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Strategies to Minimize
Genetic Contamination
on Organic Farms (Acres, PDF)
The Center for Environmental Risk Assessment's (CERA) GM Crop Database (previously hosted by AgBios)
Canadian
Biotechnology Action Network GE Crops and Foods (On the market)
Organic
& Non-GMO Report Information
Institute
for Independent Impact Assessment in Biotechnology. Non-profit
Effects
of Three GM Corn Varieties on Mammalian Health - International Journal
of Biological Studies
GMO
Compass News, background and information
Greenpeace Shoppers
Guide
Health
Canada Development of new food products, especially GM: approval,
regulations, labelling
Non-GMO
Project. Non-profit collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, processors,
distributors, farmers, seed breeders and consumers
Saskatoon
Organic Agriculture Protection Program Grassroots political action
GM
contamination incidents in Canada.
GM
Labelling by country. World map showing which countries use labelling
for GM foods.
GM
Watch. Focus on the use of hype, propaganda and spin to promote this
technology
Seeds
of Deception. Information on the dangers.
True Food
Foundation. Devoted to the defense of the natural food supply
*Soil (Canada and USA) and Water (BC, Alberta) Testing Labs & Services Contact information for soil testing labs
Independent Organic Inspectors Association. Training and networking
Organic Crop Improvement Association. Research, education and certification services
Organic Materials Review Institute. Lists of materials allowed and prohibited
Organic Trade Association. Promotes products, protects standards in N. America
Agribusiness Accountability Network. Promotes Collaborative Responses to Corporate Power.
Agriculture of the Middle. Seeks to renew the disappearing sector of mid-scale farms
Beyond Factory Farming Coalition. promote ecological livestock production
BC Rural Women's Network: to influence change with government and industry
BC Food Systems Network. Goal: eliminate hunger and increase food security in BC
Californians for GE-Free Agriculture. Non-profit, works with farmers, the media and consumers
Cornucopia Institute Research,
advocacy, and economic development in support of ecologically-produced
food.
FarmFolk/CityFolk Society. Working together for a sustainable, local food system
Genetic Resources Action International. Promotes people's control over genetic resources
Henry Doubleday Research Association. Research and promote organic gardening, farming, food
Land Stewardship Project. Promotes sustainable agriculture and communities
Network of Concerned Farmers. Aims to protect the rights of farmers to grow non GE crops.
Organic Farming Research Foundation. Fund on-farm research projects in North America
Organic Farming for Health and Prosperity Organic Farming Research Foundation (PDF, 4.5MB. Aug., 2012)
Bits & Bytes. Community Food Security Resources
Cornucopia
Institute newsletter (sample)
Tools for Managing Pest and Environmental Risks to Organic Crops in the Upper Midwest
Farmbase (Organic
Information for Vancouver Island Growers)
Northwest
Berry Grower News (Berries Northwest)
Sustainable Agriculture Radio Show Archive (ATTRA)
Video
Clips about Organic Farming (Xtension)
Farm
File.com (farm maps made easy)
Agri-Digest.
Pan-Canadian Journal of Issues in Agriculture
Best Organic Management Practices: Farmers' Perspectives (U of Sask., PDF - 2MB)
Scientific
Findings About Organic Agriculture
British Columbia Organic Grower. All copies archived.
Organic Processing
Magazine: digital or print versions available in North America. Currently
(2010) free
Food Technology Buyers' Guide. Ingredients, packaging, services
Organic
Agriculture Information Access. Pre-1942 USDA publications related
to organic agriculture.
Organic
E-prints. Open access archive for papers related to research in organic
agriculture
New
Agriculture Network. Seasonal advice to field crop and vegetable growers
interested in organic agriculture
Country Guide magazine
Canadian Farming News
On-Farm Research Guide. Basic plot layout, statistics for the layperson
and other useful advice. [pdf 1MB]
Acres
USA. Commercial-scale organic and sustainable farming
USDA
National Agriculture Library: Searchable database of articles. Requires
log-in.
Global Organic
Farming Statistics and News. Provides key data and results of the
global survey on organic agriculture
Organic
Farming. Publications List
Organic
Farming Research Foundation: Introduction, information, links
Permaculture:
Introduction, information, links (see also video below)
Ram's
Horn. Monthly journal of food systems analysis
International
Society of Organic Agriculture Research. Research and teaching
Montana
State University. Extension publications on agriculture
Organic
Ag Info. U.S.searchable database of research and information
Organic-research.com . An online community for organic farming and food
History
of Organic Farming. Wikipedia
Sustainable Farmer.
Information about how to raise food and fibre mindfully
Texas
Cooperative Extension. Agriculture business publications
Water,
Agriculture & You. Rodale publication on improving water quality
[pdf 7MB]
Permaculture on a Canadian Farm - Part 1 of 2 -->
Watch Part 2
More information at Permaculture Canada
Blogs
ACORN Blog - Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network
Organic Federation of Canada
The Ruminant - Illustrating intersting farm practices
Small Farm Resource Manual - by the Richmond Food Security Society
* Cyber-help's
Organic farming Forum
BC Food Systems Network's Seed listserv
BC
Agriculture Council - access from web page
BioFach's monthly newsletter
Canadian Organic Grower's E-Newsletter
On-Farm
Trials and Experimentation forum - hosted by OACC
Forum to discuss general topics related to organic agriculture - hosted by OACC
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service - Weekly Harvest Newsletter
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada's monthly E-zine
Rodale Institute's weekly newsletter
The Organic Centre's monthly e-mail: The Scoop
Center
for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources' newsletters
Free Archives (must be a member to receive current newsletter)
OMRI Materials Review Newsletter
PCO newsletter
Beyond
Pesticides - Identifying risks and promoting non-chemical and least-hazardous
management alternatives.
Environmental Health Perspectives - peer-reviewed research and news.
Pest
management regulatory agency - label search for Canadian registered
pesticide products
Pesticide Action Network:
North American - Advancing alternatives to pesticides worldwide
Simplifying
the Pesticide Risk Equation: The Organic Option - developed by the
Organic Centre
Natural
Resource Defense Council information website on pesticide dangers
Protecting
Your Organic Land from Unwanted Chemical Sprays - (MOSES)
Extoxnet
- The EXtension TOXicology NETwork - pesticide toxicology
Pesticides
- Where to Find - Environment Canada
The
Pesticide Data Program Data on pesticide residues detected in selected
foods.
Glyphosate effects
on diseases of plants - Johal & Huber
Pesticides
in Produce - Handy wallet guide
* Organic Seed Sources: Chart showing all varieties available
Seeds of Change: The Changing Nature of Seed Ownership and Control in Canada
A Guide to Seed Saving, Seed Stewardship & Seed Sovereignty : The Seed Ambassadors Project [PDF]
Irrigation Calculator: for determining irrigation schedules - Gaia College, BC, Canada
Organic Seed Alliance: Supports development and stewardship of agricultural seed - USA
Seeds of Diversity Canada. Save rare seeds to promote diversity
Renewable Energy and Agriculture: A Natural Fit. Solar, wind, biomass
Guelph
Organic Conference. A leading annual North American organic agricultural
event.
Organic Connections.
an annual Prairie conference
Organic Alberta.
has a diverse offering
COABC.
Annual Conference
see also: BUSINESS & FINANCE MARKETING INTELLIGENCE
Both the film and the soundtrack were commissioned by Chipotle
to emphasize the importance of developing a sustainable food system.
Willie Nelson sings.
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Organic Dairy Farming in Canada
Farm Equipment
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Small Scale Food Processing
Pest Management
Soil (Canada, USA) and Water (BC, Alberta) Testing Labs & Services
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