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96 Search Results for : Resource Groups A large number of organizations provide information and other resources to organic farmers in the upper Midwest. This section is organized into four categories: Regional Organizations, National/International Organizations, University Programs, and State and Federal Agencies. The organizations from all four categories are listed below. If you'd like to narrow your search results by category, go back to the main table of contents and click on the section of your choice. Accredited Certifiers Association, Inc. PO Box 472 Port Crane, NY 607-648-3259 PatriciaKane@accreditedcertifiers.org www.accreditedcertifiers.org A non-profit educational organization offering resources to the USDA accredited organic certifier community and the organic industry. Agro-Ecology & Sustainable Ag. Program (ASAP) U of I Urbana-Champaign, W503 Turner Hall, MC-047, 1102 S Goodwin Ave Urbana, IL 217-333-9471 fax 217-244-3219 mwander@illinois.edu www.asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu Facilitates and promotes research and education which protects Illinois natural and human resources and sustains agricultural production. Alternative Farming Systems Information Ctr, Natl Ag Library 10301 Baltimore Ave, Room 132 Beltsville, MD 301-504-6559 fax 301-504-6927 afsic@ars.usda.gov http://afsic.nal.usda.gov A library information center specializing in resources related to organic and sustainable agricultural enterprises, crops, and cropping systems. American Pastured Poultry Producers Assoc (APPPA) PO Box 87 Boyd, WI 888-662-7772 grit@apppa.org www.apppa.org A member organization dedicated to sharing information about raising all kinds of poultry on pasture. Newsletter, website, electronic listserve. Angelic Organics Learning Center 1547 Rockton Rd Caledonia, IL 815-389-8455 fax 425-969-0317 tom@learngrowconnect.org www.learngrowconnect.org A nonprofit that helps urban and rural people build local food systems. We offer opportunities to grow healthy food and a better quality of life, connect with farmers and the land, and learn agricultural and leadership skills. Animal Welfare Approved 1007 Queen Street Alexandria, VA 202-546-5292 fax 202-446-2151 info@animalwelfareapproved.org www.animalwelfareapproved.org Audits and certifies family farms. Our farmers raise their animals with the highest welfare standards, on pasture or range. When you can’t visit the farm, Animal Welfare Approved is the eyes and ears of the conscientious consumer. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service PO Box 3657 Fayetteville, AR 800-346-9140 main office fax 479-442-9842 jeffb@ncat.org www.attra.ncat.org Provides free publications on organic and sustainable production methods, crops, marketing, and farm internships. Extensive website and databases. Specialists prepare tailored responses to questions. Managed by the nonprofit National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). Beyond Pesticides 701 E Street, SE Washington, DC 202-543-5450 fax 202-543-5450 info@beyondpesticides.org www.beyondpesticides.org Assists individuals and community-based organizations to stimulate discussion on the hazards of toxic pesticides, while providing information on safer alternatives. Produces quarterly magazine, bulletins, and reports. Black Hawk College 26230 Black Hawk Road Galva, IL 309-854-1722 fax 309-856-5601 Hawesj@bhc.edu http://blackhawkorganics.blogspot.com/ Exploring the use of sound agricultural practices to produce and market alternative agricultural crops. Offers courses and operates a four acre production program that follows USDA organic certification guidelines through certifying agent, Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA). Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems University of California Santa Cruz 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 831-459-3240 fax 831-459-2799 apprenticeship@ucsc.edu http://casfs.ucsc.edu A six-month, full time education program held at the 25-acre Farm and 3-acre Alan Chadwick Garden on the UC Santa Cruz campus. Course includes classroom instruction, in-field training, and hands-on experience in the gardens, greenhouses, orchards, fields, and marketing outlets. Center for Food Safety, East Coast 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 302 Washington, DC 202-547-9359 fax 202-547-9429 office@centerforfoodsafety.org www.centerforfoodsafety.org A national nonprofit working to curb the proliferation of harmful food production technologies and promote sustainable alternatives. Center for Integrated Ag Systems (CIAS) 1535 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 608-262-8018 fax 608-265-3020 cecarusi@wisc.edu www.cias.wisc.edu A sustainable agriculture research center at UW-Madison that brings together farmers, researchers, and policy makers to study farming practices and profitability. Certified Naturally Grown PO Box 156 Stone Ridge, NY 877-211-0308 info@naturallygrown.org www.naturallygrown.org A national certification program for direct-market farmers using natural methods. Certification involves an online application, adherence to high standards, and annual on-farm peer-review inspections. CNG is a grassroots nonprofit, not affiliated with any government agency. Cornucopia Institute PO Box 126 Cornucopia, WI 608-625-2042 fax 866-861-2214 cultivate@cornucopia.org www.cornucopia.org Dedicated to the fight for economic justice for the family-scale farming community. Through research, advocacy, and economic development our goal is to empower farmers both politically and through marketplace initiatives. Upper Midwest based and national in scope. eOrganic Community of Practice 4017 Ag Life Sciences Bldg Corvallis, OR 541-737-3483 fax 541-737-3479 mcqueenj@hort.oregonstate.edu http://eorganic.info A national web-based information source designed to provide accurate and up-to-date information on organic agriculture to University faculty, Extension agents, and farmers. Family Farm Defenders PO Box 1772 Madison, WI 608-260-0900 fax 608-260-0900 familyfarmdefenders@yahoo.com www.familyfarmdefenders.org Grassroots organization supporting family farmers, rural justice, workers rights, consumer safety and food sovereignty. FamilyFarmed.org 7115 W North Ave, #504 Oak Park, IL 708-763-9920 fax 708-763-9925 jimslama@sustainusa.org www.familyfarmed.org A nonprofit program focusing on supporting the growth of a regional food system in the Midwest by establishing markets for organic and sustainable family farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond. Farmer's Legal Action Group, Inc. (FLAG) 360 Robert St N, Ste 500 St Paul, MN 651-223-5400 jkrueger@flaginc.org www.flaginc.org FLAG is a nonprofit law center dedicated to providing legal information, referrals, and advocacy to family farmers and farm organizations. FLAG has written materials on disaster assistance, GMO's, wind energy, contracts, farmers markets, and appeals. Food Alliance Midwest 400 Selby Ave, Ste Y St Paul, MN 651-265-3682 fax 651-228-1184 bob@foodalliance.org www.foodalliance.org One of the nation's leading certifiers of environmentally friendly and socially responsible agricultural practices. FAM is a regional affiliate, certifying farms and administering a market development and public education campaign. Found'n for Ag. & Rural Resource Mgmt. & Sustainability (FARRMS) 301 5th Ave SE Medina, ND 701-486-3569 msvenningsen@farrms.org www.farrms.org A nonprofit organization providing organic production and processing courses, loans to transitional farmers and other programming, which supports sustainable rural communities. GrassWorks, Inc. 3071 Voyager Drive, Ste E Green Bay, WI 920-590-1511 fax 715-261-6016 grass@granitewave.com www.grassworks.org Organizers of the annual Wisconsin Grazing Conference and providers of education and information on managed rotational grazing. Green Trade 8 rue du Professor Roux Chaville, FRANCE 33 1 47 50 02 73 fax 33 1 47 50 28 67 info@greentrade.net www.greentrade.net An international marketplace for the organic industry presented in English, French and Spanish with more than 4,350 companies referenced in the online directory. Provides offers to buy and sell certified organic products from all over the world. Information about regulations, organizations, organic markets and industry news. Healthy Farmers Healthy Profits Project 3814 Winnemac Ave Madison, WI 608-231-2622 fax 608-262-1228 astridn@wisc.edu www.bse.edu/hfhp Provides free literature on work efficiency tools and methods; tools on display. Illinois Dept. of Agriculture PO Box 19281, State Fairgrounds Springfield, IL 217-524-9129 Delayne fax 217-785-5708 delayne.reeves@illinois.gov www.agr.state.il.us Organic contact at the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Illinois Stewardship Alliance 401 W Jackson Pkwy Springfield, IL 217-528-1563 fax 217-528-4274 isa@ilstewards.org www.ilstewards.org Through policy development, advocacy and education, promotes ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially responsible food systems. Indian Hills Community College - Sustainable Agriculture/Entrepreneurship 721 N First St Centerville, IA 641-856-2143 fax 641-856-3158 bkaster@indianhills.edu www.indianhills.edu This program is designed to provide area landowners, farmers, and young adults with access to land the entrepreneurial skills necessary to start a new or further develop an existing land-based business, and/or gain employment in an agriculturally related field. Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) 2105 First Ave South Minneapolis, MN 612-870-3412 fax 612-870-4846 info@iatp.org www.iatp.org IATP works locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems. Int'l Federation of Organic Ag Movements (IFOAM) Charles-de-Gaulle Str. 5 53113 Bonn, 49-228-92650-10 fax 49-228-92650-99 headoffice@ifoam.org www.ifoam.org IFOAM represents the worldwide movement of organic agriculture and provides a platform for global exchange and cooperation. The Federation's main function is coordinating the network of the organic movements around the world. Major activities carried out by IFOAM's World Board of Directors, various committees and task forces. International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS) 235 Sims St Suite 22B Dickenson, ND 701-483-5504 fax 701-483-5508 info@ioas.org www.ioas.org The IOAS is an independent, nonprofit organization that works on behalf of everybody involved in organic agriculture to ensure trust and fair trade in products labelled as organic. International Organic Inspectors Association PO BOX 6 Broadus, MT 406-436-2031 fax 406-436-2031 ioia@ioia.net www.ioia.net Trains certification inspectors for the organic industry. Training program includes curriculum, accreditation and publications. Iowa Dept. of Agriculture & Land Stewardship (IDALS) 502 East 9th Street Des Moines, IA 515-281-5783 fax 515-281-6178 maury.wills@iowaagriculture.gov http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/AgDiversification/organicCertification.asp Organic agriculture contact at Iowa Department of Agriculture. Iowa Network for Community Agriculture (INCA) 700 Locust St, Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 641-203-0758 info@growinca.org www.growinca.org A grassroots, volunteer organization promoting local food in Iowa through community-based partnerships, new grower support, and local food education. INCA sponsors a website www.growinca.com, a listserv, and an annual conference. Iowa Organic Association 1190 9th Ave Marion, IA 319-447-1188 fax 319-447-1188 info@iowaorganic.org www.iowaorganic.org Nonprofit organization to advance organic opportunities by fostering education, research, promotion and market development and policy. Iowa State University - Department of Agronomy 1126J Agronomy Hall Ames, IA 515-294-3846 fax 515-294-8146 miller@iastate.edu www.ImAnAgronomist.net Agronomy at ISU is dedicated to maintaining a systems approach to agriculture. Our undergraduate program in Agronomy includes an Agroecology option that has been of high interest to students who want to study organic and sustainable agriculture. Iowa State University Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture (GPSA) 253 Bessey Hall Ames, IA 515-294-6518 fax 515-294-1337 gpsa@iastate.edu http://www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/ The first program to offer the MS and PhD in sustainable agriculture, the GPSA emphasizes experiential learning through an interdisciplinary curriculum. Students acquire depth of knowledge as well as systems-level thinking while pursuing advanced research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Iowa State University, Organic Ag. Program 106 Horticulture Hall Ames, IA 515-294-7069 fax 515-294-0730 kdelate@iastate.edu http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/organicag/ Dr. Delate's position in ISU Extension is devoted to organic agriculture. ISU Extension also offers fact sheets and other materials on sustainable agriculture. Lake Land College 5001 Lake Land Blvd Mattoon, IL 217-234-5569 fax 217-234-5200 dbarkley@lakeland.cc.il.us www.lakeland.cc.il.us This program is designed for students planning a career in alternative agriculture production. Emphasis on the fundamentals of agroecology, incorporation of biological pest management, and sustainable crop and livestock production along with the concepts of direct marketing. Land Connection 1227 Dodge Ave, Suite 200 Evanston, IL 847-570-0701 fax 847-570-0711 info@thelandconnection.org www.thelandconnection.org Working to ensure successful farmers, healthy farmland, and an abundance of delicious local and organic food by training beginning farmers and facilitating smart, sustainable, pro-farmer farmland transitions. Land Stewardship Project (LSP) 821 E 35th St, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 612-722-6377 fax 612-722-6474 info@landstewardshipproject.org www.landstewardshipproject.org Nonprofit membership organization promoting farmland stewardship and sustainable agriculture. Newsletter, workshops, videos. Southern MN Office 180 E Main St, PO Box 130 Lewiston, MN 55952 507-523-3366 fax 507-523-2729 lspse@landstewardshipproject.org Western MN Office 103 West Nichols Montevideo, MN 56265 320-269-2105 fax 320-269-2190 amyb@landstewardshipproject.org Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture 209 Curtiss Hall - Iowa State University Ames, IA 515-294-3711 fax 515-294-9696 leocenter@iastate.edu www.leopold.iastate.edu Provides funding for research on sustainable agriculture through competitive grants program in Iowa. Offers publications, newsletter, field days and workshops. LocalHarvest 220 21st Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 831-475-8150 fax 831-401-2418 webmaster@localharvest.org www.localharvest.org A nationwide directory of small farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources, helping consumers get fresh farm produce right near where they live. Madison Area CSA Coalition (MACSAC) 303 S Paterson St, Ste 1B Madison, WI 608-226-0300 info@macsac.org www.macsac.org An organization providing support and outreach for CSA farms in south-central and southwest WI. Publishes and sells a cookbook, which promotes local, seasonal eating and includes over 300 original recipes for 53 vegetables and herbs. Maharishi University of Management, Sustainable Living Department Dr Keith Wallace Drive Fairfield, IA 641-472-7000 x 1109 fax 641-472-1235 http://www.mum.edu/sustainable_livingsustainability@mum.edu A rapidly expanding sustainable living undergraduate program gives students understanding and skills to develop sustainable systems and communities to create a more sustainable world. Courses cover policy, renewable energy, ecology, organic and community supported agriculture, and green design and building, etc. Marshalltown Community College - Entrepreneurial & Diversified Agriculture Program 3700 S. Center Street Marshalltown, IA 641-844-5788 linda.barnes@iavalley.edu http://www.iavalley.edu/mcc/about/programs-degrees/EntrepreneurialandDiversifiedAg.html This program offers one year certificates and two year degrees. Included on campus is a 140 acre farm used for demonstration to students and new farmers who wish to begin farming on site. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) W2493 County Road ES, PO Box 990 East Troy, WI 262-642-3303 fax 262-642-2048 mfaiadmin@michaelfieldsaginst.org www.michaelfieldsaginst.org Providing agricultural and food system services. Education, advocacy and practical solutions for the conservation and restoration of the land, whole farm planning, interactive farmer training, and sustainable food systems development. Michigan Department of Agriculture-Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division PO Box 30017 Lansing, MI 517-373-0280 fax 517-335-4540 CollierC@michigan.gov Contact at Michigan Department of Agriculture regarding organic regulation. Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS) 172 Natural Resources Bldg East Lansing, MI 517-432-0712 fax 517-353-7961 miffs@anr.msu.edu www.miffs.org MIFFS is a statewide, nonprofit organization working to advance sustainable food and farming systems practices that will improve Michigan’s triple-bottom-line, yielding more productive economic development initiatives, and environmental stewardship practices leading to more prosperous communities throughout the state. Michigan Land Use Institute 148 E. Front Street, Suite 301 Traverse City, MI 231-941-6584 fax 231-929-0937 webinfo@mlui.org www.mlui.org MLUI is building a new economy in Michigan with efforts to promote local food, green energy, and regional planning. We get things done through a winning combination of investigative journalism, coalition building, and community organizing. Michigan Organic Food and Farming Alliance (MOFFA) PO Box 26102 Lansing, MI 248-262-6826 moffaorganic@gmail.com www.moffa.org A 300 member nonprofit organization promoting local, organic food and farming in Michigan. Michigan State University 303 Natural Resources CAARS East Lansing, MI 517-353-3543 fax 517-353-3834 sorrone@msu.edu www.michiganorganic.msu.edu The C.S. Mott Group at MSU engages communities in applied research and outreach that promote sustainable food systems to improve access to and availability of healthy, locally-produced food. There is a focus on organic farming approaches for vegetables and field crops. Michigan State University W.K. Kellogg Biological Station 3700 E Gull Lake Drive Hickory Corners, MI 269-671-2341 fax 269-671-2351 Director@kbs.msu.edu www.kbs.msu.edu Year-round biological field station conducting research on the ecology of managed and unmanaged systems that supports educational and extension/outreach programs, including sustainable agricultural practices for row-crop production (conventional and organic), cover crops, grazed pastures, and biofuels. Midwest Organic Dairy Producers Alliance, MODPA P O Box 1772 Madison, WI 715-265-4631 fax 608-260-0900 www.familyfarmdefenders.org An organic dairy producers group dedicated to improving communication, enhancing farm gate price and consumer confidence while upholding the highest organic dairy standards. Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Organic Program 625 Robert St. N St Paul, MN 651-201-6616 fax 651-201-6120 meg.moynihan@state.mn.us www.mda.state.mn.us/food/organic Organic technical assistance (production, certification) and fact sheets available; organic certification cost share, conferences, workshops, and on-farm research grants. Organic farmers on staff. Publishes annual report, "Greenbook," about on-farm sustainable and organic agriculture demonstrations. Co-sponsors Minnesota Organic Network. Minnesota Food Association, Big River Farms Program 14220-B Ostlund Trail North Marine on St Croix, MN 651-433-3676 fax 651-433-5050 glenhill@mnfoodassociation.org www.mnfoodassociation.org Nonprofit membership organization promoting a sustainable food system with on-the-ground programs. Operates a CSA, trains immigrant farmers and distributes food to wholesale markets through Big River Farms. Publishes a monthly e-newsletter. Minnesota Inst. for Sustainable Ag (MISA) 1991 Upper Buford Circle St Paul, MN 612-625-8235 fax 612-625-1268 misamail@umn.edu www.misa.umn.edu Bringing together many diverse interests of the agricultural community to promote sustainable agriculture. Minnesota Organic Network C/O MN Dep't of Agriculture 625 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN 800-967-2474 fax 651-201-6012 meg.moynihan@state.mn.us www.sfa-mn.org/organicnet/index.html This e-mail listserv connects Minnesotans who want to share information about organic agriculture, kick around ideas, ask each other questions, and work together. It includes farmers, researchers, and people from Extension, nonprofits, and public agencies who work with organic. Minnesota Project 1885 University Ave West, Ste 315 St Paul, MN 651-645-6159 fax 651-645-1262 mnproject@mnproject.org www.mnproject.org Connecting people with policy to nurture collaborations to build strong local economies, vibrant communities and a healthy environment. MOSES PO Box 339 Spring Valley, WI 715-778-5775 fax 715-778-5773 info@mosesorganic.org www.mosesorganic.org A nonprofit educational outreach organization dedicated to organic farming. Organizes the Organic Farming Conference in late February, sells books and signs. Provides educational trainings, offers resources and answers farmers' questions. MOSES is the publisher of this directory. National Association of State Organic Programs PO Box 42560 Olympia, WA 360-902-1924 mmcevoy@agr.wa.gov www.nasda.org Provides State/Commonwealth government officials a means to discuss the promotion and regulation of organic agricultural issues. Facilitates communication among members' agencies and represents common interests to other national organizations and federal agencies. National Organic Coalition (NOC) 3540 Route 52 Pine Bush, NY 845-744-2304 liana@hvc.rr.com www.NationalOrganicCoalition.org The National Organic Coalition (NOC) is a national alliance of organizations working to provide a “Washington voice” for farmers, ranchers, industry, environmentalists, consumers and organic industry members who are committed to organic integrity. National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) 110 Maryland Ave NE #209 Washington, DC 202-547-5754 fax 202-547-1837 info@sustainableagriculture.net www.sustainableagriculturecoalition.org A national Alliance of grassroots family farm, rural, and conservation organizations that together advocate for federal policies and programs supporting the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) 110 Maryland Ave NE #209 Washington, DC 202-547-5754 fax 202-547-1837 alotti@sustainableagriculture.net www.sustainableagriculturecoalition.org A national Alliance of grassroots family farm, rural, and conservation organizations that together advocate for federal policies and programs supporting the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. NDSU - Carrington Research Extension Center PO Box 219 Carrington, ND 701-652-2951 fax 701-652-2055 vern.anderson@ndsu.edu www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu Researches crop and animal ecosystems to help family farms maintain profitability. Specializing in ruminants and all crop production. NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center 1041 State Ave. Dickinson, ND 701-483-2348 ext. 113 fax 701-483-2073 frank.kutka@ndsu.edu SARE state coordinator for both North and South Dakotas. North Central Region SARE Program 1390 Eckles Ave St Paul, MN 612-626-3113 fax 612-626-3132 ncrsare@umn.edu www.sare.org/ncrsare Administered by USDA-CSREES, SARE sponsors grants for farmers, researchers and ag professionals that advance farming and ranching systems that are profitable, environmentally sound, and good for families & communities. North Dakota Dept of Agriculture 600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept 602 Bismark, ND 701-328-2061 fax 701-328-4567 tsilbern@nd.gov www.agdepartment.com Organic agriculture contact at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Northern Plains Sustainable Ag. Society PO Box 194, 100 1st Ave SW LaMoure, ND 701-883-4304 fax 701-883-4204 dhnpsas@drtel.net www.npsas.org Committed to the development of a more sustainable society through the promotion of ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable food systems. Organic Center P.O. Box 20513 Boulder, CO 303-499-1840 fax 303-957-2373 info@organic-center.org Offering credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicating the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society. Organic Consumers Association 6771 S Silver Hill Drive Finland, MN 218-226-4164 fax 218-353-7652 office@organicconsumers.org organicconsumers.org An online and grassroots nonprofit public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) PO Box 440 Santa Cruz, CA 831-426-6606 fax 831-426-6670 jane@ofrf.org www.ofrf.org A nonprofit foundation that sponsors research related to organic farming practices, publishes research results for organic farmers and growers interested in adopting organic production systems, and educates the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues. Organic Field School 25494 Highview Ave Farmington, MN atina@organicfieldschool.org www.organicfieldschool.org The Organic Field School at Gardens of Eagan is dedicated to transformation of our food and farming to regional, organic systems. OFS@GOE provides practical education and research for farmers and teaches the benefits and values of organic farming to the public. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) PO Box 11558 Eugene, OR 541-343-7600 x106 fax 541-343-8971 info@omri.org www.omri.org OMRI reviews brand name products used in organic agriculture and processing, and determines if they meet USDA organic regulations. Products that are “OMRI LISTED” have had detailed information submitted for review and pay a fee for this service. Not all NOP allowed items are OMRI listed, but many are present. Certification agencies can accept all OMRI listed products or may wish to review the products on their own. Always check with your agency before using a new product. Check the OMRI website for their listed products. Organic Seed Alliance PO Box 772 Port Townsend, WA 360-385-7192 fax 360-385-7455 info@seedalliance.org www.seedalliance.org Supporting the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed. Accomplishing goals through collaborative education and research programs with organic farmers and other seed professionals. Organic Trade Association (OTA) PO Box 547, 60 Wells St Greenfield, MA 413-774-7511 fax 413-774-6432 csimmons@ota.com www.ota.com Membership organization representing the organic industry in US and Canada. Promotes awareness of and expands market for organic products; represents industry on legislative, policy, and regulatory issues. Operates www.howtogoorganic.com, www.theorganicpages.com, wwwtheorganicreport.org and the annual All Things Organic(tm) Conference and Trade Show, www.organicexpo.org. Organic Volunteers Virtual (Online), 206-914-7948 ethan@organicvolunteers.com www.organicvolunteers.com A website that links people to sustainable farming internships, apprenticeships, volunteer opportunities, and paid work. Use www.GrowFood.org to connect with host farms in all US states and 21 Latin American countries. Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) 137 Lynn Ave, Ste 200 Ames, IA 515-232-5661 fax 515-232-5649 info@practicalfarmers.org www.practicalfarmers.org Sponsors on-farm research, educational programs, field days, conference and a quarterly newsletter about sustainable and organic agriculture. Research Education Action & Policy on Food Group (REAP) 306 E Wilson St, Ste 2E Madison, WI 608-310-7836 fax 608-204-7655 info@reapfoodgroup.org www.reapfoodgroup.org Connects producers, consumers, policymakers, educators, businesses and organizations to nourish the links between land and table. Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Road Kutztown, PA 610-683-1400 fax 610-683-8548 info@rodaleinst.org www.rodaleinstitute.org Leaders in organic solutions since 1974. Providing farmers with techniques they need to succeed; policy-makers with information they need to best support our farmers; and consumers with resources they need to make informed decisions about the food they eat. SARE Outreach 1122 Patapsco Building College Park, MD 614-306-6422 fax 301-504-5207 outreach@sare.org www.sare.org The national outreach arm of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). SARE Outreach publishes a variety of farmer-ready handbooks, free bulletins, reports highlighting SARE projects, and resource guides. South Dakota Department of Agriculture 523 E Capitol Ave Pierre, SD 605-773-5436 fax 605-773-3481 Robert.Weyrich@state.sd.us www.state.sd.us/doa/ag_dev Organic agriculture contact at the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. Sustainable Alternative Farming Institute/Small Farm Today 3903 W Ridge Trail Rd Clark, MO 800-633-2535 fax 573-687-3148 smallfarm@socket.net www.esafi.com A nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the small family farm, rural community and the sustainability of our society at large. Produces a newsletter. Sustainable Farming Association of MN (SFA-MN) PO Box 192 Princeton, MN 763-260-0209 john@sfa-mn.org www.sfa-mn.org A membership organization supporting the development and enhancement of sustainable farming systems through innovation, demonstration, education, and farmer-to-farmer networking. Events include Grazefest Minnesota, Minnesota Garlic Festival, Harvest Festival, and SFA's Conference each February. U of M SW Research & Outreach Center, Elwell Agroecology Farm (SWROC) 23669 130th St Lamberton, MN 507-752-7372 fax 507-752-5097 riddl003@umn.edu organicecology.umn.edu The U of MN's Organic Ecology Program explores the science of organic agriculture through on-farm and experiment station research; variety trials; organic field days; workshops; publications; and the Organic Ecology website. University of IL - Urbana, NRES 1201 W Gregory Dr Urbana, IL 201-621-7974 aslan@illinois.edu http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/org-ag Developing research and outreach programs on cover cropping, weed management in organic farming systems. Coordinating on-farm research, organic farm tours. University of Minnesota, Applied Plant Sciences Graduate Program 1991 Upper Buford Circle, 411 Borlaug Hall St. Paul, MN 612-625-4742 fax 612-625-1268 apsc@umn.edu www.appliedplantsciences.umn.edu/ Biological solutions to real-world problems come to life in the Applied Plant Sciences graduate program. We offer Undergraduate, Minor, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in one or more of the following specializations: Sustainable Agriculture; Agronomy/Agroecology; Horticultural Science; Plant Breeding/Molecular Genetics; Applied Plant Sciences. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Agroecology Program 139 King Hall, 1525 Observatory Dr. Madison, WI 608-890-1456 www.agroecology.wisc.edu We seek to foster the development of the facilitators, researchers, and practitioners of a more equitable and resource-efficient agriculture. Our curriculum addresses agriculture as the simultaneously biophysical and social enterprise that it is. USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) 1800 M Street NW Suite 4051S Washington, DC 202-694-5541 fax 202-694-5775 cgreene@ers.usda.gov www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/organic Publisher of data on organic production, including "US Organic Agriculture" with a listing of the number of certified acres by state. Other useful statistics summarized in reports available through the website. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) 820 Industrial Dr. Suite 1 Sparta, WI 608-269-8136 fax 608-269-8157 tony.bowers@wi.usda.gov www.fsa.usda.gov This agency makes and guarantees loans and provides credit counseling to farmers and ranchers. For more information contact your local FSA office. USDA National Organic Program (NOP) 1400 Independence Ave SW, Rm 4004 South Washington, DC 202-720-3252 fax 202-205-7808 www.ams.usda.gov/nop This government agency oversees national organic standards, accredits organic certification agencies, and provides general information on its policies and activities through its website. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 8030 Excelsior Dr. Suite 200 Madison, WI 608-662-4422 ext 227 fax 608-276-5890 renae.anderson@wi.usda.gov www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov The primary federal agency working to protect natural resources on private lands. NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to farmers for conservation planning and practices suited to their land and operation. Find your state office at www.nrcs.usda.gov Wisconsin Office: 8030 Excelsior Dr Madison, WI 53717 608/662-4422 mike.sundquist@wi.usda.gov www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov Minnesota Office: 375 Jackson St. Suite 600 St. Paul, MN 55101 651/602-7900 www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov Iowa Office: 693 Federal Building, 210 Walnut St. Des Moines, IA 50309 515/284-4260 www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) The purpose of the RC&D program is to accelerate the conservation, development and utilization of natural resources, improve the general level of economic activity, and to enhance the environment and standard of living in designated RC&D areas. Current program objectives focus on improvement of quality of life achieved through natural resources conservation and community development which leads to sustainable communities, prudent use (development), and the management and conservation of natural resources. To find out more about specific program initiatives, contact your area RC&D program office. RC&D program offices are listed online at www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/rcd USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) 30 East 7th St, Ste 1450 St Paul, MN 651-290-3304 x229 Diane fax 651-290-4139 george.montgomery@rma.usda.gov www.rma.usda.gov Provides resources for farmers for protecting their operations from risk, through Federal Crop Insurance and information on other risk management strategies. UW-RF, Plant & Earth Science 314 Agriculture Science Bldg River Falls, WI 715-425-3941 fax 715-425-3785 william.anderson@uwrf.edu www.uwrf.edu UWRF’s Sustainable Agriculture option within the Crop and Soil Science undergraduate major promotes land productivity, environmental stewardship, economic practicality and rural community viability. The University’s holistic, experientially-based Sustainable Community Development Master’s Program may be custom designed to fit students’ needs. Wallace Center/Winrock International 2121 Crystal Drive, Ste 500 Arlington, VA 703-879-6556 fax 703-525-1744 wallacecenter@winrock.org www.wallacecenter.org Supports entrepreneurs and communities as they build a new, 21st century food system that is healthier for people, environment, and economy. We foster linkages, knowledge & resources through the National Good Food Network and by informing public policy. WI Dept of Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection (WI DATCP) PO Box 8911 Madison, WI 608-224-5120 fax 608-224-5110 laura.paine@wi.gov www.datcp.state.wi.us Resources and information for beginning and experienced organic farmers and handlers. Administers organic cost-share funds when available. Coordinates the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council, a public-private partnership to support development and growth of the organic sector in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Natural Foods 910 W Grand Ave Wisconsin Rapids, WI info@wisconsinnaturalfoods.org www.wisconsinnaturalfoods.org Informs people of the relationship between soil conservation, clean air, pure water and human health. Women, Food and Agriculture Network PO Box 611 Ames, IA 515-232-4082 (ph & fax) fax 512-628-3841 leigh@wfan.org www.wfan.org Linking and empowering women to build food systems and communities that are healthy, just, sustainable, and that promote environmental integrity. |
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