Agriculture

IMV Technologies IMV Technologies- The World leader in animal and human reproduction biotechnology, from semen and embryos collection to freezing. IMV supplies all equipment for artificial insemin… Yocom-McColl Wool/Fiber Testing Labs Yocom-McColl Wool/Fiber Testing Labs- Commercial wool and fiber testing lab, core testing for yield and fiber diameter, individual animal (sheep, llama, alpaca, cashmere, mohair, … Conception Conception- Develops, produces and markets animal reproduction technologies including DG29 bovine pregnancy tests, leukosis and neosporosis tests. In English and French. Sericulture Industry and its Potential in India Sericulture Industry and its Potential in India- Provides information on this agro-industry, and also the non-mulberry species of silkworm that can be reared on the leaves of othe… TNAU Agritech Portal: Sericulture TNAU Agritech Portal: Sericulture- Provides information on silkworm types, mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, pest and disease management, post-coccoon technology, other uses… Government of Tamil Nadu: Department of Sericulture Government of Tamil Nadu: Department of Sericulture- Undertakes the cultivation of mulberries, the production and supply of disease free silkworm seed, silk production, reeling an… Spin Cycle Spin Cycle- Article from the Smithsonian Magazine about the history and process of silkworm farming. Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute- Undertakes research and develops technologies for all aspects of mulberry sericulture suitable to different climatic conditions… History of Sericulture History of Sericulture- Article by Dr. Ron Cherry, originally featured in the Cultural Entomology Digest. Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing Forestry University- Read about the school's history, degree programs, and departments. In English and Chinese. Huazhong Agricultural University Huazhong Agricultural University- Information about this university which, as well as agriculture, teaches life sciences, basic sciences, engineering, liberal arts, law, economic … Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing Agricultural University- Learn about the university's history and research. English and Chinese versions available. South China Agricultural University South China Agricultural University- The school is a key institution for higher agricultural learning. The university now has 14 colleges and departments of physical education and… Northeast Forestry University Northeast Forestry University- Details the primary disciplines of this institution and provides a brief description of its academic exchange program. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Michael Fields Agricultural Institute- A research and education institute for biodynamic, sustainable, and organic agriculture. Staff directory, newsletter, reports, workshop sche… A (re)Purposeful Farm A (re)Purposeful Farm- Blog about moving back to the old family farm with information about sustainable agriculture, rural living, and responsible and humane animal husbandry. Grace Factory Farm Project Grace Factory Farm Project- Information, ideas, and strategies for activists opposed to factory farming. Topics cover the environmental, health, economic, social and animal welfar… Carter Center: Agriculture Program Carter Center: Agriculture Program- Provides the tools and means to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa increase their crop yields through agricultural development. ISEAL Alliance ISEAL Alliance- Describes objectives, which are to improve social auditing processes in agriculture. Also organizational details and partner information. Seed and Plant Sanctuary for Canada Seed and Plant Sanctuary for Canada- Charitable organization dedicated to the health and vitality of the earth through the preservation and promotion of heritage seeds. Suman Sahai Blog Suman Sahai Blog- Articles on agricultural themes, climate change, food security, gene patents, IPR and GM issues, from an Indian perspective. The Beginning Farmer The Beginning Farmer- Blog about a novice farmer's experiences. Vanashree Vanashree- Provides information on this small farm in India including the low cost, organic and natural integrated farming methods used, the alternate energy utilization and the w… Vineyard Agroecology Vineyard Agroecology- Provides information about research being conducted by the Altieri Lab at UC Berkeley on the management of non-crop vegetation for the enhancement of natural… GSC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program in Tanzania GSC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program in Tanzania- Project for volunteers to participate in developing sustainable farming methods in Tanzania. Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association- U.S. non-profit organization formed to foster knowledge of biodynamic methods of agriculture, horticulture and forestry and undertake… Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems- Organization dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system. Situated… National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service- ATTRA provides an on-line resource for sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, publications, events and funding opp… Sustainable Soil and Water Ltd Sustainable Soil and Water Ltd- Provider of sustainable farming and environmental solutions using beneficial microorganisms that exist freely in nature. Center for Micro Eco-Farming Center for Micro Eco-Farming- Promotes earth-regenerating and socially just mini-farming, with news, articles and resources for the micro eco-farming community. Sustainable Agriculture: Information Access Tools Sustainable Agriculture: Information Access Tools- AFSIC's directory of contacts, research sources, databases, Web sites and educational programs related to sustainable agricultur… Alternative Farming Systems Information Center Alternative Farming Systems Information Center- USDA, National Agricultural Library site about sustainable and organic food production systems and practices. Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems- A sustainable agriculture research center at the University of Wisconsin. Details of research, local involvement. Centre for Information on Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture Centre for Information on Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture- Aims for poverty alleviation through the promotion of agro-ecological approaches. Includes a collection o… Washington Sustainable Food and Farming Network Washington Sustainable Food and Farming Network- A grassroots, statewide advocacy organization for sustainable agriculture and family farms in Washington State. Mission, programs,… Protected Harvest Protected Harvest- Independently certifies and labels farmers' use of stringent environmental and sustainable growing standards. Sustainable Nutrient Management in Agriculture Sustainable Nutrient Management in Agriculture- Advisory software for consultants and extension workers to provide farmers with sustainable nutrition advice for their crops and cr… Iowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program Iowa State University - Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program- Provides information on events, research, education, links, funding sources, relevant to Iowa. Small Farmer's Journal - Practical Horse Farming Small Farmer's Journal - Practical Horse Farming- A journal in support of independent family farmers. Offering information on the use of animal-power, organics and sustainable agr… Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education- Information on sustainable agriculture for producers. Grants available for sustainable agriculture projects. Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems Long-Term Research on Agricultural Systems- Based at UC Davis, LTRAS is a long-term comparison of 10 conventional, organic and alternative cropping systems, both irrigated and non… Sustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, Resources Sustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, Resources- Download the proceedings of a series of conferences (held October 1999 through October 2000) on future supply and … University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program- Searchable site with topics including "what is sustainable agriculture?", biologically integrated … Sustain: the Alliance for better food and farming Sustain: the Alliance for better food and farming- Advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the wor… Grazing Management - An Ecological Perspective Grazing Management - An Ecological Perspective- Publication edited by Rodney Heitschmidt and Jerry Stuth. Out of print. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Donald Danforth Plant Science Center- Mission is to increase understanding of plant biology; apply new knowledge to help sustain productivity in agriculture, forestry and allied f… Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture- The center's objectives are to reduce negative impacts of agriculture on natural resources and rural communities, to develop profitable… Tilth Producers Tilth Producers- A Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, fosters and promotes ecologically sound sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human he… Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture- Partnership between the College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota and the Sustainer… ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service- A sustainable agriculture information center that provides technical assistance to farmers, market gardeners and exte…