Helpful Organizations and Links

• eOrganic
  eOrganic website provides scientific, experience, and certification based information on organic farming for farmers, extension agents, agricultural professionals, and the general public. eOrganic provides articles, videos, webinars, and an ask-an-expert service, all which are free, peer reviewed, and checked for compliance with organic certification regulations. Topics include dairy farming, soils, weeds, disease, and pest management, vegetable production, and organic certification and marketing.
  
  
• Farmers' Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program
  A guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program from National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC). It is available for download at their website.

• Midwest Organic Tree Fruit Growers Network
  Organic tree fruit research and information, quarterly tree fruit grower newsletter, upcoming field days, grower hour minutes, networking opportunities, and more.


• Crop Insurance Information
  Find out how to best utilize the federal crop insurance program for your organic operation.


• ATTRA The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service --a project of NCAT
  Providing free publications on specific organic and sustainable production methods, crops, marketing and organizations. (Download ATTRA's Guide to Organic Publications). Technical specialists will prepare custom resource packets for subjects not currently in print. Created and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), P.O. Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702, (800) 346-9140


• The Rodale Institute, NewFarm
  NewFarm presents compelling success stories with expert resources for crop and livestock production, direct marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and community building collaborations. 611 Siegriedale Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530, (610) 683-1416


• Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
  OFRF is 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.
  P.O. Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, 831/426-6606, research@ofrf.org


• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program, North Central Region
  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.
  University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 13A Activities Bldg.
  1734 N. 34th Street, Lincoln, NE 68583-0840
  402/472-7081, ncrsare@unl.edu


• USDA National Organic Program (NOP)
  This government agency oversees national organic standards, accredits organic certification agencies, and provides general information on its policies and activities through its website.
  1400 Independence Ave SW, Room 4008 South, Washington, DC 20250, 202/720-3252


• Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
  State-run organic certification program.
  Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319, 515/281-5321


• Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  Offering organic information, educational events, speakers, and other assistance and resources for many areas of organic agriculture including: production methods, transition, certification, and marketing.
  625 Robert Street North St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-2538
  651/201-6616, Meg.Moynihan@state.mn.us


• Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
  Funds on-farm demonstration and educational efforts to increase public awareness of the benefits of sustainable farming. Organic certification cost-share program available.
  2811 Agriculture Drive, PO Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-891
  608/224-5120, laura.paine@datcp.state.wi.us


• The Xerces Society
  An international nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. To join the Society, make a contribution, or read about our work, please visit them online. Several of their fact sheets are available for FREE download on our production info page.


• How To Go Organic
  A web-based collection of resources from around the country. Useful for farmers or processors interested in understanding organic production, processing and marketing. Sponsored by the Organic Trade Association.


• Organic Feed Mills and Suppliers
  A comprehensive list organized by state, provided by CROPP Cooperative.


• Educational Opportunities in Sustainable and Organic Ag.
  MOSES Fact Sheet
  A comprehensive list of schools, universities, and other programs offering ag. training.

Resources for Consumers
(info on the value of organics, nutrition and organic statistics.)

• Food Sleuth Radio
  The show was rated among the top 11 green food radio shows in the country.
  Airs every Thursday at 5pm.


• Center for Food Safety
  Information on GMOs, Irradiation, cloning. Fact sheets, statistics, news articles and more!


• The Organic Center
  Consumer-friendly statistics and research reports on the value of organics.


• Organic Trade Association (OTA)
  Some good consumer info. "How to go Organic" for farmers, plus links to various production resources.


• Beyond Pesticides
  Discusses the hazards of pesticides, suggests pesticide alternatives, info on organic lawn care.


• Union of Concerned Scientists
  Info on global warming, GMOs, antibiotics, etc.


• Local and Organic: Do you know the difference?
  MOSES Fact Sheet
  Local or organic food? Is one a better choice over the other?


• Why Buy Local Foods
  MOSES Fact Sheet
  Buy locally and organically grown food! Good reasons abound. Here are a few.

Farm Lists

• Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas
  Your road map to healthy eating. Regional food guides including farms, farmers markets, restaurants, stores and other businesses that sell local food and use sustainable production and business practices.


• Local Harvest
  A national online farm list. Search for CSAs, farmers markets, u-pick farms, etc, by zipcode.


• Savour Wisconsin
  An online Wisconsin farm and product locator.


• Madison Area Community Supported Ag Coalition (MACSAC)
  Find Madison, WI area CSAs.


• Minnesota Grown Directory
  Online listing of MN farms, not all are organic. Find u-pick pumpkins, MN farmers markets, and more.


• MN Organic Directory
  Resource for farmers and processors.


• IL Farm Direct
  Farm Direct helps you find fresh, locally grown food by connecting you directly with Illinois farmers.


• Eat Well Guide
  Find wholesome, fresh, sustainable food throughout the US and Canada. Eat local on a roadtrip! Search by zipcode, keyword, city or state.