Farm-Aid
- Family farmers ensure safe, healthful food, protect natural
resources, & strengthen local economies.
Pure
Produce Greenhouse - Watch for a feature article on this amazing
new project coming soon!
See also - The Freedom Ranch "Growing Pure &
Healthy People ... Not agriculture but "PeopleCulture!"
Sweetwater-organic
Farm A great example of how good things can go when like-minded
people band together to accomplish a goal. This Organic cooperative
community farm is right here with me in Tampa.
www.woodwise.org
Step-by-step tips for forest-friendly living.
National
Sustainable Agricluture Information Service
T he latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news,
events and funding opportunities. They feature that, plus in-depth
publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock
enterprises, innovative marketing, and organic certification, and
highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable
ag activities.
New
Farm - Farmer to Farmer know-How from the Rodale Institute;
a global leader in regenerative agriculture, devoted to innovative
agriculture research, outreach and training through The New Farm®
programs. The Institute works with people worldwide to achieve a
regenerative food system that renews and improves environmental
and human health, working with the philosophy that "Healthy
Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People ®.
www.ecopaperaction.org
Encourage magazines to print on recycled paper.
Classical Medicine - Healthy soil & sustainable agricultural practices are also important to heal the body. The good people of Classical Medicine & their website will prove how homeopathy and natural remedies from a biodiverse, healthy planet are the best ways to heal many physical & mental ailments.
The
Trust for Public Land - the only national nonprofit working
exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well-being.
TPL helps conserve land for recreation and spiritual nourishment
and to improve the health and quality of life of American communities.
California
Certified Organic Farmers - Non-profit membership based organic
certification and trade association. Organic Farming, Marketing,
and Certification Resources. Features complete online version of
certification standards, an organic FAQ, membership directory and
more.
General Information
The Union of Concerned
Scientists - UCS is an independent nonprofit alliance of 60,000
concerned citizens and scientists across the country. They augment
rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed
citizen advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a
safer world.
The
Forest Stewardship Council - Independent, membership-based organization
that brings people together to promote responsible management of
the world's forests through developing standards, a certification
system and trademark recognition.
S.F.I. (The sustainable forestry Initiative) - Look
out. This organization and their labeling may be little more than
"Greenwashing" consumers
into thinking these products and the organizations that produce
them are doing good for the environment, when in reality, they are
putting on a green face over their profiteering one.
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