Farmer Resources
For All Things Sustainable Agriculture
Below you can find helpful links to a comprehensive list of informational guides, government websites, knowledgeable organizations, and more.
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Government Agencies
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- USDA Organic Label: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2012/03/22/organic-101-what-usda-organic-label-means
- Transition to Organic Guide: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Transition%20to%20Organic%20Factsheet.pdf
- Natural Resources Conservation Service: Soil Health: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/soils/health/
- Natural Resources Conservation Service: Environmental Quality Incentives Program: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip/
- Farm Service Agency: Help for Organic Farming: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/outreach-and-education/help-for-organic-farming/index
Non-Profit Organizations
The Organic Center
- Best Organic Farming Practices: https://www.organic-center.org/identifying-best-best-organic-agriculture
Rodale Institute
- Organic Pest Management: https://rodaleinstitute.org/why-organic/organic-farming-practices/pest-%20management/
- Soil Health: https://rodaleinstitute.org/why-organic/organic-farming-practices/soil-health/
FoodPrint Organization
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Sustainable Agriculture vs Industrial Agriculture: https://foodprint.org/issues/sustainable-agriculture-vs-industrial-agriculture/
Radio Networks
AgNet West Radio Network
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Making Sense of Biologicals: https://agnetwest.com/category/agri-business/making-sense-of-biologicals/
Sustainable Agriculture Information
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices: https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/sustainable-farming-practices.php
- Government Grants for Starting a Farm: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/government-grants-start-up-farm-12981.html