Farm & Garden Services-is a online sustainable agricultural library project. Farm & Garden Services provides news and information to farmers, gardeners and consumers of food. The project encompasses all aspects of growing food both at the small farm and garden levels. Farm & Garden Services also reports on issues throughout the world that affect our food supply including political decisions, genetically modified crops and food industry trends. The primary focus of Farm & Garden Services is sustainable agriculture which includes organic and biodynamic methods. www.farm-garden.com
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California Alliance of Family Farmers (CAFF)-a non-profit membership organization serving family farmers and the sustainable agriculture movement. Since 1978, CAFF's mission has been to build a movement of rural and urban people who foster family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economies, and promotes social justice. www.caff.org
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Organic Trade Association (OTA)- The Organic trade association represents the organic industry in Canada and the United States. Their goal is to encourage global sustainability through promoting and protecting the growth of the diverse organic trade. www.ota.com
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Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI)- RAFI is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of family farms, conservation of agricultural biodiversity, socially responsible use of new technologies, safe food and a sustainable system of agriculture from local to global levels. www.rafi.org.
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Ecological Farming Association (EFA) The Ecological Farming Association is dedicated to the development of ecologically-based food systems, both domestically and throughout the world. EFA is a non-profit educational organization that advances ecologically sound and economically viable agriculture. EFA can be traced back to 1981, when a group of California farmers sought alternatives to fossil fuel and chemical intensive farming methods. What began as a single gathering of a few farmers has grown into a series of education programs spanning over two decades. www.eco-farm.org
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The Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA)- provides technical assistance to farmers, extension agents, market gardeners, agricultural researchers and other ag professionals in all 50 states. Topics addressed by ATTRA are sustainable farming production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises and innovative marketing. Technical assistance, publications, and resources are provided free of charge to appropriate users. www.attra.org
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Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is a nonprofit public charity that supports the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed. They accomplish their goals through collaborative education and research programs with organic farmers and other seed professionals. www.seedalliance.org
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Small Farm Center- The Small Farm Center is a part of the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. They serve as a clearinghouse for questions from farmers, marketers, farm advisors, trade associations, government officials and agencies and the academic community. They publish a quarterly newsletter called Small Farm News. www.sfc.ucdavis.edu
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University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SAREP)- SAREP provides leadership and support for scientific research and education to encourage farmers, farm workers, and consumers in California to produce, distribute, process and consume food and fiber in a manner that is economically viable, sustains natural resources and biodiversity and enhances the quality of life in the state's diverse communities for present and future generations. www.ceplacer.ucdavis.edu. They have a wonderful and complete cover crop database at www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/ccrop
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Rodale Institute- The Rodale institute is a non profit organization located in Pennsylvania. It traces its roots back to the Soil and Health foundation, founded by J.I. Rodale in 1947. The Rodale institute promotes regenerative agriculture, defining the link between farming practices, soil health and human health. www.rodaleinstitute.org/home
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American Farmland Trust- American Farmland Trust works to stop the loss of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment. www.farmland.org.
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California FarmLink- California FarmLink is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting techniques and disseminating information that will preserve family farming and conserve farmland in California by increasing farm ownership through linking aspiring and retiring farmers. www.californiafarmlink.org.
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Avant-Gardening: Creative Organic Gardening- www.avant-gardening.com "YOU CAN GROW!" using sustainable organic gardening as a medium for creative expression and spiritual growth. Extensive sustainable organic gardening information, workshops, monthly newsletter, virtual tours, links/resources, and more!
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Farm & Garden Services-is a online sustainable agricultural library project. Farm & Garden Services provides news and information to farmers, gardeners and consumers of food. The project encompasses all aspects of growing food both at the small farm and garden levels. Farm & Garden Services also reports on issues throughout the world that affect our food supply including political decisions, genetically modified crops and food industry trends. The primary focus of Farm & Garden Services is sustainable agriculture which includes organic and biodynamic methods. www.farm-garden.com
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| Andrew Lopez- www.invisiblegardener.com is the website of Andrew Lopez, an organic advocate that lives in Southern California (Malibu) and has landscaped the gardens of many celebrities. Andrew, who is often mentioned in publications such as Organic Gardening Magazine or shows such as PBS "New Garden", has been a long-time customer and supporter of Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply. You can listen to his show anytime at http://www.live365.com/stations/invisiblegardener?site=pro. |
| Handales.com- www.handales.com is a gardening information and resource web site. It is easy to use and contains lots of great tips and articles. |
Rodale Institute- The Rodale institute is a non profit organization located in Pennsylvania. It traces its roots back to the Soil and Health foundation, founded by J.I. Rodale in 1947. The Rodale institute promotes regenerative agriculture, defining the link between farming practices, soil health and human health. www.rodaleinstitute.org/home
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Gardening-Advice.org Gardening Advice & Organic, Indoor, & Vegetable Gardening - Learn the wonderful art of Gardening. Tips on Organic, Indoor, & Vegetable Gardening www.gardening-advice.org
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National Pesticide Telecommunication Network - U.S. EPA 24-hr hotline for information of pesticide health effects and emergency info. Very helpful. (800)-858-7378.
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Water Quality Information Center - at the National agricultural library is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural research service. The center was established in 1990 to support USDA's coordinated plant to address water quality concerns. As the focal point of NAL's water quality efforts, the center collects, organizes and communicates the scientific findings, educational methodologies and public policy issues related to water quality and agriculture. www.nal.usda.gov/wqic
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TomatoFest® Organic Heirloom Tomato Seeds are (CCOF) certified organic, open-pollinated varieties grown from seeds Gary Ibsen selected from the best-tasting varieties originating from regions throughout America and around the world. Indeterminate unless otherwise stated. 30 seeds/pkt or more unless otherwise stated. We are honored to be the only authorized catalog distributing these wonderful varieties from TomatoFest®, but many more varieties are available, so if you don't see a variety listed here, click here to go directly to the TomatoFest® site where they offer many more unique and hard-to-find tomato varieties.
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