History of Agriculture at Goshen College
Useful Links
Useful Links - to other sites and resources
Sustainable Education Opportunities:
NewFarm.org’s new and improved Farming for Credit Directory lists hands-on and classroom-based sustainable ag education opportunities. Updated November 2005.
On-the-job learning opportunities in sustainable and organic agriculture from the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA).
Educational and Training Opportunities in sustainable agriculture from the USDA/ARS.
Other Links:
ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) is a Christian non-profit organization whose mission it is to network with community leaders in developing countries to seek hunger solutions for families growing food under difficult conditions.
Gardens Alive - One of the country's leading mail order companies dedicated to biological control of garden pests.
Heifer International’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Heifer employs a holistic approach to build sustainable communities and has developed a set of global initiatives to meet their mission.
Johnny's Selected Seeds - A company providing product, research and technical information to home gardeners and small commercial growers.
Local Harvest - Find healthy, sustainably-produced food in your area.
Mennonite Creation Care Network - A network for Mennonite people and agencies actively engaged in the care and restoration of God's Creation as part of the missional commitment of Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada.
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture - The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture is a diverse nationwide partnership of individuals and organizations cultivating grass roots efforts to engage in policy development processes that result in food and agricultural systems and rural communities that are healthy, environmentally sound, profitable, humane and just.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service - numerous links to diverse publications and resources
New Farm - The Rodale Institute’s website reaches a global community of food producers with the mission to inform, encourage, equip and inspire farmers with the support they need to take important transition steps toward regenerative agriculture. NewFarm.org presents expert resources for crop and livestock production, direct marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and community-building collaborations.
Seed Savers Exchange - Seed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit organization that saves and shares the heirloom seeds of our garden heritage, forming a living legacy that can be passed down through generations.
Sustainable Agriculture Network - A program of the USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) with regional links and information for small farmers.
Mother Earth News: the original guide to living wisely. Includes good articles on sustainability.
World Hunger Relief, Inc. is a Christian non-profit organization committed to the alleviation of hunger around the world. Individuals are trained to work with communities in developing sustainable farming techniques. Those with economic abundance are introduced to methods of conserving and sharing resources.
Merry
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