Helpful Organizations and Links

• 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.