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Site Map   Learning Modules   Discussion Archives	Organizations/institutes/networks and other resources that focus on organic agriculture Organic Networks, Institutes and Information Sources Organic Growers and Certification Organizations University-based Research Groups, Centers, Programs Organic Networks, Institutes and Information Sources IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements) coordinates a network of people and organizations involved in organic agriculture in about 100 countries. This searchable homepage (also in German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Italian) includes program information, publications, events, links, and more. Organic Agriculture Worldwide is an on-line resource page containing information on the state of organic agriculture at the continent level as well links to more information at the country level. Organic-Europe is an on-line resource page containing information on organic agriculture in Europe, and provides links to organic agriculture pages worldwide and an address database for related organizations. NEON (the Northeast Organic Network) coordinates research, extension and outreach efforts among the Northeast organic community, Land Grant Universities (LGUs), Agricultural Experiment Stations (AES) and public and private sectors to enhance organic food production and improve small farm viability in the Northeast. NOFA (the Northeast Organic Farming Association) has seven NE USA state organizations (with Web access to each through this site). NOFA provides conferences, workshops, farm tours and printed materials to educate farmers, gardeners, consumers and land care professionals. ERS Briefing Room: Organic Farming and Marketing is a US Department of Agriculture information resource (articles, reports, statistics, and links) page related to organic farming and marketing. EAP (Ecological Agriculture Projects), a McGill University (Canada) program site contains publications, information links, a resource catalogue, a discussion group, and more. Institute for Biodynamic Research is the oldest private research institute on organic farming in Europe. Organic Farming Research Foundation is a non-profit foundation that sponsors and disseminates research on organic farming practices and educates the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues. Organic Perspectives is USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service on-line service covering the U.S. national organic program and the domestic organic industry and organic issues in other countries. Rodale Institute focuses on soil health, food quality, regenerative agriculture education, composting and regional, national and international community development. SCOAR (the Scientific Congress on Organic Agriculture Research) is a collaboration of producers and scientists to develop and conduct a national research agenda for organic agriculture. The Soil Association, a UK-based organisation for organic food and farming and sustainable forestry, has an on-line library, a forum, an organic directory, educational resources and more. The UK-based Dept. for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (ADAS) funded study lists and reviews organic farming research programmes throughout northern and western European countries. AFSIC (Alternative Farming Systems Information Center) specializes in locating and accessing information related to alternative cropping systems including organic,sustainable, low-input, biodynamic, and regenerative agriculture. European Network for Scientific Research Coordination in Organic Farming (ENOF) aims to establish collaborations between the European entities working on education, research, experimentation, demonstration or diffusion of organic farming techniques The Pfeiffer Center is an educational center that offers courses on biodynamic agriculture, soil science and composting, etc. The Network of researchers involved in organic crop rotation experiments site contains a list of members, links to organic crop rotations research, and references to work on research in organic crop rotations. Ecology Action is a US based organization that researches, develops, and promotes techniques of biointensive agriculture (small scale, intensive agriculture that maintains or improves the health and productivity of soil). Vegan Organic Network is a group of people worldwide who promote food production without the use of animal products, manure, artificial chemicals, or genetically modified material. Organic Growers and Certification Organizations California Certified Organic Farmers contains information on organic certification, products and advocacy in California and elsewhere. Canadian Organic Growers is a national information network for organic farmers, gardeners and consumers. Canberra Organic Growers Society provides a forum for organic growers to exchange information and encourage the general public to adopt organic growing methods. Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association helps farmers and gardeners grow organic food and supports sustainable and vibrant rural communities. Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance promotes the development of food systems that rely on organic methods. Midwest Organic Services Assosciation, Inc. provides verification and certification services to organic producers and processors in the Midwestern United States. The National Organic Program has information about the USDA's proposal to implement national organic standards. The Organic Alliance provides information for growers and retailers. Organic Crop Improvement Association, the world's largest organic certification agency, contains newsletters, certification documents, etc. University-based Research Groups, Centers, Programs The Biological Farming Systems Group and Department of Ecological Agriculture and Society, Wageningen University, The Netherlands Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, University of California, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Center for Environmental Farming Systems - Organic Unit North Carolina State University, USA. Dromcollogher Organic College, Limerick, Ireland EAP (Ecological Agriculture Projects), McGill University, Canada Fachgebiet Ökologische Land- und Pflanzenbausysteme, University of Kassel, Department of Organic Farming and Cropping Systems, Witzenhausen, Germany. Institut für Organischen Landbau, Rheinische, Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn, Germany Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth, UK The Organic Centre Wales, based at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, provides organic farming information to Welsh farmers (case studies, training information, advice, etc.) Scottish Agricultural College - Organic Farming Programme Bucksburn, Aberdeen, UK West Virginia University Organic Research Project West Virginia University College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences, WV, USA *see also related organizations*
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