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Education resources for Sustainable Agriculture
Education
Learning more about sustainable agriculture and its application is a lifelong process. The resources in this section direct readers to opportunities to learn more about farming sustainably, from classroom lessons for school children to graduate degree programs, and student and vocational internships on working farms across the country. Adults have formal and informal opportunities to learn more about all aspects of sustainable agriculture, as well, thanks to organizations nationwide and in many local communities that offer publications, training sessions, programs and conferences for their members and the public.
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ATTRA Publications
| Sustainable Farming Internships & Apprenticeships - RL033 | Summary [HTML] |
Links to Other Education Information
| Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) AFSIC specializes in information related to sustainable, organic, low-input, biodynamic, and regenerative agriculture, focusing on alternative crops, new uses for traditional crops, and crops grown for industrial production. AFSIC also offers the publication Educational & Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture, which lists internships available at U.S. and international institutions and organizations--as well as farms outside the U.S.--offering education, training, or information in organic, alternative, or sustainable agriculture. |
| Aprovecho - Education for Sustainable Living Aprovecho is a non-profit research and education center located outside of Cottage Grove, Oregon. The 40 acre rural campus is a classroom featuring working examples of Appropriate Technology, Sustainable Forestry, Organic Agriculture, Permaculture, and the interconnectedness that is shared by these systems and with the land. |
| Food To Bank On - Bellingham, WA. Food To Bank On is a three-year farmer incubation project that connects beginning sustainable farmers with training, markets and mentorship, while providing farm-fresh product to food banks and shelters. The community, farmers, and the hungry all benefit from the innovative and effective work of the Food To Bank On project. |
| Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming Groundswell's New Farmer Training Project aims to increase the number, diversity, profitability, and environmental sustainability of area farmers by providing a hands-on training program for serious aspiring farmers and urban market gardeners. They also offer an eight-weekSummer Practicum in Sustainable Farming and Local Food Systems in cooperation with the Environmental Studies Program at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Groundswell also works with area farmers to coordinate the Finger Lakes CRAFT, which offers advanced supplementary education and training to farm employees and interns in the Ithaca, NY area. Groundswell's New Farmer Training Program is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA, Grant #2010-49400-21799. |
| How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch This Sustainable Agriculture Network bulletin describes how to conduct research at the farm level, with practical tips for both crop and livestock producers as well as a comprehensive list of more in-depth resources. |
| Making the Farm Connection: Farm-to-School Farm Visit Manual Community Alliance with Family Farmers developed this manual to let farmers know what to expect when hosting a farm visit, and to prepare teachers and classes so that they may get the most out of their farm visit. The farm visit concepts outlined in this manual are best suited for students between second and sixth grades. The manual is available as a PDF file. |
| Sustainable Agriculture Resources and Programs for K-12 Youth This 16-page 2006 publication from SARE is a guide to sustainable agriculture-oriented educational opportunities for schoolchildren that features more than 50 programs and curricula nationwide. The publication includes direct links, program contact information and ideas for integrating lessons into school programs. It is available in print or PDF. |
| The Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Farm Internship Curriculum This curriculum was designed to be used by individual farmers during the course of the workweek. Ideally, a farmer will use the In-Field curriculum when he or she is demonstrating a new task to interns. Its companion Handbook was authored by Maud Powell and developed and tested by Oregon farmers and interns It details successful methods of recruitment, hiring, negotiating with, training, and managing interns. |
Links to Sustainable Agriculture Educational Programs
University and College Programs
Organic Dairy
| California State University, Chico Organic Dairy |
| Organic Dairy Research Farm, University of New Hampshire |
Other Training Programs
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