Agriculture

• ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program – Provides high value information and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the US.
• Building Soils for Better Crops by Fred Magdoff and Harold van Es – A one-of-a-kind, practical guide to ecological soil management.
• Intervale Center – Strengthens community food systems through farm incubation, farm business planning, gleaning and food rescue programs, and the Intervale Food Hub.
• North East Workers on Organic Farms (NEWOOF) – A regional Farm Apprenticeship Placement Service.
• Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA) – NOFA-VT has over 1200 members throughout the state and certify over 580 farms and processors to the USDA National Organic Program Standards as well as providing resources for farmers and community members alike.
• Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) – A network of over 500 participating organizations and thousands of individuals carrying out farm and food systems endeavors in 12 states and Washington D.C.
• Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) – OMRI develops clear information and guidance about materials, so that producers know which products are appropriate for organic operations.
• Penn State Extension – Practical how-to education and problem-solving assistance based on university research.
• PLANTS Database – The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S., including commonly used crops in agriculture.
• Rodale Institute – Rodale Institute is growing the organic movement through rigorous, solutions-based research, farmer training, and consumer education.
• Savory Institute – The organization’s mission is the large-scale regeneration of the world’s grasslands through Holistic Management to address the global issues of desertification, climate change, and food and water insecurity.
• Small and Beginning Farmers of New Hampshire (SBFNH) – A farmer to farmer network with the goals of connecting farmers and the community, sharing ideas and information, and accessing technical assistance and agricultural education.
• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education – SARE offers competitive grants to projects that explore and address key issues affecting the sustainability and future economic viability of agriculture.
• The Greenhorns Blog – Here, you’ll find links about land, events, jobs, news, gossip and video ephemera relevant to the young farming community.
• The National Young Farmers’ Coalition – NYFC is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture.
• The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook by Richard Wiswall – Richard Wiswall shares advice on how to make your vegetable production more efficient, better manage your employees and finances, and turn a profit.
• The Penn State Agronomy Guide – The Penn State Agronomy Guide is a comprehensive publication on crop, soil, and pest management for farms of all sizes.
• UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture – The Center for Sustainable Agriculture advances sustainable food and farming systems in Vermont and beyond.
• UVM Extension – Extension provides timely, research-based information and education for the families, communities and businesses of Vermont.
• UVM New Farmer Project – An access point to all the organizations, services, and educational opportunities for Vermont’s new and aspiring farmers.
• Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets – Vermont’s agriculture department works to facilitate, support and encourage the growth and viability of agriculture while protecting the working landscape, human health, animal health and the environment.
• Vermont Crops and Soils – Information about field and forage crop production and utilization in Vermont and beyond.
• Vermont Grass Farmers Association (VGFA) – A farmer-driven organization that promotes, manages and oversees managed grazing outreach and education programs for Vermont producers.
• Vermont Vegetable and Berry Grower Page – This site contains valuable information for commercial vegetable and berry growers in Vermont.
• Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN) – WAgN has been providing education and technical assistance geared to the needs of women farmers since 1995.