Resource Center - The SEED Center

Instructions

The Resource Center organizes resources around 7 green economy “Sectors” and 7 “Topics.”

Search by sector or by topic, or across all sectors and/or all topics. Or search by keyword at the top right of this page.

Overview

How are the Resources Organized?

What are the Criteria?

Resources that are included in the SEED Center have been reviewed by the TAG and meet the following criteria:

Accessible and available for colleges to model and/or customize to their local labor markets
Not to be used as a means to market individual consultants or their products to AACC members
Promote colleges becoming generally more innovative

Additionally, be sure to check out our Green Programs!

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250 Twitter Accounts Every Food Activist Should Follow

Food Tank has provided, in one simple list, 250 Twitter accounts for food activists to follow for instant connectivity with farmers, chefs, researchers, activists, educators and policymakers around the world who are working to improve the global food system.

Article: ‘Food Hubs’ Meet Growing Demand for Locally Grown Farm Fare

This article discusses how “food hubs,” or operations that aggregate, distribute and market source-identified food, are growing in popularity and scale as the demand for locally-sourced foods grows among individuals and organizations, such as hospitals and schools. These food hubs provide a stable market for local farmers, while connecting people to what they are consuming in a mindful way.

Climate Bonds Initiative

This international, investor-focused not-for-profit initiative focuses on mobilizing the $100 trillion bond market to benefit climate change solutions through market tracking, developing global standards, and providing policy models and advice.

Free Online Permaculture Design Course

Utilize theses video lectures and the discussion forum to learn the fundamentals of permaculture design. The course covers a variety of topics including: renewable energy; greywater and rainwater catchment; soil regeneration and land restoration; food forests, trees, and garden design; plus urban apartment permaculture.

This resource is free but requires users to register before they can access the course materials.

Global Bioenergy Statistics

This report uses statistics material to depict the growth of bioenergy in the context of the renewable energy market. Intended for companies, governments and researchers, this report is just as useful to educators and students.

Global Trends 2030

In its report “Global Trends 2030,” the US National Intelligence Council described the interconnected risks in water, energy and food supply security as a “megatrend” that will gain global momentum. Updates, videos, and additional resources are also provided.

Guidebook for Organic Certification

This free guidebook covers everything from what is organic farming to the rules for specific types of organic production. It discusses the process farmers must follow to get certified organic for livestock and crops, plus provides marketing regulations, contact information for organizations, and resources and reference materials.

Local Food System Toolkits

These publications offer guidelines for developing successful local food systems that can be incorporated into sustainability education programs and community outreach activities. Below are links to some of the specific toolkits and resources found on this page.

Local Food System Toolkit 1: Developing a Worksite Food Box Program: This is a guide for creating a program for pre-packed food boxes delivered weekly to employees at their workplaces. It could easily be marketed to college staff and students who do not have easy access to locally grown foods.

Local Food System Toolkit #2: Managing Cash Flow for a Low-Capital Food Hub Start-up: For organizations that collect and distribute local food, this toolkit explains how food hub cash flow, even with limited funds, can be used advantageously.

The “Supporting Local Food System Development in Your Community” guidebook offers a seven-step planner to develop and promote a local food system in your community or on your campus.

Finding Good Work in Sustainable Food & Farming

Students can utilize this resource to determine what they desire in a career and how to work towards that goal, including internship options and information on creating a job that does not yet exist.

Green and Sustainability Jobs and Career Resources

This article, on the state of green careers, provides information and resources for educators and students on current sustainable career trends and projections. Links to websites featuring sustainability related job offerings, disciplinary based sustainability associations, higher education consortia, and career pathways for students are included.

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