Science/Agriculture/Sustainable Agriculture

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Sustainable agriculture implies use of renewable or reusable resources rather than consumption and exhaustion of finite resources. Sustainable agriculture means a system of food production that over many years, is environmentally neutral or beneficial, is economically viable, and produces good quality food and other goods in large quantities to meet world needs.

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Reduced Tillage Farming

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Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

The center's objectives are to reduce negative impacts of agriculture on natural resources and rural communities, to develop profitable farming systems that conserve natural resources, and to inform the public of new research findings.

6
9,479
NA
87,800
10,200
3

Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture

Partnership between the College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota and the Sustainers' Coalition. Cooperative effort to develop and promote sustainable agriculture.

6
3,098
NA
NA
NA
1

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Mission is to increase understanding of plant biology; apply new knowledge to help sustain productivity in agriculture, forestry and allied fields; facilitate the rapid development and commercialization of promising technologies and products; contribute to the ...

6
1,877,632
NA
69,000
27,800
613

The Land Institute

Aims to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of natural grasslands, as well as a high grain yield.

6
4,602,897
NA
NA
NA
458

Tilth Producers

A Chapter of Washington Tilth Association, fosters and promotes ecologically sound sustainable agriculture in the interest of environmental preservation, human health and social equity.

6
2,891,720
NA
2,860
1,710
441

Sustain: the Alliance for better food and farming

Advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society and culture.

7
805,739
NA
50,300
131
1

University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education ...

Searchable site with topics including "what is sustainable agriculture?", biologically integrated farming systems, cover crops, earthworms, soil quality, and sustainable agriculture courses, workshops, and events.

7
5,709
NA
63,100
12,000
2

Sustainable Animal Production: Workshops, Discussion, Resources

Download the proceedings of a series of conferences (held October 1999 through October 2000) on future supply and quality of food for humans and animals, animal welfare and health, the effects of animal production on ...