.
Organic Farming organic Price index organic Farming Research Foundation To support thecontinued advancement of organic agriculture in the state, the Extension http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/farmman2/organic/
Extractions: Resistant to Late Blight PDF Format Other Organic Resources . . . National Organic Program Organic Price Index Organic Farming Research Foundation Organic Agriculture Information ... WV Organic Certification Cost Share Application Certified organic production exists in more than 100 nations worldwide. Here in the United States, the National Organic Program defines organic agriculture as farming which responds to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity (NOP, 2000). To achieve these standards, the organic producer must pay particular attention to record-keeping, as certification requires field maps, management records, input records, soil tests, and pest monitoring data. While this may seem daunting, proper management and accurate records help ensure the continued quality and reputation of organic food products to consumers, who have expressed increasing demands for organics in recent years.
Biological Diversity In Food And Agriculture Biological Diversity in Food and agriculture, web site of the Food and decomposition of organic matter, crusted or degraded soil rehabilitation, http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/index.asp
Extractions: 16 October 2004 PRODUCTIVITY: Conservation and management of broad-based genetic diversity within domesticated species have been improving agricultural production for 10,000 years, however diverse natural populations have been providing food and other products for much longer. A wide range of species provides many thousands of products through agriculture and from the harvest of natural populations. High production levels are sustained through maximising the beneficial impact of ecosystem services for agricultural, modified and natural ecosystems. ADAPTATION: A diverse range of organisms contributes to the resilience of agricultural and natural ecosystems, their capacity to recover from environmental stress and their ability to evolve. Informed adaptive management of agricultural and natural biodiversity, above and below ground and under water secures sustained production. MAINTENANCE OF ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS: Essential functions such as nutrient cycling, decomposition of organic matter, crusted or degraded soil rehabilitation, pest and disease regulation, water quality, and pollination are maintained by a wide range of biologically diverse populations in natural ecosystems and in and near agricultural ecosystems. Maintaining this diversity of species and building on and enhancing ecosystem functions reduces external input requirements by increased nutrient availability, improved water use and soil structure, and natural control of pests.
Extractions: ABOUT US NEWSLETTERS FAQ'S TESTIMONIALS ... EDUCATION Bio-Ag will be constantly adding new categories to this Directory of pertinent Websites.. Bio-Ag Associates OCPP/Pro-Cert (OC/PRO) Canada's foremost organic certification body has been accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to verify compliance to its National Organic Program (NOP). OC/PRO is the first certifier with pan-Canadian scope to receive this status. Research Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association (BDA)
Www.eco-labels.org | Organization Index HOME ORGANIZATION index. You searched Organization index. Showing 1 71 of 71matches found. Colorado State Dept of agriculture - Certified organic http://www.eco-labels.org/organizationIndex.cfm
Www.eco-labels.org | Program Index HOME PROGRAM index. You searched Program index. Showing 1 75 of 75 matchesfound. Colorado State Dept of agriculture - Certified organic http://www.eco-labels.org/programIndex.cfm
Organic Links - Washington State Dept.of Agriculture - WSDA International Federation of organic agriculture Movements (IFOAM) http//www.ota.com/index.html; organic Farming Research Foundation http//www.ofrf.org http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/Organic/Links.htm
General Organic Industry News From Organic Trade Services organic agriculture IN EUROPE CONTINUED GROWTH Posted March 1, 2005 by admin The Research Institute of organic agriculture (FiBL) will present current http://www.organicts.com/newspro/general/index.shtml
Extractions: In Europe the area farmed organically is continuing to expand. Growth of land and of the number of organic farms is accompanied by better policy support, a growing market and increasing research activities. The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) will present current trends at the Biofach Congress 2005, February 24. FiBL expects the organic area to continue to grow over the next years. This will happen particularly in the new EU member states, where accession has triggered major growth. The European action plan for organic food and farming as well as other policy support measures can be expected to boost organic farming in all 25 European countries in the future. The new European Action Plan for Organic Farming is a milestone for the organic sector in Europe. Matthias Stolze of FiBL criticises, however, that the European Commission did not set clear targets for the development of organic farming in the EU and did not allocate financial resources for its implementation. Nonetheless, with the action plan the Commission has underlined the importance of organic farming as a component of EU agricultural policy.
FiBL [Research Institute Of Organic Agriculture] Swiss based coordinating group of researchers for organic agriculture in Europe. Details of research, publications, services, and training. http://www.fibl.ch/english/index.php
Extractions: Further Information top (12.08.2005) FQH researchers and invited guest speakers from other named organic institutions will meet November 28th-29th , 2005 at the FIBL in Frick to share latest research results and discuss goals for future work of Organic FQH. Interested researchers are welcome to send abstracts for lectures. Deadline is August 31st. Last Update webmaster@fibl.org Conference IFOAM-FiBL-Training Manual The IFOAM-FiBL-Training Manual for Organic Agriculture in the Tropics is now available in three languages: English French Spanish Download Training Manual ... About the Training Manual Science Paper about the DOK trial FiBL press release of 31 May 2002 about the the first European Publication on organic farming in the Science Magazine.
Organic Trade Association organic agriculture Information www.sunsite.unc.edu/london A reference desk Includes The New Farm® organic Price index as well as training materials. http://www.ota.com/links/resources.html
Extractions: Agricultural Agencies USDA www.usda.gov Current U.S. Department of Agriculture information, programs and resources NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM www.ams.usda.gov/nop USDAs National Organic Program, which develops and implements national organic standards USDA Economic Research Service www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/Organic/ The Main Source of economic information and research from the USDA. Includes information on certified organic acreage by state USDA Agricultural Network Info Center www.agnic.org A guide to quality agricultural information on the Internet. USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service www.usda.gov/nass/hometext.htm Agricultural Statistics, vegetable and livestock rankings from USDA FAS-Foreign Agricultural Service - USDA - www.fas.usda.gov World production market and trade reports, weekly export sales, trade shows and marketing events. Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada http://www.organicagcentre.ca/
Topics In Sustainable Agriculture index. The Assault on Alternative agriculture. Statement of Purpose The workload on a sustainable organic farm is fairly evenly distributed throughout http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~tselby/
Extractions: Topics in Sustainable Agriculture Index: The Assault on Alternative Agriculture Statement of Purpose: Needs of Sustainable Agriculture: The Promise of Sustainable Agriculture: ... Links: The Assault on Alternative Agriculture There is a battle waging within agriculture today, a battle that is pitting large segments of agribusiness against the sustainable agriculture movement. Opponents of sustainable agriculture control much of the media and therefore their opinions dominate the debate and the minds of the masses. They assert that if farmers stop using chemicals (that they just happen to produce) the world would starve. They cite biased economic studies, such as the one conducted by Thomas Foster (an agricultural economist for the Tennessee Valley Authority and the National Fertilizer Development Center) in which he claims "Taking chemicals out of agriculture could mean cutting exports in half, 217,000 fewer jobs, rampant inflation, and a huge increase in food costs. . . Yields generally fell in all scenarios while costs per unit of crop increased in all cases." ( Omaha World-Herald 15 November 1990, 19). This type of economic study (even if totally correct) is extremely irresponsible. It is obvious that the conversion away from chemically based agriculture "is a slow, methodical, step-at-a-time procedure"(p.94
.:Organic Agriculture:Contact Information:. Your resource for current events in organic agriculture (Updated Regularly) University of Saskatchewan, http//organic.usask.ca/index.htm http://www.organicag.uoguelph.ca/links/
Extractions: Home Links Campus Links Guelph Alfred Kemptville Ridgetown Upcoming Events Conferences, Workshops. Your resource for current events in Organic Agriculture (Updated Regularly) Organization Website Guelph Organic Conference http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/ Social Issues in Organic Agriculture ( Jennifer Sumner http://www.uwindsor.ca/organicconf/ Farming Links Are you a farmer/grower looking for answers to practical questions, or how to certify your farm, or wanting to learn more about organic farming? This list is for you! Organization Website Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Agri-Food Trade Service on Organics (CA organic standards and many other links) http://www.atn-riae.agr.ca/news/organics-e.htm ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (US) http://attra.ncat.org/who.html Biodynamic Society (certification to Demeter standard) http://www.biodynamics.on.ca Canadian Organic Growers (COG) http://www.cog.ca Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Services (MOSES; WI) http://www.mosesorganic.org/ New Farm (Rodale Institute; PA) http://www.newfarm.org
Organic Land Care Program: Publications Prepared by the Northeast organic Farming Association and Sustainable Farmers is one of the oldest organic agriculture organizations in the country, http://www.organiclandcare.net/publications/index.php
Extractions: To order these publications, please follow this link to the order form A Citizen's Guide to Organic Land Care This guide will help you take the first steps toward caring for your own land organically, whether you choose to hire a professional or do it yourself. In a question and answer format, it explains the meaning of "organic" as it relates to land care, including the basic principles of the organic land care standards, some practices to get you started, and the benefits of using organic practices around your home and in your community. Copies of this Guide are available from CT NOFA. The price per copy is $2; this includes shipping and handling. You can also download a PDF copy of the guide here Standards for Organic Land Care: Practices for Design and Maintenance of Ecological Landscapes The Organic Land Care Program of the CT and MA chapters of NOFA have made available the first comprehensive Standards for Organic Land Care. The Standards go far beyond how to grow an organic lawn. They present a philosophy of ecological stewardship in designing and maintaining landscapes. Over 60 pages long, the Standards are the result of more than two years' work by landscape professionals, scientists and citizen activists. The Organic Land Care Program was formed in 1999 to extend the vision and principles of organic agriculture to the care of the landscapes where most people live, work, and carry out their daily lives. Copies of the Standards for Organic Land Care are available for $20 plus $3 shipping and handling. If you would like more than 9 copies, note that there is a price break - 10 or more copies cost $12.50 each plus $3 shipping. Please contact Bill Duesing at (203) 888-5146 or
Wintec: Organic Farming International inspection and certification body for organic agriculture. ABI/INFORM Global via ProQuest Accumulated Business index is the premier http://www.wintec.ac.nz/index.asp?PageID=2145823176
EUROPA - Research - Keyword Index European Commission Research this is one of the index pages of the EC s The number of documents that contain the keyword organic agriculture is 1 http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/index/pages_en__2965.html
Green Ontario The second action would be to promote organic agriculture as a more benign formor agriculture. index. Quick Facts. Current Strategies. Major Activities http://www.greenontario.org/strategy/agriculture.html
Extractions: Green Farms What can be done to make farming more environmentally friendly? The first thing would be to stop the loss of farmland to urban sprawl. Southern Ontario has about 50 per cent of Canada's prime agricultural land, and we are paving it over at an alarming rate. The second action would be to promote organic agriculture as a more benign form or agriculture. The third action is to improve the level of environmental stewardship on all farms, to minimize the environmental impacts of manure, pesticides and herbicides, and intensive farming practices. This factsheet looks at the current activities in these three areas. For more information, see also Urban Sprawl for the protection of farmland and Organic and Natural Food in the Buy Green section.
