FOR MORE INFORMATION

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program -- North Central Region Office

SARE is a USDA effort to further the development and adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. SARE offers a variety of resources. (402) 472-7081; www.ces.ncsu.edu/san/ncrsare//

Minnesota Extension Service -- Sustainable Agriculture Initiative

MES is developing a network among producers, bankers, University faculty, extension specialists and related agency personnel, with the goal of helping producers make more profit.
(612) 625-9292.

Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas

ATTRA offers free information to farmers, county extension agents, agricultural support groups, wildlife specialists, and agribusiness about sustainable agriculture and low-input farming. (800) 346-9140; askattra@ncatark.uark.edu

Energy and Sustainable Agriculture Program, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

ESAP was established in 1987 in response to concerns over the impact of conventional agricultural practices on farm profitability, health and the environment. The purpose of the program is to demonstrate and promote alternative practices which are energy efficient, environmentally sound, profitable and which enhance the self-sufficiency of Minnesota farmers. (612) 296-7673; http://www.mda.state.mn.us

Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture

MISA seeks to bring the diverse interests of the ag community together with interests from the University community to develop and promote sustainable agriculture in Minnesota and beyond. (612) 625-8235; http://www.misa.umn.edu

The Land Stewardship Project

LSP's mission is to foster an ethic of farm stewardship and to promote sustainable agriculture and communities.
(612) 653-0618; www.misa.umn.edu/lsphp.html

Sustainable Farming Association

SFA's purpose is to find ways of farming that are economically viable and ecologically sound. Through mutual support and fellowship, SFA shares resources, new ideas, and approaches to farming. (612) 732-6203;
www.misa.umn.edu/sfa.html

Organic Growers and Buyers Association

OGBA's primary goal is to ensure that food labeled "organic" is, in fact, grown and processed according to OGBA certification standards.
(612) 572-1967 or 1-800-677-6422.

Sustainable Agriculture Network

SAN, a cooperative effort between land-grant universities, Extension, non-profits, agribusinesses, farmers and ranchers (funded by USDA's SARE program), promotes effective communication about sustainable agriculture. Subjects range from biological controls and cropping practices to research trends and weed management.
(301) 504-6425; www.ces.ncsu.edu/san

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy