Susan Smith's List: Sustainable Agriculture

"The Cooperative Extension System is a nationwide, non-credit educational network. Each U.S. state and territory has a state office at its land-grant university and a network of local or regional offices. These offices are staffed by one or more experts who provide useful, practical, and research-based information to agricultural producers, small business owners, youth, consumers, and others in rural areas and communities of all sizes."

"serves to insure the public's knowledge of and access to the most current information on today's educational opportunities in sustainable agriculture."

"Use our website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies."

"specializes in identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices in support of USDA's effort to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide."

"The long-term objective of the FAO Organic Agriculture Programme is to enhance food security, rural development,sustainable livelihoods and environmental integrity by building capacities of member countries in organic production, processing, certification and marketing.

This Website offers information on organic agriculture available at FAO. It also functions as a "road map" whereby users are directed to other relevant websites."

"provides all interested citizens with information on how organic farming contributes to the protection of our natural resources, to biodiversity and animal welfare, and how it helps in the development of rural areas."

committed its resources and programs to the goals of “sustainable” agriculture. For agriculture to be sustainable it must be profitable, environmentally responsible, and enhance the quality of life of farm families and their communities.

The center gives farmers, ranchers, gardeners and educators from around Oklahoma the tools they need to be successful in challenging times. Through projects on the ranch, a comprehensive website and well-regarded educational events, the center reaches people around the world.