Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (U.S.)
Educational and training opportunities in sustainable agriculture.
15th ed.
1. Sustainable agriculture--Study and teaching--United States--Directories.
2. Sustainable agriculture--Study and teaching--Canada--Directories.
3. Sustainable agriculture--Study and teaching--Directories. I. Title
NAL Call No. aS605.5 E38
Table of Contents
Introduction
United States Directory (Colleges
and Universities) and (Associations and
Organizations)
Sustainable Agriculture Research and
Education (SARE)
Canadian
Directory
International
Directory
The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) is one of several Information Centers at the National Agricultural Library that provide in-depth coverage of specific subject areas relating to the food and agricultural sciences. AFSIC focuses on alternative farming systems that aim at maintaining agricultural productivity and profitability, while protecting natural resources. Such systems include sustainable, low-input, regenerative, biodynamic, and organic farming and gardening. Support for the Center comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and a cooperative agreement with the University of Maryland, College Park.
The U.S. and international institutions and organizations in this directory were selected based on their curricula or programs offering education, training, or information in organic, alternative, or sustainable agriculture. Inclusion of an organization does not imply a recommendation by AFSIC.
Another source to search is a Web site maintained by CABI Publishing with information on organic agriculture courses. This site may be found at http://www.organic-research.com/ac/courses.asp
Farms offering internships or apprenticeships are no longer included here, but may be found in a registry maintained by Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA), an organization that provides information and resources to the agriculture community. If you are interested in on-farm internships please check the ATTRA web site at http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/intern.html
Additions and changes are added throughout the year to the Web version of this directory and are identified by an asterisk (*). We invite comments, corrections, and names of institutions or organizations not listed here. AFSIC's postal, e-mail, and Web addresses are:
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Ave., Room 132
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
telephone: (301) 504-6559
e-mail: afsic@nal.usda.gov
fax: (301) 504-6927
Web: http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic
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Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable
Agriculture
A Directory
United States
Internships and apprenticeships on farms in the U.S. may be found on the Web site for ATTRA: http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/intern.html
Each institution, organization, or farm includes contact information and a short program description.
Colleges and Universities
(By State)
A C D F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W
Alabama
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Dept. of Plant and Soil Science
P.O. Box 1208
Normal, AL 35762
(256) 858-8170
fax (256) 851-5429
e-mail: cstrother@aamu.edu
Web: http://saes.aamu.edu/sps/courses.html
Undergraduate and graduate courses; demonstrations; research in efficient utilization of natural resources, crops, and water.
Auburn University
Agronomy and Soils Dept.
202 Funchess Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5412
Joe Touchton
(334) 844-3952
fax (334) 844-3945
e-mail: jtouchto@acesag.auburn.edu
Web: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/dept/hf/2001coursedescriptions.htm
and
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/dept/ay/
Courses in sustainable vegetable production and organic gardening. Graduate studies and research opportunities in soil ecology, soil fertility, cropping systems, tillage systems, weed control, and alternative fertilizers.
Tuskegee University
College of Agricultural, Environmental and Natural Sciences
308 Milbank Hall
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Robyn Drew
(334) 727-8333
e-mail: caens@tuskegee.edu
Web: http://www.tusk.edu/Global/category.asp?C=35008&nav;=CcX8CqP5
Multidisciplinary training program. Research and demonstration activities coordinated through the animal sciences, plant and soil sciences, environmental sciences, and agricultural economics programs on the Small Model Farm. Dept. of Agricultural Sciences, George Washington Carver Experiment Station, and Cooperative Extension Service provide technical support and aid for this program.
University of Alabama
New College
107 Carmichael Hall
P.O. Box 870229
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0229
(205) 348-4600
fax (205) 348-8417
e-mail: mdsouza@nc.ua.edu
Web: http://catalogs.ua.edu/catalog02/courses_10930.html
Course in organic farming (NEW 226).
Alaska
University of Alaska (Anchorage)
Matanuska-Susitna College
P.O. Box 2889
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-9721 or 9774
fax (907) 745-9711
Web: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enroll/catalog/9798/chap11/agri.html
or
http://www.matsu.alaska.edu/forms/Bulletin0203.pdf (go to "agriculture", which is Chapter 7, p. 90.)
Course in organic gardening.
Arizona
Prescott College
220 Grove Ave.
Prescott, AZ 86301
Tim Crews, Environmental Studies Faculty and Program Coordinator
Wolfberry Farm
(928) 778-2090, ext. 2215
Web: http://www.prescott.edu/highlights/res_wolf.html
Agroecology is part of the Environmental Studies program supported by a 30-acre demonstration and research farm.
University of Arizona
Office of Academic Programs
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Forbes Bldg., Room 201
P.O. Box 210036
Tucson, AZ 85721-0036
(520) 621-3616
fax (520) 621-8662
e-mail: browning@ag.arizona.edu
Web: http://ag.arizona.edu/
and
http://catalog.arizona.edu/2002-03/courses/aaindex.html (click on courses for Arizona International College: Sustainable Development; Entomology; Plant Sciences, etc.)
Courses in crop ecology, sustainable agriculture, biological control of pests, and biodiversity.
Cooperative Extension
Forbes Bldg., Room 301
P.O. Box 210036
Tucson, AZ 85721-0036
Deborah J. Young
(520) 621-5308
fax (520) 621-1314
Web: http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/
Provides research and outreach education in sustainable farming and ranching, including integrated pest management, water conservation, and land stewardship.
Arkansas
University of Arkansas (Pine Bluff)
Dept. of Agriculture
1200 N. University Dr.
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
(870) 575-8117
fax (870) 543-8543
Web: http://www.uapb.edu/safhs/page18.html
Alternative crops, integrated pest management, sustainable cropping practices for limited resource farmers, breeding and selection for drought tolerance and efficient water utilization in crops for sustainable systems, and production practices for exotic vegetables.
Southern Arkansas University
Dept. of Agriculture
P.O. Box 9418
Magnolia, AR 71754-9418
James Tollett
(870) 235-4341
fax (870) 235-4986
e-mail: jttollett@saumag.edu
Web: http://www.saumag.edu/agri/
Research on alternative energy, minimum tillage, sustainable agriculture, agricultural waste and digestion.
California
Allan Hancock College
Viticulture Program
800 S. College Dr., Bldg. M
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399
Merilark Padgett-Johnson
(805) 922-6966, ext. 3760
e-mail: mpadgett@hancockcollege.edu
Web: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/Default.asp?Page=193
Course in integrated pest management for wine grapes includes biocontrol and other biotechnological methods for managing diseases and pests.
Antelope Valley College
Technical Education Division
3041 W. Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93556
Neal Weisenberger
(661) 722-6327
e-mail: nweisenberger@avc.edu
Web: http://janeway.avc.edu/catalog/ (click on Course Descriptions and look for AGRI 130.)
Course in environmental gardening using organic and inorganic methods.
Butte College
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Dept.
3536 Butte Campus Dr.
Oroville, CA 95965-8303
(530)
895-2551
e-mail: enyeartbr@butte.cc.ca.us
Web: http://www.butte.cc.ca.us/catalog_htmls/catalog_ags.html
and
http://www.butte.cc.ca.us/instruction/agr/ag/farm.htm#Top
and
http://www.butte.cc.ca.us/instruction/agr/ag/
Agricultural science workshop on organic fruit and vegetable production with organic methods of disease and pest control. College farm has 16 acres of organic production.
California State Polytechnic University (Pomona)
Horticulture/Plant and Soil Sciences
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768-4042
Dan Hostetler
(909) 869-2189
e-mail: dghostetler@csupomona.edu
Web: http://www.csupomona.edu/~horpss/facilities.html
and
http://www.csupomona.edu/~agri/agronomy.html#CourseDescriptions
and
http://www.csupomona.edu/~agriscapes/index2.html
B.S. program in agronomy with career option in sustainable agriculture; graduate program for M.S. in plant science; AGRIscapes, a 40-acre center for urban horticulture and sustainable agriculture; farm internships.
California State University (Chico)
College of Agriculture
Chico, CA 95929
(530) 898-5844
fax (530) 898-5845
e-mail: agr@csuchico.edu
Web: http://www.csuchicoag.org/
and
http://www.csuchicoag.org/Agricultural_Teaching_and_Research_Center/Agricultural_Teaching_and_Research_Center.asp
and
http://www.csuchico.edu/catalog/cat01/programs/agri/course.html
B.S. programs in agribusiness, agriscience, and land stewardship with options in integrated plant systems, animal systems, wildland and range science. Courses
include sustainable food production systems, energy alternatives in agriculture, holistic resource management. Agriculture Teaching and Research Center is an 800-acre diversified farm used to evaluate and demonstrate sustainable farming practices.
California State University (Fresno)
College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
2415 E. San Ramon Ave., MS AS79
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-2061
fax (559) 278-4496
Web: http://cast.csufresno.edu/
Undergraduate and graduate courses emphasize agricultural sustainability. California Agricultural Technology Institute includes Viticulture and Enology Research Center, Center for Irrigation Technology, Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research, and Center for Agricultural Business. University Farm Laboratory includes 1083 acres of production, research, and demonstration plots.
California State University (Stanislaus)
Dept. of Biological Sciences
801 Monte Vista Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
Daniel F. Williams
(209) 667-3476
fax (209) 667-3694
Web: http://www.csustan.edu/AGStudies/
and
http://www.csustan.edu/Admin_Services/Catalog/Degrees-n-Majors/Arts-Letters-n-Sciences/Programs/Permaculture/index.html
and
http://www.csustan.edu/AGStudies/Ag-studies-IV.htm
Course in ecological agriculture; minor in permaculture.
College of the Redwoods
Agriculture Program
Professional and Technical Programs Division
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
Bert Walker
(707) 476-4350
e-mail: bert-walker@eureka.redwoods.cc.ca.us
Web: http://isweb.redwoods.cc.ca.us/instruct/walkerb/ag/
and
http://isweb.redwoods.cc.ca.us/instruct/walkerb/ag/classes/ag_gen.htm
Courses in sustainable agriculture, vegetable and livestock production.
Diablo Valley College
Dept. of Horticulture
321 Golf Club Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Michael Lang-Moreland
(925) 685-2443
Web: http://www.dvc.edu/schedule/catsearch.htm (select Horticulture as a subject)
Course in natural gardening systems (HORT-156) may include biodynamic, permaculture, composting, cover crops, and other techniques.
Humboldt State University
Environmental Resources Engineering Dept.
Campus Center for Appropriate Technology
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-3551
e-mail: ccat@humboldt.edu
Web: http://www.humboldt.edu/~ccat/home/index.html
Courses include community agriculture, permaculture, and organic gardening. Students operate CSA farm.
Mendocino College
1000 Hensley Creek Rd.
P.O. Box 3000
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3102
fax (707) 468-3430
Web: http://www.mendocino.cc.ca.us/index.html
(click on Degrees & Programs under column headed Students, then click on Agriculture)
Courses in biointensive mini-farming and sustainable agriculture.
Modesto Junior College
Agriculture and Environmental
Sciences
435 College Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 575-6200
Web: http://virtual.yosemite.cc.ca.us/catalog/
and
http://virtual.yosemite.cc.ca.us/agens/agens.htm
Courses on agriculture, environment and society, and suburban agriculture.
Monterey Peninsula College
Life Science Division
980 Fremont St.
Monterey, CA 93940-4799
(831) 646-4123
Web: http://www.mpc.edu/Projects/P845/2003-04Catalog.pdf (courses are on p. 165 of the catalog)
Courses in organic gardening.
Mt. San Antonio College
Dept. of Agricultural Sciences
1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
David Lannom
(909) 594-5150
Web: http://www.mtsac.edu/college/catalog/2002/section_10.pdf
Courses on global food production and land use with emphasis on sustainable agriculture; and environmental vegetable gardening stressing organic, hydroponic, and other environmental methods.
Napa Valley College
Viticulture and Winery Technology
Napa, CA 94558
Dr. Stephen Krebs
(707) 253-3259
fax (707) 259-8058
e-mail: skrebs@napavalley.edu
Web: http://www.napavalley.edu/NVCCatalog/Course_Announcements/VWT/vwt.htm
Courses in ecological principles, sustainable agriculture methodology and integrated pest management related to grape growing and wine making.
New College of California
North Bay Campus
99 6th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Miriam Vollat
(707) 523-9261
e-mail: Miriam@ropescourse.com
or
Carolyne Stayton
(707) 568-3090
e-mail: cstayton@newcollege.edu
fax (415) 626-5171
Web: http://newcollege.edu/northbay/baconcentration.html
Undergraduate and graduate programs in culture, ecology, and sustainable community with concentration in ecological agriculture.
Pitzer College
Dept. of Environmental Studies
Broad Center, #214
1050 N. Mills Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711-6101
Paul Faulstich
(909) 621-8818
e-mail: paul_faulstich@pitzer.edu
Web: http://www.pitzer.edu/academics/curriculum/pdf/catalogue0304.pdf
(course listed on p. 81 of catalog)
Course in ecological agriculture.
Reedley College
Agriculture and Natural Resources Dept.
995 N. Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
Ronald Nishinaka
(559) 638-3641
e-mail: ron.nishinaka@reedleycollege.edu
Web: http://www.reedleycollege.com/academic/AGWEB/EH/EH.htm
and
http://www.reedleycollege.com/services/counseling/majorsheetsaa/ehaamajorssheets.htm
http://www.reedleycollege.com/CatalogRC/2004Catalog/RCcatalogAcctgCD91-112.pdf (p. 91 of the catalog)
http://www.reedleycollege.com/CatalogRC/2004Catalog/RCcatalogCSCIHLTH112-134.pdf (p. 124 of the catalog)
Courses in environmental agriculture and organic gardening.
Rudolf Steiner College
9200 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-8727
fax (916) 961-8731
e-mail: rsc@steinercollege.edu
Web: http://www.steinercollege.org/biodynamics.html
Course in biodynamic gardening. Apprenticeships available.
Santa Rosa Junior College
Agriculture/Natural Resources Dept.
1501 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4395
Laura Mendes, Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator
(707) 527-4649
e-mail: lmendes@santarosa.edu
Web: http://www.santarosa.edu/catalog/indexpage.html (click on Agriculture)
and
http://www.sustainableag.net/
and
http://www.sustainableag.net/shone_farm.htm
Courses in organic gardening and viticulture, integrated pest management, composting, specialty crops, and community supported agriculture. 365-acre farm provides hands-on experience.
Shasta College
Center for Science, Industry and Natural
Resources
P.O. Box 496006
Redding, CA 96049-6006
Ross Tomlin
(530)
225-4660
e-mail: info@shastacollege.edu
Web: http://docushare.shastacollege.edu/dscgi/ds.py/Get/File-13942/Course_Descriptions_03-04.pdf
Courses in sustainable gardening, holistic agricultural practices and management.
University of California (statewide)
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
David Chaney
(530) 754-8551
e-mail: dechaney@ucdavis.edu
Web: http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/
Information, workshops, publications, grants, Cooperative Extension activities.
University of California (Berkeley)
Division of Insect Biology
201 Wellman - 3112
Berkeley, CA 94720
Miguel A. Altieri
(510) 642-9802
fax: (510) 642-7428
e-mail: agroeco3@nature.berkeley.edu
Web: http://nature.berkeley.edu/~agroeco3/
Graduate research, courses, international short courses in the United States and Latin America on agroecology, biological control, and sustainable agriculture.
University of California (Davis)
Sustainable Agriculture Program
Student Experimental Farm
Dept. of Pomology
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
Mark Van Horn
(530) 752-7645
fax (530) 752-7655
e-mail: mxvanhorn@ucdavis.edu
Web: http://studentfarm.ucdavis.edu/
Research and practical education through courses, internships, special projects; summer course in sustainable agriculture (open to the public); undergraduate and graduate sustainable agriculture curricula.
Sustainable Agriculture Farming Systems Project
Dept. of Agronomy and Range Science
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
Leisa Huyck
(530) 752-2023
fax (530) 752-4361
e-mail: lhuyck@ucdavis.edu
Web: http://agronomy.ucdavis.edu/safs/
Research on experimental farm studying the transition from conventional to organic cropping systems; field tours, workshops, field days, news bulletins.
University of California (Santa Cruz)
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
1156 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
(831) 459-4140/3240
fax (831) 459-2799
e-mail: jonitann@cats.ucsc.edu
Web: http://zzyx.ucsc.edu/casfs/
Six-month on-farm apprenticeship, graduate and undergraduate courses, undergraduate internships, farm tours, short course on agroecology, on-farm research, children's programs.
Yuba Community College
2088 N. Beale Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6700
Web: http://www.yccd.edu/district/catalog/programs_courses/agriculture.htm
Course in organic gardening.
Colorado
Colorado State University
Cooperative Extension
212C Animal Sciences
Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1171
W. Dennis Lamm
(970) 491-5168
fax (970) 491-5326
e-mail: dlamm@ceres.agsci.colostate.edu
Web: http://www.agsci.colostate.edu/
and
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/bspm/
and
http://www.wcirm.colostate.edu/ (Western Center for Integrated Resource Management)
Short courses, workshops, field days, and applied demonstrations in sustainable agriculture. Degree programs in bioagricultural sciences and pest management. Western Center for Integrated Resource Management offers program in rangeland ecology.
Fort Lewis College
Agriculture Dept.
1000 Rim Dr.
Durango, CO 81301-3999
Philip E. Shuler
(970) 247-7192
fax (970) 247-7206
e-mail: Shuler_P@fortlewis.edu
Web: http://faculty.fortlewis.edu/shuler_p/classeswebsites/agroecology_institute.htm
and
http://faculty.fortlewis.edu/shuler_p/classeswebsites/index.htm
Courses in sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, permaculture; minor in agroecology.
Naropa University
Environmental Studies
2130 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
Francesca C. Howell
(800) 772-6951
or
(303) 245-4613
fax (303) 444-0410
e-mail: fhowell@naropa.edu
Web: http://www.naropa.edu/envba/index.html
Hedgerow Farm
8328 Valmont Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
Ann Forsthoefel
(303) 666-6397
fax (720) 890-8613
e-mail: annf@naropa.edu
Web: http://www.naropa.edu/hedgerow/
Agroecology programs in environmental studies that include organic horticulture, market gardening, residential landscaping, contemplative and Buddhist heritage. Hedgerow Farm is an organic farm associated with the University offering courses, internships and educational programs in sustainable agriculture.
Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Dept. of Plant Science
1376 Storrs Rd., Unit 4067
Storrs, CT 06269-4067
Richard A. Ashley
(860) 486-3438
fax (860) 486-0682
e-mail: richard.ashley@uconn.edu
Web: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/plsci/agronomy2.html
or
http://www.canr.uconn.edu/plsci/index.html (click on Academics, then Degree Programs, then Agronomy, then Ph.D & M.S. Research Programs)
and
http://www.canr.uconn.edu/plsci/researchprograms2.html#sustainable
Research farm; outreach program for horticultural and agronomic crops; newsletter for vegetables, home gardeners, fruit, dairy, and greenhouse producers; graduate research and other educational opportunities.
Delaware
Delaware State University
Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Baker Bldg.
1200 N. Dupont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901-2277
Edward Jones
(302) 857-6414
e-mail: erjones@dsc.edu
Web: http://www.desu.edu/schools/Agriculture/coursedescag.html
Course in sustainable agriculture; year-round grazing research and demonstration.
Florida
University of Florida
Farming Systems Program
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
2039 McCarty Hall
P.O. Box 110282
Gainesville, FL 32611-0282
Peter Hildebrand
(352) 392-1965
fax (352) 392-7127
e-mail: peh@ufl.edu
Web: http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/CLASS.HTML
and
http://www.hos.ufl.edu/ (click on
Undergraduate Program, then click on Courses)
Courses in agricultural ecology, sustainable agriculture systems analysis, and organic vegetable gardening.
Georgia
Fort Valley State University
College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs
102 Alva Tabor
1005 State University Dr.
Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313
Dr. Fred Harrison, Jr., Dean
(478) 825-6344
fax (478) 827-3062
e-mail: harrison@mail.fvsu.edu
Web: http://www.ag.fvsu.edu/
and
http://www.ag.fvsu.edu/mainpages/research.asp
The sustainable agriculture effort is comprised of a broad range of research, extension, and educational efforts in plant and animal sciences. Courses include sustainable farming systems.
University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences
3111 Plant Sciences Bldg.
Athens, GA 30602-7274
(706) 542-2461
fax (706) 542-0914
e-mail: cropsoil@uga.edu
Web: http://www.cropsoil.uga.edu/ (click on course offerings)
and
http://www.uga.edu/hort/UndCou.html
Undergraduate and graduate studies in organic gardening; research and Extension education, soil ecology, reduced and no tillage, integrated pest management, cropping systems, and development of pest-resistant crop cultivars.
Hawaii
Maui Community College
310 Kaahumanu
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 984-3500
Web: http://mauicc.hawaii.edu/catalog/courses_a-b.html#ag
Courses in sustainable crop production and organic gardening.
University of Hawaii (Hilo)
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management
200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720-4091
Office of the Dean
(800) 897-4456 or
(808) 974-7393
fax (808) 974-7674
e-mail: jfujii@hawaii.edu
Web: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/%7Ecafnrm/spec/agroec.html
Program in agroecology and environmental quality.
University of Hawaii (Manoa)
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Office of Academic and Student Affairs
3050 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-6997
fax (808) 956-3706
e-mail: nrem@ctahr.hawaii.edu
Web: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ctahr2001/CTAHRCatalog/nrem.html
Sustainable agriculture efforts emphasize tropical perspectives. Undergraduate and graduate courses, field experiences, undergraduate scholarships, graduate assistantships, internships. Participates in Agricultural Development in the American Pacific (ADAP) program, focusing on sustainable agriculture in the Pacific.
University of the Nations
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2199
(800) 383-4572 or
(808) 326-7228
fax (808) 329-2387
e-mail: admissions@uofnkona.edu
Web: http://www.uofnkona.edu/sat/techseminars.html
Community technology seminars in permaculture and aquaculture.
Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Benson 255
275 S. Center St.
Rexburg, ID 83460-2100
(208) 496-2825
Web: http://www.byui.edu/coursesyllabus/Display/default.asp?major=AGRON&class=270
Course in agroecology.
College of Southern Idaho
Dept. of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Science
315 Falls Ave.
Evergreen Bldg. A35
Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238
Ross Spackman
800-680-0274 ext. 6405
or
(208) 732-6405
e-mail: rspackman@csi.edu
Web: http://www.csi.edu/l3.cfm?ag
and
http://www.csi.edu/facultyAndStaff_/directories/Detail.CFM?Employees__EmployeeID=421
Annual conference on agricultural diversification and management, courses, and demonstration farm.
University of Idaho
Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
68A Ag Science Bldg.
Moscow, ID 83844-2334
James R. Nelson
(208) 885-5217
fax (208) 885-5759
e-mail: jnelson@uidaho.edu
Web: http://www.uidaho.edu/ag/
and
http://www.students.uidaho.edu/catalogs (click on course descriptions and then click on Entomology, Forest Resources, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Soils)
Courses in sustainable agriculture, biological control of pests, ecoforestry, rangeland ecology; environmental science degree program; research and extension programs providing agricultural producers with the knowledge and technology for sustainable production.
Illinois
Illinois State University
Dept. of Agriculture
Campus Box 5020
Normal, IL 61790-5020
(309) 438-5654
fax (309) 438-5653
e-mail: isuagr@ilstu.edu
Web: http://www.agriculture.ilstu.edu/cast.shtml
Undergraduate courses, internships, graduate studies, research and demonstration projects.
Lake Land College
Agriculture Dept.
5001 Lake Land Blvd.
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5253
Web: http://webclass.lakeland.cc.il.us/susag/index.cfm
Ag Institute conducts workshops and short-term sessions on sustainable topics which may be taken for college credit.
Southern Illinois University
Dept. of Plant, Soil and General Agriculture
Mailcode 4415
1205 Lincoln Dr.
Carbondale, IL 62901-4415
(618) 453-2496
fax (618) 453-7457
e-mail: plss@sui.edu
Web: http://www.siu.edu/~plss/gnag.html> (click on Courses, then on 2001-2002 Plant and Soil.... Look for course 370-3)
Undergraduate and graduate classes and internships. Special projects and graduate studies focus on sustainable agriculture.
University of Illinois
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Program
P.O. Box 410
Greenview, IL 62642
Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant
phone/fax (217) 968-5512
e-mail: cvnghrm@uiuc.edu
Web: http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/~asap/
Undergraduate and graduate courses in agroecology and sustainable systems, research projects, special events, newsletter and other publications.
Indiana
Purdue University
Dept. of Agronomy
1150 Lilly Hall
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1150
(765) 494-4773
fax (765) 496-2926
Web: http://www.agry.purdue.edu/
and
http://www.genomics.purdue.edu/
and
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/hort/courses/courses.shtml
(look for course, Organic Production in Horticulture)
Integrated systems approach in several departments, including newly formed Agricultural Genomics Initiative. Agricultural resource management with the dual goals of environmental quality and economic production in support of agricultural sustainability. Internships available.
Iowa
Dordt College
Dept. of Agriculture
498 4th Ave. NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250-1697
John Olthoff
(712) 722-6270
fax (712) 722-6336
e-mail: olthoff@dordt.edu
Web: http://www.dordt.edu/publications/catalog/academic_offerings/agriculture.pdf
Course in agroecology; 300-acre Agriculture Stewardship Center.
Iowa State University
Center for Indigenous Knowledge for Agriculture and Rural Development
324 Curtiss Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-9503
fax (515) 294-9503
e-mail: cikard@iastate.edu
Web: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~anthr_info/cikard/
Information clearinghouse with extensive collection of material and publications on indigenous knowledge.
Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture
110 Curtiss Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-6061
fax (515) 294-7177
e-mail: gpsa@iastate.edu
Web: http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/
M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in sustainable agriculture.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
209 Curtiss Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-3711
fax (515) 294-9696
e-mail: leocenter@iastate.edu
Web: http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/
Conferences, workshops, publications, education and demonstration projects, competitive grants, special projects with ISU Extension and other Iowa organizations.
Organic Agriculture Program
Depts. of Agronomy and Horticulture
Horticulture Hall, Room 147
Ames, IA 50011-1010
Kathleen Delate
(515) 294-7069
fax (515) 294-0730
e-mail: kdelate@iastate.edu
Web: http://www.hort.iastate.edu/
and
http://www.agron.iastate.edu/studentfarm/
Experiment station and on-farm organic agricultural research, Extension activities, bulletins, field days, training.
Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program
2104 Agronomy Hall
Ames, IA 50011
Jerry DeWitt
(515) 294-7836
fax (515) 294-9985
Web: http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/sustag/
On-farm research, demonstrations, field days, workshops, bulletins, newsletters, videotapes, training.
Maharishi University of Management
Dept. of Life Sciences
1000 N. 4th St.
Fairfield, IA 52557
(641) 472-1146
Samuel James
e-mail: sjames@mum.edu
Web: http://www.mum.edu/environmental_science/agriculture.html
Undergraduate program in sustainable/organic agriculture.
Southwestern Community College
1501 W. Townline St.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7081
Web: http://www.swcc.cc.ia.us/Courses/agbuscd.html
Course in sustainable agriculture.
Kansas
Kansas State University
Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops
3602 Throckmorton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Jana Beckman
(785) 532-1440
fax (785) 532-5780
e-mail: rjanke@oz.oznet.ksu.edu
Web: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/sustainableag/
Research, on-farm research and demonstration, field days, workshops, meetings, seminar series, undergraduate and graduate courses. Emphasizes soil quality and whole farm planning.
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Agriculture Dept.
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
Glenn Fell
(913) 782-3750, ext. 274
e-mail: gfell@mnu.edu
Scott Laird
(913) 782-3750, ext. 268
e-mail: slaird@mnu.edu
fax (913) 791-3290
Web: http://www.mnu.edu/academics/catalog2002-2003.pdf (on p. 225)
Course in principles of sustainable agriculture; degree in people-centered international agricultural development; 145-acre farm.
Kentucky
Berea College
Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources
CPO 2161
Berea, KY 40404
Michael Panciera
(859) 985-3866
fax (859) 985-3698
e-mail: michael_panciera@berea.edu
Web: http://www.berea.edu/anr/ (click on Course Descriptions and College Farms)
Courses; hands-on experience working with sustainable and livestock management on a mixed farming operation and organic CSA.
Eastern Kentucky University
Dept. of Agriculture
A.B. Carter Bldg.
Richmond, KY 40475-3110
Dr. Danny Britt, Chair
(606) 622-2228
e-mail: agrbritt@acs.eku.edu
Web: http://www.agriculture.eku.edu/courses/
Courses in sustainable agroecosystems and conservation of agricultural resources.
*Kentucky State University
Cooperative Extension/Land Grant Program
400 E. Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
Marion F. Simon
(502) 597-6437
fax (502) 597-5933
e-mail: msimon@gwmail.kysu.edu
Web: http://www.kysu.edu/landgrant/calendar.htm
and
http://www.kysu.edu/landgrant/CEP/simon/simon.htm
Sustainable agriculture workshops conducted every third Thursday of the month.
Western Kentucky University
Dept. of Agriculture
EST 269
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3151
fax (270) 745-5972
e-mail: agriculture@wku.edu
Web: http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Ogden/Agriculture/coursestem.htm
Course in sustainable agriculture.
Louisiana
University of Louisiana (Lafayette)
College of Applied Life Sciences
Dept. of Renewable Resources
P.O. Box 44650
308 Hamilton Hall
Lafayette, LA 70504-4650
Leon Labbe
(337) 482-6647
e-mail: leonlabbe@louisiana.edu
Web: http://www.louisiana.edu/Academic/AL/rres/HtmlRenewableResources.htm
and
http://www.louisiana.edu/Academic/AL/rres/HtmlPlantScience.htm
and
http://www.louisiana.edu/Academic/AL/rres/HtmlEnvironmentalAndSustainableResources.htm
B.S. degree with concentration in sustainable agriculture; research on water quality, organic farming systems, and wetland filter strips on 600-acre model sustainable agricultural complex; tours, workshops, field days, news bulletins.
Maine
College of the Atlantic
105 Eden St.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-5015
fax (207) 288-4126
e-mail: inquiry@ecology.coa.edu
Web: http://www.coa.edu/
and
http://www.coa.edu/beechhill/
Ecological programs supported by organic farm at Beech Hill.
University of Maine
Sustainable Agriculture Program
Dept. of Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
5722 Deering Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5722
Marianne Sarrantonio
(207) 581-2913
fax (207) 581-2999
e-mail: mariann2@maine.edu
Web: http://www.umaine.edu/pse/sag.htm
B.S. degree in sustainable agriculture. Graduate degrees in cooperation with other academic depts. Multidiscipline potato ecosystem project; student CSA garden. Participates with Maine Cooperative Extension.
Maryland
University of Maryland
Dept. of Natural Resource Sciences and Landscape Architecture
H.J. Patterson Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Ray R. Weil
(301) 405-1314
e-mail: rw17@umail.umd.edu
Web: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/
and
http://www.nrsl.umd.edu/undergrad/NRSLCourseList.cfm
Undergraduate and graduate studies. B.S. in Conservation of Soil, Water and Environment and Environmental Science and Policy, with concentration in agroecology; informal internships on organic and sustainable farms; courses in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, international crop production, soils, pesticide problems; graduate research in soil quality, cropping systems, composting, integrated pest management, animal grazing systems, and conservation biology; internships with national SARE
office on campus.
Massachusetts
*Gordon College
Dept. of Biology
255 Grapevine Rd.
Wenham, MA 01984
Grace C. Ju
(239) 543-0800
e-mail: gju@echonet.org
or
Lillian Harper
(978) 927-2306, ext. 4399
e-mail: lharper@hope.gordon.edu
Web: http://www.gordon.edu/academics/biology/(click on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture)
Seminar in sustainable tropical agriculture in association with Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO) scheduled for January 2004 in Ft. Myers, FL and March 2004 in Haiti.
Greenfield Community College
1 College Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301-9739
(413) 775-1000
fax (413) 773-5129
Web: http://www.gcc.mass.edu/catalog/courses.pdf (go to p. 163 of catalog for Human Ecology courses)
Courses in sustainable agriculture and allied topics within Human Ecology dept.
Hampshire College
Hampshire College Farm Center
Amherst, MA 01002
Leslie Cox
(413) 559-5348
e-mail: lscFC@hampshire.edu
Web: http://essp.hampshire.edu/courses.html
Research and curriculum in sustainable agriculture and organic farming as part of the environmental studies and sustainability program; demonstration farm, field trips.
Tufts University
School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Program on Agriculture, Food and Environment
126 Curtis St.
Medford, MA 02155-7028
Kathleen Merrigan
(617) 627-2285
fax (617) 627-3887
e-mail: NutritionAdmissions@tufts.edu
Web: http://nutrition.tufts.edu/school/admissions/programs/afe/
M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, courses, student internships, and directed research. Emphasis on policy and interdisciplinary studies with domestic or international applications.
University of Massachusetts
Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences
French Hall
Amherst, MA 01003
Peter Veneman
(413) 545-5225
e-mail: veneman@pssci.umass.edu
Deborah Picking
(413) 545-2249
e-mail: dpicking@pssci.umass.edu
Web: http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/course.html
Courses in sustainable crop production, organic farming and gardening. Graduate studies in sustainable crop production.
Stockbridge School of Agriculture
115 Stockbridge Hall
Amherst, MA 01003
(413) 545-2222
fax (413) 545-1242
e-mail: stocky@fnr.umass.edu
Web: http://www.umass.edu/stockbridge/CourseDescriptions.html
Two-year programs with courses in sustainable agriculture, organic farming and gardening, integrated pest management, and community food systems.
Michigan
*Grand Valley State University
Biology Dept.
1 Campus Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 331-2470
fax (616) 331-3446
e-mail: inghamc@gvsu.edu
Web: http://www.gvsu.edu/biology/courses4.html
Course in global agricultural sustainability.
Henry Ford Community College
Center for Lifelong Learning
22586 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(877) 855-5252 or
(313) 317-1500/1504
Web: http://www.hfcc.net/cl2/default.asp
Course in organic gardening.
Lansing Community College
P.O. Box 40010
Lansing, MI 48901-7210
1-800-644-4522 or
(517) 483-1957
Web: http://www.lcc.edu/courses/descriptions/agri.htm
Course in principles of sustainable agriculture.
Michigan State University
A260 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg.
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Richard Harwood
(517) 432-1611
e-mail: rharwood@msu.edu
Web: http://www.msue.msu.edu/misanet/ (click on SA at MSU)
Extension and research projects in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and graduate studies.
Dept. Of Entomology
26B Natural Science
East Lansing, MI 48824-1115
George Bird
(517) 353-3890
fax (517) 353-4354
e-mail: bird@msue.msu.edu
Extension and research activities in sustainable and organic agriculture, soil quality, and nematology.
W. K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Dr.
Hickory Corners, MI 49060-9516
Michael Klug
(616) 671-2341
fax (616) 671-2104
e-mail: klug@kbs.msu.edu
Web: http://www.kbs.msu.edu/
Graduate training in agricultural ecology; undergraduate research internships and fellowships.
*University of Michigan
Center for Sustainable Systems
School of Natural Resources & Environment
Dana Bldg.
430 E. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1115
Helaine R. Hunscher, Coordinator
(734) 764-1412
fax (734) 647-5841
e-mail: mailto:hunscher@umich.edu
Web: http://css.snre.umich.edu/
Integrated program involves some elements of agriculture including sustainable energy.
Minnesota
Carleton College
Environment and Technology Studies Program
Biology Dept.
Hulings 104
1 N. College St.
Northfield, MN 55057
David Hougen-Eitzman
e-mail: deitzman@carleton.edu
Web: http://www.acad.carleton.edu/curricular/BIOL/classes/bio295/Syllabus2003.html
Course in sustainable agriculture.
Southwest State University
Dept. of Science
Agribusiness Program
178 Science and Math Bldg.
1501 State St.
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6178
fax (507) 537-6151
Web: http://www.southwest.msus.edu/catalog/catalog_pdf/agribusinessmgmt.pdf
Course in sustainable agriculture within the agribusiness management curriculum.
University of Minnesota
College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
277 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6074
(612) 624-3009
fax (612) 625-1260
email: college-info@mail.coafes.umn.edu
Web: http://www.coafes.umn.edu/ (click on Students, then on Academic Programs, then on Majors, then on Environmental Science)
and
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/mgo/farming/default.htm
Sustainable agriculture courses are available in the Environmental Science degree program
College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
277 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6074
(612) 624-3009
fax (612) 625-1260
email: college-info@mail.coafes.umn.edu
Web: http://www.coafes.umn.edu/ (click on Students, then on Academic Programs, then on Majors, then on Environmental Science)
and
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/mgo/farming/default.htm
Sustainable agriculture courses are part of the Environmental Science degree program
College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Genetics
411 Borlaug Hall
1991 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108-6026
(612) 625-8716
fax (612) 625-1268
e-mail: burle@umn.edu
Web: http://www.catalogs.umn.edu/ug/coafes/ag19.html
and
http://agronomy.coafes.umn.edu/
Minor in sustainable agriculture with interdepartmental curriculum.
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
411 Borlaug Hall
1991 Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108-1013
1-800-909-6472 or
(612) 625-8235
fax (612) 625-1268
e-mail: misamail@tc.umn.edu
Web: http://www.misa.umn.edu/
Graduate studies, seminar series, low-input/organic farming, alternative swine system, water quality center, alternative plant and animal products center.
Mississippi
Alcorn State University
Dept. of Agriculture
1000 ASU Dr., No. 750
Lorman, MS 39096
Dr. Patrick E. Igbokwe
(601) 877-6542
fax (601) 877-6526
Web: http://www.alcorn.edu/academic/academ/ag.htm
Sustainable farming research on vegetables and fruits; demonstration plots, tours, and workshops.
Missouri
*Ozarks Technical Community College
Continuing Education
P.O. Box 5958
Springfield, MO 65801
Dana Thorp
(417) 895-7058
e-mail: thorpd@otc.edu
Web: http://www.otc.cc.mo.us/continuinged/03SPRING_CE.pdf (go to p. 31 of catalog).
Continuing Education division has courses in organic gardening and permaculture.
University of Missouri
Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program
Dept. of Rural Sociology
201 Gentry
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-7463
fax (573) 882-5127
Web: http://agebb.missouri.edu/sustain/
On-farm research and demonstrations; coordinates programs on sustainable agriculture and food systems; co-facilitator of Sustaining People through Agriculture Network (SPAN), a farmer-to-farmer network; youth and adult education.
Montana
Montana State University
Dept. of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Bozeman, MT 59717-3120
Bruce D. Maxwell
(406) 994-5717
fax (406) 994-3933
e-mail: bmax@montana.edu
Web: http://weedeco.msu.montana.edu/ (also click on LRES Dept. on left side menu)
Undergraduate and graduate studies in agroecology, research on cropping systems, legume-cereal rotations, population and community ecology of weeds in conventional and organic agrosystems, ecology-based integrated pest management studies.
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Center for Applied Rural Innovation
225 Keim Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0910
Chuck Francis
(402) 472-1581
fax (402) 472-4104
e-mail: cfrancis2@unl.edu
Web: http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/csas/
Extension activities, research, and classroom teaching on integrated systems and agroecology. Promotes learning through on-farm research. Close cooperation with farming organizations.
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
Environmental Studies Program
6182 Steele Hall, Room 113
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 646-2838
fax: (603) 646-1682
e-mail: ENVSP@dartmouth.edu
Web: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~opo/organicfarm/education.html
and
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~reg/courses/desc/envs.html
Courses in ecological agriculture, conservation of biodiversity, and related topics at the College's organic farm.
University of New Hampshire
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Taylor Hall
59 College Rd.
Durham, NH 03824
Patricia D. Bedker, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
(603) 862-0300
fax (603) 862-4486
Web: http://www.colsa.unh.edu/
and
http://www.unh.edu/undergrad-catalog/ug-ec-0203.htm
and
http://www.unh.edu/undergrad-catalog/ug-pbio-0203.htm
Courses in sustainable gardening, agroecology, sustainable food systems, integrated pest management, and sustainable development.
Cooperative Extension
Taylor Hall
59 College Rd.
Durham, NH 03824-3587
(603) 862-2033
fax (603) 862-1585
Web: http://ceinfo.unh.edu/abtsusag.htm
Workshops and short course on sustainable techniques, integrated pest management; research demonstrations.
New Jersey
Ramapo College
School of Theoretical and Applied Science
505 Ramapo Valley Rd.
Mahwah, NJ 07430
William Makofske
(201) 684-7752
e-mail: bmakofsk@ramapo.edu
Web: http://www.ramapo.edu/catalog_03_04/academicPrograms/TAS/envscience_req_major.html
Environmental science curriculum has course in ecological agriculture.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Cook College
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525
(732) 932-3000, ext. 512
fax (732) 932-8880
Web: http://aesop.rutgers.edu/
and
http://www.cookcollege.rutgers.edu/courses/subject.asp?id=015
and
http://www.http://www.cookcollege.rutgers.edu/courses/subject.asp?id=776
Courses in organic crop production and agroecology.
Clifford E. and Melda C. Snyder Research and Extension Farm
Rutgers Center for Sustainable Agriculture
140 Locust Grove Rd.
Pittstown, NJ 08867
Dr. John A. Grande
(908) 730-9419
fax (908) 735-8290
e-mail: grande@njaes.rutgers.edu
Web: http://www.cook.rutgers.edu/www/njaes/offcampus/pittstown.html
Offers land, research and other services to Rutgers faculty studying sustainable agricultural production techniques.
New Mexico
New Mexico State University
College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Box 30003
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Cal Baca, Program Coordinator
1-800-400-1807 or
(505) 646-1807
fax (505) 646-5975
e-mail: calbaca@nmsu.edu
Web: http://www.nmsu.edu/Academic_Progs/Undergraduate_Catalog/ch9/ch9-6.html
and
http://www.nmsu.edu/Academic_Progs/Undergraduate_Catalog/ch9/ch9-47.html
Academic programs, including B.S. in environmental science, involves Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Research includes genetics of plant stress tolerance and resistance to pests, biological control of pests, integrated pest management, water management, revegetation and reforestation of disturbed areas. Assists New Mexico small farmer operators through the Alcalde Sustainable Agricultural Science Center (see following).
Sustainable Agricultural Science Center
P.O. Box 64
Alcalde, NM
87511
Steve Guldan
(505) 852-4241
e-mail: alcalde@nmsu.edu
Web: http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/aes/offcampus.html (click on Sustainable Agriculture Science Center at Alcalde)
New York
Cornell University
The sustainable agriculture effort at
Cornell includes research, extension and educational efforts in all departments
in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and in the University's other
colleges as well.
The following entries list selected contacts:
Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences
235 Emerson Hall
Ithaca, NY
14853
(607) 255-5459
fax (607) 255-2644
e-mail: sdd4@cornell.edu
Web: http://www.css.cornell.edu/
Dept. of Horticulture
134A Plant Science Bldg.
Ithaca, NY
14853
(607) 255-4568
fax (607) 255-9998
e-mail: hort@cornell.edu
Web: http://www.hort.cornell.edu/
Community, Food and Agriculture Program
216 Warren Hall
Ithaca, NY
14853
(607) 255-9832
e-mail: gcg4@cornell.edu
Web: http://www.cals.cornell.edu/agfoodcommunity/afs_temp1.cfm?topicID=68
New York State Integrated Pest Management Program
New York State
Agricultural Experiment Station
P.O. Box 462
Geneva, NY 14456
Web: http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/
Ithaca College
Environmental Studies Program
315
Muller Center
953 Danby Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Thomas Shevory,
Coordinator
(607) 274-3146
fax (607) 274-3474
e-mail: shevory@ithaca.edu
Web: http://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/sallen/Sustainability/courses.html
Course
in sustainable land use as part of the environmental studies program.
Long Island University
Southampton
College
Environmental Studies
239 Montauk Hwy.
Southampton, NY
11968-4196
(631) 283-4000
fax (631) 287-8125
e-mail: mailto:info@southampton.viewbook/
Web:
http://www.southampton.liu.edu/academic/mprogram/socsci/envstud/curriculum.html
and
http://www.southampton.liu.edu/viewbook/shBulletin.pdf
(look for Environmental Studies)
Courses in environmental systems,
alternate agriculture and society, Australian alternative agriculture (a travel
course).
St. Lawrence University
Dept. of Environmental
Studies
23 Romoda Dr.
Canton, NY 13617
1-800-285-1856 or
(315)
229-5011
Web: http://web.stlawu.edu/programs/courses/environmental_studies_courses.html
Courses
in sustainable agriculture systems, environmentalism and sustainability, and
environmental perceptions and indigenous knowledge.
Vassar College
Dept. of Environmental Studies
NE
103
124 Raymond Ave.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12605
(845) 437-5430
e-mail:
envstudies@vassar.edu
Web: http://environmentalstudies.vassar.edu/courses.html
Course
in principles and practices of sustainable agriculture.
North Carolina
*Appalachian State University
Sustainable
Development
Interdisciplinary Studies Dept.
East Hall 151
Boone, NC
28608-2080
Charles L. Smith, Director
(828) 262-3177
fax (828)
262-6400
e-mail: smithcl@appstate.edu
Web: http://www.ids.appstate.edu/sustainable/
Operates instructional farm with courses in agroecology as part of the Goodnight Family Program in Sustainable Development.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Rd.
Asheville, NC 28801
Connie Buckner
(828) 649-2947
e-mail: cbuckner@abtech.edu
Web: http://www.abtech.edu/ads-cgi/viewer.pl/Schedules/ce/winter03web.pdf (click on Madison Campus)
and
http://www.asheville.cc.nc.us/ce/farming.htm
Course in organic certification within the Continuing Education division. Has been part of the Sustainable Mountain Farming Program.
Catawba College
Center for the Environment
2300 W.
Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
(800) 228-2922
Web: http://www.catawba.edu/environ/courses.htm
Environmental studies program includes sustainable agriculture and allied courses.
Central Carolina Community College
Sustainable Farming
Program
764 West St.
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Robin Kohanowich,
Coordinator
(919) 542-6495, ext. 229
e-mail: mailto:rkohanowich@cccc/edu
Web: http://www.cccc.edu/Programs/Sustainable_Agriculture.html
Two-year
associate degree in sustainable agriculture. Courses in permaculture, biological
pest management, and organic crop production.
North Carolina A&T State University
Dept. of Natural
Resources and Environmental Design
Carver Hall
Greensboro, NC
27411
M.R. Reddy
(336) 334-7543
fax (336) 334-7844
e-mail: reddyg@ncat.edu
Web: http://www.ag.ncat.edu/academics/natres/
Sustainable
agriculture research, training of graduate students, management of natural
resources to restore soils and ensure sustainable crop production.
North Carolina State University
College of Agriculture
and Life Sciences
Center for Environmental Farming Systems
P.O. Box
7620
Raleigh, NC 27695-7620
J. Paul Mueller
(919) 515-5285
fax (919)
515-5855
e-mail: paul_mueller@ncsu.edu
Web: http://www.sustainable-ag.ncsu.edu/
(click on Center for Environmental Farming Systems)
Related courses,
field days, workshops, conferences, organic production and integrated pest
management research, publications, internships.
Warren Wilson College
Dept. of Environmental
Studies
P.O. Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000
Mark A.
Boudreau
(828) 771-3069
fax (828) 299-4841
e-mail: markb@warren-wilson.edu
Web: http://www.warren-wilson.edu/academics/environmental.shtml
Sustainable
agriculture concentration within an environmental studies major. Offers students
research and hands-on experience working on a crop/livestock farm and certified
organic garden.
North Dakota
Fort Berthold Community College
Agriculture
Division
P.O. Box 490
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-4738 ext. 266
fax
(701) 627-4809
Web: http://www.fbcc.bia.edu/course_descriptions2.asp (scroll down to the Agriculture Division's horticultural classes)
Courses in organic gardening.
North Dakota State University
North Central Research Extension Center
5400 Hwy. 83 S.
Minot, ND 58701-7645
Thomas Hanson, Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator
(701) 857-7679
fax (701) 857-7676
e-mail: thanson@ndsuext.nodak.edu
Web: http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/sustainable/
Extension and research programs and publications. Studies and curriculum related to sustainable agriculture (Fargo campus).
Ohio
*Denison University
Environmental Studies
103 Barney-Davis Hall
100 South Rd.
Granville, OH 43023
Carol Goland
e-mail: goland@denison.edu
Web: http://www.denison.edu/catalogs/envs.html#ENVSCOURSES
Course in sustainable agriculture (ENVS-334).
Oberlin College
Environmental Studies Program
Adam Joseph Lewis Center
Oberlin, OH 44074
David W. Orr, Program Chair
(440) 775-8312
fax (440) 775-8946
e-mail: david.orr@oberlin.edu
Web: http://www.oberlin.edu/envs/
Environmental studies program offers courses on sustainable agriculture and ecological design.
Ohio State University
*Agricultural Technical Institute
1328 Dover Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691-4000
(330) 264-3911, ext. 1327
(800) 647-8283 (in Ohio only)
e-mail: ati.ohio-state.edu
Web: http://www.ati.ohio-state.edu
and
http://www.ureg.ohio-state.edu/courses/Autumn/regional/wooster/book3/B534.htm
Course in organic farming and gardening. The Wooster campus awards two-year associate degrees. See following entry for Columbus campus program.
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
1735 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Clive Edwards
(614) 292-3786
Web: http://cfaes.osu.edu/
and
http://farmnet.osu.edu/links/susag.html
Soil ecology research, farmer-to-farmer mentorship project, on-farm research, demonstration farm, educational and Extension activities, student internships.
*Ohio University
Dept. of Environmental and Plant Biology
317 Porter Hall
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-1126
fax (740) 593-1130
e-mail: plantbio@ohio.edu
Web: http://www.plantbio.ohiou.edu/epb/instruct/archivecourses.htm
Course in alternative agriculture.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University
Wes Watkins Agriculture
Research and Extension Center
P.O. Box 128
Lane, OK 74555
Merritt J.
Taylor
(580) 889-7343
fax (580) 889-7347
e-mail: mtaylor-okstate@lane-ag.org
Web:
http://www.lane-ag.org/
Adult education
programs, graduate research in integrated pest management and reduced tillage
production of horticultural crops.
Oregon
Clackamas Community College
19600 S. Molalla
Ave.
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 657-6958, ext. 2770
Web: http://www.clackamas.cc.or.us/courses/hor.htm
Courses
in organic gardening and herbal medicine.
Lane Community College
4000 E. 30th Ave.
Eugene, OR
97405
(541) 463-3000
Web: http://www.lanecc.edu/schedule/community/garden.htm
Continuing
Education and Educational Outreach Division offers courses in organic gardening
and permaculture.
Oregon State University
Dept. of Crop and Soil
Science
3067 Ag and Life Sciences Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331-7306
Dr. Richard Dick
(541) 737-5718
fax (541) 737-5725
e-mail: Richard.Dick@orst.edu
Web: http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/
and
http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/teaching/Undergra/courses.html
and
http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/teaching/graduate/courses.html
Graduate and undergraduate course work including biological control of pests, agroecology, soil and weed ecology; graduate research opportunities.
Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley College
700 E. Butler Ave.
Doylestown,
PA 18901-2697
Steve DeBroux
(215) 489-2332
e-mail: DebrouxS@devalcol.edu
Larry
Hepner
e-mail: HepnerL@devalcol.edu
(215)
489-2334
Web: http://devalcol.aspre.net/academics/undergrad_prog_detail.asp?prog_id=22
Environmental
science, sustainable agriculture, environmental landscape and design, agronomic
crops, forage management, and marketing.
Pennsylvania State University
College of Agricultural
Sciences
Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences
116 A.S.I. Bldg.
University
Park, PA 16802-3504
(814) 865-6541
Web: http://www.agronomy.psu.edu/Academic/Academics.htm
and
http://www.cas.psu.edu/
Research on
alternative cropping, crop rotation, soil monitoring, nitrate leaching, water
quality, integrated pest management, intensive pasture systems to enhance dairy
farm profitability, and biological controls. Undergraduate and graduate
education in agroecosystems and environmental resource management.
Slippery Rock University
Parks and
Recreation/Environmental Education
101 Eisenberg Bldg.
Slippery Rock, PA
16057
(724) 738-2068
fax (724) 738-2938
Web: http://www.sru.edu/depts/chhs/pree/ms3/ms3home.htm
and
http://www.sru.edu/depts/chhs/pree/course.htm
M.S.
degree in sustainable systems. Courses in sustainable techniques and practices,
permaculture, forestry, environment and natural resource management, workshops
and symposiums.
Wilson College
Fulton Center for Sustainable
Living
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Inno Onwueme,
Director
(717) 264-4141, ext. 3247
fax (717) 264-1578
e-mail: ionwueme@wilson.edu
Web: http://www.wilson.edu/csl/csl.htm
Study
and research in environmental and social issues. Hundred-acre farm used to
demonstrate sustainable methods of soil improvement, weed and pest control,
cover and biointensive cropping, rotation, use of compost and green manures, and
alternative fuel research. Projects include CSA, solar greenhouse, recycling,
creek bank restoration. Resource information center; environmental studies
internships, seminars, workshops, field and lab work, practical training and
research.
Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
College of Environment and
Life Sciences
Cooperative Extension Education Center
3 East Alumni
Ave.
Kingston, RI 02881-0804
(401) 874-2900
fax (401)
874-2259
e-mail: ceec@etal.uri.edu
Web: http://www.uri.edu/ce/ceec/
Courses
offered in the Plant Sciences Dept. Features garden with trees and shrubs
described in the University's publication, Sustainable Trees and Shrubs for
Southern New England; Learning Landscape, a children's environmental
program.
Woodvale Farm
W. Alton Jones Campus
401 Victory Hwy.
West Greenwich,
RI 02817
(401) 397-3304, ext. 6043
fax (401) 397-3293
e-mail: urieec@etal.uri.edu
Web: http://www.uri.edu/ajc/
Woodvale Farm
operates as a day camp and educational field trip destination for elementary
schools; children learn about sustainable agriculture, gardening, animal care,
colonial history, and ecology; includes livestock, organic gardens, pastures,
wetlands, and forests.
South Carolina
Clemson University
Sustainable Agriculture Program
B28 Long Hall
Box 340365
Clemson, SC 29634-0365
Geoff, Zehnder, Coordinator
(864) 656-6644
fax (864) 656-6863
e-mail: zehnder@clemson.edu
Web: http://www.clemson.edu/scg/sust/
and
http://agroecology.clemson.edu/
Provides resources to promote sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, and landscape practices in South Carolina. Diverse research and education programs include agroecology, natural resource conservation, integrated pest management, sustainable urban and rural community development, economic assessment, farmer and consumer advocacy. On-campus field site for research and demonstration of sustainable farming practices.
South Carolina State University
1890 Extension
Program
P.O. Box 1033
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(800)
737-1890
or
(803) 897-5076
fax (803) 536-7102
Web: http://www.1890.scsu.edu/SFarmer2.htm
Small Farmer Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Project assists farmers with small holdings and limited resources to adopt sustainable practices.
South Dakota
Oglala Lakota College
Piya Wiconi
Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 490
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6000
fax (605) 455-2787
Web: http://www.olc.edu/course_info/catalog_fall2003.pdf (go to p. 77, 78 and 80 in the catalog)
Associate degree in organic agriculture; one-year certificate in organic gardening.
South Dakota State University
College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
Brookings, SD 57007
Economics Dept.
Thomas L. Dobbs
e-mail: thomas_dobbs@sdstate.edu
(605) 688-4141
fax (605) 688-6386
Plant Science Dept.
James D. Smolik
(605) 688-5543
fax (605) 688-4024
e-mail: james_smolik@sdstate.edu
Web: http://www3.sdstate.edu/Academics/CollegeOfAgricultureAndBiologicalSciences/Index.cfm
Extension and research work on the relationship between farming practices and water quality. Undergraduate and graduate courses in agroecology, water quality, farming and food systems, and agricultural policy.
Tennessee
*Sewanee (The University of the South)
Environmental
Studies Program
735 University Ave.
Sewanee, TN 37383
Dr. David
Haskell
(931) 598-1918
e-mail: dhaskell@sewanee.edu
Web: http://www.sewanee.edu/EnvStudies/child_pages/courses.html
and
http://www.sewanee.edu/garden/
Courses in environmental studies include organic agriculture and ecology, evolution, and agriculture; Food for Thought, a summer program in ecology and sustainable agriculture.
University of Tennessee (Martin)
Dept. of Agriculture and
Natural Resources
142 Brehm Hall
Martin, TN 38238-5008
Bob
Duck
(901) 587-7266
fax (901) 587-7968
e-mail: bduck@utm.edu
Web: http://www.utm.edu/departments/agr/agnatres/agnatres.shtml
Undergraduate
courses in integrated pest management, no-till crop production methods, and
other aspects of modern agricultural techniques.
Texas
Texas A&M University
College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences
2142 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2142
Dr. C.R.
Creger
(979) 845-8476
fax (979) 845-9938
e-mail: d-creger@tamu.edu
Web: http://coals.tamu.edu/
Sustainability of
agricultural production and conservation of natural resources are major
considerations in Extension, research, and resident educational efforts.
Undergraduate majors include bioenvironmental sciences, plant and environmental
soil science, and natural resources conservation. Institute of Renewable Natural
Resources coordinates teaching for research and extension activities. The
following entries list selected contacts.
Environmental and Natural Resources Program
Dept. of Agricultural
Economics
2124 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2124
Dr. Ronald
Lacewell
(979) 845-8476
fax (979) 862-1563
e-mail: r-lacewell@tamu.edu
Web: http://agecon.tamu.edu/
Dept. of Rangeland Ecology and Management
2126 TAMU
College Station, TX
77843-2126
Dr. Robert Whitson
(979) 845-0302
fax (979)
845-6430
e-mail: rwhitson@tamu.edu
Web: http://rangeweb.tamu.edu/
Dept. of Soil and Crop Sciences
2474 TAMU
College Station, TX
77843-2474
Dr. Mark Hussey
(979) 845-3041
fax (979) 845-0456
e-mail:
mhussey@tamu.edu
Web: http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/
Dept. of Entomology
Integrated Pest Management Program
2475
TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2475
(979) 845-2516
fax (979)
845-7029
Web: http://entowww.tamu.edu/
Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Institute for Renewable Natural
Resources
2258 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2258
Dr. Robert
Brown
(979) 845-1261
fax (979) 845-3786
e-mail: rdbrown@wfscgate.tamu.edu
Web: http://irnr.tamu.edu/RENR_courses.htm
Dept. of Forest Science
2135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2135
Dr.
Tat Smith
(979) 845-5000
fax (979) 845-6049
e-mail: tat-smith@tamu.edu
Web: http://forestry.tamu.edu/
West Texas A&M University
Dryland Agriculture
Institute
WTAMU Box 60278
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
Bob A. Stewart
(806)
651-2299
fax (806) 651-2938
e-mail: bstewart@mail.wtamu.edu
Web: http://www.wtamu.edu/research/dryland/
Graduate
research; 2-week summer workshop on sustainable agroecosystems and environmental
issues.
Utah
Brigham Young University
Dept. of Agronomy and
Horticulture
275 Widtsoe Bldg.
Provo, UT 84602
Dr. Von D.
Jolley
(801) 422-2760
fax (801) 422-0008
e-mail: von_jolley@byu.edu
Web: http://bioag.byu.edu/aghort/ (click on
Classes)
Courses in environmental and sustainable agriculture.
Utah State University
4865 Old Main Hill Rd.
Logan, UT
84322-4865
V. Philip Rasmussen
(435) 797-2233
fax (435)
797-3376
e-mail: soilcomp@cc.usu.edu
Web: http://www.usu.edu/ (check the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (http://wsare.usu.edu/) and Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology (http://www.psb.usu.edu/) pages)
Extension, research, and educational efforts. Course work in ecological agriculture and sustainable systems with animals. Center for the Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education SARE program.
Vermont
Green Mountain College
1 College Circle
Poultney, VT
05764-1199
(800) 776-6675
fax (802) 287-8099
Web: http://www.greenmtn.edu/learning/catalog/envstudies.asp
Undergraduate
program in environmental studies with concentration in agroecology.
Institute for Social Ecology
1118 Maple Hill
Rd.
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-8493 (phone and fax)
e-mail: ise@sover.net
Web: http://www.social-ecology.org/
Students
may pursue a B.A. in social ecology through the independent degree program of
Burlington College or may transfer summer program credits to another institution
from Burlington College. Conducts workshops and issues newsletter.
Sterling College
Admissions
P.O. Box 72
Craftsbury
Common, VT 05827
1-800-648-3591 or
(802) 586-7711
fax (802)
586-2596
e-mail: admissions@sterlingcollege.edu
Web:
http://www.sterlingcollege.edu/sustainable.htm
A.A.
and B.A. degrees include academic and hands-on courses in animal, plant and soil
sciences, agricultural techniques and design, draft horse and grazing systems
management, organic vegetable production, global agriculture, ecology,
economics, and land use. Sponsors farm projects and workshops. U.S. and overseas internships available.
University of Vermont
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences
Hills Bldg.
Burlington, VT 05405-0082
Department Office
(802) 656-2630
fax (802) 656-4656
Web: http://www.uvm.edu/~pss/ (click on
Course Offerings)
Courses in agroecology, composting ecology, biological pest control, permaculture.
Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering Bldg.
63 Carrigan Dr.
Burlington, VT 05405
(802) 656-5459
e-mail: susagctr@zoo.uvm.edu
Web: http://www.uvm.edu/~susagctr/
Provides education and outreach to those interested in sustainable agriculture in Vermont and region. Offers conferences, training, videos, factsheets, newsletter, farmer discussion groups, technical assistance for small ruminant dairy farmers, and student internships. Farmer transfer program brings together farm seekers and owners.
Virgin Islands
*University of the Virgin Islands
Cooperative Extension Service
RR 2, Box 10,000
Kingshill, VI 00850-9781
(340) 692-4060 or 4080
Web: http://rps.uvi.edu/CES/sahome.html
Agricultural Experiment Station
(address same as above)
(340) 692-4086
fax (340) 692-4035
Web: http://rps.uvi.edu/AES/Vegetable/vegweb2.htm
Program for dispensing information and knowledge on sustainable agriculture to farmers; occasional workshops.
Virginia
Ferrum College
Life Science Division
P.O. Box 1000
Ferrum, VA 24088
George Byrd
(540) 365-4378
fax (540) 365-4375
e-mail: gbyrd@ferrum.edu
Web: http://www.ferrum.edu/lifescience/majors/agriculture.htm
B.S. degree in agroecology.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dept.
of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0404
James R.
McKenna
(540) 231-9786
fax (540) 231-3431
Web: http://teach1.cses.vt.edu/jrm/jim.html
Interdisciplinary
environmental science curriculum; environmental science option in the Dept. of
Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences; interdisciplinary program in
livestock/forage/crop systems for sustainable agriculture, including research on
nutrient management, water quality, grazing systems for beef cattle, pest
management systems for insects, diseases and weeds, management of riparian
areas, cropping rotations, agroforestry, economics, energetics, agricultural
equipment, and expert systems computer simulations.
Virginia State University
Box 9081
Cooperative
Extension 203
Petersburg, VA 23806
Andy Hankins, Extension
Specialist
(804) 524-5962
fax (804) 524-5967
Web: http://www.vsu.edu/agri1.html
Research
and demonstration center focuses on developing and refining nontraditional
agricultural enterprises and production systems.
Washington
Antioch University
2326 6th Ave.
Seattle, WA
98121
(206) 441-5352
Web: http://www.antiochsea.edu/ec/perma.htm
Graduate
program in permaculture design.
Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy.
Lab I, 3003
Olympia, WA 98505
Martha Rosemeyer
(360) 866-6000, ext. 6195
e-mail: rosemeym@evergreen.edu
Web: http://www.evergreen.edu/catalog/matching.htm (See Agriculture)
and
http://www.evergreen.edu/catalog/env.htm
Courses in community-based urban food systems, ecological and sustainable agriculture and forestry; organic farm.
Washington State University
Center for Sustaining
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Puyallup Research and Extension and
Extension Center
7612 Pioneer Way E.
Puyallup, WA 98371-4998
(253)
445-4626
fax (253) 445-4579
e-mail: csanr@wsu.edu
Web: http://csanr.wsu.edu/
Coordinates research
and education programs in Washington state focusing on sustainable and natural
resource systems.
Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences
P.O. Box 646420
201 Johnson
Hall
Pullman, WA 99164-6420
(509) 335-3475
fax (509) 335-8674
Web:
http://www.catalog.wsu.edu/Academics/crop_soils/Default.asp?x=d&i=154
Degree
program in sustainable agriculture.
Wenatchee Valley College
1300 5th St.
Wenatchee, WA
98801
(509) 662-2660
Web: http://wvc.ctc.edu/ (click on What's
Offered, then on Catalog Course Descriptions and
Agriculture).
Seminar in sustainable agriculture, research and
curriculum for fruit crop production focuses on agroecology and sustainability;
demonstration orchards.
West Virginia
Shepherd College
Institute for Environmental
Studies
Byrd Science and Technology Center
P.O. Box 3210
Shepherdstown,
WV 25443
1-800-344-5231, ext. 5227 or
(304) 876-5227
fax (304)
876-5028
e-mail: iesweb@shepherd.edu
Web: http://www.shepherd.edu/pub_info/catalog/courses/environmental_studies.html
Course in sustainable agriculture.
West Virginia University
Center for Agricultural and
Natural Resources Development
P.O. Box 6108
Morgantown, WV
26506-6108
Richard K. Zimmerman
(304) 293-6131
fax (304)
293-6954
e-mail: rkzimmerm@wvu.edu
Web: http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/sustanag/
and
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/~forage/sustag.htm
Extension
programs dealing with water quality, nutrient management, integrated pest
management, integrated resource management, and waste utilization.
Organic Research Project
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer
Sciences
Division of Plant and Soil Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Bldg.
P.O. Box 6108
Morgantown, WV 26506-6108
Michael Bomford
(304)
284-8821
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/plsc/organic/
Course
and research in organic crop production.
Wisconsin
College of Menominee Nation
Sustainable Development
Institute
P.O. Box 1179
Keshena, WI 54135
Holly
Youngbear-Tibbetts
(715) 799-5604
fax (715) 799-1336
e-mail: hyoungbear@menominee.edu
Web: http://www.menominee.edu/sdi/
Associate
degree program in sustainable development including forestry.
Northland College
Lifelong Learning Center
1411 Ellis
Ave.
Ashland, WI 54806-3999
Mary Rehwald, Director
(715)
682-1341
Web: http://www.northland.edu/
Summer program
in sustainable agriculture.
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
Center for Integrated
Agricultural Systems
1450 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
(608)
262-5200
fax (608) 265-3020
e-mail: phaza@facstaff.wisc.edu
Web: http://www.wisc.edu/cias/
Multidisciplinary
research programs include grazing-based dairy systems (animal nutrition, herd
health, manure management, grass varieties, socioeconomic implications of
grazing for dairy farm families and communities, profitability, risk
management); regional food systems (value-added enterprises, alternative
marketing strategies, rural-urban links, "urban shadow" agriculture); pastured poultry, pesticide use and risk reduction, small grains, integrated cropping systems, schools for beginning dairy farmers and market gardeners, electronic networking for farmers and rural residents, alternative and emerging
communications.
University of Wisconsin (River Falls)
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
410 S. 3rd St.
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-3784
fax (715) 425-3785
Web: http://www.uwrf.edu/catalog/catalog_03/ (in the right margin, Course descriptions, select CROP)
Course in sustainable agriculture (CROP 368).
Western Wisconsin Technical College
304 6th St. N.
La Crosse, WI 54601
800-248-9982 or
(608) 785-9200
Web: http://www.western.tec.wi.us/wwtcstudents/schedule.asp?varCourseID=001417
Course in organic gardening.
Wyoming
Central Wyoming College
2660 Peck Ave.
Riverton, WY
82501
1-800-735-8418
(307) 855-2000
e-mail: rdelaney@uwyo.edu
Web: http://www.cwc.edu/academics/index.php
Two-year associate degree in agroecology.
University of Wyoming
College of Agriculture
Dept. of
Plant Sciences
P.O. Box 3354
Laramie, WY 82071-3354
(307)
766-3103
fax (307) 766-5549
or
Dept. of Renewable Resources
(address
same as above)
(307) 766-2263
fax (307) 766-6403
e-mail: mjw@uwyo.edu
Web:
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/registrar/bulletin/aecl.html
and
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/registrar/bulletin/1agaecl.html
and
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/registrar/bulletin/1agrewm.html
Agroecology program integrates courses in the Renewable Resources and Plant Sciences Depts. that includes alternative agriculture and organic food production.
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Arkansas
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
(ATTRA)
P.O. Box 3657
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(800) 346-9140
or
(501) 442-9824
fax (501) 442-9842
Web: http://attra.ncat.org/
Provides information
on sustainable agriculture to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents and other
information providers in the U.S. Offers newsletter, other publications and
materials, and scholarship training program for U.S. minorities.
Heifer Project International
P.O. Box 8058
Little
Rock, AR 72203
(800) 422-0474
or
(501) 907-2600
e-mail: info@heifer.org
Web: http://www.heifer.org/
Promoting sustainable development worldwide using livestock and and sound environmental practices. Heifer Ranch is a 1200-acre hands-on educational facility offering internships and volunteer opportunities in livestock, organic gardening (CSA), beekeeping, agroforestry, and environmental education. Learning centers in Ark., Cal., and Mass.; study tours.
California
Agricultural Land-Based Training Association
P.O. Box
5415
Salinas, CA 93915
Patrick Troy
(831) 758-1469
Serves minority
and limited-resource farmers in the Salinas Valley. Offers 6-month course in
Spanish on organic farming for farmworkers interested in becoming farmers.
Offers opportunities for crop experimentation and collective subleasing for
workshops for farmers in the Central Coast area of Monterey Bay.
Bio-Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association
P.O. Box
29135
San Francisco, CA 94129-0135
(415) 561-7797
fax (415)
561-7796
e-mail: Biodynamic@aol.com
Web: http://www.biodynamics.com/bda.html
Extension
service, conferences, literature, marketing and training programs, and CSA
development.
Bio-Integral Resource Center (BIRC)
P.O. Box
7414
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 524-2567
fax (510) 524-1758
e-mail: birc@igc.org
Web: http://www.birc.org/
Provides practical
information on least-toxic pest control methods, and designing integrated pest
management programs in both urban and agricultural settings. Publications
include journals, books, training manuals, curricula, and videos.
Biological Urban Gardening Services (B.U.G.S.)
P.O. Box
76
Citrus Heights, CA 95611
(916) 726-5377
e-mail: bugs@organiclandscape.com
Web: http://www.organiclandscape.com/
Newsletter,
publications, public education, lectures on ecological horticulture programs.
California Certified Organic Farmers
1115 Mission
St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(888) 423-2263
or
(831) 423-2263
fax
(831) 423-4528
Web: http://www.ccof.org/
Organic certification
inspection training for growers, processors, handlers, and retailers.
The Center for Living in Harmony
13802 Little Creek
Lane
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-9634
fax: (760)
749-0720
e-mail: info@livinginharmony.org
Web: http://www.livinginharmony.org/mainpage.htm
Classes
and short courses in sustainable farming and gardening offered at the Center's
Little Creek Acres Farm. Apprenticeships available.
Community Alliance with Family Farmers
P.O. Box
363
Davis, CA 95617
(530) 756-8518
fax: (530) 756-7857
e-mail: caff@caff.org
Web: http://www.caff.org/
Grassroots advocacy for
sustainable agriculture including farmer organizing on resource conservation
issues. Provides public education on agriculture and its impact on the
environment, and political advocacy to support small-scale farmers. Produces
annual national organic directory and other publications. Coordinates BIOS,
Lighthouse Farm Network, Rural Water Impact Network, and CSA West program.
Ecological Farming Association
406 Main St.,
#313
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 763-2111
fax (831) 763-2112
e-mail:
info@eco-farm.org
Web: http://www.eco-farm.org/
Conferences,
farm field days, workshops, networking activities, newsletter (please send
self-addressed, stamped envelope).
Institute for Food and Development Policy (Food
First)
398 60th St.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-4400
fax
(510) 654-4551
e-mail: foodfirst@foodfirst.org
Web: http://www.foodfirst.org/
Internships on
projects related to food as a human right and eliminating the injustices that
cause hunger throughout the world. Projects include promoting agroecological and
sustainable approaches to food production.
International Institute for Ecological Agriculture
534 La
Honda Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-0338
e-mail: farmerdave@permaculture.com
Web:
http://www.permaculture.com/design.html
Short
courses in permaculture design and certification.
Living Resources Company
P.O. Box 76
Citrus Heights,
CA 95611-0076
Steven M. Zien
(916) 726-5377
e-mail: bugs@organiclandscape.com
Web: http://www.organiclandscape.com/
Courses
in ecological horticulture, lectures, and consultations.
Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture
(MESA)
5245 College Ave., Suite 508
Oakland, CA 94618
(510)
654-8858
fax (603) 699-2459
e-mail: mesa@mesaprogram.org
Web: http://www.mesaprogram.org/
Annual
program for international farmers to learn organic skills and sustainable
techniques on U.S. farms. Collaborates with co-sponsors and organizations abroad
to identify qualified candidates for this program.
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
15290 Coleman Valley
Rd.
Occidental, CA 95465
Philip Tymon
(707) 874-1557
fax (707)
874-1558
e-mail: inquiry@oaec.org
Web: http://www.oaec.org/
One-day to 2-week
residential courses on permaculture, organic gardening, seed saving, sustainable
forestry, watershed restoration, and school gardens. Sponsors Food Systems,
Corporations and Democracy program. Six- to 12-month internships available.
Organic Ag Advisors
P.O. Box 942
North San Juan, CA
95960
Amigo Cantisano
(530) 292-3619
fax (530) 292-3688
e-mail: orgamigo@jps.net
Consultation and on-farm
research in organic soil management, composting, biological pest management,
appropriate equipment, ecological farm design, and sustainable farming practices
for the West. Offers tours of organic and sustainable farms, classes, lectures
and seminars.
Permaculture Institute of Northern California
P.O. Box
341
Point Reyes, CA 94956
(415) 663-9090
e-mail: info@permacultureinstitute.com
Web:
http://www.permacultureinstitute.com/
Courses
and workshops in permaculture design.
Ranch Management Consultants
The Ranching For Profit
School
953 Linden Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 429-2292
fax (707)
429-2100
e-mail: pratt@ranchmanagement.com
Web: http://www.ranchmanagement.com/
Residential courses and follow-up service support groups; courses integrate grazing, animal, and business management; focuses on strategic restructuring of farm/ranch
business to ensure sustainable profit while improving the land.
Real Goods Institute for Solar Living
P.O. Box
836
Hopland, CA 95449
1-800-762-7325 or
(707) 744-2017
fax (707)
744-1682
e-mail: isl@rgisl.org
Web: http://www.solarliving.org/
Sponsors
workshops on sustainable living and annual SolFest which include biointensive
gardening, solar energy, and alternative building methods.
Rural Development Center
P.O. Box 5415
Salinas, CA
93915
Jose Montenegro
(408) 758-1469
e-mail: rdc@aol.com
Offers
small farm bilingual education program using organic and ecological farming
techniques for aspiring farmers and the opportunity to begin farming with the
Center's land, equipment, and water. Serves farmworkers and low-income people in
the Salinas Valley. Provides food security and youth programs, garden project,
resource center and Spanish language agricultural library.
Colorado
Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute
P.O. Box
631
Basalt, CO 81621
phone/fax (970) 927-4158
e-mail: jerome@crmpi.org
Web: http://www.crmpi.org/about.htm
Courses
and workshops on permaculture design.
Connecticut
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut
P.O.
Box 386
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-2445
fax (203)
484-7621
e-mail: webmaster@ctnofa.org
Web: http://www.ctnofa.org/
Conferences;
quarterly newsletter and regional paper; certified organic farmers directory;
organic certification program; organic farm tours.
District of Columbia
Agricultural Cooperative Development International
/Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (ACDI/VOCA)
50 F
St. NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 383-4961
fax (202)
783-7204
Web: http://www.acdivoca.org/acdivoca/acdiweb2.nsf/acdivoca?openpage
Provides short-term technical assistance to cooperatives and farming organizations in developing countries. Volunteers include Extension agents, horticulturalists, farmers, beekeepers, and others.
U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID)
GreenCOM
Academy for Educational Development
1825
Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5721
(202) 884-8000
fax (202)
884-8997
e-mail: greencom@aed.org
Web: http://www.greencom.org/
Maintains a
database of education, research, publications, and other resources.
Florida
Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization
(ECHO)
17391 Durrance Rd.
North Ft. Myers, FL 33917
Dave
Balsbaugh
(239) 543-3246
fax (239) 543-5317
e-mail: echo@echonet.org
Web: http://www.echonet.org/
Provides technical
assistance to missionaries and agricultural workers in their efforts to grow
food in tropical environments. Furnishes seeds of food, forage and reforestation
plants. Internships for recent college graduates. Provides hands-on training in
tropical agriculture for those preparing for missionary service with small
farmers or urban gardeners. Sponsors annual agricultural missions conference.
Operates on-line bookstore specializing in sustainable farming and gardening in
the tropics and subtropics. Publishes ECHO Development Notes.
Elfin Permaculture
Barking Frogs Permaculture
Center
P.O. Box 52
Sparr, FL 32192-0052
Dan Hemenway
e-mail: BarkingFrogsPC@aol.com
Web: http://www.permaculture.net/~EPTA/Hemenway.htm
Advanced
permaculture training, internships, and on-line permaculture design
correspondence course. Permaculture training materials on CD. Organizations
wishing to host permaculture design courses or workshops contact Dan Hemenway by
mail or e-mail.
Georgia
Enota
1000 Hwy. 180
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(800)
990-8869 or
(706) 896-9966
fax (706) 896-4737
e-mail: enota@enota.com
Web: http://www.enota.org/
Ecovillage with
on-site residence facilities offers education in organic and biodynamic methods,
permaculture, animal husbandry, alternative energy. Internships available.
Hawaii
Hawaii Organic Farmers Association
P.O. Box 6863
Hilo,
HI 96720
(877) 674-4632 (toll free) or
(808) 969-7789
fax: (808)
969-7759
e-mail: hofa@hawaiiorganicfarmers.org
Web:
http://www.hawaiiorganicfarmers.org/
Conferences,
workshops, and training in tropical organic agriculture. Offers organic
certification and inspection procedures and apprenticeship program.
La'akea Gardens
P.O. Box 1178
Pahoa, HI
96778
phone/fax (808) 965-0178
e-mail: laakea@permaculture-hawaii.com
Web:
http://www.permaculture-hawaii.com/
Three-week
and three-month courses in permaculture design.
Idaho
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
P.O. Box
8596
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-1444
fax (208) 882-8029
e-mail: pcei@pcei.org
Web: http://www.pcei.org/
Provides environmental
education and watershed restoration in northern Idaho and eastern Washington;
community food systems program. Intern and volunteer positions available.
Iowa
Practical Farmers of Iowa
300 Main St., Suite 1
Ames,
IA 50010
Robert Karp
(515) 233-3622
fax (515) 232-5661
e-mail: robert@practicalfarmers.org
Web:
http://www.pfi.iastate.edu/
On-farm
research and demonstrations, field days, educational meetings, newsletter, small
grants, and collaboration with agricultural scientists. Focuses on
agriculture-based community development and local food systems.
Thompson On-Farm Research
2035 190th St.
Boone, IA
50036-7423
Dick and Sharon Thompson
(515) 432-1560
Demonstration farm
and sustainable on-farm research. Annual research reports available.
Kansas
Kansas Rural Center
P.O. Box 133
Whiting, KS
66552
(785) 873-3431
fax (785) 873-3432
e-mail: ksrc@rainbowtel.net
Web: http://www.kansasruralcenter.org/
On-farm
demonstrations, newsletter, workshops, farm tours, market garden training.
The Land Institute
2440 E. Water Well Rd.
Salina, KS
67401
(785) 823-5376
fax (785) 823-8728
e-mail: mailto:theland@institute.org
Web: http://www.landinstitute.org/
Research
in ecological agriculture (Natural Systems Agriculture); short courses. Graduate
research fellowships available. Publishes periodicals.
Kentucky
Appalachia-Science in the Public Interest
50 Lair
St.
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456-9806
(606) 256-0077
fax (606)
256-2779
e-mail: aspi@kih.net
Web: http://www.a-spi.org/
Two-month summer
internships; occasional workshops; papers on appropriate technology, books,
videotapes; demonstration centers for solar energy; forest advocacy; organic
garden plots.
Louisiana
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Groupc/o The Amma Center
4209 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Anna Maria Signorelli
(504) 483-6854
e-mail: amsATssawg@aol.com
Web: http://ssawg.org
Provides information and support for organizations and individuals in 13 Southern states. Sponsors annual conference and trade show with workshops, discussions, and farm tours. Publishes quarterly newsletter, Southern Sustainable Farming and publications on value-added marketing and accounts of successful sustainable farmers. Provides leadership training, networking support, advocacy for farmer-driven research and policy.
Maine
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
P.O. Box
170
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 568-4142
fax (207) 568-4141
e-mail: mofga@mofga.org
Web: http://www.mofga.org/
Apprenticeships,
programs at farm and other events, farmer-to-farmer conference, education and
technical services, newspaper, publications, Common Ground Country Fair, and
journeyperson program.
Maryland
Garden Harvest, Inc.
14045 Mantua Mill Rd.
Glyndon, MD
21071
Edie Dasher
(410) 526-0698
fax (410) 429-3946
e-mail: garharvest@aol.com
Web: http://www.gardenharvest.org/ (click on
Education Program)
Not-for-profit 100-acre farm dedicated to
alleviating hunger and improving nutrition for disadvantaged persons by growing
and donating organic produce to agencies that feed the hungry. Education
includes cover cropping, integrated pest management, orchard maintenance,
beekeeping, composting, and irrigation techniques. Classes in organic gardening
and sustainable agriculture in the Baltimore area. Produces vegetables, fruit,
specialty cut flowers, culinary and medicinal herbs. Specializes in teaching
applicants interested in starting sustainable farming operations to alleviate
hunger. Apprenticeship program runs from June 1 to Sept. 1. For more
information, write, call, e-mail, or fax resume.
Maryland Organic Food and Farming Association
6103 Clevelandtown Rd.
Boonsboro, MD 21713
Doug
Britt
(301) 432-4624
Annual field day, summer social, quarterly
newsletter, technical information sheets, and speakers bureau. Offers technical assistance to member growers and consumers.
Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
(410) 366-8343
e-mail: vrg@vrg.org
Web: http://www.vrg.org/
Produces materials related to vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of ecology, ethics, nutrition, and world hunger. On-line course on vegetarianism. Publishes Vegetarian Journal; sponsors various events.
Massachusetts
Atlantic Center for the Environment
Quebec-Labrador Foundation
55 S. Main St.
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-0038
fax (978) 356-7322
e-mail: atlantic@QLF.org
Web: http://www.qlf.org/
Provides international exchanges, fellowships, workshops and symposia on land stewardship, often involving sustainable agriculture from a land use perspective.
Eastern Native Seed Conservancy
P.O. Box 451
Great
Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 229-8316
e-mail: natseeds@aol.com
Web: http://www.enscseeds.org/seedmain.html
Nonprofit plant conservation organization emphasizing heirloom seed conservation for northeastern U.S. focusing on eastern Native American varieties. Specializes in outreach and education work with native people, farmers, and children. Publishes annual seed catalog.
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Drumlin Farm Education Center
South Great Rd.
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-9807
fax (781) 259-7941
e-mail: drumlinfarm@massaudubon.org
Web: http://massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Drumlin_Farm/
Adult programs on organic turf care, composting, and urban gardening; education programs for children.
New England Small Farm Institute
275 Jackson St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-4531
fax (413) 323-9594
e-mail: info@smallfarm.org
Web: http://www.smallfarm.org/
Workshops, resource library, sustainable resource management demonstrations, business and skill training for beginning farmers.
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Massachusetts
411 Sheldon Rd.
Barre, MA 01005
Julie
Rawson
(978) 355-2853
fax (978) 355-4046
e-mail: nofa@mass.org
Web: http://www.nofamass.org/index.php
Access to region-wide farm apprenticeship programs. Sponsors day-long winter conference
and annual 3-day summer regional conference. Provides organic certification, CSA
information network, videos on organic topics for rent or purchase, quarterly
periodical, list of organic growers in Mass., and educational publications for
farmers.
Michigan
Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association
605 N.
Birch St.
Kalkaska, MI 48646
Russ LaRowe
(231) 258-3305
(231)
258-3318
e-mail: KSwcd@torchlake.com
Web: http://www.sustainable-ag.org/
Statewide,
not-for-profit, educational organization dedicated to assisting Michigan farmers
adopt sustainable technologies. Conducts research and demonstrations.
Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA)
135 E.
120th St.
Grant, MI 49237
(616) 445-8769
fax (616) 445-8987
e-mail:
pwhetham@aol.com
Web: http://www.moffa.org/
Publishes newsletter,
guides to organic producers and CSAs in Michigan, brochures and other related
items. Maintains speakers bureau and educational programs related to organic
food production.
Tillers International
5239 S. 24th St.
Kalamazoo, MI
49002
Richard Roosenberg
1-800-498-2700 or
(616) 344-3233
fax (616)
344-3238
e-mail: TillersOx@aol.com
Web: http://www.wmich.edu/tillers/home/
Hands-on
training and strategies for international rural development, U.S. small farms,
and historical activities. Teaches how to use oxen and horses and train animals
to work, use of field implements, sustainable cropping practices, blacksmithing,
and woodworking. Workshops at Kalamazoo farm center and collaborative sessions
elsewhere in the U.S. and overseas. Consulting, internships, publications,
videos, catalog of classes and publications available.
Minnesota
Alliance for Sustainability
1521 University Ave.
SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2076
(612) 331-1099
fax (612)
379-1527
e-mail: iasa@mtn.org
Web: http://www.mtn.org/iasa/
Newsletter,
internships, public speaking, resource center, slide shows, videos. Emphasizes
sustainability using the Natural Step model.
Land Stewardship Project
2200 4th St.
White Bear Lake,
MN 55110
(651) 653-0618
fax (651) 653-0589
e-mail: lspwbl@landstewardshipproject.org
Web:
http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/
Field
days, on-farm participatory research, land-use issues, sustainable options to
factory farming, sustainable agriculture case studies, workshops, seminars,
newsletters, videos, books, and booklets.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Energy and
Sustainable Agriculture Program
90 W. Plato Blvd.
St. Paul, MN
55107
Mary Hanks
(651) 296-1277
fax (651) 297-7678
e-mail: mary.hanks@state.mn.us
Web: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/esap/default.htm
Grants
for on-farm demonstrations. Offers workshops, publications, low-interest loans,
farmer forums, case studies, field days, and whole farm planning. Information on
alternative livestock production, production and marketing of sustainable and
organic products, soil quality and testing, and integrated pest management for
fruits and vegetables.
Missouri
Green Hills Farm Project
13981 Colorado Ave.
Elmer, MO
63538
Martin Turner
(660) 695-3482
Jordan Bentley
e-mail: jbentley@valley.net
Seminars, field
days, intensive grazing and water management, direct and co-op marketing, video
library.
Montana
Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO)
432 N.
Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-7272
fax (406)
442-9120
e-mail: aero@aeromt.org
Sustainable farming
practices information and publications for the inland Northwest, Rocky Mountains
and Northern Plains, especially for legumes, small grains, and livestock.
Sponsors farmer networking, on-farm research, conferences, farm tours, and the
Smart Growth Program.
Independent Organic Inspectors Association
P.O. Box
6
Broadus, MT 59317-0006
phone/fax (406) 436-2031
e-mail: ioia@ioia.net
Web: http://www.ioia.net/
Organic inspector
training courses (contact for dates and locations), accreditation program,
membership directory, quarterly newsletter, inspection manual.
Nebraska
Center for Rural Affairs
P.O. Box 406
Walthill, NE
68067
(402) 846-5428
fax (402) 846-5420
e-mail: info@cfra.org
Web: http://www.cfra.org/
Workshops, newsletters,
publications, assistance to beginning farmers. Land Link brings together
beginning and retiring farmers, offers management and brokerage service, farm
and resource management planning, third-party negotiating, lease forms,
retirement planning. Other activities include policy advocacy, farm support
groups, small business planning, cooperating marketing.
Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society
P.O. Box
736
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-2289
fax (402) 254-6891
e-mail:
nesusag@alltel.net
Web: http://www.nebsusag.org/
Farm
tours, conferences, workshops, videotapes, newsletter, field days, speakers
bureau, farm research projects.
New Hampshire
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire
4
Park St., Suite 208
Concord, NH 03253
(603) 224-5022
e-mail: nofanh@innevi.com
Workshops, farm tours,
newsletter, and annual guide to organic producers and businesses.
New Jersey
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey
P.O.
Box 886
Pennington, NJ 08534-0886
(609) 737-6848
fax (609)
737-2366
e-mail: nofainfo@nofanj.org
Web: http://www.nofanj.org/
Offers technical
support, on-farm workshops, farm tours, newsletter, organic certification
program, winter conference (last Sat. in Jan.), other educational events.
Promotes local organic agriculture.
New Mexico
Allan Savory Center for Holistic Management
1010 Tijeras
NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 842-5252
fax (505) 843-7900
e-mail:
savorycenter@holisticmanagement.org
Web:
http://www.holisticmanagement.org/
Education
in managing natural and human resources to restore soils, plant and animal life
and water resources, increasing financial prosperity, improving people's lives
and their finances, restoring the environment, and enhancing biodiversity.
Rio Grande Community Farms
3800 Rio Grande Blvd., no.
562
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-4580
e-mail: riograndefarm@aol.com
Web: http://www.riograndefarms.org/
Manages
two farms practicing and demonstrating sustainable farming methods. Offers a
variety of agricultural and environmental education for people of all ages.
Provides internships in urban environments, community garden projects, and food
security systems in Southwestern U.S.
New York
Demeter Association, Inc.
Britt Rd.
Aurora, NY
13026
(315) 364-5617
fax (315) 364-5224
e-mail: demeter@baldcom.net
Web: http://www.demeter-usa.org/
Includes
educational programs to encourage understanding of Biodynamic® agricultural
methods. Provides certification for Biodynamic and organic certification.
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York
P.O.
Box 880
Cobleskill, NY 12043-0880
Sarah Johnston, Executive
Director
(518) 734-5495
fax (518) 922-7937
e-mail: office@nofany.org
Web: http://nofany.org/
Organic certification
program, newsletter and publications, workshops, on-farm demonstrations and
training, annual winter conference, on-farm collaborative research.
The Pfeiffer Center for Biodynamics and the
Environment
260 Hungry Hollow Rd.
Chestnut Ridge, NY
10977
(845) 352-5020, ext. 20
fax (845) 352-5071
e-mail: info@pfeiffercenter.org
Web: http://www.pfeiffercenter.org/
Instruction
in biodynamic gardening and organic beekeeping with emphasis on training
teachers how to teach developmental gardening to children. Courses include
weekend seminars. Garden planning and consulting for schools and groups.
Apprenticeships available.
Seedcorn
Farm, Food and Land Program
P.O. Box
5055
Potsdam, NY 13676-5055
(315) 265-4619
fax (315)
268-1229
e-mail: seedcorn@northnet.org
Web: http://www.seedcorn.org/ffl.html
Small nonprofit organization with organic research farm involved in sustainable food production and consumption in the St. Lawrence River Valley. Offers food-related education and workshops, community garden, and assistance for small-scale food processors.
North Carolina
Agricultural Resources Center
115 W. Main St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
Allen Spalt
(919) 967-1886
e-mail: PestEd@envirolink.org
Web: http://www.ibiblio.org/arc/
Health and environmental information on pesticides.
*Culture's Edge/Earthaven
1025 Camp Elliott Rd.
Black
Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-3937
e-mail: culturesedge@earthaven.org
Web:
http://www.earthaven.org/culture/edge.htm
Workshops
on permaculture, natural building and other skills for sustainable living.
North Dakota
Farm Verified Organic, Inc./International Certification
Services
5449 45th St. SE
Medina, ND 58467
(701)
486-3578
fax (701) 486-3580
e-mail: info@ics-intl.com
Web: http://www.ics-intl.com/
Organic
certification services.
Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society
9824 79th St. SE
Fullerton, ND 58441
Theresa Podoll
voice/fax (701) 883-4304
e-mail: tpnpsas@drtel.net
Web: http://www.npsas.org/
Promotes sustainable agriculture in the upper Midwest and prairie Canada. Conducts farm tours and winter conference. Publishes newsletter, position papers, and other material.
Ohio
*Highlands Nature Sanctuary
7629 Cave Rd.
Bainbridge, OH 45612
Nancy Henry, Director
(937) 365-1363
e-mail: director@highlandssanctuary.org
Web: http://www.highlandssanctuary.org/internships.htm
Internships with nonprofit wilderness sanctuary. Programs include training in organic and biodynamic gardening, vegetarian cooking, community living, nature study and wilderness preservation.
Innovative Farmers of Ohio
3083 Liberty Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 368-8552
e-mail: ifoh.aol.com
Web: http://www.ifoh.org/
Annual conference, newsletter, on-farm research, learning network.
Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843-9745
(419) 892-2784
fax (419) 892-3988
e-mail: malabar@richnet.net
Web: http://www.malabarfarm.org/
Demonstration of sustainable farming practices, organic flower gardening, and grass-based agriculture. Sponsors workshops, conferences and field days. On-site reference library and bookstore. Former home of noted conservationist Louis Bromfield. Open all year.
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
P.O. Box 82234
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 421-2022
fax (614) 421-2011
e-mail: oeffa@oeffa.com
Web: http://www.oeffa.com/
Annual winter conference, summer farm and garden tour series, bimonthly newsletter, annual membership directory, regional meetings, apprenticeship program, organic certification program, marketing assistance, networking.
Stratford Ecological Center
3083 Liberty Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Jeff Dickinson, Director
(740) 363-2548
fax (740) 362-8113
e-mail: secenter@aol.com
State of Ohio nature preserve and demonstration farm used for research and educational programs in agroecology and forest ecology. Internships in sustainable agriculture and environmental education available from spring through fall.
Oklahoma
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
P.O. Box
588
Poteau, OK 74953
Maura McDermott
(918) 647-9123
fax (918)
647-8712
e-mail: mailbox@kerrcenter.com
Web: http://www.kerrcenter.com/
Grants to
Oklahoma producers for research and demonstration projects in sustainable
agriculture. Publishes free quarterly newsletter, reports/factsheets on public
policy, rural development issues and sustainable ranching. Demonstrates
conservation practices and sustainable beef and crop production on the Center's
Stewardship Farm and Ranch. Sponsors field days, conferences, and workshops.
Vero Beach Research Station
7055 33rd St.
Vero Beach, FL
32966-1409
Robert C. Adair, Jr.
fax (561) 562-3802
e-mail: kerrvbrs@sunet.net
Web: http://www.kerrcenter.com/kerrweb/html/vero.html
Research
on biological control and nontoxic sprays for diseases and pests (especially
Diaprepes abbreviatus); sustainable citrus program. Issues factsheets
and other publications.
Oregon
The Food Alliance
1829 NE Alberta, Suite 5
Portland,
OR 97211-5803
(503) 493-1066
fax (503) 493-1069
e-mail: info@thefoodalliance.org
Web: http://www.thefoodalliance.org/
Dedicated
to expanding use of sustainable agriculture. Administers ecolabel program.
Sponsors research, education, conferences, and publications, including the
Hartman Report: Food and the Environment, A Consumer's Perspective,
that explores potential growth in sustainable agriculture, types of consumers
most apt to purchase sustainable products, and methods for delivering goods and
services to consumers.
Lost Valley Education Center
81868 Lost Valley
Lane
Dexter, OR 97431
(541) 937-3351
e-mail: info@lostvalley.org
Web: http://www.lostvalley.org/
Intentional
community offers permaculture design and cooperative living programs, organic
gardening and permaculture apprenticeships, and reforestation project.
Oregon Tilth
470 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, OR
97301
(503) 378-0690
fax (503) 378-0809
e-mail: organic@tilth.org
Web: http://www.tilth.org/
Organic education
center at Luscher Farm, newsletter and other publications, organic
certification.
Pennsylvania
Maysie's Farm Conservation Center
15 St. Andrew's
Lane
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 458-8129
e-mail: sam@maysiesfarm.org
Web: http://www.maysiesfarm.org/
School and
community outreach programs, workshops, internships.
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
P.O.
Box 419
Millheim, PA 16854
(814) 349-9856
fax (814) 349-9840
e-mail:
info@pasafarming.org
Web: http://www.pasafarming.org/
Provides
education and outreach to those interested in sustainable agriculture in
Pennsylvania. Sponsors farm field days, annual Farming for the Future
Conference, and programs to increase marketing opportunities for producers.
Publishes newsletter and list of farms offering apprenticeships in Pennsylvania.
Rodale Institute Experimental Farm
611 Siegfriedale Rd.
Kutztown, PA 19530-9320
(610) 683-1400 or 1428
fax (610) 683-1431
e-mail: info@rodaleinst.org
Web: http://www.rodaleinstitute.org
Research publications and educational activities linking healthy people to healthy soil. Sponsors conferences and workshops. Internships available. Offers guided and self-guided tours of the farm.
Rhode Island
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Rhode Island
109 Somerset St.
Providence, RI 02907-1031
(401) 274-4547
fax (401) 273-5712
Web: http://www.nofari.org/
Summer tours of organic farms and gardens. Assists in organic certification assistance.
South Carolina
Agricultural Conservation Innovation Center (ACIC)
21
Burns Lane, Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 958-8777
fax (843)
958-8999
e-mail: jim.cubie@agconserv.com
Web: http://www.agconserv.com/
Develops
solutions to agricultural-environmental problems for farmers and ranchers.
Produces publications on wetland projects and conservation innovation in
agriculture.
Tennessee
Agricenter International
7777 Walnut Grove
Rd.
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 757-7777
fax (901) 757-7783
e-mail: info@agricenter.org
Web: http://www.agricenter.org/
Demonstration
plots, market tours, newsletter, workshops.
Ecovillage Training Center
P.O. Box 90
Summertown, TN
38483-0090
(931) 964-4474
fax (931) 964-2200
e-mail: ecovillage@thefarm.org
Web: http://www.thefarm.org/etc/
Courses in permaculture, sustainable technologies and natural building. Apprenticeships available.
Rural Heritage
281 Dean Ridge Lane
Gainesboro, TN
38562-5039
(931) 268-0655
e-mail: editor@ruralheritage.com
Web: http://www.ruralheritage.com/
Produces
bimonthly magazine on farming and logging with horses, mules, and oxen and list
of internships in draft animal farming and logging (available on Rural
Heritage's web site).
Sequatchie Valley Institute
Rte. 1, Box 304
Whitwell,
TN 37397
(423) 949-5922
e-mail: mediarights@bledsoe.net
Web: http://www.svionline.org/
Workshops,
conferences and research on sustainable living, natural building, permaculture,
edible landscaping, and alternative energy, newsletter. Internships available.
Texas
Cross Timbers Permaculture Institute
1483 County Rd.
311
McDale, TX 78650
Inger Myhre
Kirby Fry
(512) 273-9538
e-mail:
peace@totalaccess.net
Web: http://csf.colorado.edu/perma/ctpi/cross_t.htm
Volunteer
opportunities in permaculture and sustainable living. Program involves natural building, earthworks including ponds and swales, restoration forestry,
permaculture gardening. Publishes seasonal newsletter.
Gardens/Mini-Farms Network
P.O. Box 1901
Lubbock, TX
79408-1901
Ken Hargesheimer
(806) 744-8517
Web: http://www.minifarms.com/
e-mail: minifarms@aol.com
Workshops, worldwide,
in English or Spanish, on organic, no-till, permanent beds for gardening,
mini-farming and mini-ranching. Bucket drip irrigation kits for those without
running water. Hand tools and power hand tools are used. Free CD on sustainable
agriculture available upon request.
Vermont
Gaia Services
1417 Joe's Brook Rd.
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Grace Gershuny
(802) 633-4152
e-mail: graceg@kingcon.com
Consultation and education in organic certification, soil management, compost systems, and ecological farm design. Author of several books on soil management and composting and former USDA organic program developer.
*Green Mountain Permaculture
949 W. Shore Rd.
Isle Lamotte, VT 05463
Claude W. Genest
(802) 928-3648
e-mail: genest@together.net
Web: http://www.claudegenest.com/greenmountainpermaculture/
and
http://www.claudegenest.com/dispatch/GREEN_dispatch.html
Workshop and certification course in permaculture design.
Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
P.O. Box 697
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-4122
fax (802) 434-4154
e-mail: info@nofavt.org
Web: http://www.nofavt.org/
Offers apprenticeship-farmworker and organic certification programs, on-farm workshops, quarterly newsletter, winter and summer conference. Provides technical assistance.
Virginia
Henry A. Wallace Center for Agricultural and Environmental
Policy
Winrock International
1621 N. Kent St., Suite
1200
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 525-9430
fax (703) 525-9505
e-mail: wallacecenter@winrock.org
Web: http://www.winrock.org/what/wallace_center.cfm
Peer-reviewed journal, American Journal of Alternative Agriculture, monthly newsletter, policy studies reports, conferences, workshops and roundtables.
Virginia Association for Biological Farming
P.O. Box
503
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2562
e-mail: persimmon@rockbridge.net
Web: http://www.vabf.org/
Biological agriculture education and farming research; farmer networking/support; bimonthly newsletter; directory of Virginia natural food resources and biological producers; workshops and conferences.
Washington
Abundant Life Seed Foundation
P.O. Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-5660
fax (360) 385-7455
e-mail: abundant@olypen.com
Web: http://www.abundantlifeseed.org/
Non-profit foundation for promoting open-pollinated and endangered seeds. Issues newsletters, annual seed catalog, and books. Sponsors workshops. Seasonal internships (request details between Dec.-Feb.).
Friends of the Trees Society
P.O. Box 4469
Bellingham, WA 98227
Michael Pilarski
e-mail: tern@geocities.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/4663/
Travelers Earth Repair Network (TERN) links those around the world involved in sustainable forestry and agriculture, permaculture, and restoration. Maintains listing of U.S. organic growers seeking apprentices. Publications include Restoration Forestry: An International Guide to Sustainable Forestry Practices, Friends of the Trees Guide to Hawai'i: A Resource Directory to Reforestation, Restoration, Forestry, Agroforestry, Permaculture & Sustainable Agriculture in the Hawaiian Islands, and Third World Resource Guide. Offers seminars and courses in permaculture design and wildcrafting, and medicinal herbs.
Tilth Producers Chapter of Washington Tilth
P.O. Box 85056
Seattle, WA 98145
Nancy Allen
(206) 442-7620
e-mail: nancy@tilthproducers.org
Web: http://www.tilthproducers.org/
Provides information about Washington organic farms, programs and resources. Publishes a directory of growers, suppliers, buyers and resources. Sponsors annual conference.
*Wild Thyme Farm
72 Mattson Rd.
Oakland, WA 98568
John Henrikson
(360) 273-8892
e-mail: JohnOfWTF@cs.com
Web: http://www.wildthymefarm.com
Workshops and other educational activities in permaculture, biodiversity, agroforestry and ecological design.
West Virginia
Lightstone Foundation
HC 63, Box 73
Moyers, WV
26815
Anthony Smith
Executive Director
(304) 249-5200
fax (304)
249-5310
e-mail: lfi@lightstone.org
Web: http://www.lightstone.org/
Non-profit
educational organization with 600-acre certified organic farm in rural West
Virginia. Cooperates with educational institutions to provide college credit for
internships. Students can design their own research projects in sustainable
agriculture and natural resources restoration. Involved with U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service in wetlands restoration project.
Wisconsin
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, Inc.
W2493 County Road ES
East Troy, WI 53120
Gail Kahovic
(262) 642-3303
fax (262) 642-4028
e-mail: mailto:michaelfieldsaginst.org
Web: http://michaelfieldsaginst.org/
Student internships in organic vegetable production, sustainable agriculture research; research in organic, biodynamic, and sustainable agriculture. Sponsors agricultural field days, workshops, lectures, urban-rural food systems conference, on-farm demonstrations, and extension activities.
Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Services
(MOSES)
P.O. Box 339
Spring Valley, WI 54767
e-mail: moses@wwt.net
Web: http://www.mosesorganic.org/ou/ou.htm
Provides
short courses on organic farming; Upper Midwest Organic Farming Conference.
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Contacts
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
U.S. Department
of Agriculture
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service
Stop 2223
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC
20250-2223
Jill S. Auburn, Director
(202) 720-5384; fax (202)
720-6071
e-mail: jsauburn@reeusda.gov
Web: http://www.sare.org/htdocs/sare/contacts.html
The SARE program, funded by USDA, promotes sustainable farming and ranching. This program offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for
producers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations, and others
exploring sustainable agriculture. For information on research opportunities, conferences, training sessions, publications, and networking opportunities
contact the regional coordinators listed below.
North Central
Bill Wilcke
University of Nebraska
13A Activities Bldg.
P.O. Box 830840
Lincoln, NE
68583-0840
(402) 472-7081; fax (402) 472-0280
e-mail: ncrsare@unl.edu
Web: http://www.sare.org/ncrsare/
Northeast
Fred Magdoff
University of Vermont
Hills
Bldg.
105 Carrigan Dr.
Burlington, VT 05405-0082
(802) 656-0471; fax
(802) 656-4656
e-mail: nesare@uvm.edu
Web: http://www.uvm.edu/~nesare/index.html
Southern
Jeff Jordan
University of Georgia
Agricultural Experiment Station
1109 Experiment St.
Stuckey Bldg.,
Rm. 206
Griffin, CA 30223-1797
(770) 412-4787; fax (770) 412-4789
e-mail:
jjordan@griffin.uga.edu
Web: http://www.griffin.peachnet.edu/sare/
Western
V. Philip Rasmussen
Utah State
University
4865 Old Main Hill Rd.
Logan, UT 84322-4865
(435) 797-2257;
fax (435) 797-3376
e-mail: soilcomp@cc.usu.edu
Web: http://wsare.usu.edu/
Additionally, SARE's Professional Development Program provides sustainable
agriculture education and outreach strategies for Cooperative Extension agents,
Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, and others working directly with
farmers and ranchers. The area contacts are listed below.
North Central
Paula B. Ford
4A Edwards Hall
Kansas
State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-4810
(785) 532-5328
e-mail: pford@ksu.edu
Northeast
Herb Cole
217 Buckout Lab
Penn State
University
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-7235
fax (814)
863-7217
e-mail: smg1@psu.edu
Southern
Rosanne Minarovic
Cooperative Extension
Service
P.O. Box 7602
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
27695-7602
(919) 515-3252
fax (919) 515-5950
e-mail: rminarov@unity.ncsu.edu
Jim Lukens
National Center for Appropriate Technology
P.O. Box
3657
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(501) 442-9824
fax (501)
442-9842
e-mail: jiml@ncatfyv.uark.edu
John O'Sullivan
North Carolina CES
P.O. Box 21928
North Carolina
A&T State University
Greensboro, NC 27420-1928
e-mail: johns@aurora.ncat.edu
Western
Jim Freeburn
Southeast Wyoming Research and
Extension Center
Rte. 1, Box 373-G
Torrington, WY 82240
(307)
532-8892
fax (307) 532-7531
e-mail: freeburn@uwyo.edu
Al Kurki, Associate PDP Coordinator
1315 Hauser
Helena, MT
59601
(406) 449-0104
(406) 475-3871
e-mail: alkurki@imine.net
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Canada
(By Province)
A B M N O Q S
Alberta
International Agricultural Exchange Association
#105, 7710 5th St. SE
Calgary, AB T2H 2L9
(403) 255-7799
fax (403) 255-6024
Web: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~iaea/
Training in a variety of agricultural and horticultural systems in Europe and the South Pacific.
*Olds College
Horticulture Dept.
4500-50 St.
Olds, AB T4H 1R6
e-mail: info@admin.oldscollege.ab.ca
Web: http://www.oldscollege.ab.ca/careers/programs/courses/horticulture.asp
and
http://www.oldscollege.ab.ca/careers/programs/courses/soils.asp
Courses on organic regulation and certification (HORT 450-3) and soil management practices in sustainable crop production (SOIL 200-3 and SOIL 400-3).
Sustainable Agriculture Association
P.O. Box 1181,
Station M
Calgary, AB T2P 2K9
(403) 283-9577
1-888-561-2555 (within
Alberta only)
fax (403) 283-9597
e-mail: sustainable_agriculture_association@hotmail.com
Web:
http://www.geocities.com/Alberta_SAA/
Promotes
organic philosophy of food production through certification, education, and
market development.
University of Alberta
Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry,
and Home Economics
2-10 Agriculture-Forestry Centre
Edmonton, AB T6G
2P5
Associate Dean (Academic)
(780) 492-7933
fax (780)
492-0097
e-mail: questions@afhe.ualberta.ca
Web:
http://www.afhe.ualberta.ca/
and
http://www.afns.ualberta.ca/Teaching_Research/agricultural_production.asp
B.Sc. programs in agriculture (includes agricultural and resource economics, animal science, crop and horticultural science, range and pasture management, and sustainable agricultural systems); environmental and conservation sciences (includes conservation biology, environmental economics and policy, human dimensions of environmental management, and land reclamation); forestry (includes forest management); and nutrition and food science. Demonstration/research facilities include Breton Soil Plots, Ellerslie Research Station, Crossley Pine Forest, Kinsella Ranch, Woodbend Research Forest, Rose Creek Education Forest, Ministik Wildlife Research Station, Edmonton Research Station, Devonian Botanical Gardens. Scholarships available.
British Columbia
*Camosun College
School of Arts and Science
Environmental Technology Program
3100 Foul Bay Rd.
Victoria, BC V8P 5J2
Dianne Humphrey, Chair
(250) 370-3432
e-mail: envr@camosun.bc.ca
Web: http://www.camosun.bc.ca/schools/artsci/envirotech/courses.php
or
Continuing Education
3100 Foul Bay Rd.
Victoria, BC V8P 5J2
(250) 370-4563
e-mail: ttce@camosun.bc.ca
http://www.camosun.bc.ca/ce/horticulture.php
Courses include sustainability research and environmental horticulture in the regular curriculum. Continuing Education division offers courses in organic gardening and farming.
City Farmer
#801-318 Homer St.
Vancouver, BC V6B
2V3
Michael Levenston
(604) 685-5832
fax (604) 685-0431
e-mail: cityfarm@interchange.ubc.ca
Web:
http://www.cityfarmer.org/
Offers
information on many aspects of urban agriculture including small-scale organic
gardening, school gardens, gardening for the disabled, and composting. Produces
Internet publication, Urban Agriculture Notes.
Gaia College
Victoria, BC
(no postal address; use
e-mail for correspondence)
e-mail: info@organic-land-care.com
Web:
http://www.organic-land-care.com/gaiainfo.php
Teaching
is done over the Internet. Courses include organic horticulture and urban
permaculture.
Kootenay Permaculture Institute
P.O. Box 43
Winlaw, BC
V0G 2J0
e-mail: spiralfarm@yahoo.com
Web: http://www3.telus.net/permaculture/
Permaculture
design course, workshops; apprenticeship program.
Linnaea Farm
P.O. Box 98
Mansons Landing, BC V0P
1K0
(250) 935-6717
e-mail: lsociety@oberon.ark.com
Web: http://oberon.ark.com/~linnaea/
Eight-month
ecological gardening program on 315-acre land trust includes biodynamics,
permaculture, biointensive gardening, and subsistence agriculture.
University College of the Fraser Valley
Agriculture
Dept.
45635 Yale Rd.
Chilliwack, BC V2P 6T4
(604) 792-0025
e-mail:
Agriculture@ucfv.bc.ca
Web: http://www.ucfv.bc.ca/agriculture/ (Select Agriculture Course Descriptions)
Courses on sustainable growing.
University of British Columbia
Faculty of Agricultural
Sciences
Agroecology Program
270-2357 Main Hall
Vancouver, BC V6T
1Z4
(604) 822-2620
fax (604) 822-4400
e-mail: agsci@interchange.ubc.ca
Web: http://www.agsci.ubc.ca/main/agro/index.htm
Graduate
and undergraduate course work including agroecology, integrated pest management,
integrated wildlife and range management, soil ecology, applied conservation
biology, food science, and agribusiness.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
4429 Carlson
Rd.
Nelson, BC V1L 6X3
(250) 354-4417
e-mail: wwoofcan@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.wwoof.ca/
WWOOF offers hands-on
experience, in exchange for accommodation and meals, in organic and alternative
farming.
Manitoba
Assiniboine Community College
Agriculture and Rural
Enterprise Division
1430 Victoria Ave. E.
Brandon, MB R7A 2A9
Ted
Eastley
(204) 726-6682
fax (204) 726-7012
e-mail: eastley@assiniboine.net
Web: http://www.assiniboine.net/public/default.asp
(click on Programs/Courses and then on Agriculture and Rural
Enterprise Division)
Certificates in organic agriculture and organic
inspection available through distance education program include organic crop and
livestock techniques, organic product marketing strategies and organic industry
evaluation.
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Agricultural and Food
Sciences
248 Agriculture Bldg.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Dean's
Office
(204) 474-9295
fax (204) 474-7525
e-mail: Ag_School@umanitoba.ca
Web: http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/bsc_agroecology.html
B.Sc. degree in agroecology. Research and graduate study in conservation tillage and biological pest control.
New Brunswick
Falls Brook Centre
125 S. Knowlesville
Rd.
Knowlesville, NB E7L 1B1
(506) 375-8143
fax (506)
375-4221
e-mail: ja@fallsbrookcentre.ca
Web: http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/webmain/homeeng.htm
Demonstration and training center for sustainable practices and organic certification; international internship program.
Nova Scotia
The Ecoforestry School in the
Maritimes
Windhorse Farm
RR 2
New Germany, NS B0R 1E0
(902)
543-0122
fax (902) 543-9950
e-mail: jim@windhorsefarm.org
Web: http://www.windhorsefarm.org/
Short
courses in various aspects of sustainable forestry, agriculture, and organic
gardening. Longer-term residency programs available.
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Dept. of Plant and
Animal Sciences
P.O. Box 550
Truro, NS B2N 5E3
Ralph C. Martin
(902)
893-6679
fax (902) 897-9762
e-mail: rmartin@nsac.ns.ca
Web: http://www.nsac.ns.ca/pas/ (click on the
links for plant and animal science courses)
Courses in organic horticultural
crop production and sustainable animal systems design. Research and information
on organic agriculture.
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada
P.O. Box 550
Truro, NS B2N
5E3
(902) 893-7256
fax (902) 893-3430
e-mail: oacc@nsac.ns.ca
Web: http://www.organicagcentre.ca/
Web
courses on organic crop management, livestock production, composting, transition
to organic production. Research and information on organic agriculture.
Ontario
Agricultural Groups Concerned about Resources and the Environment
(AGCare)
192 Nicklin Rd.
Guelph, ON N1H 7L5
(519)
837-1326
fax (519) 837-3209
e-mail: agcare@agcare.org
Web: http://www.agcare.org/
Represents 45,000
Ontario growers of field and horticultural crops on pesticide use,
biotechnology, and other related environmental issues.
Collège d'Alfred d'Université de Guelph
P.O. Box
580
Alfred, ON K0B 1A0
Gabriel Gauthier
(613) 679-2218, ext. 215
fax
(613) 679-2413
e-mail: ggauthie@alfredc.uoguelph.ca
Web
(in French): http://www.alfredc.uoguelph.ca/
Diploma
program, specialized short training and distance education include
environment-related courses in sustainable agricultural, organic plant and
animal production, biodynamy, and aromatic plants.
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario
P.O. Box
127
Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0
Annette Verhagen
(519) 335-6566
e-mail: efao@wrightman.ca
Web: http://gks.com/efao/
Offers courses,
workshops, conferences, farm tours, on-farm consultation service, newsletter.
Kemptville College
P.O. Box 2003
Kemptville, ON K0G
1J0
Dean Donaldson
(613) 258-8336, ext. 605
fax (613)
258-8285
e-mail: ddonalds@kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca
Web:
http://www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca/edu2/edudip.htm
Courses
in organic production, conservation tillage, and alternative animal agriculture.
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
1 Stone Rd.
W.
Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2
(519) 826-4214
fax: (519) 826-4224
e-mail: oscia@ontariosoilcrop.org
Web: http://www.ontariosoilcrop.org/
Workshops
designed to educate farmers in environmental farm planning; newsletter, on-line
brochures.
Ridgetown College
120 Main St. E.
Ridgetown, ON N0P
2C0
Dr. Ron Pitblado
(519) 674-1605
fax (519) 674-1600
e-mail: rpitblado@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca
Web:
http://www.ridgetownc.on.ca/Documents/emd.pdf
Two-year
diploma with courses in reduced tillage, pest control, organic production.
Trent University
Environmental and Resource Studies
ES
A115
1600 W. Bank Dr.
Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8
Doug Evans
(705)
748-1011, ext. 1364
e-mail: devans@trentu.ca
Web: http://www.trentu.ca/ers/ersc335h.shtml
Course
in ecological agriculture.
University of Guelph
Ontario Agricultural
College
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Office of the Dean
(519) 824-4120, ext.
2285
fax (519) 766-1423
Web: http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/courses/index.html#agronomy
(courses listed at the bottom of the page)
and
http://www.lrs.uoguelph.ca/
Graduate
and undergraduate courses in organic agriculture, pest management, agricultural
production systems, environment and resources management.
University of Waterloo
Dept. of Environment and Resource
Studies
Environmental Studies Bldg. 1 (ES1)
200 University Ave.
W.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
(519) 888-4567, ext. 2784
fax (519)
746-0292
e-mail: connoll@fes.uwaterloo.ca
Web: http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infoucal/COURSE/course-ERS.html
Courses
in sustainable environmental/resource systems, sustainable agriculture, and
ecosystem analyses.
Quebec
Collège de Victoriaville
475 rue Notre-Dame
est
Victoriaville, QC G6P 4B3
Denis Lafrance
(819) 758-6401, ext.
2585
fax (819) 758-6026
Web (in French): http://www.cgpvicto.qc.ca/ (click on
nos spécialités in green bar at top of page)
Practical hands-on and
in-class training and management in biological agriculture and horticulture.
McGill University (Macdonald Campus)
Ecological
Agriculture Projects
Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences
Macdonald-Stewart Bldg.
21111 Lakeshore Rd.
Ste. Anne de
Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9
(514) 398-7771
fax (514) 398-7621
e-mail: eapinfo@macdonald.mcgill.ca
Web:
http://www.eap.mcgill.ca/
Dept. of
Plant Science
Raymond Bldg., R2-019
21111 Lakeshore Rd.
Ste. Anne de
Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9
(514) 398-7851
fax (514) 398-7897
e-mail: plantscience@macdonald.mcgill.ca
Web:
http://www.mcgill.ca/plant/undergraduate/
(click on Agricultural Sciences Major and Food Production and
Environment)
Resource center and research on ecological agriculture.
Undergraduate major and minor in ecological agriculture, food production and
environment. Graduate studies within various departments.
Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
College of
Agriculture
2D30-51 Campus Dr.
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8
(306)
966-4056
fax (306) 966-8894
e-mail: agriculture@usask.ca
Web: http://www.usask.ca/calendar/agriculture/programs/diploma#anchor7
Certificate,
diploma, degree, and extension courses in sustainable agriculture management
with integrated curriculum and environmental sciences program. Resources include
Bioinsecticide research unit, demonstration farms, ecological reserves, and
horticulture information line.
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General
International Agricultural Exchange
Association
U.S. contact:
1000 1st Ave. S.
Great Falls, MT
59401
(406) 727-1999
fax (406) 727-1997
Web: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~iaea/
Training
in a variety of agricultural and horticultural systems in Europe, Asia, the
South Pacific, and North America. See specific countries in this section for
contacts.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms
(WWOOF)
Web: http://www.wwoof.org/
WWOOF offers hands-on experience in organic and alternative farming in several countries, usually as work exchange with a membership fee. Newsletter provides lists and details of job and training opportunities. See specific countries in this section for contacts.
Argentina
Asociación Gaia
Almafuerte 1732
San Martín
1650
Buenos Aires
Argentina
e-mail: gaia@gaia.org.ar
Web: http://www.gaia.org.ar/english/ieduca.htm
Short courses in permaculture and other sustainable skills (may be taught in Spanish and English).
Australia
Academy of SAFE Therapies
42 Junction Rd.
Burleigh
Junction, QLD 4220
Australia
e-mail: academy@onthenet.com.au
Web: http://www.safetherapies.com.au/AgricultureDiploma.html
Diploma
and certificate programs in sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
Australian Correspondence Schools
264 Swansea
Rd.
Lilydale, VIC 3140
Australia
e-mail: vic@acsedu.com
Web: http://www.acsedu.com/outlines/
Offers certificates and advanced diplomas in horticulture, alternative agriculture, permaculture, organics, and hydroponics.
Biodynamic AgriCulture Australia
P.O. Box 54
Bellingen, NSW 2454
Australia
e-mail: cheryl@biodynamics.net.au
Web: http://www.biodynamics.net.au/ (click on Courses in Biodynamics)
Courses and workshops in biodynamic agriculture.
*C.B. Alexander Agricultural College (Tocal)
Paterson, NSW 2421
Australia
e-mail: info@tocal.com
Web: http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/Agedu/Tocal/extlc.htm
Diploma in landcare and natural resources includes module in organic farming.
Canberra Institute of Technology
Faculty of Applied Science
GPO Box 826
Canberra, ACT 2601
Australia
e-mail: infoline@cit.act.edu.au
Web: http://www.cit.act.edu.au/study/choose/programs/sciencetech/horticulture/249.php
Courses in sustainable horticulture, permaculture.
Canberra Organic Growers Society (COGS)
P.O. Box
347
Dickson, ACT 2601
Australia
e-mail: info@cogs.asn.au
Web: http://www.cogs.asn.au/
Sponsors
educational forums for Australian school groups and the public on organic
agriculture and permaculture.
Charles Sturt University
Farrer Centre
School of Agriculture
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678
Australia
e-mail: farrer@csu.edu.au
Web: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/sciagr/sag/admin/saghome.htm
and
http://farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/farrer/
Undergraduate and graduate courses and research in sustainable farming systems.
Crystal Waters College
50 Crystal Waters
Kilcoy Lane
Conondale, QLD 4552
Australia
e-mail: permaculture@crystalwaterscollege.org.au
Web: http://www.crystalwaterscollege.org.au/sections/programs/programs.html
Courses and certificate in permaculture design.
Dalby Agricultural College
P.O. Box 398
Dalby, QLD
4405
Australia
e-mail: training@dac.qld.edu.au
Web: www.dac.qld.edu.au/courses_landcare.htm
Certificate
in landcare includes sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
International Agricultural Exchange Association
Suite
203, Level 2
65 York St.
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
e-mail: iaea@ozemail.com.au
See statement in
General listing that begins this section.
Parsifal College
307 Sussex St.
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
e-mail: parscol@ozemail.com.au
Web: http://www.parsifalcollege.edu.au/biodynamic.htm
Course in biodynamic organic farming.
Permaculture Research Institute
The Channon, NSW 2484
Australia
e-mail: pri@permaculture.org.au
Web: http://www.permaculture.org.au/courses.php
Certificate in permaculture design.
Richmond College of TAFE
Blacktown Rd. and Campus Dr.
Richmond, NSW 2753
Australia
Web: http://www.richmond-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/com_tafe.htm
Courses in sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
Riverina Institute of TAFE
National Environment Centre
Poole St.
Albury, NSW 2640
Australia
e-mail: RITCourseInformation@det.nsw.edu.au
Web: http://www.rit.tafensw.edu.au/specialist_training_areas/coe/national_environment/default.asp
Certificates in organic farming and environmental practice.
*SEED International
50 Crystal Waters
Kilcoy Lane
Conondale, QLD 4552
Australia
e-mail: info@permaculture.au.com
Web: http://www.permaculture.au.com/international.html
Permaculture design workshops and courses conducted in several countries. Associated with Crystal Waters College.
The Seed Savers Network
P.O. Box 975
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Australia
e-mail: info@seedsavers.net
Web: http://www.seedsavers.net/
Aim is to conserve plants that are not genetically engineered and free from dangerous chemicals. Publishes a newsletter and the Seed Savers' Handbook, a reference for growing, preparing, and conserving traditional varieties of food plants. Involved in permaculture design courses, global plant and seed exchange, and overseas projects.
TAFE NSW
Information Centre
47 York St.
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Web: http://www.tafensw.edu.au/cgi-bin/rdbweb/handbook/xVIEWOTHERCOURSES_to?VALPHA=O
(look for organic farming)
TAFE NSW is a network of institutes across New South Wales offering a variety of courses and certificate programs including organic farming.
University of Melbourne
School of Agriculture and Food Systems
Institute of Land and Food Resources
Melbourne, VIC 3010
Australia
e-mail: enquiries@landfood.unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/depts/safs.html
Research and coursework in innovative and sustainable agricultural, horticultural and viticultural production systems.
University of New England
Armidale, NSW
2351
Australia
Web: http://www.une.edu.au/agronomy/pastures/teaching/pastureteaching.htm
and
http://www.une.edu.au/agronomy/weeds/organic/
Courses in sustainable farming systems, integrated weed management, organic herb and vegetable production.
University of Sydney
Orange Agricultural College
P.O. Box 883
Orange, NSW 2800
Australia
e-mail: studies@orange.usyd.edu.au
Web: http://www.orange.usyd.edu.au/courses/frm/postgrad/sus_ag/index.htm
Graduate certificate and diploma in sustainable agriculture. Undergraduate courses in ecological agriculture. Program integrates scientific knowledge of natural agricultural systems, social and economic factors, with on-farm experience.
University of Western Australia
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
35 Stirling Hwy.
Crawley, WA 6907
Australia
e-mail: faculty@fnas.uwa.edu.au
Web: http://www.publishing.uwa.edu.au/handbooks/2002/agriculture/Detailsuts701-302.html
Study units in organic agriculture and dryland farming.
University of Western Sydney
School of Environment and Agriculture
Locked Bag 1797
South Penrith Distribution Centre, NSW 1797
Australia
e-mail: 1.duncan@uws.edu.au
Web: http://www.uws.edu.au/sea/courses/majors.htm
Programs in ecology and the environment in agriculture.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
RSD
Buchan, VIC 3885
Australia
e-mail: wwoof@wwoof.com.au
Web: http://www.wwoof.com.au/
See statement in General
listing that begins this section.
Austria
University of Agricultural Sciences
(Universität für
Bodenkultur Wien)
Institute of Organic Farming
Gregor Mendel Strasse
33
1180 Vienna
Austria
e-mail: bioland@edv1.boku.ac.at
Web: http://www.boku.ac.at/oekoland/English.htm
Member
of the consortium of European universities for ecological education offering
courses and seminars in ecoforestry, organic farming, ecologically and socially
sound agriculture in developing countries. Most course work is in German.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Hildegard
Gottlieb
Langegg 155
A8511 St. Stefan ob Stainz
Austria
e-mail: wwoof.welcome@telering.at
Web: http://www.wwoof.welcome.at.tf/
See statement in General listing that
begins this section.
Brazil
Instituto de Permacultura Cerrado-Pantanal
Rua Horto das
Oliveiras no. 738
Bairro Granja São Luis
CEP 79074-070
Camp Grande,
MS
Brazil
Web: http://www.tortuga.com/permacultura/english_pages.htm
Courses
and workshops in permaculture and sustainability.
Bulgaria
Agricultural University of Plovdiv
Faculty of Plant Protection and Agroecology
12 Mendeleev Str.
4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
e-mail: info@au-plovdiv.bg
Web: http://www.au-plovdiv.bg/en/
Undergraduate and graduate training in ecological farming and agroecosystems.
Costa Rica
*Earth University
P.O. Box 4442-1000
San José
Costa Rica
Monica Rosales
e-mail: mrosales@earth.ac.cr
Web: http://www.earth.ac.cr/ing/programas/proprograma.html
Four-year licentiate program in sustainable farm and natural resource management.
La Flor de Paraiso Environmental School and Agroecological Farm
Finca La Flor
Apdo. 966
7050 Cartago
Costa Rica
e-mail: asodecah@racsa.co.cr
Web: http://www.la-flor-de-paraiso.org/sust-dev-course.html
Four-week course in sustainable development, organic farming, and use of medicinal plants.
*Rancho Mastatal
Apdo. 185-6000
Puriscal, San José
Costa Rica
Tim O'Hara or Robin Nunes
e-mail: info@ranchomastatal.com
Web: http://www.ranchomastatal.com/
U.S. contact:
Dan and Jen Alcorn
P.O. Box 366
Galena, AK 99741
Programs and workshops in permaculture, organic gardening, natural building, and other skills for sustainable living.
Croatia
*University of Zagreb
Faculty of Agriculture
Svetošimunska 25
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
e-mail: dekanat@agr.hr
Web: http://www.agr.hr/data/brosura.pdf
and
http://zelje.agr.hr/eng/
Postgraduate program in agroecology.
Czech Republic
*Czech Agricultural University
(Ceska zemedelska univerzita v Praze)
International Relations Office
Faculty of Agronomy
Dekanat AF, CZU
Praha 6 - Suchdol 165 21
Czech Republic
Marie Kafkova
e-mail: kafkova@af.czu.cz
Web: http://www.af.czu.cz/informace/kurzy/msc/faculty.html
Undergraduate and graduate program in sustainable use of natural resources. Master's degree program is in English.
Denmark
International Agricultural Exchange Association
V.
Farimagsgade 6
DK-1606 København V.
Denmark
e-mail: iaea@internet.dk
See statement in
General
listing that begins this section.
Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University
(Den Kongelige Veterinær - og Landbohøjsckole or KVL)
Dept. of Agricultural Sciences, Agroecology
KVL, Hojbakkeraard
Agrovej 10, DK-2630 Taastrup
Denmark
John Porter
e-mail: jrp@kvl.dk
Web: http://kursus.kvl.dk/ea/
and
http://www.agsci.kvl.dk/coem/nova/msc.html
and
http://www.studieforvaltning.kvl.dk/haandbog/2000-2001/uk/programs/agroecology/
and
http://www.agsci.kvl.dk/coem/nova/msc.html
and
http://kursus.kvl.dk/soar/
As part of a common curriculum with other European universities KVL offers courses, in English, and degrees in ecological agriculture. Research School for Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (SOAR) for Ph.D. students.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Bent and Inga Nielsen
Assenjev 35
9881 Bindslev
Denmark
Web: http://www.wwoof.dk/
See statement in General
listing that begins this section.
Estonia
*Estonian Agricultural University
Dept. of International and Public Relations
51014 Tartu
Kreutzwaldi 64
Estonia
e-mail: info@eau.ee
Web: http://www.eau.ee/english/int_stud/index.html (click on Study plans in the left margin and then on Agronomy and Horticulture)
Courses in organic production of horticultural products and sustainable field and horticultural crops.
Finland
University of Helsinki
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
International Affairs Office
P.O. Box 62 (Viikinkaari 11)
FIN-00014 Helsinki
Finland
e-mail: maija.poyhonen@helsinki.fi
Web: http://www.helsinki.fi/english/courses/agrfor.htm
and
http://www.honeybee.helsinki.fi/mmsbl/english/
Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in agroecology. Instruction in English and Finnish.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Anne Konsti
Luomuliiton Talkoovalitys
(Partala Information Services for Organic Agriculture)
Huttulantie 1, FIN - 51900 JUVA
Finland
See statement in General
listing that begins this section.
France
Beauchamp
24610 Montpeyroux
Dordogne
France
e-mail: hello@beau.champ.free.fr
Web: http://beau.champ.free.fr/
Workshops in permaculture and alternative techniques.
Germany
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
(IFOAM)
Ökozentrum Imsbach
D-66636
Tholey-Theley
Germany
e-mail: HeadOffice@ifoam.org
Web: http://www.ifoam.org/
Conferences, newsletter, publications, directories, networking.
Permakultur Akademie
Birkenallee 35
D-26197
Huntlosen
Germany
e-mail: info@oj-akademie.de
Web: http://www.permakultur-akademie.de/english/index.htm
Coordinates courses, workshops, and other activities related to permaculture training in German speaking areas.
University of Bonn
Institute of Organic Agriculture
Dr. Ulrich Köpke
Katzenburgweg 3
D-53115 Bonn
Germany
e-mail: iol@uni-bonn.de
Web: http://www.iol.uni-bonn.de/index2_e.htm
Research subjects include animal health and protection in organic farming, seed quality, nutrient and resource management. Maintains pilot farms and the Wiesengut Experimental Farm. Offers publications on organic topics, most are in German, some in English.
University of Hohenheim
(Universität
Hohenheim)
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
D-70593
Stuttgart
Germany
Dr. A. Gerber
e-mail: oelb@uni-hohenheim.de
Web: http://www.uni-hohenheim.de/i3ve/00000700/00503041.htm
Course
work (in German) and research projects in organic farming.
University of Kassel
(Universität-Gesamthochschule
Kassel)
Fachbereich 11
Ökologische Agrarwissenschaften
Nordbahnhofstr.
1a und Steinstr. 19
D-37213 Witzenhausen
Germany
e-mail: dekfb11@wiz.uni-kassel.de
Web: http://www.wiz.uni-kassel.de/fb11cms/default.php?language=en&cPath=33
and
http://www.wiz.uni-kassel.de/fb11cms/default.php?language=en&cPath=35
Participates
in the European university consortium for education in ecological agriculture.
Courses are in German and include grassland ecology, landscape ecology, nature
conservation, organic animal husbandry, waste management and recycling. B.Sc. in
ecological agriculture; M.Sc. in international ecological agriculture.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Miriam
Wittmann
Postfach 210 259
D-01263 Dresden
Germany
e-mail: info@wwoof.de
Web: http://www.wwoof.de/
See statement in
General
listing that begins this section.
Ghana
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Ebenezer Nortey-Mensah
P.O. Box 154
Trade Fair Centre
Accra
Ghana
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
Greece
American Farm School
Dimitris Perrotis College of Agricultural Studies
P.O. Box 23
551 02 Thessaloniki
Greece
e-mail: info@afs.edu.gr
Web: http://www.afs.edu.gr/DPCAS_RegOff/html/1604.htm
U.S. contact:
American Farm School
Office of the Trustees and Greek Summer
1133 Broadway, Suite 1625
New York, NY 10010
(212) 463-8434
fax (212) 463-8208
e-mail: nyoffice@amerfarm.org
Course in ecological agriculture.
Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania
Alsylio Agrokepious
P.O. Box 85
Chania 73100, Crete
Greece
e-mail: info@maich.gr
Web: http://www.maich.gr/hs/degrees/dspu.html
Postgraduate diploma in sustainable horticulture.
Hungary
Central European University
Dept. of Environmental Sciences and Policy
Nador u 9
1051 Budapest
Hungary
David Halley, Program Coordinator
e-mail: envsci@ceu.hu
Web: http://www.ceu.hu/enviromental_dep.html
U.S. contact:
Central European University
400 W. 59th St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 548-0616
fax (212) 548-4664
e-mail: ceu@ceuny.org
Postgraduate courses in English in organic agriculture, sustainable forestry, and biodiversity.
Debrecen University
Centre of Agricultural
Sciences
Faculty of Agronomy
Plant Protection Dept.
Böszörményi út
138
P.O. Box 36
H-4015 Debrecen
Hungary
Web: http://www.date.hu/szervez/mtk/novved/index2.html
(click on courses)
Courses on integrated pest management and crop protection in organic farming.
India
*Bija Vidyapeeth (The International College for Sustainable Living)
A-60 Hauz Khas
New Delhi 110 016
India
e-mail: rfste@vsnl.com
Web: http://www.bijavidyapeeth.org/brochure.html
Wide range of courses held at ecological center and organic farm.
Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems
Organic Farming Resource Centre
30 (47C) Gandhi Mandapam Rd.
Kotturpuram, Chennai 600 085
India
e-mail: info@ciks.org
Web: http://www.ciks.org/orgcentre.html
Training programs, orientation courses, and publications on organic farming.
*Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology
Programme Director (PGDOAM)
Dept. of Farm Machinery and Power
College of Technology and Engineering
Udaipur, Rajasthan 313 001
India
e-mail: vc@mpuat.ac.in
Web: http://www.pgdoam.com/curriculum.html
Post graduate diploma in organic agriculture management.
Ireland
Drumcollogher Organic College
Drumcollogher, County
Limerick
Ireland
e-mail: ionadglas.ias@eircom.net
Web: http://www.organiccollege.com/
Certificate courses in sustainable development, organic farming and horticulture.
Franciscan Brothers Agricultural College
Mountbellew,
County Galway
Ireland
e-mail: tvburke@iol.ie
Web: http://www.agbellewosf.ie/agbellew3.htm
Short
course in organic farming.
The Hollies
Castletown
Enniskeane, County
Cork
Ireland
e-mail: thehollies@eircom.net
Web: http://homepage.eircom.net/~thehollies/
Training center for sustainability offering courses in permaculture, growing organic mushrooms, natural building skills.
Institute of Education and Celtic Culture (Díseart)
Green
St.
Dingle, County Kerry
Ireland
e-mail: edu@diseart.ie
Web: http://www.diseart.ie/courses.html
Certificate
course in organic farming held in the autumn.
Irish Organic Farmers' and Growers' Association
Harbour
Bldg.
Harbour Rd.
Kilbeggan, County Westmeath
Ireland
e-mail: iofga@eircom.net
Web: http://www.irishorganic.ie/index.html
Maintains
list of organic farms willing to offer work experience in learning organic
production skills. Offers publications on organic production.
Mellows Agricultural College
Athenry, County
Galway
Ireland
Ger Shortle
e-mail: gshortle@athenry.teagasc.ie
Web:
http://www.teagasc.ie/training/colleges/mellows.htm
Courses
in organic farming including dairying, egg and livestock production.
The Organic Centre
Rossinver, County Leitrim
Ireland
e-mail: organiccentre@eircom.net
Web: http://www.theorganiccentre.ie/courses.html
Courses in organic production and permaculture.
Israel
*The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
Kibbutz Ketura
D.N. Hevel Eilot
Israel
e-mail: info@arava.org
Web: http://arava.org/site/current_courses.shtml
Courses in sustainable agriculture and organic gardening.
*The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Division for External Studies
Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences
P.O. Box 12
76100 Rehovot
Israel
Joyce Fried
e-mail: FRIEDJ@huji.ac.il
Web: http://www.agri.huji.ac.il/external/cours.htm
and
http://www.agri.huji.ac.il/external/grad.htm
International courses (taught in English) include sustainable horticultural production. Graduate and post graduate programs.
Italy
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United
Nations
Sustainable Development Dept.
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome
Italy
Web: http://www.fao.org/sd/index_en.htm
and
http://www.fao.org/ag/ (choose from several menu items on the right under Interdisciplinary action)
Produces material on education, extension, rural cooperatives, organizing sustainable small farmer groups, planning, management, energy, and the environment.
Università della Tuscia
Facoltà di
Agraria
Dipartimento di Produzione Vegetale
Via San Camillo de
Lellis
01100 Viterbo
Italy
e-mail: s_dpv@unitus.it
Web: http://www.unitus.it/dipartimenti/dpv/english.htm
Agroecosystems Section in the Dept. of Crop Production offers teaching and research related to sustainable and organic agriculture. Courses are in Italian.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
WWOOF Italia
Bridget Matthews
109 via Casavecchia
57022 Castagneto Carducci Li
Italy
e-mail: info@wwoof.it
Web: http://www.wwoof.it/
See statement in General
listing that begins this section.
Ivory Coast
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Ovidio de Souza Julien Venance
12 BP 1235 Abidjan
12 Port Bouêt/Abidjan
Ivory Coast
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
Japan
International Agricultural Exchange Association
IAEA
Servicing Office
Doelaoyagi 2 - 203
Aoyagi 521
Maebashi, Gunma 371
Japan
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Kita 16-jo, Higashi 16-chome 3-22, Higashi-ku
Sapporo 065-0016
Japan
e-mail: info@wwoofjapan.com
Web: http://www.wwoofjapan.com/index_e.html
U.S. Office:
2922 SW 153rd Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97007
fax (503) 644-8850
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology
P.O. Box 62000
Nairobi
Kenya
e-mail: info@jkuat.ac.ke
Web: http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/aa/ieet/course/
Offers diploma in organic agriculture.
Korea
*Chonbuk National University
International Affairs Office
Jeonju City 561-756
Korea
e-mail: ioffice@cbnu.edu
Web: http://www.cbnu.edu/college/biological_resorces_science.html
and
http://www.cbnu.edu/college/biotechnology.html
Crop biology and biotechnology includes courses in sustainable agriculture and organic farming. Korean language proficiency required.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
#1008 Seoul B/D45
Jongro-1Ga Jongro-Gu
Seoul
Korea
e-mail: wwoof@wwoofkorea.com
Web: http://wwoofkorea.com/
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
Lithuania
*Lithuanian University of Agriculture
International Dept.
Studentu 11
LT-4324 Kaunas-Akademija
Lithuania
Dr. Raimundas Rukuiža
e-mail: kontakt@nora.lzuu.lt
Web: http://www.lzuu.lt/intern/news/intmsc.html
and
http://distance.ktu.lt/agripo/course_modules.html
Masters degree in farm machinery management for sustainable agriculture that includes courses in sustainable agricultural systems. Program is conducted in English. The University's Dept. of Ecology is part of a consortium offering the AGRIPO educational program dealing with the impact of agricultural pollution and establishing sustainable farming systems.
Macedonia
Rudina Permaculture Research Institute
Cegrane Municipality 1237
Macedonia
e-mail: info@rudina.org.mk
Web: http://www.rudina.org.mk/english.htm
Courses and certificate in permaculture design.
Mauritius
University of Mauritius
Faculty of Agriculture
Réduit
Mauritius
Web: http://www.uom.ac.mu/Faculty/FOA/courselist/postgraduate/PCOfarming.htm
and
http://www.uom.ac.mu/Faculty/FOA/courselist/d315.htm
Postgraduate certificate in organic farming; BSc in horticulture with organic specialization.
Netherlands
Groenhorst College
Warmonderhof Training Centre
De Drieslag 2
8251 JZ Dronten
Netherlands
e-mail: warmonderhof@groenhorst.nl
Web: http://www.warmonderhof.nl/index.htm
Curriculum and diploma in biodynamic agriculture based on 2-, 3- or 4-year study course.
Wageningen Agricultural University
Dept. of Ecological
Agriculture and Society
Haarweg 333
6709 RZ
Wageningen
Netherlands
Web:
http://www.dpw.wau.nl/eas/
and
http://www.wau.nl/
and
http://www.wau.nl/msc/2004/index.html
and
http://www.ecostudies.info/
Participates in the European university consortium for ecological agriculture. Coursework includes M.Sc. degrees in ecological and organic agriculture.
New Zealand
The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Private Bag 12001
Tauranga
New Zealand
e-mail: international@boppoly.ac.nz
Web: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/horncoh.html
and
http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/agiog.html
Course in organic growing; certificate in organic horticulture.
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
School of Applied Science
P.O. Box 540
Christchurch
New Zealand
e-mail: info@cpit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.cpit.ac.nz/courses/programmeindex.asp (Click on Horticulture, then on Organics
Certificates in organic growing and certified organic production includes courses in organic orcharding, pest management, greenhouse management, and permaculture.
Eartheal Networkers
New Zealand Conservancy Trust
Karuna Falls, RD 4, Coromandel
New Zealand
Bryan Innes or Joanna Pearsall
e-mail: eartheal@wave.co.nz
or
permaculture@eartheal-org.nz
Web: http://www.eartheal.org.nz/
Coordinates and designs hands-on volunteer experience in New Zealand for apprentices, interns, and researchers interested in sustainable land use, permaculture, organic farming and gardening, and appropriate technology. Certificate courses in permaculture design. Internships available.
International Agricultural Exchange Association
Park Lane Arcade
The Strand
P.O. Box 328
Whakatane
New Zealand
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
Lincoln University
Soil, Plant and Ecological Sciences Division
P.O. Box 84
Canterbury 8150
New Zealand
Peter Jarvis
e-mail: jarvis@lincoln.ac.nz
Web: http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/courses/gdporgag.htm
and
http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/prefixes/bios.htm
Diploma and certificate programs in organic agriculture and production.
Massey University
Institute of Natural Resources
College of Sciences
P.O. Box 11222
Palmerston North
New Zealand
e-mail: H.T.Kennedy@massey.ac.nz
Web: http://sciences.massey.ac.nz/degrees/select-majors.asp
and
http://sciences.massey.ac.nz/degrees/select-degreetype.asp
and
http://study.massey.ac.nz/ (Click on Courses)
Undergraduate and graduate programs in sustainable and organic farming systems.
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Private Bag 31914
Lower Hutt
New Zealand
e-mail: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.topnz.ac.nz/search/index.cfm (type in "organic" to bring up the course menu)
Courses and diploma in organic growing.
Our Farm-Park
RD 3
Kaukapakapa, Ak 1250
New Zealand
e-mail: ofp@friends.co.nz
Web: http://www.friends.co.nz/education/index.html
Organic farming taught on 110-acre farm.
*Stott's Correspondence College
P.O. Box 30990
Lower Hutt
New Zealand
e-mail: stotts@xtra.co.nz
Web: http://www.tc.co.nz/stotts/ (on the left margin click on Courses, look for Horticulture and Organic Gardening no. 604)
Correspondence course in organic gardening.
Taruna College
P.O. Box 8103
Havelock North
4231
Hawke's Bay
New Zealand
e-mail: admin@taruna.ac.nz
Web: http://www.taruna.ac.nz/index.php?pid=12
Diploma program in biodynamic farming and gardening.
UNITEC
School of Landscape and Plant Science
Course
Information Centre
Carrington Rd., Mt. Albert
Private Bag
92025
Auckland
New Zealand
e-mail: courses@unitec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.unitec.ac.nz/ (in What do you
want to study? type in "organic" or "sustainable")
Diploma in sustainable
horticulture and short courses in organic farming, gardening and permaculture.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
P.O. Box
1172
Nelson
New Zealand
e-mail: support@wwoof.co.nz
Web: http://www.wwoof.co.nz/
See statement in
General
listing that begins this section.
Norway
Agricultural University of Norway
(Norges landbrukshøgskole)
International Student Office
P.O. Box 5003
N-1432 Aas
Norway
e-mail: international@adm.nlh.no
Web: http://www.nlh.no/ipf/pdf/agroeco1.pdf
and
http://www.nlh.no/nlh_english.htm(Select International Office, then Study Programmes then agroecology.)
Courses and degrees in agroecology require Norwegian and English language skills. Master of Science program in agroecology is in English.
The Norwegian National School for Ecological Farming and Gardening
(Sogn Jord-og Hagebruksskule)
N-5745 Aurland
Norway
e-mail: postmottak.sogn_vgs@sf-f.kommune.no
Web: http://www.sogn-j-h.vgs.no/engelsk.htm
Degree in ecological agriculture. Curriculum includes ecological soil management, plant culture, animal husbandry, farming technology, building construction, and landscape management. Instruction is in Norwegian.
Philippines
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
Y.C. James Yen Center
Silang, Cavite 4118
Philippines
e-mail: information@iirr.org
Web: http://www.iirr.org/
U.S. contact:
IIRR
333 E. 38th St.
New York, NY 10116
(212) 880-9147
fax (212) 880-9148
e-mail: jeff.olson@iirr-us.org
Training in environmental management, regenerative agriculture, rural development management, development in the Third World, home gardening and family food production, community-managed health, and the teaching of sustainable agriculture.
*University of the Philippines (Los Baños)
Office of the Dean
College of Agriculture
College, 4031 Laguna
Philippines
e-mail: cadean@mudspring.uplb.edu.ph
Web: http://www.uplb.edu.ph/academics/schools/ca/agronomy/course_offering_undergraduate.html
and
http://www.uplb.edu.ph/academics/schools/ca/agronomy/course_offering_graduate.html
Courses and research in ecological agriculture.
Poland
August Cieszkowski Agricultural University of Poznan
(Akademia Rolnicza im. Augusta Cieszkowskiego w Poznaniu)
Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Woynska 35
60-637 Poznan
Poland
Dr. Cezary J. Madrzak
e-mail: madrzak@owl.au.poznan.pl
Web: http://www.au.poznan.pl/eng/courses/index.html (click on Plant Production)
Offers English language course on organic farming.
*University of Rzeszów
(Uniwersytet Rzeszowski)
International Relations Office
ul. Rejtana 16C
35-959 Rzeszów
Poland
e-mail: lkustra@univ.rzeszow.pl
Web: http://www.univ.rzeszow.pl/eng/fac_econ.php
Faculty of Economics includes a unit on the fundamentals of organic farming. Polish language proficiency required.
Warsaw Agricultural University
(Szkola Glównaowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego)
U1. Nowoursynowska 166
02-787 Warsaw
Poland
Web: http://www.sggw.waw.pl/cpe/socrates/students/courses/index-e.html
and
http://www.sggw.waw.pl/index-e.html
Some courses in English, e.g., Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Information Systems, Ecological Aspects of Food and Nutrition, Agricultural and Forest Engineering: Environment and Technologies, Environmental Impact Assessment.
Slovakia
Slovak University of Agriculture
(Slovenská Pol'nohospodárska Univerzita v Nitra)
Faculty of Agronomy (Fakulta Agronomická)
Tr. A. Hlinku 2
949 76 Nitra
Slovak Republic
Web: http://www.uniag.sk/SKOLA/rzs/english/catalogue/english/14.html
Summer course in English in ecological agriculture.
Slovenia
*University of Maribor
Faculty of Agriculture
Vrbanska 30
SI-2000 Maribor
Slovenia
e-mail: fk@uni-mb.si
Web: http://fk.uni-mb.si/eng/study/post_agronomy.htm
Postgraduate agronomy program in field crop and vegetable production includes agroecology, ecological (organic) production, alternative field crops. Good command of English and basic knowledge of Slovenian required. University will provide instruction in the latter.
South Africa
*Sustainability Institute
P.O. Box 162
Lynedoch, Stellenbosch 7603
South Africa
e-mail: info@sustainabilityinstitute.net
Web: http://www.sustainabilityinstitute.net (click on Programmes)
Courses in biodiversity and the challenge of sustainable agriculture and ecological design.
*University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
Faculty of Science and Agriculture
School of Applied Environmental Sciences
Private Bag X01
Scottsville 3209
South Africa
e-mail: Savage@nu.ac.za
Web: http://www.nu.ac.za/department/courses/courses.asp?dept=saesunp&id;=98
Course in sustainable soil fertility management.
*University of Pretoria
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Dept. of Plant Production and Soil Science
Pretoria 0002
South Africa
Charlie F. Reinhard
e-mail: creinhard@postino.up.ac.za
Web: http://www.up.ac.za/yearbook/2002/Nat&AgricSciences2002;(b).pdf (search for sustainable)
Undergraduate and postgraduate programs in sustainable production.
*University of Stellenbosch
Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
Dept. of Agronomy
Stellenbosch 7600
South Africa
e-mail: gaa@maties.sun.ac.za
Web: http://www.sun.ac.za/internet/academic/agric/agricnew/agronomy/subjects.htm
and
http://www.sun.ac.za/internet/academic/agric/agricnew/agriculture/postgrad.htm
Dept. of Forestry
Private Bag X1
Matieland 7602
South Africa
e-mail: emg@maties.sun.ac.za
Web: http://www.sun.ac.za/forestry/programme/undergrad/undergrad.html
The Agricultural Faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate modules in sustainable crop production and agroforestry.
*University of the Free State
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
P.O. Box 339
Bloemfontein 9300
South Africa
Gerrit N. van Wyk, Dean
e-mail: dean.sci@mail.uovs.ac.za
Web: http://kea.uovs.ac.za/container.php?code=PROGRAMMES_LP&lpcode;_LP&lpcode;_id=05710
Postgraduate degree in sustainable agriculture.
Spain
*Finca La Mohea
Genalguacil
29492 Málaga
Spain
e-mail: email@lamohea.com
Web: http://www.lamohea.com/permaculture/pcrsuk.htm
Short course in permaculture design.
Sri Lanka
*University of Peradeniya
Dept. of Crop Science
Faculty of Agriculture
Peradeniya 20400
Sri Lanka
e-mail: cropsce@pdn.ac.lk
Web: http://www.pdn.ac.lk/agri/cropsci/mainundergraduate.html
Farm practice course (CS3101) focuses on alternative methods of dry farming, organic farming, zero tillage, mulch farming. Silviculture course (CS4015) focuses on sustainable forestry and forest management.
Sweden
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
(Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet or SLU)
Institutionen för Växtodlingslära
Box 7070
750 07 Uppsala
Sweden
Web: http://www.slu.se/eng/education/index.html
A participating institution in the consortium for European education in ecological agriculture. Several courses are taught in English.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Andreas
Hedren
Palstorp Hunna
340 30 Vislanda
Sweden
See statement in
General
listing that begins this section.
Switzerland
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Postfach 59
CH-8124 Maur
Switzerland
e-mail: wwoof@dataway.ch
Web: http://www.dataway.ch/~reini/wwoof/
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
Togo
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Prosper Agbeko
B.P. 25
25 Agou-Gare
Togo
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
United Arab Emirates
*University of the United Arab Emirates
Dept. of Arid Land Agriculture
College of Food Systems
P.O. Box 15551
Al-Ain
United Arab Emirates
U.S. Office:
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
Cultural Division
UAE University Office
P.O. Box 39305
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-4413 or 4416
e-mail: DC.uaeu@uaeu.ac.ae
Web: http://www.cfs.uaeu.ac.ae/aridland/aridland_curriculum.html
Course in sustainable agriculture in arid lands.
United Kingdom
*Alton College
Adult Studies
Old Odiham Rd.
Alton, Hampshire GU34 2LX
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiries@altoncollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.altoncollege.ac.uk/adult/course_list.php
Short course in organic gardening.
Askham Bryan College
Central Admissions
York, North Yorkshire YO23 3FR
United Kingdom
e-mail: sf@askham-bryan.ac.uk
Web: http://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/en/courses.asp?wpid=4
Diploma programs and courses in organic production and sustainable farming systems.
*Bassingbourn Village College
South End
Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 5NJ
United Kingdom
e-mail: bisherwood@bassingbournvc.com
Web: http://www.education-bassingbourn.org.uk/
Adult/community education course in organic vegetable gardening.
Bicton College of Agriculture
East Budleigh
Budleigh
Salterton, Devon EX9 7BY
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiries@bicton.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bicton.ac.uk/index.htm
Organic farming lecture series.
Brighton Permaculture Trust
92 Stanmer Park
Rd.
Brighton BN1 7JH
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiries@brightonpermaculture.co.uk
Web:
http://www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk/
Courses in permaculture design.
Cannington College
Cannington, Bridgewater, Somerset TA5 2LS
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiries@cannington.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cannington.ac.uk/servlet/web?op=cd&qac;=TMP62865
and
http://www.cannington.ac.uk/servlet/web?op=cl&c;=c&cat;=std&voc;=hort
and
http://www.cannington.ac.uk/servlet/web?op=cd&qac;=00243018
Certificates in organic farming and food production and organic and sustainable horticulture.
Capel Manor College
Bullsmore Lane
Enfield, Middlesex
EN1 4RQ
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiries@capel.ac.uk
Web: http://www.capel.ac.uk/Horticulture/horticulture-intro.htm
Certificates
in organic gardening.
Carmarthenshire College
International Office
Llanelli
Campus
Sandy Rd.
Llanelli, Wales SA15 4N
United Kingdom
e-mail: international@colegsirgar.ac.uk
Web:
http://www.csgcollege.co.uk/
Diploma
courses in organic production.
Centre for Alternative Technology
Machynlleth, Powys,
Wales SY20 9AZ
United Kingdom
e-mail: info@cat.org.uk
Web: http://www.cat.org.uk/
Short courses in
natural gardening, ecological housing, straw bale building, alternative power
systems, water treatment and recycling. Sponsors conferences and workshops.
Derby College
Morley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7
6DN
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Web:
http://learningzone.derby-college.ac.uk/DCprospectus/full-time/default.asp?area=2%7CAgriculture%2FFloristry%2FHorticulture&Submit=Show
Diplomas in organic agriculture and horticulture.
Duchy College
Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 0AB
United Kingdom
Web: http://www.farm-management-sw.co.uk/organics/main.php (there is also a link here to the College's home page)
Organic study centre with courses and research in organic farming.
Elm Farm Research Centre
Hamstead Marshall
Newbury, Berkshire RG20 0HR
United Kingdom
e-mail: elmfarm@efrc.com
Web: http://www.efrc.co.uk/
Conducts research in and distributes information on organic farming. Offers on-farm demonstrations and occasional specialty short courses.
Emerson College
Pixton, Hartfield Rd.
Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JX
United Kingdom
e-mail: info@emerson.org.uk
Web: http://www.emerson.org.uk/biodynamic.htm
Diploma in sustainable agriculture. Full-time, summer, and short courses in biodynamic agriculture and horticulture.
Findhorn Foundation College
St. Leonards Rd.
Forres,
Scotland IV36 2RD
United Kingdom
e-mail: college@findhorn.org
Web: http://www.findhorn.org/college/subjectareas_new.php
Courses on sustainable living include permaculture design.
Greenmount College
22 Greenmount Rd.
Antrim, Northern Ireland BT41 4PU
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiries@dardni.gov.uk
Web: http://www.greenmount.ac.uk/studying_at_greenmount/courses/library/142
and
http://www.greenmount.ac.uk/studying_at_greenmount/courses/library/358
and
http://www.greenmount.ac.uk/studying_at_greenmount/courses/library/139
Courses in organic principles and practices.
Harper Adams University College
Admissions
Officer
Edgmond Nr. Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB
United Kingdom
e-mail: info@harper-adams.ac.uk
Web: http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/undergraduate/agriculture/index.cfm
and
http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/postgraduate/index.htm
(click on Postgraduate Courses)
Diploma and degree programs include
organic production and sustainable farming courses.
Hartpury College
Hartpury House, Gloucestershire GL19
3BE
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquire@hartpury.ac.uk
Web: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/fulltime/agriculture_conservation_he.html
Diploma
program in agriculture and countryside management includes module on sustainable
agriculture.
Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA)
Ryton Organic
Gardens
Coventry CV8 3LG
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiry@hdra.org.uk
Web: http://www.hdra.org.uk/
Conducts research
in horticultural techniques that do not rely on chemicals. Offers practical
advice and courses on organic gardening, farming, waste management. Sponsors
conferences and workshops. Issues catalog of publications.
Horticultural Correspondence
College
Notton
Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2BR
United
Kingdom
e-mail: info@hccollege.co.uk
Web: http://www.hccollege.co.uk/course.htm
Correspondence
courses in organic farming and gardening.
Imperial College at Wye
Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5AH
United Kingdom
e-mail: admissions.wye@ic.ac.uk
Web: http://www.wye.ac.uk/PGDegrees/MScSA.html
M.Sc. degree in sustainable agriculture.
International Agricultural Exchange Association
Y.F.C. Centre
National Agricultural Centre
Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LG
United Kingdom
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
*Keveral Farm
Looe, Cornwall PL13 1PA
United Kingdom
e-mail: info@keveral.org
Web: http://www.ofek.com/Keveral/
Short courses in permaculture design.
Kingston Maurward College
Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8PY
United Kingdom
e-mail: administration@kmc.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kmc.ac.uk/ (click on Courses, then on Agriculture)
Course in permaculture design.
Lackham College
Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2NY
United Kingdom
e-mail: lackham@rmplc.co.uk
Web: http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/lackham/hortic.htm
Certificate courses in organic horticulture and turf.
Middlesex University
International Admissions
Trent Park Campus
Bramley Rd.
London N14 4YZ
United Kingdom
e-mail: internat@mdx.ac.uk
Web: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/subjects/bse/bio.htm
and
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/summer/choose/env/bio1514.htm
U.S. contact:
Middlesex University
North America Regional Office
Laurel Hall 008
Colorado State University
Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1024
e-mail: mdxna@aol.com
Programs in biological science include module for permaculture design. Two-week summer course in permaculture design.
*Myerscough College
Myerscough Hall
St. Michael's Rd.
Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY
United Kingdom
e-mail: mailbox@myerscough.ac.uk
Web: http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/agriculture_countryside/default.asp
and
http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/horticulture/default.asp
and
http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/rbc/courses.asp
Degree and diploma programs in sustainable agricultural management and organic horticulture. Rural Business Centre offers short courses in organic gardening.
Otley College
Otley, Ipswitch, Suffolk IP6 9EY
United
Kingdom
e-mail: emu.admin@otleycollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.otleycollege.ac.uk/he/Page31.htm
and
http://www.otleycollege.ac.uk/he/page8.htm
Certificates in sustainable farming systems and organic food production.
Permaculture Association of Britain
Hollybush Conservation Centre
Broad Lane
Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS5 3BP
United Kingdom
e-mail: office@permaculture.org.uk
Web: http://www.permaculture.org.uk/pcasite/mm.asp?mmfile=education
Courses in permaculture design, sustainable land use, composting, alternative energy, eco-building.
Pershore Group of Colleges
Hindlip, Worcestershire WR3 8SS
United Kingdom
e-mail: hindlip@pershore.ac.uk
Web: http://www.pershore.ac.uk/frame_courses.html
(click on Agriculture; Countryside, Forestry...;
Horticulture)
Certificates in agriculture with sustainable farming
systems specialty and organic horticulture.
*Plumpton College
Ditchling Rd.
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE
United Kingdom
David Lamb
e-mail: enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk
Web: http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/nsite/Courses/courseasp/PL_caspcont_1.asp?FCID=343&DEP;=1
Program in organic agricultural production.
Royal Agricultural College
Cirencester GL7 6JS
United Kingdom
Gerry Lane (undergraduate inquiries)
e-mail: gerry.lane@royagcol.ac.uk
John Conway (postgraduate inquiries)
e-mail: john.conway@royagcol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.royagcol.ac.uk/undergrad_courses/Organic.htm
and
http://www.royagcol.ac.uk/postgrad_courses/course_sheets/orgagri.htm
B.S. degree in organic farming. M.S. degree or postgraduate diploma in organic and sustainable agricultural systems.
Schumacher College
International Centre for Ecological Studies
Administrator
Old Postern
Dartington, Devon TQ9 6EA
United Kingdom
e-mail: admin@schumachercollege.org.uk
Web: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/prospect/homepage.html
Short courses on ecological and sustainable issues.
Scottish Agricultural College
Organic Farming Centre
Crabstone Estate
Aberdeen, Scotland AB1 9YA
United Kingdom
Web: http://www.sac.ac.uk/cropsci/external/ORGANIC/default.htm
Undergraduate and postgraduate diploma and M.Sc. degree in organic farming.
*Shuttleworth College
Old Warden Park
Biggleswade, Essex SG18 9EA
United Kingdom
e-mail: college@shuttleworth.org
Web: http://www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/courses/agric/ndag.htm
or
or http://www.shuttleworth.org/college/default.htm
Certificate/diploma program in agriculture includes organic farming module.
University of Aberdeen
King's College
Student Recruitment and Admissions Service
Aberdeen, Scotland AB24 3FX
United Kingdom
e-mail: sras@abdn.ac.uk
Web: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/prospectus/ugrad/2003/sciences/organic_agriculture.html
and
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/agfor/Courses/Organic.hti
and
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~soi456/aucoa/
Degree
and honors programs in organic agriculture. Centre for Organic Agriculture is
one of the University's research facilities.
University of Bristol
IACR - Long Ashton Research Station
Long Ashton
Bristol BS41 9AF
United Kingdom
e-mail: christine.cook@bbsrc.ac.uk
Web: http://www.rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.uk/iacr/strategy2.htm
and
http://www.rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.uk/lars/tlarshome.html
Postgraduate research and degree programs include low-input farming and agroecology.
University of Central Lancashire
Cumbria
Campus
Information Unit
Newton Rigg, Penrith, Cumbria, Lancashire CA11
0AH
e-mail: cumbriainfo@uclan.ac.uk
Web: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/cumbria/courses/post16/horticulture.htm
Diploma
and certificate programs with specialty in organic horticulture.
University of Gloucestershire
School of
Environment
Francis Close Hall
Swindon Rd.
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL50 4AZ
United Kingdom
Web: http://www.glos.ac.uk/uogabout/content.asp?pid=18
Programs
in environmental and natural resource management include module in sustainable
agriculture.
University of Hertfordshire
Dept. of Environmental
Sciences
Admissions Office
College Lane
Hatfield, Hertfordshire SG13
8QF
United Kingdom
e-mail: Admissions@herts.ac.uk
Web: http://www.herts.ac.uk/natsci/Env/prospective/postindex.htm
(click on Environmental Management for Agriculture)
Postgraduate
degree in environmental management for agriculture.
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Tesco Centre for
Organic Agriculture
King George VI Bldg.
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1
7RU
United Kingdom
S.J. Wilcockson, Dept. of Agriculture
e-mail: tcoa@ncl.ac.uk
Web: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/tcoa/teaching.htm
B.S.
degree in organic food production.
University of Plymouth
Seale-Hayne Campus
Faculty of
Land, Food and Leisure
Newton Abbot TQ12 6NQ
United Kingdom
e-mail: shoffice@plymouth.ac.uk
Web: http://extranet.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/course.asp?id=1855
and
http://extranet.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/course.asp?id=0894
B.S.
degrees in agriculture, agriculture and environment, and land and environmental
management.
University of Reading
Dept. of Agriculture
P.O. Box
236
Earley Gate
Reading RG6 6AT
United Kingdom
Dick
Esslemont
e-mail: r.j.esslemont@rdg.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lifesciences.rdg.ac.uk/undergraduate/agriculture.htm
and
http://www.lifesciences.rdg.ac.uk/undergraduate/env-science.htm
and
http://www.lifesciences.rdg.ac.uk/undergraduate/rural-res-manage.htm
B.S.
degrees in agriculture, environmental science, and rural resource management
with courses in sustainability and organic farming systems.
University of Wales
Institute of Rural Studies
Llanbadarn Fawr
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion, Wales SY23 3AL
United Kingdom
e-mail: irs-enquiries@aber.ac.uk
Web: http://www.irs.aber.ac.uk/research/agroecology.shtml
and
http://www.irs.aber.ac.uk/brochure/organic-agriculture.shtml
and
http://www.organic.aber.ac.uk/Education.shtml
B.Sc. degree, courses and research in organic farming. Various short courses and seminars at Organic Centre Wales.
Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
P.O. Box 2675
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1RB
United Kingdom
e-mail: hello@wwoof.org
Web: http://www.wwoof.org/wwoof_uk/home.html
See statement in General
listing that begins this section.
Wiltshire College
Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2NY
United Kingdom
Web: http://www.wiltscoll.ac.uk/courinfo/display.asp?course_title=National%20Diploma%20in%20Horticulture
and
http://www.wiltscoll.ac.uk/courinfo/display.asp?course_title=Higher%20National%20Diploma%20in%20Agriculture
Diploma courses in organic horticulture and crop production.
*Writtle College
Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3RR
United Kingdom
e-mail: info@writtle.ac.uk
Web: http://www.writtle.ac.uk/courses/index.htm
Certificate program features organic gardening.
Yugoslavia
*University of Belgrade
Faculty of Agriculture
Nemanjina 6
11081 Belgrade-Zemun
Yugoslavia
e-mail: office@agrifaculty.bg.ac.yu
Web: http://www.agrifaculty.bg.ac.yu/projects/master-btr0522.pdf
and
http://www.agrifaculty.bg.ac.yu/departments/cropsci/Institute-cropscience.htm
Master's degree in sustainable agriculture.
Zimbabwe
*Bindura University of Science Education
Faculty of Agriculture
Private Bag 1020
Bindura
Zimbabwe
Web: http://www.buse.ac.zw/AgriEnvComp/index.html
Courses in sustainable production and organic farming.
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