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AUTHOR Gates, Jane PotterTITLE Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable

Agriculture. Third Edition.INSTITUTION National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD.PUB DATE Apr 90NOTE 19p.; Updates "Educational and Training Opportunities

in Organic, Low Input and Sustainable Agriculture,"Second Edition, August 1989.

PUB TYPE Reference Materials - Directories/Catalogs (132)

EDRS PRICE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS Adult Farmer Education; *Agricultural Education;

Agricultural Production; Agriculture; AppropriateTechnology; *Conservation (Environment); ConservationEducation; Ecological Factors; *Ecology; *EducationalOpportunities; Environmental Education; Farmers; FarmManagement; Natural Resources; PostsecondaryEducation; Program Descriptions; ProgramImplementation; *Training

IDENTIFIERS *Organic Farming; *Sustainable Agriculture

ABSTRACT

This directory contains an updated list ofinstitutions involved in organic, low input, or sustainableagriculture that provide education, Lraining, or information. Scopeof coverage is the United States and Canada, with 124 listings forthe United States and 5 for Canada. Arranged alphabetically, listingsconsist of institution name, address, contact person's name andtelephone number, and a short description of the educational ortraining programs offered by the institution. Programs listedinclude: graduate research, courses, workshops, internships, summerprograms, information bases, publications, and cooperative extensionactivities. (KC)

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Educational and Training Opportunitiesin Sustainable Agriculture

Third Edition, April 1990

Updates "Educational and Training OpportunitiesIn Organic, Low input and Sustainable Agriculture,"Second Edition, August 1989

Jane Potter GatesAlternative Farming Systems Information Center

AliernativeFanringSyrtems

National Agricultural Library Beltsville, Maryland 20705 April 1990

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JNTRODUCTION TO THE THIRD EDITIOK

Information about the institutions and organizations listed in this directory was compiled from a number of sources.Criteria for selection were an institution's involvement in organic, low input or sustainable agriculture and focus oneducation, training or provision of informatioa. Although wc have attempted to ensure that it is current and correct,we make no guarantees. Scope of coverage is limited to the US. and Canada. Inclusion of an organization in thisdirectory does not imply a recommendation by the AFSIC. The updated edition contains corrections and additionsreceived from the organizations listed and from other contacts. We wish toexpress our thanks to all those whocontributed suggestions.

Support for this and other Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) projects has been received fromthe Low Input/Sustainable Agriculture (LISA) program. Jane Potter Gates, Assistant Coordinatorof t' le AFS1C, hadprincipal responsibility for compilation of this directory.

Jayne T. M acl .can, CoordinatorAlternative Farming Systems Information Center

Please send comments and corrections, or requests for additional copies, to:

USDA, Nntional Agricultural LibraryAFSIC, Room 11110301 Baltimore BoulevardBeltsville, MD 20705

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EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIESIN

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Institution

Agricultural Resources Center615 Willard PlaceRaleigh, NC 27603

Alcyone Light CenterRoute 1, Box 532Colestin RoadHornbrook, CA 96044

Alternative Energy Resources Center(AFRO)44 North Last Chance Gulch, #9Helena, MT 59601

Appropriate Technology ProjectVolunteers in AsiaP.O. Box 4543Stanford, CA 94305

Bio-Dynamic Farming and GardeningAssociationP.O. Box 550Kimberton, PA 19442

Biological Urban Gardening Services(B.U.G.S.)P.O. Box 76Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0076

Bird's Foot FarmStar Route Box 138Canton, NY 13617

California Action NetworkP.O. Box 464Davis, CA 95617

California Certified Organic FarmersP.O. Box 8136Santa Cruz, CA 95061

A DIRECTORY

CCIZILACI

Erick Lemstead(919) 839-0159Allen Spa It(919) 967-1886

John McComb(916) 475-3310

Nancy Matheson(406) 443-7272

John Morris(415) 326-7672(415) 497-3228

Roderick Shoulders(215) 935-7797

Steven M. Zein(916) 726-5377

Doug Jones(315) 386-4852

Andy Faletti(916) 756-8518

Bob Scowcroft(408) 423-2263

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health and environmentalinformation on pesticides

apprenticeships, summerworkshops, three month internships

sustainable agiculture information,networking, on-farm research, farmtours, technical assistance

sourcebook, educational exchangewith foreign countries

extension service, conferences,films, support training programs

lectures, community meetings,public education programs,publications

apprenticeships

legislative internships, networkingwithin organic industry, politicalaction, public education tours

organic certification training,retailers' conferences

Ingitution

California, University of(at Berkeley)Agroecology ProgramDivision of Biological Control1050 San Pueblo AvenueAlbany, CA 94706

California, University of(at Davis)Sustainable Agriculture Program139 Hoagland HallDavis, CA 95616

California, University of(at Santa Cruz)Agroecolog ProgramDivision of Social SciencesBoard of Environmental StudiesSanta Cruz, CA 95064

California, University of(statewide)Sustainable Agriculture Researchand Education Programcio Agronomy and Range ScienceUniversity of CaliforniaDavis, CA 95616

Camp Joy131 Camp Joy RoadBoulder Creek, CA 95006

Camphill Village Kimberton HillsP.O. Box 155Kimberton, PA 19442

Center for Alternative Plants andAnimal Products305 Alderman HallUniversity of MinnesotaSt. Paul, MN 55108

Center for Holistic Resource ManagementP.O. Box 7128Albuquerque, NM 87194

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Miguel Aitieri(415) 642-9802

Mark Van Horn(916) 752-7645

Stephen GleissmanPatricia Allen(408) 429-4051

Bill LeibhardtJill Auburn(916) 752-7557

Jim Nelson(408) 338-3651

Sherry Wildfever(215) 935-0300

Luther Waters(612) 624-4217

Stan F. Kano(505) 242-9272

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Program

graduate research, undergraduatefield assistantships, courses, UCextension offers trainingconferences for farmers,international short courscs in theUnited States and Latin America onbiological control and agroecology

summer internships, classes,sustainable agriculture option withinthe Science and Management major(undergrad)

apprenticeships, graduate andundergraduate courses,undergraduate internships

information basc, courses,publications, cooperative extensionactivities

student apprenticeships, field trips,tours

3-year training program inBio-dynamic Agriculture

Symposia, fact sheets, database

course in organic agriculture

Institution

Ccnter for Indigenous Km vledge forAgriculture and Rural Development(CIKARD)Iowa State University319 Curtiss HallAmes, IA 50011

Ccnter for Local Food and Agriculture318 Anabel Taylor HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853

Ccnter for Rural AffairsP.O. Box 405Walthill, NE 68067

Center for Well Being, The82644 Howe LaneCreswell, OR 97426

Committee for Sustainable AgricultureP.O. Box 1300Colfax, CA 95713

Community Educational Service Council, Inc.1150 Woods RoadSouthampton, PA 18966

Community Environmenhl Council930 Miramante DriveSanta Barbara, CA 93109

Conservation Gardening and Far lingInternational ConsultancyBargyla Rateaver9049 Covina StreetSan Diego, CA 92126

Cornell UniversityEcological Agricultural ResearchCollective2 East Roberts HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14850

Demeter Education Foundation4214 National AvenueBurbank, CA 91505

Ca=D.M. Warrcn(515) 294-7139

Duncan Hilchey(607) 255-5027

Chuck Hasscbrook(402) 846-5428

Barbara Hurwich(503) 895-2953

Otis Wollan(916) 346-2777

John Ewbank(215) 357-3977

Tony Dominski(805) 963-0538

Bargyla Rateaver(619) 566-8994

Fredcrick Butte!(607) 255-4457

Maria Linder(818) 843-5521

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(emphasizes international nativeknowledge) training courses andmaterials on indigenous knowledge,information clearinghouse,publications

technical assistancc and communityeducation in local food andagriculture policy issues

internships, newsletter, workshops

instruction courses, study tours

conferences, farm field days,networking activities, newsletter

community meetings and discussions

intcrnships

courses, lectures, publicdemonstrations, publications, freeinternational consultations

courscs, graduate research

tours, newsletters, advising forfarmers, conferences

Institution

Diffley, Martin4355 S. Robert TrailEagan, MN 55123

Elfm PermacultureP.O. Box 16683Wichita, KS 67216

Evergreen State CollegeEcological Agriculture ProgramOlympia, WA 98505

Farming Alternatives ProjectCornell Cooperative Extension443 Warren HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853

Finger Lakes Organic GrowersCooperative, Inc.P.O. Box 549Trumansburg, NY 14886

Florida, University ofFarming Systems ProgramGainesville, FL 32611

Friends of the FarmHopewell FarmRoute 1, Box 32Dalton City, IL 61925

Friends of the Trees SocietyP.O. Box 185Port Townsend, WA 98368

Full Circle Organic Growers CooperativeRural Route 1, Box 52BBLake City, MN 55041

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Martin Diffley(612) 454-6188

Dan Hcmenway(316) 267-2604

Pat Labine(206) 866-6000x.6195

Judy Green(607) 255-9832

Cheryl Plum(607) 387-3333

Peter Hildebrand(904) 392-1854

Robert S. Rowe(217) 864-2679

Michael Pilarski(206) 385-9288

Steven Schwen(507) 753-2080

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"vegetable apprenticeship program"

3-week Pcrmaculture Designcourse, workshops, lectures, alsooffers long-term AdvancedPermaculture Training, publications

academic courses, year-longundergraduate inter-disciplinaryprogram

informatioci base, workshops,educational materials, conferencesrelating to farm diversification andinnovation

co-sponsors workshops withNOFA/NY, apprenticeships

graduate work on the farmingsystems project, independentgraduate studies

demonstrational farms, 'newsletter,committee to answer questions,advisory council, textbooks

publications on world reforestation,sustainable agriculture, kiwi fruits;seminars & courses onpermaculture & tree subjects; networking service for internationaltravelers

information sharing, laborexchanges, apprenticeships, marketdevelopment and cooperativemarketing, tours, demonstrations,speaking/ slide shows

Institution

Gala AssociatesBox 84, RFD 3St. Johnsbury, yr 05819

Green Gulch FarmStar RouteSausalito, CA 94965

Hawthorne Valley Farm StoreRoad 2, Box 225AGhent, NY 12075

Institute for Alternative Agriculture9200 Edmonston Road, Suite 117Greenbelt, MD 20770

Institute of Ecosystem StudiesThe New York Botanical GardenMary Hedger Cary ArboretumBox ABMillbrook, NY 12545

Institute for Social EcologyP.O. Box 89Plainfield, VT 05667

International Alliance for SustainableAgriculture (IASA)Newman CenterUniversity of Minnesota1701 University Avenue, S.E.Minneapolis, MN 55414

International Federation of OrganicAgriculture Movements (IFOAM)ao Bernward GeierOkozentrum ImsbachD-6695 Tholey-TheleyFederal Republic of Germany

Iowa Cooperative Extension ServiceRoom 108, Curtiss HailIowa State UniversityAmes, IA 50021

Ca=Grace Gershuny(802) 633-4152Joseph Smillie(819) 877-2663

Peter Rudnik(415) 381-0253(415) 333-3134

Christoph Meier(518) 672-7500

I. Garth Youngberg(301) 441-8777

Alan R. Berkowitz(914) 677-5358

Daniel ChodorkoffPaula Emery(802) 454-8493

Terry Gips(612) 331-1099

U.S. Contact:Walter Goldstein(414) 642-3303

Jerry DeWitt(515) 294-7801

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consultation and training in organiccertification, soil management,compost and orchard systems, andecological farm dcsign; publishers ofThe Soul of Soil: A Guide toEcological Soil Management

(Zen Buddhist) summerapprenticeships

apprenticeships in biodynamiccommercial scale farming:dairy-field crops-vegetables

annual symposium, peer-reviewedjournal, newsletter

workshops, internships, fellowships,research assistantships, work-studyprograms, other graduate andundergraduate researchopportunities

college credit curiculum, summcrcourses, MA. program, quarterlynewsletter, workshops

newsletter

conferences, newsletter, publications

on-farm research anddemonstrations, field days,workshops/meetings, research farm

WWI don

Kansas Rural CenterRt. 3, Box 116Lawrence, KS 66044

Kerr Center for Sustainable AgricultureP.O. Box 588Poteau, OK 74953

Land Institute, The2440 E. Water Well RoadSalina, KS 67401

Land Stewardship Project14758 Ostlund Trail NorthMarine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Leopold Center for Sustainable AgricultureAgronomy HallIowa State UniversityAmes, IA 50011

Living Resources CompanyP.O. Box 76Ckrus Heights, CA 95611-0076

Maine Organic Farmers and GardenersAssociationDepartment HP.O. Box 2176Augusta, ME 04330

Maine, University of(at Orono)Sustainable Agriculture PropamDept. of Plant and Soil Sciences115 Deering HallOrono, ME 04469

Malachite Small Farm/SchoolA.S.R. 21 Pass Creek RoadGardner, CO 81040

Many Hands Organic FarmRFD #2, Sheldon RoadBane, MA 01005

Cantata

Jerry Jost(913) 841-7044

Ken Williams(918) 647-9123

Jon K. Piper(913) 823-5376

Ron Kroese(612) 433-2770

Dennis R. Keeney(515) 294-3711

Steven M. Zien(916) 726-5377

Nancy Rou(207) 622-3118

Man Liebman(207) 581-2926

Kent Mace(719) 746-2412

Jack Kittredge(508) 355-2853

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on-farm demonstrations, research,workshops, farm tours, newsletter,LISA infortnation

classes, internships, tours,workshops, volunteer opportunities,school group programs, researchdemonstration projects

student curriculum, publicprocams, internships, research insustainable agriculture

field days, on-farm research,newsletter, v, uhops

on-farm research, researchWension teams, farmdemonstrations

courses inecological horticulture,lectures,consultations

apprenticeships, talks, programs atfarm events, extension servicespublications

4-year BS degree in SustainableAgriculture; Graduate degrees withfaculty from 6 depts.

farm introduction courses,internships, apprenticeships, shortfarm stays, college courses, youthprograms, seminars, workshops

apprenticeships in raising fruits,vegetables, poultry, pip;experiments w/organic pest controls

Institugaa

Maple FarmOld Hartwick RoadBarre, MA 01005

Maplewood Organic Farm132 Belchertown roadAmherst, MA 01002

Massachusetts Audubon SocietyDrumlin Farm Education Centerand Wildlife SanctuaryLincoln, MA 01773

Meadowcreek Project, Inc.General DeliveryFox, AR 72051

Memphis Organic Network Association7750 Macon RoadCordova, TN 38018

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, Inc.3293 Main StreetEast Troy, WI 53120

Michigan State UniversityAgroecosystem ProjectDept. of Resource Developmentand Entomology

East Lansing, MI 48824

College of Agriculture1 Morrill HallEast Lansing MI 48824

Minnesota Department of AgricultureEnergy and SustainableAgriculture Project90 West Plato BoulevardSt. Paul, MN 55107

Minnesota, University of SustainableAgriculture Working GroupDepartment of Agronomy411 Borlaug Hall1991 Buford CircleSt. Paul, MN 55108

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Peter Wartiainen(617) 355-4092

David Holm(413) 256-0926(413) 253-9472

Stacy Miller(617) 259-9500

Pat Luntz(501) 363-4500

Jeffrey Restuccio(901) 761-7234 or(901) 756-8586

Walter Goldstein(414) 642-3303

Thomas C. Edens(517) 355-3414

Ceistine Erb(517) 355-3510

Rick Gauger(612) 206-7686

Kent Crookston(612) 625-0220

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apprenticeship%

guided tours, apprenticeships

instruction in organic farming andgardening technique

10 week and 27 week internships,apprenticeships in sustainableagriculture and applied ecology

tours, demonstration organicgardens, seminars, networkingactivities, publications

research in sustainable agriculture,agricultural field days, workshops,lectures, conferences, advisory workwith farmers, demonstration farms,international exchange program

graduate studies

research projects in sustainableagriculture, graduate studies

grants for on-farm demonstrations,workshops, research in sustainableagriculture, internships

graduate studies, seminar series,research farm

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Missouri, University of211 Mumford HallColumbia, MO 65211

Napa Valley CollegeNapa, CA 94558

Naropa Institute2130 ArapahoBoulder, CO 80301

National Center for Appropriate Technology1212 New York Avenue, N.W.Suite 340Washington, DC 20005

Natural Organic Farmers Associationof Connecticut51 Mott Hill RoadEast Hampton, CT 06424

Natural Organic Farmers Associationof Massachusetts21 Great Plain AvenueWellesley, MA 02181

Nattral Organic Farmers Associationof New HampshireWhite Farm, 150 Clinton St.Concord, NH 03301

Natural Organic Farmers Associationof New JerseyRD #2, Box 262Pennington, NJ 08534

Natural Organic Farmers Associationof New YorkP.O. Box 454Ithaca, NY 14851

Natural Organic Farmers / -sociationof Vermont15 Barre St.Montpelier, Vir 05602

rag=John E. lkerd(314) 882-4635

Stephen Krebs(707) 253-3259

Ellen Dart(303) 444-0202

Steve Thomas(202) 289-6657

Mary BrownCharles Brown(203) 267-4289

Stacy Miller(617) 235-1447

Joe White(603) 679-5718

Al Johnson(609) 737-9183

Patricia 'Ube(607) 648-5557

Enid Wounacott(802) 434-4435

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graduate reaearch, related courscs,advisory work with farmers,workshops, applied research

courses in ecological principles,sustainable agriculture methodologyand integrated pest management asthese topics relate to grape-glowingand wine-making

organic market gardeningresidential landscapingundergraduate program

information service in sustainableagriculture

workshops, annual 3-day summcrregional conference

on site educational workshops andaccess to region-wide farmapprenticeship programs, day-longwinter conference, annual 3-daysummer regional conference

workshops, semipars, bimonthlynewsletter; regional summerconference; certification affiliate

annual 3-day summer regionalconference

organic certification program,publications, on-farmdemonstrations and workshops,day-long winter conference, annualregional 3-day summer conference

workshops, seminars, quarterlynewsletter, certification affiliate,day-long winter conference, annualregional 3-day summer conference

Institution

Nebraska, University of(at Lincoln)Institute of Agriculture andNatural ResourcesLincoln, NE 68583

Necessary Trading CompanyNew Castle, VA 24127

New Alchemy Institute237 Hatchville RoadEast Falmouth, MA O2,s6

New England Small Farm InstituteP.O. Box 937Belchertown, MA 01007

New England Workers on Organic Farmsdio New England Small Farm InstituteP.O. Box 937Belchertowa, MA 01007

North Carolina State UniversityDepartment of Soil ScienceBox 7619Raleigh, NC 27695-7618

Northeast Missouri State UniversityScience Hall 247Kirksville, MO 63501

Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association65 Plymouth StreetPlymouth, OH 44865

Ohio State UniversityDept. of Entomology1735 Neil AvenueColumbus, OH 43210

Ohio, University ofBotany DepartmentAthens, OH 45701

Old Mill Farm and School of Country LivingP.O. Box 463Mendocino, CA 95460

Cia Ilail

Warren W. Sahs(402) 472-2973

John Williams(703) 864-5103

Virginia Rasmussen(617) 564-6301

Nancy DuBosque(413) 323-4531

Judith Gil lan(413) 323-4531

Larry King(919) 737-2655

Nicholas Jordan(816) 785-4597

Holly Harmon Fackler(419) 687-7665

Clive EdwardsNancy Creamer(614) 292-3786

James Cavender(614) 593-1126

Charles Hinsch(707) 937-0244

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research opportunities in along-term study comparingconventional and organic methodsof agriculture

consulting services, references

courses for academic credit; tours,workshops, publications, internships

internships, apprenticeships,work-study placements

places willing workers with organicfarmers who need help

field days (full day), workshops (halfday), related courses, integratedpest management program

graduate courses in the biology ofsustainable agriculture

annual 2-day conference, summerfarm tour series, newsletter, regioanlmeetings, organic certificationprogram, marketing assistance

academic course, internshipprogram in research in sustainableagriculture, workshops, field days,demonstrational farm

alternative agriculture course,bio-intensive gardening andmini-farming summer course

certified organic apprenticeships,internships, day trips, multi-daygroup events, guest cabinsalternative energy programs,newsletter, library

Institution

Oregon TilthP.O. Box 218Tuakin, OR 97062

Peaceable Kingdom School, TheP.O. Box 313Washington on the Brazos, TX 77880

Pennsylvania State UniversityDepartment of AgriculturalEconomics and Rural SociologyUniversity Park, PA 16802

People, Food _Ad Land Foundation35751 Oak Springs DriveSun Mountain Land TrustTollhouse, CA 93667

Polyface, Inc. ('The Farm of Many Faces")Route 1, Box 281Swoopc, VA 24479

Practical Farmers of IowaRR 2, Box 132Boone, IA 50036

Putney SchoolPutney, VT 05346

Ranch Management Consultants, Inc.The Ranching for Profit School7719 Rio Grande Boulevard, N.W.Albuquerque, NM 87107

Regenerative Agriculture Association222 Main StreetEmmaus, PA 18098

Rocky Mountain Permaculture1545 Redwood AvenueBoulder, CO 80302

Rodale Research CenterR.D. 1, Box 323Kutztown, PA 18034

CalltfUl

Yvonne Frost(503) 691-2514

Elizabeth Winston(409) 878-2353

Carolyn SachsNeil Gingrich(814) 865-5461

George Ballis(209) 855-3710

Joel F. Salatin(703) 885-3590(703) 885-1166

Richard Thompson(515) 432-1560

Julie Chickering(802) 387-5566

Stan D. Parsons(505) 898-7417

Virginia O'Rourke(215) 967-5171

Alison Peck(303) 443-1284(303) 443-0849

Kent MartinLinda Deitz(215) 683-6383

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conferences, apprenticeships,educational materials

class in biodynamic gardening, smallgarden manual

internships, academic courses,opportunities for research on anorganic farm

demonstrational organic farm,publications, speakers andworkshops about low-input,low-water and organic farming

functional organic farm, farm tours,slide program

on farm demonstration program

internships

instruction in alternative ranchingand farming methods andtechnologies

field days, publishers of The NewFarm magazine

library, available to co-sponsorconferences, workshops, etc.

conferences, field days, workshops,internsNps, self-guided tours,publications

Ingitulign

School of Homesteading26041 C.R. 681Bangor, MI 49013

Sirius CommunityP.O. Box 388Amherst, MA 01004

Southern Organic Apprenticeship ProgramP.O. Box 45Utopia, TX 78884-0045

Stearns Organic Farm859 Edmands RoadFramingham, MA 01701

Sterling CollegeCraftsbury Common, VT 05827

The Stewardship Committee5569 N Cty Rd 29Loveland, CO 80538

Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed AssociationR.D. 2, Box 263ATitus Mill RoadPcnnington, NJ 08534

Sunny Valley Foundation4 Sunny Valley LaneNew Milford, CT 06776

Sunshower48548 60th AvenueLawrence, MI 49064

Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY 13244

Tennessee Alternative Growers AssociationRoute 2, box 46A-1Indian Mount, TN 37039

Cantaci

Maynard Kaufman(616) 427-8986

Linda Rcimcr(413) 259-1251

Mark Hall(512) 966-3724

Penelope Turton(508) 877-3882

Sarabelle Hitchncr(802) 586-7711

(303) 667-4675(303) 679-4274

Al Johnson(609) 737-9183

Dr. Stephen R. Kaffka(203) 355-3715

Paul Schultz(616) 674-3103(616) 674-81%

Katherine Clancy(315) 423-4554

Martha Yanchyshyn(615) 232-7777

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workshops, living-learning programfor individuals in ecologically soundtechniques of agriculturalproduction"

a community which "teachesspiritual values through practicalskills such as organic gardening"

links workers and growers through aquarterly newsletter

guided tours

acadcmic program, one or two yearcoursc of study

environmental education programs,conferences, practical workshops,network of stewardship farmsapprenticehsips, internships

demonstrational organic farm,apprenticeships, workshops,courscs, tours, formalized rescarchprojects

programs on groundwater &manure management, grasslands,smail-scale dairying; communityeducation; forestry

field days, working weekends,gleaning groups

courses incorporating sustainableagriculture material, graduatcresearch

conferences, field cl- , networking,referrals

Ingiudion

Texas Center for Rural Studies/texasPesticide ProjectBox 2618Austin, TX 78768

Texas Department of AgricultureP.O. Box 12847Austin, TX 78711

Thompson On-Farm ResearchRoute 2, Box 131Boone, IA 50036

Tillers Small Farm Program7000 N. Westridge AvenueKalamazoo, MI 49007

Tilth Placement ServiceP.O. Box 95261Seattle, WA 98145-2261

TRANETBox 567Rangeley, ME 04970

The Vegetarian Resource GroupP.O. Box 1463Baltitoore, MD 21203

Vermont, lJniversity ofCollege of AgricultureDept. of Pt and Soil Science194 S. Prospect StreetBurlington, VT 05401-35%

Virginia Association of Biological FarmersP.O. Box 252Flint Hill, VA 22627

Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState UniversityAgriculture DepartmentBlacksburg, VA 24061

Walnut AcresPenns Creek, PA 17862

fontaci

Tani Adams(512) 474-0811

Paul Martin(512) 463-7602

Dick ThompsonSharon Thompson(515) 4324560

I. Villa(616) 381-0727

Lee Elder LaCroix(206) 524-5620

Bill Ellis(207) 864-2252

Cindy Blwn(301) 876-7882

Bill Murphy(802) 656-2980

Joel Salatin(703) 885-3590

John Luna(703) 231-4823

Paul Shaw(717) 837-0601

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public education, research,assistance in organiewg

farmer workshops, education andtraining in sustainable agriculture

demonstrational organic researchfarm

internships, applied research andtraining program

newsletter, connects workers withopportunities on sustainableagriculture farms

networking activities

produces materials related tovegetarianism, neriodicalVegetarian Journal, sponsorsconferences

pasture specialist, BS program inalternativ 4riculture

field days, ciwcational meetings,quarterly jownal

academic courses on the graduatclevel

workshops, summer farm tours,cannery tour

Institution

Washington State UniversityDepartment of Agronomy and SoilsPullman, WA 99164

Washington Tilth1219 E. Sauk RoadConcrete, WA 98237

Wes Watkins Agricultural Research andExtention CenterOklahuna State UniversityBox 128Lane, OK 74555

Windstar Land Education ProgramPD. Box 286Snowmass, CO 81645

York Natural Food and Health Association305 South Richland AvenueYork, PA 17404

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David Bezdicek(509) 335-3644

Ann Schwartz(206) 853-8175

J.V. Edelson(405) 889-7343

Mary Trahan(303) 927-4778

Jan Allan(717) 845-8085(717) 845-9368

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graduate research in crop and soilmanagement related to sustainableagriculture

provides information aboutWashington organic farms

graduate and undergraduate levelcourses, course work at OSU withresearch at the Center dealing wit hsmall farm low-input anddiverisilied agriculture

internships (four month),workshops, apprenticeships (onemonth), weekly tours, lectures

summcr field trips to visit organicfarms

Canada:

City Farmer#801-318 Homer StreetVancouver, British Columbia V6B 2V3

Ecological Farmers Associationc/o Ted ZettelChepstow, Ontario NOG1K0

Macdonald College of McGill UniversityEcological Agriculture Projects21,111 Lakeshore--Box 191Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec H9X1C0

Sir Sanford Fleming CollegeSchool of Natural ResourcesFrost CampusP.O. Box 8000Lindsay, OntarioK9V 5E6

Sursam CordaR.R. 3, ScotstownQuebec Canada JOB 380

Michael Levenston(604) 685-5832

Ted Zettel(519) 366-9982

Stuart Hill(514) 398-7771

Garry Lean(705) 324-9144

Bart Hall-Beyer(819) 657-4788

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offers information on many aspectsof urban agriculture including smallscale organic gardening. Somepublications are available.

two-day introductory course,summer farm tours, fall conference,quarterly newsletter

works to promote development ofsustainable food products systems,advises individuals and groups,assembles resources and materials,research and extension programs

two year diploma program inecological agriculture; farmmanagement program with heavyemphasis on ecological agriculture

summer internships