CONTACT USClient Resources
The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service - ATTRA - was developed and is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). The ATTRA website is a great resource for all aspects of organic agriculture.
Another service of ATTRA is Ask a Sustainable Agriculture Expert where users can submit questions specifically concerning their own operations and/or problems.
ATTRA also maintains a comprehensive database of Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships where producers can post free listings for openings in their operation.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education – Federally funded research in organic agriculture. Grants and outreach to advance sustainable innovations in agriculture.
Organic Farming Research Institute – Source of the latest information on policy and research in organic agriculture and grants for on farm research.
The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) specializes in identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices in support of USDA's effort to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide.
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) provides organic certifiers, growers, manufacturers, and suppliers an independent review of products intended for use in certified organic production, handling, and processing. OMRI’s lists of generic and brand name materials allowed for use in certified organic production and processing is an industry standard for evaluating inputs in organic operations.
Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR). A university center that provides access to research and educational efforts in agriculture, food and natural resources. CSANR Organic Agriculture Program
Oregon State University Oregon Small Farms provides information for the commercial small farmer. Wide range of news, technical reports, and related conferences and educational opportunities for small producers with much information related to sustainable production techniques.
University of California - Davis Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program – provides access to university based research, publications and grant funding.
Cornell University Small Farm Program – provides access to university based research, publications and projects with a focus on the Northeast Region.
Cornell University also sponsors The NY Beginning Farmers Project which provides information and classes for new and diversifying farmers.
University of Maryland Small Farm Program – provides access to university based research, publications and projects with a focus on the Mideast Region.
University of Illinois Small Farm Program – provides access to university based research, publications and projects with a focus on the Midwest Region.
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Beginning & Small Farm Programs – is a good resource for those new to organic agriculture. Also provides a wide range of information on production techniques for the Northeast Region.
The New England Small Farm Institute presents a wide range of information for new and established farmers with a focus on New England.
The NESFI also maintains a place for farms to list agricultural opportunities in their operations.
North East Workers On Organic Farms (NEWOOF)
University of Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Program provides access to university based research, publications and projects with a focus on the Southern Region.
The Cooperative Extension System provides a wide range of very informative materials about organic agriculture in printed and video formats through a variety of electronic media including: eXtension Organic Agriculture Website, eOrganic's You Tube Channel, eOrganic on Facebook and eOrganic on Twitter.
Publications
The Master Publication List presents ATTRA’s extensive collection of publications covering a wide range of organic crops, livestock, processing and related economic, marketing and cultural issues.
Acres U.S.A is a well established periodical that focuses on commercial scale organic and sustainable farming.
Small Farm Digest is an online newsletter produced by the US Department of Agriculture. It contains a wide variety of articles from government specialists covering the latest research in sustainable and small farm production and marketing techniques.
American Small Farm is a nationally circulated publication catering exclusively to the interests and needs of the small farmer. Focuses on farming practices, ideas and technology suitable to family farms.
Small Farm Today magazine covering issues related to Alternative and Traditional Crops and Livestock, Direct Marketing, and Rural Living.
The Small Farmers Journal is a long time source of information about farming with a special emphasis on the use of horses in farming operations.