161. Department For Environment, Food And Rural Affairs DEFRA. The UK Government department tasked with issues such as the environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife, animal welfare and sustainable development. Formerly MAFF, the Ministry of agriculture, Fisheries and Foods. http://www.defra.gov.uk/

162. RAFI-USA Nonprofit organization promoting family farmers, conservation of agricultural biodiversity, socially responsible use of new technologies, safe food, sustainable system of agriculture. http://www.rafiusa.org

Welcome to RAFI-USA RAFI-USA is dedicated to community, equity and diversity in agriculture. While focusing on North Carolina and the southeastern United States, we also work nationally and internationally. RAFI-USA is playing a leadership role in responding to major agricultural trends and creating a movement among farm, environmental and consumer groups to: Promote sustainable agriculture Strengthen family farms and rural communities Protect the diversity of plants, animals and people Ensure responsible use of new technologies. Find out more about our "green" buildings - our new offices and conference center JOB OPENING View a full job description Privacy Policy updated August 23, 2005 RAFI-USA is a private non-profit organization based in Pittsboro, NC dedicated to community, equity and diversity in agriculture.

163. ETH - ZIL ZIL - Swiss Centre For International Agriculture Promotes and supports projects in international agricultural research, especially for the sustainable use of natural resources in agriculture and forestry in nonOECD countries. http://www.zil.ethz.ch

About us People Contact Sitemap ... Help Search Research Education FAQ Documents ... ZIL ZIL - Swiss Centre for International Agriculture ZIL's annual report 2004 ZIL has published its annual report documenting its activites in 2004 ( pdf, 3'890 kb The Swiss Centre for International Agriculture (ZIL) is an association based at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich established in 1993. ZIL's mission is to initiate, support, and coordinate collaborative research by its members and partners that will enable resource-poor farmers in low-income countries to achieve sustainable improvements of their livelihoods. This includes the mobilisation of Swiss research capacity and the promotion of awareness about the role of agricultural and food science in meeting the human and environmental challenges of low-income countries. The Centre has achieved national and international recognition as facilitator and convener of internationally relevant agricultural research in Switzerland. Its research focus over the last ten years has been on cassava, integrated pest management (IPM), legumes, and smallholder milk production and marketing. Its current programme is dedicated to "Livestock systems research in support of poor people". The results of the Centre's research have been documented in numerous publications, most in refereed scientific journals. ZIL has produced training materials and organised training workshops attended by many scientists and policy makers. The Centre continuosly supports PhD candidates in development relevant themes.

164. CSS Center For Sustainable Systems Institute at the University of Michigan promoting sustainable development through education. Includes research on buildings, agriculture, transportation, renewable energy, and packaging, as well as methodologies, projects, publications, statistics, and educational resources. http://css.snre.umich.edu/

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165. Earthworm Ecology And Sustaining Agriculture A paper from the Center for Agroecology and sustainable Food Systems, University of California, exploring the effects of earthworms in farmed soils. http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/worms/werner.htm

Home Site Map Calendar Search ... Webmaster Earthworm ecology and sustaining agriculture Matthew R. Werner Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Reprinted from Components, vol. 1, no.4 (Fall 1990) Earthworms can play a variety of important roles in agroecosystems. Their feeding and burrowing activities incorporate organic residues and amendments into the soil, enhancing decomposition, humus formation, nutrient cycling, and soil structural development (Mackay and Kladivko, 1985; Kladivko et al., 1986). Earthworm burrows persist as macropores which provide low resistance channels for root growth, water infiltration, and gas exchange (Kladivko and Timmenga, 1990; Zachmann and Linden, 1989). Quality, quantity and placement of organic matter is a main determinant of earthworm abundance and activity in agricultural soils (Edwards, 1983; Lofs-Holmin, 1983), as are disturbances of the soil by tillage, cultivation, and the use of pesticides (Doran and Werner, 1990). This article will review recent information on earthworms as it relates to the sustainability of agriculture. For further information, see Lee (1985) or Satchell (1983).

166. IICA -- Inter-American Institute For Cooperation On Agriculture Promotes the sustainable development of agriculture, food security and the prosperity of rural communities. Includes information on trade, technology and education. http://www.iica.ac.cr/

Español Promoting prosperity in the rural communities of the Americas Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture 2005 Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Rural Life draws to a close The delegates signed the Ministerial Agreement of Guayaquil Main page Press Room More information IICA and the Americas: a successful partnership More... Agriculture, a strategic issue Executive Summary More... Policies for Rural Prosperity Executive Summary Special report on the contribution of agriculture and rural territories to poverty reduction, employment creation, and the promotion of rural prosperity 2005. Document for discussion More... Development and Safe Use of Agrobiotechnologies in the Americas Implications for the modernization of agriculture and the reduction of rural poverty. Keynote Speech, Albert Sasson. More... e-Publications Comun IICA online ACCESS Bulletin No. 18: Countries set their priorities at the SPS Committee Meeting ... 2005 IICA`s Representatives Week Offices in the Countries - Select - Argentina The Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Miami, Florida

167. SCN Agriculture & Food Systems This page in the SCN web site will direct you to a variety of topic areas relevantto growing a sustainable economy. Community efforts can preserve http://www.sustainable.org/economy/agriculture.html

Growing a Sustainable Economy Topic Area Community efforts can preserve agricultural land, encourage sustainable agricultural practices, support local food producers, and facilitate the production and distribution of locally-produced food through farmer's markets and cooperative food buying programs. This section presents examples of whole systems approaches to sustainable agriculture. Related Resources Related Reading Case Studies Feedback ... Back to Home Page RELATED RESOURCES Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) , Room 304, National Agriculture Library, US Department of Agriculture, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351, Tel: 301.504.6559, Fax: 301.504.6409, Email: afsic@nal.usda.gov , Website: http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic AFSIC locates, collects and provides information to citizens concerned about sustainable agriculture. American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) , 100 N. 20th Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495, Tel: 215.988.8785, Fax: 215.988.8810, Email: sallymcc@libertynet.org

168. Website Moved Advisory software for consultants and extension workers to provide farmers with sustainable nutrition advice for their crops and cropping systems (organic and ecological farming). http://members.chello.nl/~a.hekstra2

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169. New England Small Farm Institute Private, nonprofit organization which supports startup farmers and sustainable small scale agriculture throughout the region. http://www.smallfarm.org/

Supporting sustainable throughout New England. New England Small Farm Institute 275 Jackson St., Belchertown, MA 01007 413-323-4531 (voice), 413-323-9594 (fax) Directions to NESFI info@smallfarm.org Quick Menu Exploring the Small Farm Dream Calendar of Events Small Farm Library NESFI Bookstore ... List of Recommended Agricultural Websites Programs and Resources Small Farm Development Center Small Farm Library - a leading regional resource for sustainable agriculture, contains over 5,000 titles, 100 periodicals, and extensive video and microfiche collections...the full range of information a beginning farmer needs. Search the Online Catalog . Selected titles are available for purchase from the NESFI Bookstore . A growing collection is online in our Virtual Library . Explore our librarian's list of Recommended Agricultural Websites for more resources. Exploring the Small Farm Dream - A Decision-Making Workbook and Short Course with extensive web-based support.

170. European Intitaitive For Sustainable Development In Agriculture http://www.sustainable-agriculture.org/

171. Sustainable Animal Production - Visions For The 21th Century Download the proceedings of a series of conferences (held October 1999 through October 2000) on future supply and quality of food for humans and animals, animal welfare and health, the effects of animal production on the environment, the influences of new technologies, future animal production sites and global trade. http://www.agriculture.de

Home Conference Discussion Online resources ... Information Sustainable Animal Production - Visions for the 21th century Welcome to our Website Sustainable animal production is a system which preserves the basis of life of future generations. The foundations, conditions and perspectives for animal production are exceedingly variable in different parts of the world. This project focusses on the future supply and quality of food for humans and animals, animal welfare and health, the effects of animal production on the environment, the influences of new technologies, future animal production sites and global trade. These pages contain the Conference Sustainable Animal Production , the documentation of a multidisciplinary project to develop a global vision for the future of the production of food of animal origin. This site is also intended as a forum to continue the dialogue begun in the virtual conference and workshop series "Sustainable Animal Production". The project was realized by a consortium of scientists from four research institutions in northern Germany and includes a virtual conference launched in October, 1999, and followed by a series of

172. Australian Government Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry Has responsibility for helping Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forest industries become more competitive, profitable, and sustainable. http://www.affa.gov.au/

Ministers Home The Department Contacts Outputs Biosecurity Australia About Biosecurity Australia - our work international framework and contact details Biosecurity Australia - Animal Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia - Biosecurity Development and Communication ... Australian Government Drought Assistance Finding the information you need Search or Select from the menu on the left, or... Select by subject area... Agribusiness Animal and Animal Products Australian Plague Locust Commission Biotechnology Chemicals (agvet) Crops Dairy and Dairy Products Data Export Farm Help Fisheries and Aquaculture Food Forestry Import Land and Water Pests and Diseases Plants and Weeds Research and Development Rural Industries Leadership Salinity Trade Tenders Select by specialist area... AGRIBIZ Agriculture Advancing Australia AAA Industry Partnerships AAA Rural Financial Counselling Service Australian Bureau Agriculture and Resource Economics Animal Health Committee (AHC) Australian Plague Locust Commission Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Biosecurity Australia Bureau of Rural Sciences Indigenous People in Rural Industries Intensive Livestock and Game Landcare Levies and Revenue Service Meat and Livestock Quota Management and Statistics National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality National Forest Inventory Australia National Residue Survey New Industries Development Program Quota Administration Regional Forest Agreements

173. CanExplore Developed through a cooperative agreement between agriculture and Agrifood Canada, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Natural Resources Canada. Provides access to information related to the sustainable use of natural resources. http://rn4nr.agr.ca/

CanExplore Your doorway to the world of sustainable development CANCELLATION of CanExplore Search As of December 31, 2002, CanExplore will no longer be available. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has been supporting CanExplore but will cease to host the search engine site due changes in the four Federal Government departments involved. Please refer to the individual Web sites of these four departments as follows: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Environment Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada Natural Resources Canada Thank you.

174. Transform Compost Systems -- Aerated In-Vessel And Agited Bed Composting Facilit Transform Compost Systems develops, designs and implements economically viable and environmentally sustainable compost systems for agriculture, government and industry. http://www.transformcompost.com/

Welcome to Transform Transform Compost Systems designs and builds cost effective compost facilities for Industry, Agriculture and Communities. Transform Compost Systems Ltd., Head Office: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Phone 604.504.5660 Fax 604.504.5666 Email info@transformcompost.com Web www.transformcompost.com Introducing Transform's Aeration Control Manager Provides temperature feedback control for any number of aeration blowers, as well as time vs temperature graphs for all batches of compost. Introducing the New Enviro-Processor! Creates the best compost mixes for any method of composting - windrow to in-vessel Visit Transform Compost Systems for: In-Vessel Composting Systems Airfloor TM Aeration System Control Compost Equipment: Transform Compost Turners RotoKing Compost Turners Supreme Enviro-Processors SuperScreen Star Screeners ... Transform's Mission and Vision Transform Compost Systems Ltd. 201, 33230 Old Yale Rd.

175. New Zealand Digital Library New Zealand Digital Library Project provides full text access to publications in the fields of agriculture, biodiversity, climate change, environmental impact assessment, energy, health, natural resources, policy, sustainable development, waste management and water. http://www.sadl.uleth.ca/nz/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=envl

176. The EnviroLink Network Nonprofit EnviroLink Network is a clearinghouse for environmental informationon the Internet, featuring daily news, sustainable business information, http://www.envirolink.org/

advanced search News Headlines U.S. senator plans to ask for temporary easing of environmental rules because of Katrina. Legislation that would allow the Environmental Protection Agency to temporarily suspend or relax its rules ... (posted 09/18/2005 from Capitol Wire) Gasping for air Nearly 870 000 people in Michigan have asthma about 9 percent of the state's ... (posted 09/18/2005 from Detroit News) Declaring area safe is a risky proposition While environmental workers risk disease and injury sampling the toxic waters covering much of New ... (posted 09/10/2005 from Dallas Morning Sun) Flooded Toxic Waste Sites Are Potential Health Threat Three Superfund toxic waste sites in and around New Orleans were flooded by Hurricane Katrina ... (posted 09/10/2005 from Washington Post ) Water crisis looms as Himalayan glaciers melt It's a scary thought but scientists say the 40 percent of humanity living in South ... (posted 09/10/2005 from Reuters ) More News Headlines Discuss the News learn about xml syndication Enter your e-mail address to subscribe to the EnviroLink News Service mailing list: unsubscribe EnviroLink Forum Join the discussion! Debate environmental issues in the

177. Agriculture And Food Adopting greater stewardship of agricultural ecosystems.. http://sustag.wri.org/

portPath = "http://www.wri.org/menu/" Home Research topics Agriculture and food Pilot analysis of global ecosystems: Agroecosystems ... related sites EarthTrends Search database Maps Country profiles Features ... Data tables Agriculture and food . . . Turning ideas into action . . . Nutrient Runoff Creates Dead Zone . The trading of nutrient credits may hold the answer to ending the annual "Dead Zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Nutrient Trading: Improving water quality through market-based incentives . WRI’s work on nutrient trading provides a blueprint for developing water quality trading programs. Publication highlights View all publications Integrating Socio-economic Considerations into Biosafety Decisions: The role of public participation This paper focuses on the social and economic implications of modern agricultural biotechnology and its products and taking these implications into account in decision-making. Authors: Lindsey Fransen, Antonio La Vina, Fabian Dayrit, Loraine Gatlabayan, Dwi Andreas Santosa, Soeryo Adiwibowo.

178. Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture, South Deerfield Massachusetts A nonprofit organization dedicated to sustaining agriculture in westernMassachusetts by promoting environmental sustainability, farm profitability, http://www.buylocalfood.com/

What's coming up? Honey Festival, Garlic and Arts Festival Eat the View, CISA's Annual Fundraising Feast on Sept. 16 ...Click here for details on these events. Welcome to CISA's new web site! Updated, reorganized and redesigned! We are pleased to offer you the most comprehensive information on local farming and fresh food and locally grown farm products from the Connecticut River valley of western Massachusetts. These links will lead you to extensive information about our programs, the local farming community, farm products and farm events. Here are a few suggestions on where to start: Are you looking for a particular farm product? Use the 'find local farm products' search engine at left to get just what you are looking for. Do you want to attend a farm festival or event?

179. ARS Natural Resources And Sustainable Agricultural SystemsScientificDirectory ARS Natural Resources and sustainable Agricultural Systems Scientific Directory.This directory is an extension of the Natural Resources Directory which is http://hydrolab.arsusda.gov/arssci.html

ARS Natural Resources and Sustainable Agricultural Systems Scientific Directory This directory is an extension of the Natural Resources Directory which is published annually by the USDA-ARS National Program Staff, Beltsville, Maryland. Browse loads the entire directory (237KB). For users with slower modems we suggest using the search engine or loading portions of the directory as indicated by the buttons below. Email comments or corrections Use our Directory Update Form to send corrections Last updated document.write(document.lastModified) ;

180. MSSRF - Centre For Research On Sustainable Agricultural Rural This is a research Foundation working in India on the issues of access tocommunications for poor village communities. They are particularly interested in http://www.mssrf.org/

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