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Organic Agriculture : Research Units, Professional Organizations
This guide supplies links to campus library and open Web resources for researching topics in organic agriculture, organic food.
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- F.H. King, Students for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Wisconsin-MadisonStudent-run agricultural collective. Manages two-acre organic farm, distributes produce, hosts educational programming.
- UW Organic CollaborativeFormed in 2019, the UW Organic Collaborative is a group of faculty, staff, and partners who are committed to furthering organic agriculture in our region and throughout the country using world-class research, academic opportunity, and impactful outreach.
Regional/State
- Marbleseed: Farmer Led, Rooted in OrganicFormerly known as Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES). Education, outreach non-profit organization working to promote sustainable and organic agriculture. It serves farmers striving to produce high-quality, healthful food using organic and sustainable techniques.
National
- ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture, NCATATTRA is a program developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). Its services are available to farmers, ranchers, market gardeners, Extension agents, researchers, educators, farm organizations, and others involved in agriculture, especially those who are economically disadvantaged or belong to traditionally underserved communities.
- The Organic CenterNon-profit organization with a mission to convey the results of evidence-based work on environmental and health effects of organic food and farming.
- Organic Farming Research FoundationSponsors research related to organic farming in order to disseminate results to growers interested in adopting organic production systems and to educate the public and policy-makers about organic farming issues.
- Organic Trade AssociationMembership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America. Its mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade.
- Rodale InstituteNonprofit organization that looks to mitigate global warming and famine through organic farming techniques and a network of cooperating researchers.
- SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education)Grants and professional development opportunities to advance innovation/progress in sustainable agricultural practices.
International
- IFOAM Organics InternationalOrganization supporting the organic movement (building capacity, facilitating transition) with news, events, projects and publications.