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Links to key websites. The menu on the left links to reports, discussion groups and more.
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Seeks to increase 'opportunities and choice for poor rural communities in semi-arid areas through sustainable innovation in agriculture.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Many links to Latin American countries and subjects of interest, with a wide variety of articles.
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Promotes the least-toxic, sustainable, and environmentally sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Topics include orchard floor management, soil management, pest and disease management, mulching, and crop acreage data.
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Articles, photographs, and more on Khazarian history. The Khazar kingdom was a medieval world power independent from both Christian Byzantium and Muslim Persia. In English, Spanish, French, and Russian.
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'Helping people by championing small-scale, local, and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty, promote healthy communities, and protect natural resources.' Has sections on sustainable agriculture, sustainable communities, and sustainable energy.
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A discussion forum, an online school store, free stuff, and more.
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Explores the role and impact of biotechnology in food and agriculture.
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A directory of various aspects of sustainable development.
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A series of publications on organic farming 'written by Farm Advisors and Specialists from the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Each publication addresses a key aspect of organic production practices applicable to all vegetable crops.' Topics include certification and marketing, postharvest handling of crops, and managing soil, weeds, insect pests, and plant diseases.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Promotes sustainable consumption, 'the use of goods and services that satisfy basic needs and improve quality of life while minimizing the use of irreplaceable natural resources and the byproducts of toxic materials, waste, and pollution.' Has fact sheets, articles, recipes, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Discusses alternative systems of raising poultry, such as yarding, free-range, colony, and permaculture methods, for sustainable agriculture.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Introduction to this movement that is focused on 'designing ecological human habitats and food production systems.' Features definitions and characteristics of permaculture, applications, principles, and lists of organizations, magazines, books, and links. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Defines sustainable agriculture. Also covers 'the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products that are grown or sold in non-conventional ways.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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An article discussing social justice and labor issues in the organic agriculture movement.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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High quality directory maintained by an expert in the field.
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Supports scientific research and education to encourage farmers, farmworkers, 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.
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Search or browse articles, textbooks, and more on 'the management and effects of more than 32 species of plants usable as cover crops.' Includes over 400 cover crop images.
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Includes articles, and profiles of eight key species of earthworm (most with photographs).
