Report (USDA) – Making the Transition to Sustainable Agriculture

This technical note provides a conceptual framework for the transition to a more sustainable agriculture. It also includes case studies and information sources on sustainable agriculture.

October 14, 2011

Solutions from the Land

Solutions from the Land (SfL) was conceived and led by a cross-sector team of respected agriculture, forestry, conservation, academic, and industry leaders, who came together in 2009 based on clean energy discussions facilitated by the 25x’25 Alliance (resources from the Alliance) to explore integrated land management solutions to help meet food security, economic development, climate […]

American Farmland Trust

American Farmland Trust is a conservation organization dedicated to saving America’s farm and ranch land, promoting environmentally sound farming practices and supporting a sustainable future for farms. View their Publications section for educational materials on farming, policy, and many other relevant areas.

Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS)

Find free high school curricula in sustainable agriculture here that you can adapt to college courses. The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) is a research center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences – part of the Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. The Center organizes training events for agricultural professionals […]

EcoAgriculture Partners

EcoAgriculture Partners works to enhance rural livelihoods, conserve biodiversity and ecosystem services, and sustainably produce crops, livestock, fish, and fiber. The nonprofit supports individuals and organizations at the local, national and international levels. It offers a platform for cross-sectoral dialogue and action among diverse stakeholders, working with a wide range of groups – from farmers […]

Life Lab

Life Lab has created curricula and workshops for K12 educators interested in bringing learning to life in gardens nationwide. Some of these may be applicable to college classrooms. On the website, you can find curriculum, resources for starting a school garden, and Garden Enhanced Nutrition Education Resources (GENE) – an extensive list of resources used […]

Nourishing the Planet

The Nourishing the Planet (www.NourishingthePlanet.org) project, from the Worldwatch Institute, assesses the state of agricultural innovations—from cropping methods to irrigation technology to agricultural policy—with an emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and ecosystem health, as well as productivity. The project aims to both inform global efforts to eradicate hunger and raise the profile of these efforts. The […]

Report – U.S. Dairy Sustainability Report

This report from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy focuses primarily on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy impacts — the first challenges to be addressed through this industry wide effort for dairy sustainability.

Report (NCAT) – Conserving Fuel on the Farm

In today’s climate of continually escalating fuel prices, farms must find ways to conserve fuel in order to reduce costs. This publication identifies a number of measures that will reduce fuel consumption on farms, and concludes with a list of resources for more information.

Santa Cruz Agroecology Institute

The mission of the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems is to research, develop, and advance sustainable food and agricultural systems that are environmentally sound, economically viable, socially responsible, non-exploitative, and that serve as a foundation for future generations. The Center produces a variety of publications for researchers, farmers, students, educators, and home gardeners. […]