TITLE: Sustainable Agriculture in Print: Current Periodicals
PUBLICATION DATE: September 1995
ENTRY DATE: September 1995 (Revised June 1996)
EXPIRATION DATE:
UPDATE FREQUENCY:
CONTACT: Jane Gates
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
National Agricultural Library
Room 304, 10301 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
Telephone: (301) 504-6559
FAX: (301) 504-6409
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INTRODUCTION
This publication is intended to serve as a guide to the current
periodical literature on agricultural sustainability issues,
developments, and practices. It updates and expands the
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center's (AFSIC)
Periodicals Pertaining to Alternative Farming Systems, February
1993, as well as supplements similar publications from other
sources.
In recent years the concept of "sustainable agriculture" has
generated significant support in the U.S. and abroad, but agreement
on how sustainability can best be achieved has been more elusive.
Despite differing viewpoints on specific practices and policies,
there is general agreement that sustainable agriculture is best
viewed as a system that assumes a long-term outlook in terms of
agricultural productivity, with broad consideration and appraisal
of the environmental and social values associated with food and
fiber production and distribution. Sustainability signifies
permanance and renewability in agricultural production; it implies
the development of agricultural systems that value the land and its
network of life, and at the same time support farm productivity and
profitability, and enhance the quality of life for farmers, farming
commmunities, and the greater society.
This publication is inclusive in that it represents the diversity
of voices currently participating in the dialogue concerning
sustainable agriculture. By highlighting the growing periodical
literature that emanates from the many organizations involved in
creating alternative systems that view farming and food production
from a broad perspective, we lend support to further communication
on agricultural sustainability within the U.S. and elsewhere.
Scope. The majority of the journals and newsletters listed and
described in this directory are concerned primarily with general or
specific aspects of agricultural sustainability. A smaller number
are publications covering general agricultural or scientific
topics, or centering on areas such as environmental protection,
food and health, rural development, or social justice concerns; in
all cases the titles selected for inclusion devote consistent and
significant coverage to some aspect of agricultural sustainability.
Titles include publications from farmers and gardeners
organizations, citizens groups, professional societies, trade
organizations, Cooperative Extension Service and university
personnel, government agencies, and commercial publishers, large
and small. Publications include those with national or
international scope, as well as those focused on food and farming
issues in particular regions or states.
Titles include, but are not limited to, those in the collection of
the National Agricultural Library (with NAL call numbers), and
those that are received in the AFSIC office. Titles not owned by
NAL or available for review at AFSIC were examined courtesy of the
Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture in
Greenbelt, Maryland.
Coverage emphasizes publications from U.S. organizations, focusing
on temperate-zone agriculture, and including English language
periodicals from Canada, Europe, and elsewhere. Coverage of
periodicals dealing with agricultural sustainability in the tropics
and developing nations, and coverage of the subject of sustainable
forestry, is less comprehensive and emphasizes those publications
that are part of the NAL collection. Two publications that are
useful sources of current information on periodicals dealing with
these topics are:
Planting the Future: A Resource Guide to Sustainable Agriculture
in the Third World, edited by Meera Nanda. Minneapolis, MN:
International Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, 1990. 525
pages. (Contact: IASA, 1701 University Ave., SE, Minneapolis, MN
55415, 612-331-1099). NAL call number S482.P58. Focuses on
Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Caribbean, with regional,
organizational, and subject indexes.
Restoration Forestry: An International Guide to Sustainable
Forestry Practices, edited by Michael Pilarski. Durango, CO:
Kivaki Press, 1994. 309 pages. (Contact: Kivaki Press, 585 East
31st St., Durango, CO 81301, 313-385-1767). NAL call number
SD387.S87R47 1994. Includes indexes to periodicals and
organizations.
Information included about each publication is, to the best of our
knowledge reliable and current, as of September 1995. AFSIC
welcomes corrections, additions, and suggestions for the next
edition of this directory.
Arrangement. The main portion of the directory consists of
publishing and contact information for each periodical, plus a
brief description. Titles are arranged alphabetically and
identified by number from 1 to 299. Following the main section are
three indexes that refer the reader to the periodical's
identification number.
Entries in the main section contain the following elements:
identification no.
periodical title
NAL call no.
publisher's name
publisher's mailing address
publisher's telephone no., fax no.
e-mail address
(supplemental contact information)
subscription cost
periodical frequency
ISSN
AGRICOLA (indexing status)
availability (print, online)
subject terms
Telephone and fax numbers have been derived, in most cases, from
contact information provided in each periodical. Supplemental
international area codes may be needed to dial locations outside
the U.S. and Canada.
Optional information includes NAL call number (included when
exists), annual subscription cost, AGRICOLA indexing status
(designated as comprehensive or selective, included when
applicable), ISSN (included when available), and form of
availability.
Unless otherwise specified, publications are available in printed
form (or "hard copy") by U.S. mail service. Certain publications
may be offered as well by fax service or electronically (i.e.,
online through the Internet or through paid subscriber services).
Information on the numbers of pages per issue refers always to the
printed version available by mail service.
Descriptions of each periodical offer supplemental information
concerning the publishing organization (when relevant) and the
periodical's subject coverage, intended audience, format, and the
types of information offered in each. Refereed journals are noted,
and commercial advertising content is indicated.
Abbreviations used in the main section:
ACE - Agriculture in Concert with the Environment program, jointly
funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACE projects emphasize
pollution prevention and protection of environmentally sensitive
areas.
SAN - Sustainable Agriculture Network, a cooperative effort among
land-grant universities, Extension, nonprofit organizations,
businesses, and individuals to promote effective communication on
sustainable agricultural systems through printed and electronic
information tools. SAN's electronic mail group, "SANET" or "sanet-
mg", consists of individuals interested in and knowledgeable about
sustainable agriculture. (To subscribe, send the message "subscribe
sanet-mg" to the Internet address: almanac@ces.ncsu.edu.)
SARE - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program,
funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). SARE is a federal
competitive grants program that supports research, education, and
outreach activities to increase knowledge and further adoption of
sustainable farming practices. Administered regionally in the
Northeast, North-Central, South, and West, SARE was authorized by
the 1985 Farm Bill and first funded in 1988. The SARE program was
known originally as Low Input Sustainable Agriculture (LISA)
program.
SAWG - Sustainable Agriculture Working Group. The SAWGs are
networks among nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations and
individuals, defined by regions or states within the U.S. The
SAWGs offer a voice for farmers and citizens groups in shaping the
environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainable
agriculture. (This directory includes newsletters from New York
SAWG, Southern SAWG, and Texas SAWG.)
Indexes include the following:
1) ORGANIZATIONAL INDEX, with entries arranged alphabetically by
the name of the publishing organization.
2) GEOGRAPHICAL INDEX, with an alphabetized listing of U.S. state
names and the corresponding organizational names and identifier
number, followed by an alphabetized listing of country names and
associated organizations.
3) SUBJECT INDEX, with an alphabetical list of subject terms.
Suzanne DeMuth, Volunteer
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
National Agricultural Library
The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) is one
of ten centers at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) that
provide in-depth coverage of specific subject areas relating to
agriculture. AFSIC focuses on information related to sustainable
and alternative agricultural systems, including new, industrial,
and alternative crops. Established at NAL in 1985, the Center is
also supported by the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and
Education (SARE) program.
A current list of AFSIC information products and copies of this and
other publications are available electronically on the Internet or
on computer diskette. They are also available in hard copy.
For further information contact:
NAL's gopher: gopher.nal.usda.gov/NAL Information Centers/AFSIC
AFSIC's World Wide Web page: http://www.nal.usda.gov/Answers to Your
Questions/Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
NAL's Electronic Bulletin Board: Agricultural Library Forum (ALF),
301-504-6510;
or telnet fedworld.gov
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
USDA, ARS, National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Ave., Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
telephone: 301-504-6559
fax: 301-504-6409
e-mail: afsic@nal.usda.gov
Jane Potter Gates, Coordinator
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
National Agricultural Library
Agricultural Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
REVISIONS: June 1996
Substantive additions or corrections have been made in the
following entries: 4, 5, 19, 20, 27, 30, 36, 41, 43, 50, 51, 55,
58, 68, 70, 73, 83, 94, 103, 112, 114, 115, 118, 123, 135, 143,
148, 151, 154, 157, 164, 165, 168, 169, 173, 180, 186, 188, 196,
201, 202, 207, 210, 218, 225, 226, 228, 231, 234, 249, 258, 267,
274, 275, 281, 297, 298.
For each of these 57 periodicals, changes in the contact or
publishing information have been incorporated into the existing
entry. For some entries, supplemental information follows, to
clarify the changes introduced or to add new information. No new
entries have been added. When appropriate, additional organization
names or subject terms have been incorporated into the
Organizational Index or Subject Index, respectively, both of which
follow the main entries. This is a minor revision reflecting
changes that have been brought to AFSIC's attention, or have been
gathered from periodicals that are received in AFSIC's office, or
from the Internet.
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1.
_Accokeek Foundation News_
The Accokeek Foundation, Inc.
3400 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, MD 20607
telephone 301-283-2113
cost: included with membership starting at $25
frequency: quarterly
The Foundation is a nonprofit organization working to protect the
natural and human heritage along the Potomac River. Its quarterly
newsletter informs about the organization's efforts in regional
conservation and historical preservation via the Potomac River
Heritage Project, the National Colonial Farm, and other programs.
Contents include feature articles, workshop reports and other news,
and book reviews. The Summer 1994 issue focused on sustainable
agriculture, with a report on the Ecosystem Farm Project, a program
that addresses issues of environmental and public health and
farming communities, and includes demonstration of an integrated,
resource-efficient farm. Typically eight pages.
subject terms: cultural heritage; environmental protection
2.
_Acres U.S.A._
NAL S601.A1A25
Acres U.S.A.
P.O. Box 8800, Metairie, LA 70011-8800
telephone 504-889-2100, fax 504-889-2777
cost: U.S. $20, elsewhere $23 (U.S. funds only)
frequency: monthly
Biological/ecological agriculture is the focus of this publication,
first published in 1971, which emphasizes the "quality of food
grown without the use of toxic chemicals or pollution of land,
water, and food." Monthly issues provide information on farming
techniques, economics, and public policy, with farm case reports,
conference summaries (including Acres U.S.A.-sponsored events), and
other news and commentary. Includes a calendar of national "eco-
meetings," plus commercial advertising. Issues average 40 pages in
length.
subject terms: agro-ecology and agro-ecosystems; biological or
ecological farming/gardening
3.
_AERO Sun Times_
Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO)
25 S. Ewing St., Suite 214, Helena, MT 59601
telephone 406-443-7272, fax 406-442-9120
cost: included with membership starting at $15
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 1046-0993
AERO is a grassroots educational organization promoting sustainable
use of energy and agricultural resources, and rural community self-
reliance. The group's quarterly newsletter informs on these
topics, offering a regional perspective; it regularly features
notices of print resources and other media, organizational news,
legislative updates, conference reports, news on the marketplace
(including employment and internship opportunities), and a regional
events calendar. Book reviews are an occasional addition. AERO
also publishes Sustainable Farming Quarterly, described below.
subject terms: communities--rural; energy resources management;
natural resources--sustainable use
4.
_The Ag Bioethics Forum_
NAL S494.5.B563A42
Bioethics Program, Department of Philosophy
c/o Lisa Kane, Editor, 403 Ross Hall, Iowa State University, Ames,
IA 50011
e-mail lmkane@iastate.edu
(also: Gary Comstock, Coordinator, telephone 515-294-0054, e-mail
comstock@iastate.edu; Internet contact Jay Hannah,
jhannah@iastate.edu)
cost: complimentary
frequency: semi-annual
availability: online at Web page URL:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~grad_college/bioethics/
An interdisciplinary newsletter offering discussion on current
issues in agricultural bioethics. Twice-yearly issues provide an
overview of the agenda of the Bioethics Institute, whose goals are
to introduce discussions of ethics into ISU science classrooms, to
assist faculty, and to sponsor philosophical study of applied moral
issues. In addition to commentary on both sides of issues,
includes program news and activities, interviews, and conference
reports and notices. Issues are 6-8 pages in length. (Ag Bioethics
Forum has recently been made available on the Internet--contact the
publishers for access information.)
subject terms: agricultural ethics; biotechnology; electronic
newsletters
Correction/addition June 1995: The November 1995 issue was the
final hard copy issue of the newsletter. This issue and prior ones
(back to November 1993) are mounted at the Program's Web page
listed above. Subscribers can register to receive subsequent
issues.
5.
_Ag Industrial Materials and Products_ (ceased publication, see
below)
New Uses Council (NUC)
P.O. Box 8340, St. Louis, MO 63132-0340
telephone 314-694-8067, fax 314-694-8068
(also: New Uses Council, National Office, 112 6th St., S.W., #408,
Tokepa, KS 66603-3869, telephone 913-235-5886, fax 913-235-5170)
cost: U.S. $25, elsewhere $40 (included with membership starting
at $100)
frequency: quarterly
A quarterly trade newspaper that informs on current developments in
non-food industrial and consumer products from renewable
agriculture materials. Covers global market trends, environmental
issues, product news and technical information for farmers, and
processing and manufacturing news; includes company profiles and
information on trade shows and others events. Commercial ads and
a national events calendar are regular features, and issues are
typically 12-20 pages in length. NUC is a national nonprofit
organization established in 1990 to provide communication on
developments and policy issues concerning renewable agricultural
products.
subject terms: energy resources management; industrial crops
Correction/addition June 1996: The quarterly newspaper listed above
is no longer published. NUC publishes the following:
_Evergreen_
New Uses Council (NUC)
c/o Jonathan Harsch, 312 Sun King Drive, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
telephone 970-928-0796, fax 970-928-0798
e-mail AgNewUses@aol.com or jharsch@rof.net
cost: contact publisher for subscription only price (included with
membership starting at $100/individuals)
frequency: bimonthly
availability: print, online at Web page URL:
http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/NUC/NUCHome.html
Evergreen is "focused on new industrial uses of agricultural
materials." Issues are available, along with information on other
publications, at NUC's Web page, shown above.
6.
_Ag Opportunities_
NAL S494.5.A65A36
Missouri Alternatives Center
University Extension, 628 Clark Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
telephone 314-882-1905, fax 314-882-1906
e-mail moac@ext.missouri.edu
cost: complimentary
frequency: bimonthly
For Missouri producers, a newsletter offering practical information
concerning alternative crop and livestock ventures and other small
farm enterprises. Bimonthly issues contain feature articles of
varying depth, supplemented with resource information. Other
regular features include news updates, notices of useful
publications and other resources, and a calendar of meetings and
other events in the Midwest. Issues are typically four pages.
subject terms: animal production; farm diversification; field
crops; horticultural crops; industrial crops
7.
_Agrarian Advocate_
NAL S494.5 A65A472
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
Box 464, Davis CA 95617
telephone 916-756-8518, fax 916-756-7857
e-mail caff@igc.apc.org
cost: included with membership ($15 students/low income,
$25/individuals/nonprofits, $50/businesses)
frequency: bimonthly
CAFF works to promote an alternative, community- and
family-centered agriculture and a "healthy and just food supply,"
through education, advocacy, and other efforts. The bimonthly
Agrarian Advocate contains feature articles, news, and commentary
on the production, environmental, and community aspects of farming,
with regulatory updates, political commentary, and farmer profiles.
It also provides an update on California SAWG activities, book
reviews, and CAFF calendar. In newspaper-style format, typically
eight pages. CAFF also publishes the bimonthly Farmer to Farmer
(described below), and The Foghorn, the monthly newsletter of the
Foundation's Lighthouse Farm Campaign. (CAFF was formed from the
merger of the California Association of Family Farmers, publisher
of the newsletter Farm Link, and the California Action Network.)
subject terms: sustainable agriculture--general
8.
_Agri-book Magazine_
NAL S3 A5
AIS Communications Ltd
145 Thames Rd. West, Exeter, Ontario N0M 1S3, Canada
telephone 519-235-2400, fax 519-235-0798
cost: $41 for all seven issues; other rates for individual
editions
frequency: 7/yr
ISSN 0705-3878
AIS Communications is an independent commercial publisher of
specialty agricultural magazines; editions in this series include
Corn in Canada, Beans in Canada, and Top Crop Manager. It provides
information to farmers on plant breeding, agronomic advances, pest
control, field management techniques, marketing, and environmental
topics. Recent issues of this industry publication have featured
articles on conservation tillage, systems approaches, and other
sustainability topics. Includes commercial advertising.
subject terms: crops and crop production
9.
_The Agribusiness Examiner_
PrairieFire Rural Action
550 11th St., Des Moines, IA 50309
telephone 515-244-5671
cost: $25-$50 ($10-25 for Corporate Hog Update)
frequency: bimonthly
A periodic newsletter from PrairieFire Rural Action, a 10-year-old
Iowa group committed to revitalizing family farm agriculture and
rural communities. This publication, launched in mid-1994,
monitors the activities of corporate agribusiness from a public
interest perspective. PrairieFire also publishes the Prairie
Journal, described below, and the bimonthly Corporate Hog Update,
a newsletter that oversees relevant activities in the hog industry.
The latter publication reports on citizen's inititives to counter
the influx of corporate hog farms and on public policy strategies
used in other states and nationally.
subject terms: agricultural and food policies; animal production;
corporate agriculture
10.
_The Agricultural Inititative_
Center for Citizen Initiatives (CCI)
3268 Sacramento St., San Francisco, CA 94115
telephone 415-346-1875, fax 415-346-3731
e-mail cciusa@igc.apc.org
cost: contact publisher
frequency: quarterly
Founded ten years ago as a citizen's diplomacy group between the
U.S. and former Soviet Union, CCI has grown to include
environmental, agricultural, and economic initiatives. The
organization's agricultural projects aim to promote
self-sufficiency and greater food production in cities by assisting
with master gardener programs, urban roof-top gardening, and small-
scale agribusinesses, and by introducing sustainable
agriculture concepts into the educational and extension systems.
CCI's four-page newsletter informs on developments in these areas.
subject terms: developing nations; food systems--local; urban
gardening
11.
_Agricultural Systems_
NAL HD1.A3
Elsevier Science Ltd
The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kiddlington, Oxford, England OX5 1GB
telephone +44 0865 843699, fax +44 0865 843911
(U.S. and Canada: Elsevier Science, Inc., Journal Information
Center, 655 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10010, telephone
212-989-5800)
cost: US$890
frequency: monthly
ISSN 0308-521X
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
An interdisciplinary, international journal that reports original
research on systems aspects of agriculture--from production to
consumption--that address the efficient use of agricultural
resources. Includes biological and physical concepts relating to
production, as well as marketing and distribution aspects. Both
temperate and tropical conditions are subjects of study. Book
reviews are regular features. Commercial advertising accepted.
Refereed journal.
subject terms: economics and economic development; food
systems--general; natural resources--sustainable use
12.
_Agricultural Water Management_
NAL S494.5.W3A3
Elsevier Science B.V.
Journal Dept., P.O. Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
telephone (+31-20)5803642, fax (+31-20)5803598
(U.S. and Canada: Elsevier Science, Inc., Journal Information
Center, 655 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10010, telephone
212-633-3750, fax 212-633-3764)
cost: contact publisher
frequency: monthly
ISSN 0378-3774
Includes original scientific articles covering a broad spectrum of
topics in water management, including irrigation, drainage, water
conservation, economics, and land use. Offers international
coverage of both fundamental and applied aspects of agricultural
water management. Some issues include book reviews and review
articles. Commercial advertising accepted. Refereed journal.
subject terms: water resources management
13.
_Agriculture, Ecosystems, & Environment_
NAL S601.A34
Elsevier Science B.V.
Journal Dept., P.O. Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
telephone (+31-20)5803642, fax (+31-20)5803598
(U.S. and Canada: Elsevier Science, Inc., Journal Information
Center, 655 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10010, telephone
212-633-3750, fax 212-633-3764)
cost: US$916
frequency: monthly
ISSN 0167-8809
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
A scholarly journal with international focus, concerned with the
interaction of agro-ecosystems, agricultural production, and the
quality of the environment. Contents include comparisons of
production methods, their effects on natural resources and food
quality, and policy issues within agriculture. In addition to
original research reports, includes occasional review articles,
commentary, and book reviews. (From 1994 onward, the section
"Applied Soil Ecology" has been published separately.) Commercial
advertising accepted. Refereed journal.
subject terms: agro-ecology and agro-ecosystems;
alternative/conventional methods compared; natural
resources--sustainable use; socioeconomic issues
14.
_Agriculture and Human Values_
NAL HT401.A36
Agriculture and Human Values, Inc.
6802 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(to subscribe: P.O. Box 14938, Gainesville, FL 32604, telephone
904-392-2084, fax 904-392-5577)
cost: U.S. $25/students, $30/other individuals, $40/institutions;
elsewhere add $8 to these rates (add $10 to each rate for
membership benefits)
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0889-048X
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
The official journal of the Agriculture, Food, and Human Values
Society, founded in 1987 to promote the study of value issues
associated with production, consumption, and distribution of
agricultural products, and natural resource use. An
interdisciplinary publication with a general academic readership.
Often thematic, recent issues have addressed the role of
agricultural biotechnology, sustainability models and their human
dimensions, rural development, and other topics. Book reviews are
a regular feature. Advertising accepted. Refereed journal.
subject terms: agricultural ethics; socioeconomic issues
15.
_Agro-Ecology News and Perspectives_
NAL S494.5 S86A42
College of Agriculture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
211 Mumford Hall, 1301 W. Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801
cost: contact publisher
frequency: quarterly
A quarterly newsletter with broad scope, examining sustainable
farming practices in Illinois and the agro-ecology movement in
general. It reports on innovations in teaching, research, and
extension from the College of Agriculture, with overviews of
regional SARE projects. Includes essays on various aspects of
stewardship, notices and reviews of books and other media, and
announcements of conferences and other education and training
opportunities. Issues are 12 pages in length.
subject terms: agro-ecology and agro-ecosystems; natural
resources--sustainable use
16.
_Agro-Ecology Technical Notes: On-Farm Research_
Farm and Resource Management Laboratory, Dept. of Agricultural
Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
305 Mumford Hall, 1301 West Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801
cost: contact publisher
frequency: quarterly
A quarterly newsletter directed to Illinois producers who are
implementing, or considering adoption of, various sustainable
farming practices. The eight-page publication includes summaries
of on-farm research projects in the state, updates of activities of
the Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Network, technical reports on
agro-ecology projects at the College of Agriculture, and workshop
notices and reports, plus an events calendar.
subject terms: agro-ecology and agro-ecosystems; farming systems;
natural resources--sustainable use
17.
_Agroforestry Systems_
NAL SD387.M8A3
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group
Distribution Center, P.O. Box 322, 3300 AH Dordrecht, Netherlands
telephone 31-78-524400
(U.S. and Canada: Kluwer Academic Publishers, P.O. Box 358, Accord
Station, Hingham, MA 02018-0358, telephone 617-871-6600)
cost: US$548 (1994 rate)
frequency: monthly
ISSN 0167-4366
An international, multidisciplinary journal that reports on
developments and issues concerning various aspects of agroforestry
systems--land management systems that combine tree crops with
annual plants and/or animal production on the same unit of land.
Emphasizes basic and applied research studies, with appraisals of
education, training, and policies and their impacts on rural
development. Contents include research reports, other articles,
and occasional book reviews, with a principal focus on agroforestry
practices in the tropics. Published in cooperation with the
International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF).
Refereed journal.
subject terms: agroforestry systems; developing nations; tropical
agriculture
18.
_Agroforestry Today_
NAL S494.5 A472
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
P.O. Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya
telephone (254-2) 521 450, fax (254-2) 521 001
e-mail icraf@cgnet.com
cost: complimentary
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 1013-9591
ICRAF is an independent, nonprofit, international research
organization whose goal is "to mitigate tropical deforestation,
land depletion, and rural poverty through improved agroforestry
systems." The group's quarterly publication includes research
reports, field anecdotes, and news items of interest to
agroforesters around the world. Other features include book
reviews, notices of useful publications, news of ICRAF training
courses, and an international calendar. Issues are 22-24 pages,
with primary focus on Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
(A French-language edition is published under the title
L'agroforesterie aujourd'hui.)
subject terms: agroforestry systems; developing nations; tropical
agriculture
19.
_Agronomy Journal_
NAL 4 AM34P
American Society of Agronomy (ASA)
677 S. Segoe Rd., Madison, WI 53711-1086
telephone 608-273-8080
(editorial: Gundega Korsts, Assistant Editor, telephone 608-273-
8090 ext. 318, e-mail gkorsts@agronomy.org, for information about
new section, described below)
Web page URL: http://www/agronomy.org, http://www.crops.org,
http://www.soils.org
cost: U.S. $117, elsewhere $129; U.S. $12, elsewhere $16 for
Agronomy News (U.S. funds only, both included with ASA membership)
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 0002-1962
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
A scientific journal with broad coverage of crop and soil sciences.
Research topics frequently include comparisons of low-input and
conventional practices in terms of cropping systems and tillage,
integrated pest management (IPM), integrated agricultural systems,
and various resource management topics and issues. Advertising
accepted. Refereed journal.
subject terms: alternative/conventional methods compared; crops
and crop production; integrated pest management; soil conservation
techniques
Correction/addition June 1996: Agronomy Journal includes a new
section, "Integrated Agricultural Systems," with reports of basic
and applied research on the interactions of farming systems
components. Members of ASA, as well as the Crop Science Society of
America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSA), also
receive the monthly newsletter, Agronomy News. The Web site
addresses listed above are home pages for ASA, CSSA, and SSA,
respectively, and provide information on publications, membership,
and the Societies' activities. Additional corrections or additions
are incorporated above.
20.
_Alternative Agriculture News_
NAL S605.5.A4
Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture
9200 Edmonston Road, Suite 117, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1551
telephone 301-441-8777, fax 301-220-0164
e-mail hawiaa@access.digex.net
cost: U.S. $16; Canada, Mexico $21; elsewhere $22 (all in U.S.
funds); subscription package includes American Journal of
Alternative Agriculture--contact publisher for rates.
frequency: monthly
ISSN 8755-4941
availability: print, online
A four-page newsletter informing Institute members of news and
developments in alternative/sustainable agriculture. Offers
summaries of research and education, government policy and
legislative action, news of Institute projects, and reports on
activities of sustainable farming organizations. Includes calendar
announcing conferences, field days, and other educational or
training opportunities in the U.S., plus notices of useful
publications, and occasionally, employment opportunities. In
addition to the printed version, the newsletter is available
electronically on SANET. (The Wallace Institute also publishes
American Journal of Alternative Agriculture, described below.)
subject terms: electronic newsletters, sustainable
agriculture--general
21.
_Alternatives_
Center for Policy Alternatives
1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20009-5728
telephone 202-387-6030, fax 202-986-2539
e-mail cfpa@capaccess.org
cost: $30
frequency: monthly
ISSN 1070-3047
The Center for Policy Alternatives focuses on supporting the
advancement of progressive public policies at the state level in a
number of subject areas. The Center's monthly newsletter, first
published in 1976, reports on developments concerning the
environment and natural resources, sustainable economic development
(including community reinvestment), economic justice, and other
topics. In the past, the organization has also conducted programs
in alternative agriculture, although this area has been
de-emphasized of late. Issues are typically four pages.
subject terms: economics and economic development; environmental
protection; natural resources--sustainable use
22.
_Alternatives_
Alternatives "Circulation"
Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo,
Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
telephone 519-888-4567, fax 519-746-0292
e-mail alternat@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca
cost: Canada $23.50/individuals, $47/institutions; elsewhere
$27.50/individuals, $55/institutions
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0032-6638
Offering "perspectives on society, sustainability, and
environment," this Canadian publication contains news, information,
and analysis on the social, political, technological, and economic
dimensions of environments. Includes feature articles, review
essays, Canadian and international news articles, book reviews and
notices, editorials, and readers' letters. Broadly concerned with
sustainability, including coverage of agricultural topics such as
crop biodiversity, biotechnology, pesticides, local stewardship and
citizen activism, and the food system in general. For academics
and activists, as well as general readers. Refereed journal.
subject terms: economics and economic development; environmental
protection; natural resources--sustainable use; socioeconomic
issues; sustainable agriculture--general
23.
_The Alternator_
The Alter Project and MS3 Program
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1326
telephone 412-738-0606
cost: $10 (included with membership, $20-50 sliding scale)
frequency: quarterly
Aims to serve as "a generator for alternative currents in
agriculture, energy, and lifestyles." Recent issues have focused
on various elements of alternative food-producing methods
(permaculture, organics, biointensive gardening), bioregionalism in
western Pennsylvania, and community issues, including
community-supported agriculture. Includes updates on the Harmony
Homestead Project, incorporating permaculture design, and the MS3
Program, offering a Master's degree in sustainable systems.
Quarterly issues are 4-6 pages in length.
subject terms: alternative farming/gardening methods;
communities--general; energy resources management; permaculture
24.
_American Farmland_
NAL HD256.A4F3
American Farmland Trust (AFT)
Publications Dept., 1920 N St., N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC
20036
telephone 202-659-5770
cost: $20 (included with membership)
frequency: quarterly
AFT is a private, nonprofit membership organization working to
protect agricultural resources, particularly to stem the loss of
productive farmland and to promote farming practices that support
a healthy environment. Its publication features articles and
updates on issues and developments in farmland conservation,
including public policy initiatives, summaries of legislation in
progress, and reports of approaches and achievements in farmland
stewardship. AFT's national sustainable agriculture program is
housed at the Center for Agriculture in the Environment at Northern
Illinois University. Issues are 14-36 pages in length. (Farmland
Update, from AFT's Northeastern Office, is described below.)
subject terms: farmland protection; land use; natural
resources--sustainable use
25.
_American Forests_
NAL 99.8 F762
American Forests
P.O. Box 2000, Washington, DC 20013-2000
(office: American Forests, 1516 P St., N.W., Washington, DC 20005)
telephone 800-368-5748 or 202-667-3300, fax 202-667-7751
cost: $30
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0002-8541
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
For the general reader, a quarterly magazine on forest resources
and forest management, including agricultural, recreational, and
ecosystem uses. Regular contents include feature articles,
editorials, readers' forum, organizational news, and book reviews.
Focus is on the U.S. and abroad. Includes classified and display
advertising, as well as notices of American Forests' publications.
As of March-April 1995, this publication and Urban Forests,
described below, will be combined. (Resource Hotline is another
publication from American Forests--formerly the American Forestry
Association--see entry below.)
subject terms: forest resources management
26.
_American Journal of Agricultural Economics_
NAL 280.8 J822
American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA)
AAEA Business Office, 1110 Buckeye Ave., Ames, IA 50010-8063
telephone 515-233-3202
cost: U.S. $90 (included with $75 membership rate)
frequency: 5/yr
ISSN 0002-9092
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
Contains scholarly articles concerned with the economics of
agriculture, rural communities, and natural resources. Commentary,
reports of proceedings, and book reviews are also featured.
Advertising accepted. (For general readers, AAEA publishes
Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farming, and Resource Issues,
described below.)
subject terms: communities--rural; economics and economic
development; natural resources--sustainable use; socioeconomic
issues
27.
_American Journal of Alternative Agriculture_
NAL S605.5.A43
Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture
9200 Edmonston Rd., Suite 117, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1551
telephone 301-441-8777, fax 301-220-0164
e-mail hawiaa@access.digex.net
cost: U.S. $12/students, $24/other individuals, $44/institutions;
contact publisher for other rates
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0889-1893
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
Contains reports of original research concerned with the
biological, physical, or social science aspects of alternative
agriculture, including multi-disciplinary studies. Includes
opinion papers, policy assessments, debates on sustainability,
legislative news, and often addresses research and education, and
technology transfer issues. Regular features include book reviews,
an events calendar, and a listing of print (and other) resources.
Future issues will include profiles of farmers who have adopted
interesting alternative practices. A refereed journal with broad
readership, published in collaboration with the Center for
Agriculture, Food, and Environment at Tufts University. (Known
formerly as the Institute for Alternative Agriculture (IAA), the
publisher also issues a newsletter, Alternative Agriculture News,
no. 20 above.)
subject terms: natural resources--sustainable use; socioeconomic
issues; sustainable agriculture--general
28.
_The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy News_
NAL SF105.275.U6A42
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC)
P.O. Box 477, Pittsboro, NC 27312
telephone 919-542-5704, fax 919-542-2460
cost: included with membership starting at $30
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 1064-1599
ALBC is a nonprofit, membership organization established in 1977 to
promote and conserve endangered breeds of livestock. The group's
bimonthly newsletter features information and commentary on
specific breeds of livestock, poultry, and draft animals, status
reports on genetic conservation in general, and updates on the
organization's research and education initiatives. Contents also
include book reviews, conference reports, and a calendar of
upcoming expositions and meetings, with classified and display
advertising. Issues are typically 12 pages in length. (ALBC was
formerly known as the American Minor Breeds Conservancy or AMBC).
subject terms: genetic resources--livestock
29.
_American Small Farm_
Magnet Communications, Inc.
9420 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 202, Chatsworth, CA 91311-5759
telephone 818-727-2236, fax 818-727-1358
cost: $18
frequency: 10/yr
ISSN 1064-7473
Since 1992, this publication has offered production information for
small scale, owner-operated farms, covering methods for crop and
livestock production as well as business information on markets,
trends, and product development. Includes commercial advertising.
Starting in 1995, the magazine has been supplemented with the
Organic Farmer/Grower.
subject terms: organic farming/gardening; small farms management
30.
_Appropriate Technology Voice_
National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
P.O. Box 3838, 3040 Continental Drive, Butte, MT 59702
telephone 406-494-4572, fax 406-494-2905
e-mail Info@ncat.org
Web page URL: http://www/ncat.org/
cost: $20 donation suggested
frequency: quarterly
Founded in 1976, the nonprofit NCAT provides information and
assistance in the use of appropriate technologies: small-scale,
environmentally-sound solutions to local problems. The Center's
programs focus on community-based approaches in agriculture,
energy, housing, and rural economies; its six-page newsletter
provides information about the Center's activities and informs on
issues and developments surrounding the use of appropriate
technologies to improve the lives of low-income Americans. Twice-
yearly issues typically include updates on government initiatives
and resources available.
subject terms: appropriate technologies; communities--rural;
energy resources management
Correction/addition June 1996: The Web site listed above provides
information on NCAT programs and contacts. Additional corrections
or additions are incorporated above.
31.
_AREI Updates_
NAL IPSG8435
Natural Resources and Environment Division, Economic Research
Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
1301 New York Ave., N.W., Rm. 524, Washington, DC 20005-4788
telephone 202-219-0436
cost: complimentary
frequency: bimonthly
This series consists of twice-monthly updates of statistical data
dealing with agricultural resources, the environment, food safety,
and technology. AREI Updates supplements and updates information
in the publication, Agricultural Resources and Environmental
Indicators (AREI), also from USDA/ERS. The data, presented in
tabular format, are obtained from surveys of farm operators and
others, with minimal analysis. Recent topics have included IPM use
on particular crops, numbers and acreage of land trusts, farm
energy use, cropland use, foreign landownership, and other general
types of agricultural data. Bulletins are four pages in length.
(Until recently known as RTD Updates.)
subject terms: economics and economic development; natural
resources--sustainable use
32.
_Arid Lands Newsletter_
NAL S612.A753
c/o Editor, Arid Lands Newsletter
Office of Arid Land Studies, The University of Arizona, 845 N. Park
Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719
telephone 602-621-1955, fax 602-621-3816
e-mail bancroft@ccit.arizona.edu
cost: complimentary
frequency: semi-annual
ISSN 0277-9455
AGRICOLA: indexed selectively
A twice-yearly publication whose aim is to inform researchers, land
managers, and conservationists of current concerns and developments
in arid lands research. Its focus is wide-ranging with
international scope; in recent issues, articles have dealt with
sustainable development (including sustainable desert
architecture), management of pastoral systems, urban impacts on
ecologic sustainability, bioremediation and environmental
restoration, world food aid, and ethnobiology. Issues average 36
pages and typically include ample information on useful
publications and other resources, as well as conference
information. Volume 33 (Spring/Summer 1993) contains a 14-page
guide to information sources in sustainable agriculture.
subject terms: arid lands/soils; natural resources--sustainable
use
33.
_Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation: Journal of Native and
Agricultural Environments_
NAL S592.17.A73A74
Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Rankine Rd., Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 8PR, England
(U.S.: Taylor & Francis, 1101 Vermont Ave., N.W., Suite 200,
Washington, DC 20005-3521)
(to subscribe in North America: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 1900 Frost
Rd., Suite 101, Bristol, PA 19007)
cost: $69/individuals, $128/institutions
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0890-3069
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
For professional audiences, a quarterly journal containing articles
on fundamental and applied research of desert, arid, and semi-arid
soils in the Americas, Europe, and the developing world. Consists
of original reports and review articles that address problems,
techniques, and solutions concerning desertification, erosion
management, soil reclamation, use of bioresidues, and related
topics. Refereed journal.
subject terms: arid lands/soils; soil conservation techniques;
soil resources management
34.
_As You Sow: Social Issues in Agriculture_
Dept. of Rural Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
1450 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706
telephone 608-262-3913
cost: complimentary
frequency: irregular (4-6/yr)
As You Sow is an outreach publication from the University's
Department of Rural Sociology, the College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, Cooperative Extension, and the Agricultural Technology
and Family Farm Institute. The intention of this periodic series
is to offer sociological perspectives on agricultural issues, with
a special emphasis on Wisconsin. Topics in recent issues have
included analyses of family farm structures; land ownership and
land reform; the health status of farm families; and the impacts on
farming communities stemming from biotechnology innovations, U.S.
trade practices, and other domestic farm policies.
subject terms: animal production; communities--rural; family farms
and farming; socioeconomic issues
35.
_ASFRE Newsletter_
Association for Farming Systems Research-Extension (ASFRE)
Office of Arid Land Studies, 845 North Park Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719
telephone 602-621-1955, fax 602-621-3816
cost: included with membership (U.S., Canada, Western Europe,
Japan, Australia, New Zealand: $20/students, $65/individuals,
$125/institutions; elsewhere: $20/$20/$125)
frequency: semi-annual
A twice-yearly newsletter from ASFRE, an international organization
whose goal is to promote the development and dissemination of
results and methods of participatory, on-farm systems that merge
research and extension. In addition to profiles of current
projects that stress sustainable land-use systems, contents include
notices and reports on conferences and other educational events,
association news, and announcements and reviews of books and other
publications. Coverage is world-wide. (Members also receive the
Journal for Farming Systems Research-Extension, described below.)
subject terms: developing nations; farming systems; natural
resources--sustainable use; tropical agriculture
36.
_ATTRAnews_
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA)
National Center for Appropriate Technology, P.O. Box 3657,
Fayetteville, AR 72702
telephone 800-346-9140 or 501-442-9824, fax 501-442-9842
e-mail askattra@ncat.fyv.uark.edu or ATTRA:Info@ncat.org
cost: complimentary
frequency: quarterly
availability: print, online via SANET
ATTRA disseminates information about sustainable, low-input farming
to U.S. producers, agribusiness, Extension, and others. The
organization's quarterly newsletter consists of news on resources
and organizations, education and training, legislative activity,
SARE projects, and the organic food industry, plus updates on ATTRA
programs and reviews of useful publications. Typically four pages
in length. The electronic version of the newsletter is known as
Electronic ATTRAnews Digest.
subject terms: appropriate technologies; electronic newsletters;
sustainable agriculture--general
37.
_BackHome_
BackHome
P.O. Box 70, Hendersonville, NC 28793
telephone 704-696-3838 (to subscribe: 800-992-2546)
cost: U.S. $16, elsewhere $21
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 1051-323X
Self-reliant living is the focus of this quarterly publication that
"defines home in the fullest sense: house, family, community,
earth." It regularly features articles and ideas on renewable
energy, alternative housing, home projects (including home
businesses and schooling), and often includes articles on organic
home and market gardening, and conservation in general. Articles
include sources for materials and further reading. Contains
display and classified advertising.
subject terms: country living; home gardening; rural crafts/trades
38.
_Beginning Farmer Newsletter_
Beginning Farmer Sustainable Agriculture Project (BFSAP)
c/o Center for Rural Affairs, P.O. Box 736, 104 E. Main,
Hartington, NE 68739
telephone 402-254-6893
cost: contact publisher
frequency: quarterly
The Beginning Farmer Sustainable Agriculture Project is one of
several on-going projects at the Center for Rural Affairs, a
nonprofit Nebraska-based organization working to support family
farms and rural communities. This quarterly is part of the
Project's services, in addition to continuing education events
(concerning sustainable production systems, farm finances and
marketing, and community issues) and other forms of networking
support for new farmers. The Project's Newsletter offers relevant
information on these topics, including farmer profiles, notices of
upcoming events, research briefs, and Project news. The Newsletter
is supplemented by a monthly update, Beginning Farmer News and
Notes. (The Center for Rural Affairs Newsletter, no. 53, is
described below.)
subject terms: communities--rural; employment/training; family
farms and farming
39.
_Biocontrol_
International Center for the Biological Control of Pests and
Pathogens
Biocontrol, Apartado 18-1057, Lima 18, Peru
telephone (5114)792291
(U.S.: Allen Press, Inc., P.O Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-8897)
cost: US$25/individuals, US$125/institutions
frequency: quarterly
Premiering in 1995, a new international, bilingual publication that
aims to foster communication on the latest developments in the
biocontrol of agricultural pests and pathogens. Articles in both
English and Spanish are written in non-specialized language to
inform scientists, policy makers, and agricultural producers about
the latest developments in use of biological alternatives. The
first issue offered descriptions of various projects, as well as
notices of publications available, upcoming conferences, and other
networking information.
subject terms: biological pest control
40.
_BioCycle: Journal of Composting and Recycling_
NAL 57.8 C734
J.G. Press, Inc.
419 State Ave., Emmaus, PA 18049
telephone 610-967-4135, 610-967-1345
cost: U.S. $63, Canada $85, elsewhere $90
frequency: monthly
ISSN 0276-5055
AGRICOLA: indexed selectively
A monthly publication concerned with management and re-use of
biomass from industry, municipalities, farms, and forests.
Contents include feature articles that address management practices
and issues, as well as entrepreneurial marketing and recycling of
biosolids. Regular features include industry and world news, an
inventory of organics news, abstracts of articles, and professional
services and positions. Articles and news items concerning farm-
generated wastes and on-farm composting are frequently represented.
Advertising accepted. (Formerly known as Compost Science/Land
Utilization.)
subject terms: composting; waste/biomass utilization
41.
_Biodynamics_
NAL 56.8 B52
Bio-Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 550, Kimberton, PA 19442
telephone 610-935-7797 (800-516-7797 for CSA/BDA farms
information), fax 610-983-3196
Web page URL: http://www/his.com/~claymont/bda.html
cost: included with membership (rates from $15 to $75)
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 0006-2863
The Association's official journal, furthering biodynamic theory
and practice to achieve soil and environmental health, as well as
human health and nutrition. In addition to articles on various
aspects of biodynamic farming/gardening, Biodynamics contains
reports on conferences, products, and community-supported
agriculture projects, farm profiles, world news updates,
certification information, and a calendar of educational events,
with a focus on North America. Often includes notices of
biodynamic training opportunities. Accepts commercial advertising.
Members also receive a bimonthly newsletter, Bio-Dynamic News and
Events.
subject terms: biodynamic farming/gardening; community-supported
agriculture; composting; environmental protection; food quality and
nutrition; food safety
Correction/addition June 1996: Known also as the Bio-Dynamic
Association (BDA), the organization can provide information to
consumers (or growers) on the more than 400 community-supported or
biodynamic farms and gardens in North America, plus other
informational resources on community-supported agriculture (CSA).
BDA's newsletter, Bio-Dynamic News and Events, is no longer
available. BDA's Web page listed above provides contact
information for its regional groups in the U.S. and Canada, plus
associated biodynamically-oriented groups. Additional corrections
and additions are incorporated above.
42.
_BioLink_
NAL S494.5.B563B566
Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity (ABSP)
Project
Michigan State University, 324 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI
48824-1039
telephone 517-432-1641, fax 517-353-1888
cost: complimentary
frequency: quarterly
The quarterly newsletter of the Agricultural Biotechnology for
Sustainable Productivity Project, an organization sponsored by the
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). BioLink
contains technical articles and news on biotechnical approaches to
crop improvement, including updates on activities sponsored by
ABSP; recent issues have included reports on workshops dealing with
social and biosafety concerns, and a regular events calendar often
lists sustainable agriculture-related conferences. With
international scope and readership, typically 12 pages in length.
subject terms: biotechnology; crops and crop production
43.
_Biological Agriculture & Horticulture_
NAL S605.5.B5
AB Academic Publishers
P.O. Box 42, Bicester, Oxon OX6 7NW, England
telephone 0869-320949
(editorial: Dr. P.J.C. Harris, Editor, School of Natural and
Environmental Resources, Coventry University, Priory St., Coventry
CV1 5FB, England; telephone +44 (0)1203 838632, fax +44 (0)1203
639229, e-mail bah@hdra.demon.co.uk)
cost: U.S. $79/individual, $189/institutions
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0144-8765
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
"An international journal of sustainable production systems,"
consisting of reports of studies that use a biological approach in
agriculture, horticulture, and forestry for maintaining soil
fertility and achieving pest or disease control. In addition to
original research reports and review papers, book news and reviews
are a regular feature. Often includes comparisons between
conventional and low-input biological systems, plus studies of
energy utilization, biological pest control, and development of
appropriate agricultural technology. Includes studies of both
temperate and tropical conditions. Accepts advertising. Refereed
journal.
subject terms: alternative/conventional methods compared;
biological or ecological farming/gardening
44.
_Biological Control: Theory and Application in Pest Management_
NAL SB925.B5
Academic Press, Inc.
6277 Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL 32887-4900
telephone 619-230-1840, fax 619-699-6800
cost: U.S. $174, elsewhere $198
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 1049-9644
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
A professional journal concerned with communicating advances in the
science and technology of biological control--reducing chemical
pesticide effects through the use of natural enemies of crop pests.
Contains original reports and reviews of research and theory
covering entomology, plant pathology, nematology, and weed science,
with international scope. Refereed journal.
subject terms: biological pest control
45.
_BioOptions: Newsletter of the Center for Alternative Plant and
Animal Products_
NAL S494.5.A65B5
Center for Alternative Plant and Animal Products (CAPAP)
College of Agriculture, University of Minnesota, 340 Alderman Hall,
1970 Folwell Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
telephone 612-625-5747/4217, fax 612-624-4941
cost: U.S. $8 (tax-deductable donation), elsewhere $10
frequency: quarterly
A quarterly newsletter that informs on alternative agriculture or
forestry opportunities for farming operations in Minnesota. Each
issue contains profiles of successful farming enterprises that
incorporate crop and livestock alternatives--including marketing
aspects and value-added enterprises--and identifies additional
information resources. Other features include program news,
workshop highlights, notices of the Center's publications, and a
calendar of international meetings and other educational/training
opportunities. Issues are 12-16 pages in length.
subject terms: animal production; farm diversification; field
crops; horticultural crops
46.
_BioResource Technology_
NAL TD930.A32
Elsevier Science Ltd
The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kiddlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, England
telephone +44 0865 843699, fax +44 0865 843911
(U.S. and Canada: Elsevier Science, Inc., Journal Information
Center, 655 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10010, telephone
212-633-3750, fax 212-633-3764)
cost: U.S. $940
frequency: monthly
ISSN 0960-8524
AGRICOLA: indexed selectively
For professional audiences, a monthly publication that covers
fundamentals, applications, and management of bioresource
technologies concerning bioenergy, biotransformation, and
biological waste treatment. Coverage includes energy crops,
environmental protection, bioremediation, and agricultural residues
and feed stocks. A conference calendar and book reviews are
regular features; occasional features include review articles, case
studies, and short communications. Advertising accepted. Refereed
journal.
subject terms: energy resources management; industrial crops;
waste/biomass utilization
47.
_BioScience_
NAL 500 AM322A
American Institute of Biological Sciences
730 11th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20001-4521
telephone 202-628-1500 (editorial), 202-628-1509 (correspondence);
fax 202-628-1509
e-mail aibs@gwuvm.gwu.edu
cost: U.S. $125/institutions; elsewhere $155/institutions
(included with membership: $29/students, $52/other individuals)
frequency: 11/yr
ISSN 0006-3568
AGRICOLA: indexed selectively
Contains articles covering a broad range of topics, including
ecosystems, land use, climate, energy, and genetics. Articles are
written in non-specialized language for a broad academic
readership. Often includes articles addressing agricultural
sustainability issues. Regular features include an events
calendar, book reviews, and professional news and positions.
Advertising accepted.
subject terms: natural resources--sustainable use; sustainable
agriculture--general
48.
_B.U.G.S. Flyer_
Biological Urban Gardening Services
P.O. Box 76, Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0076
telephone 916-726-5377
cost: included with membership (U.S. $12.50/individuals,
$18/professionals; Canada $14/$20.50)
frequency: quarterly
The principles and practices of ecological landscape maintenance
are the focus of this quarterly publication, published since 1987.
Contents include feature articles on diverse topics (including lawn
care, weed and disease control, integrated pest management (IPM),
beneficial plants, soil analysis), plus information on products
available, reviews of books, software, and tools, legislative news,
and notes on relevant research. Also includes a nation-wide
calendar of events. (Horticultural and landscape professionals
receive a special two-page insert in the standard eight-page
newsletter.)
subject terms: integrated pest management; landscaping; urban
gardening
49.
_California Agriculture_
NAL 100 C12CAG
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of
California
300 Lakeside Drive, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-3560
telephone 510-987-0044
cost: complimentary in U.S., $12 elsewhere
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 0008-0845
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
A magazine with broad readership covering current agricultural
concerns and developments in California, a major supplier of food
for American tables. Feature articles deal primarily with the
economics of farm management, and pest and disease management, as
well as soil and water resources, horticulture, forestry, and
animal science. In addition to feature articles, the bimonthly
publication contains brief reports of experiment station research.
Recent issues have focused on food safety, pesticide risks and
regulations, evaluations of less toxic pest control alternatives,
and other concerns linking California agriculture, public health,
and the environment.
subject terms: animal production; crops and crop production;
environmental protection; natural resources--sustainable use;
public health
50.
_California Certified Organic Farmers Statewide Newsletter_
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
1115 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
telephone 408-423-2263, fax 408-423-4528
e-mail ccof@igc.apc.org
cost: $15 (included with membership: $35/individuals,
$50/businesses, plus additional rates)
frequency: quarterly
CCOF is a 20-year-old association of certified and transitional
organic growers. The group's 32-page newsletter offers news on
organic food and farming, relevent legislation, and CCOF activities
(including its certification program), plus book reviews, grower
profiles, research and materials updates, CCOF chapter contacts,
and job announcements. It includes a calendar of upcoming events
in California and elsewhere, as well as commercial display and
classified advertising.
subject terms: organic certification; organic farming/gardening
51.
_The Caretaker Gazette_
The Caretaker Gazette
c/o Thea Dunn, Editor, 2380 NE Ellis Way, Suite C-16, Pullman, WA
99163-5303
telephone/fax 509-332-0806
e-mail garydunn@pullman.com (Gary Dunn, Publisher)
cost: U.S. $24 ( or $15/6 mos., elsewhere add $1 per issue
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 1074-3642
A new bimonthly publication that connects landowners with potential
farmers and caretakers. Caretaker job listings are for farms,
ranches, campgrounds, and parks in the U.S., with a few
international situations. In addition to job listings, includes
caretaker profiles and readers' letters; a recent issue listed
caretaking opportunities on organic farms. Contains classified and
display advertising, and landowners may advertise positions for
free. Issues are eight pages.
subject terms: employment/training; family farms and farming
52.
_Center for Biotechnology Policy & Ethics Newsletter_
Center for Biotechnology Policy and Ethics
c/o Daralyn Wallace, 329 Dulie Bell Bldg., Institute of Biosciences
and Technology, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX
77843-4355
telephone 409-845-5434, fax 409-847-9372
cost: complimentary on-campus, otherwise U.S. $6, elsewhere $10;
subscription package includes newsletter and discussion papers
frequency: bimonthly
availability: print, online via Texas A & M's gopher system
The Center for Biotechnology Policy and Ethics exists to foster
research and scholarship on science and technical policy; its
bimonthly newsletter provides news on grants available, upcoming
workshops, and other activities, plus notices of the Center's
discussion papers on animal welfare, biotechnology, food safety,
environmental ethics, and other agricultural sustainability topics.
It also features book notices, news from the popular press, and
reports on symposia. Issues are typically four pages in length.
subject terms: agricultural ethics; biotechnology; public health
53.
_Center for Rural Affairs Newsletter_
Center for Rural Affairs
P.O. Box 406, 101 South Tallman, Walthill, NE 68067-0406
telephone 402-846-5428, fax 402-846-5420
cost: donation suggested
frequency: monthly
The Center for Rural Affairs is a private, nonprofit organization
involved in research, education, and advocacy on behalf of rural
people and small communities in Nebraska. The Center's Newsletter
offers news and perspectives on stewardship, technology, world
agriculture, and rural economies; its contents include updates on
the Center's programs (including an annual conference for beginning
farmers), legislative developments, and resource materials, plus
reports on education and training programs and on-farm research and
demonstration. In particular, the Newsletter tracks developments
pertaining to industrial hog farming in Nebraska and the region.
(The Center's Hartington office publishes Beginning Farmer
Newsletter, no. 38 above.)
subject terms: animal production; communities--rural; corporate
agriculture; small farms and farming
54.
_CFA News_
Community Farm Alliance (CFA)
311 Wilkinson, Frankfort, KY 40601
telephone 502-223-3655
(Berea office: 200 Short St., #10, Berea, KY 40403, telephone
606-986-7400, fax 606-986-4273)
cost: included with membership ($20/individuals, $25/families)
frequency: monthly
A nonprofit farmers and citizens group concerned with the viability
and health of Kentucky's small farms and rural communities, CFA is
active in organizing, public policy, education, and other avenues
of support for sustainable agriculture. Its monthly newsletter
contains updates on chapter programs, organizational initiatives,
and a calendar of CFA and other events in the state. CFA staffs
several regional offices and operates through county chapters; one
of the group's projects concerns development of crop alternatives
for tobacco. (CFA's Berea office publishes Southern Sustainable
Farming, the voice of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working
Group (SSAWG), no. 267 below.)
subject terms: communities--rural; small farms and farming
55.
_Choices: The Magazine of Food, Farm, and Resource Issues_
NAL HD 1751.C45
American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA)
AAEA Business Office, 1110 Buckeye Ave., Ames, IA 50010-8063
telephone 515-233-3234 or 515-233-3202 (to subscribe), fax
515-233-3101
e-mail sclarke@iastate.edu (to subscribe)
(editorial: Harry W. Ayer, Dept. of Agricultural and Resource
Economics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, telephone 520-
621-6257, fax 520-621-6250)
cost: U.S. $20/individuals, $32.50/libraries; Canada: add
$10; elsewhere: add $20 to these rates (included with AAEA
membership starting at $75 in North America)
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0886-5558
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
For readers seeking information and commentary about food, farm,
and natural resource issues and policies that affect U.S. and world
agriculture. Quarterly issues consist typically of feature
articles, research summaries, and book reviews. Topics in recent
issues have included world agricultural trade, food safety
regulations, changing pesticide policies, and the profitability of
alternative farming systems. Choices is AAEA's consumer-oriented
publication; the organization also publishes American Journal of
Agricultural Economics, desribed above, for a professional
audience.
subject terms: economics and economic development; natural
resources--sustainable use; socioeconomic issues
56.
_Citizen's Network for Sustainable Development Newsletter_
Citizen's Network for Sustainable Development
CitNet Administrative Office, P.O. Box 316, Bolinas, CA 94924
telephone 415-868-9720 or 415-868-0970, fax 415-868-2230
(to subscribe/join: c/o Citnet, 163 N. Hyland #1, Ames, IA 50014)
e-mail mlerner@igc.apc.org or concern@igc.apc.org
cost: included with membership ($25/individuals,
$50/organizations)
frequency: quarterly
availability: print, online via EcoNet conference
(citnet@igc.apc.org)
The Citizen's Network or "CitNet" is a decentralized effort from
grassroots groups and regional offices that are working for global
sustainable development. Its quarterly newsletter contains news
and commentary on Network activities and agenda, including reports
from committees dealing with "sustainable food systems" and
"sustainable communities." Also included are reports on the
President's Council for Sustainable Development, and the National
Dialog for Sustainable Agriculture. Typically 8-12 pages in
length.
subject terms: economics and economic development; electronic
newsletters; food systems--general; natural resources--sustainable
use
57.
_Cognition: The Voice of Canadian Organic Growers_
NAL SB453.5.C6
Canadian Organic Growers (COG)
P.O. Box 6408, Station J, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 3Y6, Canada
telephone 416-485-3534, fax 519-747-5660
(editorial: Canadian Organic Growers, c/o Editor, Box 15, Oxford
Mills, ON K0G 1S0, Canada, telephone/fax 613-258-4045)
cost: $24 (included with membership, rates vary)
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0227-0781
Contains articles, commentary, news, and other information on
organic production, management, and marketing, directed primarily
to home gardeners and small-scale growers. Regular features
include conference reports, book reviews and resources, COG chapter
news and regional reports, an events calendar for Canada and
beyond, and farm profiles. Includes commercial advertising for
products and services. Recent issues have dealt with the
biotechnology debate, community-supported agriculture, and various
aspects of sustainable food systems.
subject terms: home gardening; market gardening; organic
farming/gardening
58.
_Common Ground_
Southern Region SARE/ACE Program
1109 Experiment St., Rm. 203, Stuckey Bldg., Georgia Experiment
Station, Griffin, GA 30223-1797
30223-1797
telephone 770-412-4786, fax 770-412-4789
e-mail groland@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu (Gwen Roland, Editor)
cost: complimentary
frequency: quarterly
A quarterly publication offering information on research projects
sponsored by the Southern Region SARE/ACE Program. Contains
research updates and other news on resource management, cover
crops, pest management, water quality, marketing, and related
topics in crop and livestock production. Issues are typically 6-8
pages in length.
subject terms: animal production; crops and crop production;
natural resources--sustainable use; soil conservation techniques
59.
_Common Sense Pest Control Quarterly_
NAL SB950.A1C62
Bio-Integral Resource Center (BIRC)
P.O. Box 7414, Berkeley, CA 94707
telephone 510-524-2567
cost: U.S. $30/individuals, $50 institutions/libraries/businesses;
Canada $35/$55; elsewhere $40/$60
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 8756-7881
AGRICOLA: indexed selectively
Intended for a general audience, this 24-page publication from BIRC
provides practical information on pest control, based on integrated
pest management (IPM) and biocontrol strategies. Pest problems and
least-toxic solutions are discussed; also featured are news briefs,
research updates, and notices of useful publications and products.
Includes commercial ads for products and services. (BIRC also
publishes IPM Practitioner, no. 150 below.)
subject terms: biological pest control; integrated pest management
60.
_Community Connections_
Minnesota Project
1885 University Ave. W, Suite #315, St. Paul, MN 55104
telephone 612-645-6159, fax 612-645-1262
cost: $10/individuals or families, $25/organizations
frequency: quarterly
The Minnesota Project's mission is to "work with rural people
learning new ways to experience and celebrate community with each
other and with the earth." Its eight-page publication aims to
serve as a vehicle for linking readers to rural places, writers,
and values, by exploring--through stories, essays, personal
reflections, poetry, and other means--broad-ranging aspects of
community life in Minnesota. Also contains news of conferences and
occasional book reviews. Recent issues included a focus on
sustainable energy projects, resources for community supported
agriculture, and environmental justice issues.
subject terms: communities--rural
61.
_Community Food Security News_
Community Food Security (CFS) Coalition
P.O. Box 209, Venice, CA 90294
telephone 310-822-5410
e-mail asfisher@aol.com
frequency: 4-5/yr
cost: complimentary
A new publication from CFS Coalition, a network of grassroots
organizations seeking a just and sustainable food system--member
groups include anti-hunger, sustainable agriculture, community
gardening, farmers' market, environmental, and community
development organizations. The Coalition aims to promote dialogue
and legislative initiatives that support community-based approaches
to agriculture, food, and nutrition problems, including support for
the Community Food Security Empowerment Act (CFSEA). Upcoming
newsletter issues will contain news and articles that highlight
innovative food security projects and organizational developments.
subject terms: communities--general; food safety; food security
and supply; food systems--local
62.
_Community Greening Review_
American Community Gardening Association (ACGA)
325 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
fax 215-625-9392
cost: included with membership ($25/individuals, $25/libraries,
$50/organizations, plus additional rates)
frequency: annual
Founded in 1979, ACGA is a nonprofit organization of volunteers and
professionals who work "to promote gardening and greening in urban,
suburban, and rural America." Its publication serves as a vehicle
for advocacy, publicity, networking, and technical assistance for
gardening and green space programs that emphasize community. A
recent issue of the Review examined the federal government's urban
gardening programs, and included a survey of the benefits of
community gardening with respect to food self-reliance and
community improvement, plus articles on horticultural therapy and
horticultural training programs. Includes book reviews. Members
also receive a bimonthly newsletter, Multilogue.
subject terms: communities--general; food systems--local; urban
gardening
63.
_Compost Matters_
Woods End Institute
1850 Old Rome Rd., Mt. Vernon, ME 04352
telephone 207-293-2457, fax 207-293-2488
(U.K.: Woods End Institute, P.O. Box 79, Stroud, Gloc. GL5 3PU,
England)
cost: contributions are "gratefully accepted"
frequency: irregular
Offers technical information on low-tech, on-farm composting,
including updates on the Institute's research program. Issues are
2-4 pages in length.
subject terms: appropriate technologies; composting
64.
_Compost Science & Utilization_
NAL TD796.5.C58
J.G. Press, Inc.
419 State St., Emmaus, PA 18049
telephone 610-967-4135, fax 610-967-1345
cost: U.S. $125, Canada $145, elsewhere $150
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 1065-657X
AGRICOLA: indexed comprehensively
A publication for researchers and practitioners offering a
multidisciplinary forum for communication of composting principles,
management techniques, and product utilization. The quarterly
consists of research reports, other articles and analyses, and
summaries of research projects at universities and experiment
stations worldwide. A significant portion of the content deals
with on-farm composting or farm/nursery use of composted materials.
Refereed journal.
subject terms: composting; waste/biomass utilization
65.
_Composting Age_
Kuska/Associates
8547 E. Arapahoe Rd., Suite J-221, Greenwood Village, CO 80112
telephone/fax 303-791-8639
cost: U.S. $20, Canada $26, elsewhere $52 (U.S. funds only)
frequency: monthly
A monthly, two-page bulletin offering technical and educational
information for compost producers and users, intended to further
composting as a practical means for reducing and reusing urban and
rural waste materials. Includes organizational and legislative
news, report summaries, and notices of educational materials and
other informational resources. In addition to composting, news and
information topics in recent issues have encompassed organics,
integrated waste management, and energy recovery in general.
subject terms: composting; energy resources management;
waste/biomass utilization
66.
_Composting Council Quarterly Newsletter_
The Composting Council
114 South Pitt St., Alexandria, VA 22314
telephone 703-739-2401, fax 703-739-2407
frequency: quarterly
cost: included with membership starting at $45/individuals
The Composting Council promotes composting for organics recovery
and sustainable development, through technology transfer (to
industry, government, and the general public), advocacy, and
outreach. By way of its affiliate, the Composting Council Research
and Education Foundation, the organization supports cooperative
programs such as the National Backyard Composting Program and other
research and demonstration activities. Its quarterly newsletter
contains news items and resource information for its membership of
compost generators, users, and others--including representatives
from industry, public agencies, nonprofits, and academia. The
Council also issues the monthly Composting Rules, a summary of
legislative and regulatory issues from around the U.S.
subject terms: composting; waste/biomass utilization
67.
_Composting News_
McEntee Media Corporation
13727 Holland Rd., Cleveland, OH 44142-3920
telephone 216-362-7979, fax 216-362-6553
cost: U.S. $62/individuals; contact publisher for foreign rates
frequency: monthly
ISSN 1064-1440
A monthly trade publication focusing on municipal, back-yard,
industrial, and on-farm composting. Provides information on new
methods, legislation, marketing, and other news. With commercial
advertising, issues are typically 16 pages.
subject terms: composting; waste/biomass utilization
68.
_Conservation Impact_ (New title: CTIC Partners)
NAL S604.C66
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), National
Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
1220 Potter Dr., Rm. 170, West Lafayette, IN 47906-1383
telephone 317-494-9555, fax 317-494-5969
e-mail ctic@ctic.purdue.edu
cost: included with membership (U.S. $25/individuals, elsewhere
$35/individuals; plus additional rates)
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 1056-9707
The nonprofit CTIC brings together industry and government for
interaction and information exchange, its mission to "promote the
advancement of environmentally beneficial and economically viable
resource systems." CTIC's eight-page newsletter informs on
resources, tools, techniques, and other developments in water and
soil conservation, quality assessment, and management. Also
included are conference and project news and reviews, notices of
resources available, technical notes, and farm profiles, plus a
calendar of upcoming education and training events in the U.S. (In
addition, the Center publishes Center SCOOP, a monthly, two-page
bulletin with activities updates and news briefs.)
subject terms: soil resources management; water resources
management
Correction/addition June 1996: Conservation Impact has been renamed
CTIC Partners. Additional corrections or additions are
incorporated above.
69.
_Conservogram_
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)
7515 Northeast Ankeny Rd., Ankeny, IA 50021-9764
telephone 800-THE SOIL or 515-289-2331, fax 515-289-1227
cost: $10 (included with membership)
frequency: 10/yr
ISSN 0744-2009
SWCS is a private, nonprofit organization with professional and lay
membership that advocates "the protection, enhancement, and wise
use of soil, water, and related natural resources." Members are
based in the U.S., Canada, and more than 90 countries worldwide.
The Society's newsletter contains organizational news and
publication announcements, project updates, chapter news, and
commentary and discussion pieces. Also provides legislative briefs
and a calendar of national events, plus classified and display
advertising. Issues are eight pages in length. (SWCS also
publishes the bimonthly Journal of Soil and Water Conservation,
no. 159 below.)
subject terms: soil resources management; water resources
management
70.
_Consortium News_
Consortium for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
(CSARE)
c/o Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS)
1450 Linden Dr., Rm. 146, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
53706
telephone 608-265-6483, fax 608-265-3020
e-mail bjdidric@facstaff.wisc.edu
(also: Center for Rural Affairs, P.O. Box 406, Walthill, NE 68067;
telephone 402-846-5428, fax 402-846-5420; e-mail
csare@macc.wisc.edu)
(also: telephone 315-364-7837, e-mail ng13@cornell.edu (Nancy
Grudens Schuck) for information on the list-serv)
cost: included with membership (sliding scale: $10/students to
$40/professors, executives; $35/ grassroots organizations; $60/land
grant university programs)
frequency: quarterly
The Consortium, established in 1993, serves as a coordinating body
seeking to make public research, education, extension, and funding
more conducive to the ecological and socio-cultural goals of
sustainable agriculture. Its 8-12 page newsletter is a useful
networking tool, with news and reports of membership activities,
Consortium meetings and projects, developments within institutional
structures, plus updates and commentary on farm and food policies
and legislation. Includes notices of print resources and other
media, and opportunities for employment, education, and training.
subject terms: socioeconomic issues; sustainable
agriculture--general
Correction/addition June 1996: The Consortium is co-sponsored by
UW-Madison CIAS and the Center for Rural Affairs (CRA). The
Consortium sponsors Sustainable Agriculture Education Share List
(SAEd-Share-L), an electronic forum for sharing information for
teaching about sustainable agriculture. Discussion topics and
developments are reported regularly in Consortium News
(subscription address: listproc@cornell.edu). Additional
corrections or additions are incorporated above.
71.
_The Cornerpost_
Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota
P.O. Box 53, Lewiston, MN 55952
telephone 507-523-2204, fax 507-523-2729
cost: included with membership (chapter rates $15 to $25)
frequency: bimonthly
A farmer-run, nonprofit membership organization with seven regional
chapters, the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota has
developed a farmer-to-farmer information network to support and
promote environmentally-sound and economically-viable farming
practices. The group's educational and outreach activities include
a bimonthly newsletter--contact the organization for further
information.
subject terms: family farms and farming; sustainable
agriculture--general
72.
_Countryside & Small Stock Journal_
NAL S521.C62
Countryside & Small Stock Journal
N2601 Winter Sports Rd., Withee, WI 54498
(to subscribe: W11564 Hwy. 64, Withee WI 54498)
telephone 800-551-5691 (715-785-7979 for editorial, advertising)
cost: $18
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 8750-7595
Since 1917, a bimonthly magazine dedicated to homesteading,
focusing on self-reliance, community living, rural skills,
gardening, raising livestock, renewable energy, and
resource-efficient structures. Consists of philosophy plus
practical ideas, tools, and techniques. Commercial advertising
includes a livestock breeders' directory. Although homesteaders
are the primary audience, home gardeners and small farmers may find
it a useful publication.
subject terms: animal production; communities--rural; home
gardening; homesteading; rural crafts/trades
73.
_CSAS Newsletter_
Center for Sustainable Agriculture Systems (CSAS)
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 221 Keim Hall, P.O.
Box 830949, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-0949
telephone 402-472-2056, fax 402-472-7904
e-mail csas001@unlvm.unl.edu
cost: complimentary
frequency: bimonthly
availability: print, online via SANET, PENPages, UNL gopher, Web
site URL: http://ianrwww.unl.edu/ianr/csas
A bimonthly newsletter from CSAS offering news and outlook on
sustainable agriculture in Nebraska and the North Central Region
(NCR). CSAS is an interdisciplinary center at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, formed in 1991 to bring together "people and
resources to promote an agriculture that is efficient, competitive,
environmentally and socially sustainable for the indefinite
future." Newsletter contents include reports on seminars and
publications dealing with research, education, and extension, plus
news on legislative developments, farmer programs, NCR-SARE grants,
and an international events calendar. (In addition to the printed
version, the Center's Newsletter is available electronically, as
noted above. Contact the newsletter editor and CSAS Coordinator,
Pary Murray, to be added to the "hard copy" mailing list.)
subject terms: electronic newsletters; farming systems;
sustainable agriculture--general
74.
_The Cultivar_
The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS)
University of California, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1011
telephone 408-459-3376
e-mail rats@cats.ucsc.edu
cost: complimentary
frequency: semi-annual
ISSN 1065-1691
The UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food
Systems is a research and education group "working toward the
development of ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable
agricultural systems." The Center's twice-yearly newsletter
contains program information, reports on applied research projects
sponsored by the SARE Program, information on community-supported
agriculture projects, home gardening advice, and state-wide news.
It offers periodic updates on the California Alliance for
Sustainable Agriculture. Usually 12-16 pages in length, the
publication also contains a calendar of upcoming educational events
nationwide and notices of useful publications.
subject terms: food systems--general; sustainable agriculture--
general
75.
_Culture and Agriculture Bulletin_
Culture and Agriculture Bulletin
c/o Editors, Dept. of Anthropology, Baker Hall, Michigan State
University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1118
telephone 517-355-7490, fax 517-332-2363
(membership: American Anthropological Association, 4350 North
Fairfax Dr., Suite 640, Arlington, VA 22203)
cost: $10/individuals, $25/institutions (included with membership)
frequency: 3/yr
A publication from the Culture and Agriculture Group of the
American Anthropological Association, centering on socioeconomic
and cultural elements in agriculture and offering cross-cultural
analyses. A recent issue examined a number of existing food and
agricultural systems, including agroforestry systems in southern
Africa, the sustainability of cattle production in varying
cultures, and Old Order Amish communities in North America.
Includes announcements and notices of informational resources.
subject terms: cultural heritage; farming systems; food
systems--general; socieconomic issues
76.
_The District Leader_
National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
c/o NACD Service Center, P.O. Box 855, League City, TX 77574-0855
(editorial: NACD, 509 Capitol Court, N.E., Washington, DC
20002-4946, telephone 202-547-6223)
cost: included with membership starting at $35
frequency: monthly
NACD is a national advocacy organization working in partnership
with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), formerly
Soil Conservation Service (SCS), "on behalf of conservation
districts and their state and federal partners." The Association's
2-4 page monthly newsletter offers legislative updates and policy
information. (Members also receive the quarterly Tuesday Letter,
no. 285 below.)
subject terms: natural resources--sustainable use
77.
_Diversity_
NAL SB123.3.D5
Genetic Resources Communications Systems (GRCS)
4905 Del Ray Ave., Suite 401, Bethesda, MD 20814
telephone 301-907-9350, fax 301-907-9328
cost: individuals, government/nonprofit institutions: North
America $35, elsewhere $55; other institutions: North America $55,
elsewhere $70
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0744-8163
From the nonprofit GRCS, this quarterly publication contains news
and commentary for the international genetic resources
community. It offers a forum for the presentation and discussion
of important issues and perspectives on germplasm preservation and
enhancement programs, including political and economic
perspectives. Diversity offers updates on the U.S. National
Genetic Resources Program (NGRP) Network, conference reports, book
reviews, and cites publications of interest.
subject terms: genetic resources--crops
78.
_Down to Earth_
Canadian Organic Growers - Ottawa Region
Box 6408, Station J, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 3Y6 Canada
telephone 613-788-3211 (voice mail)
cost: included with membership
frequency: bimonthly
An informal, member-oriented publication containing organizational
news and activities, advice on home and market gardening, and
gleanings from the popular and scientific literature on organics
and other issues. The bimonthly newsletter, typically eight pages
in length, includes news of upcoming events in the Ottawa region,
brief book reviews, and notices of new additions to COG's reference
series (fact sheets). Accepts commercial classified advertising.
Members are mostly home gardeners and to lesser extent commercial
organic growers.
subject terms: home gardening; market gardening; organic
farming/gardening
79.
_The Draft Horse Journal_
NAL SF311.A1D7
The Draft Horse Journal
c/o Maurice and Jeannine Telleen, Editors/Publishers, P.O. Box 670,
2700 Fifth Ave., Waverly, IA 50677
telephone 319-352-4046, fax 319-352-2232
cost: U.S. $20, elsewhere $25
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0012-5865
A trade publication containing news and other information
concerning the draft horse industry and covering all draft breed
horses and mules. The quarterly contains a regular veterinary
column, news of shows and other events, and extensive advertising,
with little emphasis on on-farm management and use.
subject terms: animal power
80.
Earth Ethics
Center for Respect of Life and Environment (CRLE)
2100 L St., N.W., Washington, DC 20037
telephone 202-778-6133
cost: $12 (included with membership starting at $20)
frequency: quarterly
A quarterly newsletter from CRLE that "explores the worldviews,
ethics, and practices necessary to create a sustainable society."
Recent thematic issues have examined sustainable economic
development, sustainable livelihoods, genetic engineering, and
environmental education. The Spring 1993 issue contained an essay
on the emerging ethic for sustainable agriculture. In addition to
articles, contains book reviews and an international events
calendar. Founded in 1986, the nonprofit CRLE is a division of the
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
subject terms: agricultural ethics; economics and economic
development; natural resources--sustainable use
81.
_Earth Garden_
NAL SB453.5 E2
Earth Garden
RMB 427, Trentham, Victoria 3458, Australia
fax (054) 241743
cost: Aus$19 (contact publisher for U.S. rates)
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0310-222X
"Australia's original journal of self sufficiency and
alternatives," offering readers practical ideas, shared knowledge
and resources, and a guide to alternatives to consumptive life
styles. With an emphasis on promoting self-reliance in the city or
bush, the quarterly focuses on housing, renewable home energy
systems, growing food via organic and permaculture systems, and
maintaining personal and community health. Regular features
include a readers' forum, news briefs, a calendar of upcoming
events, book reviews, and seed savers network news. Includes
advertisements for products, services, and property available.
subject terms: alternative farming/gardening methods;
homesteading; seed exchanges; urban gardening
82.
_The Earth Times_
Earth Times Foundation
220 East 42nd St., Suite 818, New York, NY 10017
(to subscribe: Earth Times Foundation, Box 3363, Grand Central
Stn., New York, NY 10163)
telephone 212-297-0488, fax 2112-297-0566
e-mail earthtimes@aol.com
cost: $36/individuals, $60/libraries
frequency: semimonthly
ISSN 1077-1921
An independent newspaper on the environment and sustainable
development, founded in 1992. "A blending of narrative, analysis,
and anecdote," it served as the newspaper of record for the Earth
Summit in Rio and was known initially as the Earth Summit Times.
Issued twice-monthly, it maintains a broad focus, touching on
agricultural sustainability issues with respect to land and
resource use, as well as the policy and legislative climate.
Contains commercial advertising. Issues typically 24 pages.
subject terms: economics and economic development; natural
resources--sustainable use; socioeconomic issues
83.
_EarthSave_
EarthSave Foundation
706 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2205
telephone 800-362-3648 or 408-423-4069, fax 408-458-0255
e-mail earthsave@igc.apc.org
cost: included with membership starting at $20
frequency: quarterly
EarthSave is a coalition of environmentalists, nutritionists, and
others who believe that dietary choices have significant effects on
human nutrition, global resources, and environmental quality. The
Foundation's focus is on promoting the public health and ecological
benefits of a plant-based diet. The group's quarterly publication
contains articles and news, legislative alerts and tips for citizen
action, and information on useful resources, including publications
and other media available from the organization. Contains
commercial advertising.
subject terms: environmental protection; food quality and
nutrition; food safety; natural resources--sustainable use
84.
_Earthword Journal_
Eos Institute for the Study of Sustainable Living
580 Broadway, Suite 200, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
telephone 714-497-1896, 714-494-7861
e-mail eos@igc.org
cost: U.S. $20; Canada, Mexico $27; additional rates elsewhere
(rates are for 4 issues; included with membership: $30/regular,
$20/students)
frequency: irregular
"The journal of environmental and social responsibility," this
periodic publication from the Eos Institute focuses on sustainable
architecture and related aspects of the human environment. Recent
thematic issues have examined the sustainability of alternative and
indigenous architecture, urban landscaping and water use, and
transportation planning. Articles are supplemented with references
for further reading, book reviews, and additional resource
information. Provides an ecological perspective for professional
designers and builders in architecture and landscaping. Members
also receive the Eos Institute Newsletter.
subject terms: landscaping; permaculture
85.
_ECHO Development Notes_
NAL HD9018.D44E23
Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO)
17430 Durrance Rd., North Fort Myers, FL 33917-2200
telephone 941-543-3246, fax 941-543-5317
e-mail 74172.370@compuserve.com
cost: $5/students, $10/others; complimentary to those working with
Third World farmers
frequency: quarterly
ECHO is a nonprofit network helping people learn to grow food under
difficult conditions, primarily by supporting the efforts of
agricultural development workers (including missionaries and Peace
Corps volunteers) who work with small subsistence farmers or urban
gardeners. Its quarterly bulletin, intended for overseas
development workers around the world, offers brief technical
articles supplemented with excerpts from the literature, news from
network participants, organizational updates, and resource
information, including book and newsletter reviews. ECHO also
offers training and technical assistance, provides seeds of useful
tropical crops to its international affiliates, and investigates
appropriate technology applications in tropical agriculture.
Emphasis is on the tropics and developing nations, but may also be
useful for small scale farmers and gardeners in the U.S. (Members
also receive a quarterly newsletter, ECHO News.)
subject terms: appropriate technologies; developing nations; small
farms management; tropical agriculture; urban gardening
86.
_Ecoforestry Report_
Ecoforestry Institute
P.O. Box 5783, Station B, Victoria, BC V8R 6S8, Canada
telephone 604-388-5459, fax 604-388-5123
(U.S.: Ecoforestry Institute, 785 Barton Rd., Glendale, OR 97442,
telephone/fax 503-832-2785)
cost: included with membership starting at $25/regular
frequency: quarterly
A quarterly newsletter from the Ecoforestry Institute, a nonprofit
educational society based in Canada and the U.S. and "dedicated to
ecologically, socially, and economically responsible forest use
that preserves the complexity and diversity of our forests."
Contents include organizational updates, including members' forest
management plans and profiles, other news and commentary on
sustainable forestry, resource reviews, and educational and
training announcements. The Ecoforestry Institute also publishes
a quarterly journal, International Journal of Ecoforestry,
no. 144 below.
subject terms: forest resources management
87.
_Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario News_
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)
Box 127, Wroxeter, Ontario N0G 2X0, Canada
telephone 519-335-3557
cost: included with membership (Can$25)
frequency: quarterly
EFAO is a Canadian farmers organization founded in 1979 to support
the efforts of Ontario farmers towards development of ecological
farming practices. In addition to a members' newsletter, the
group's activities and services include workshops, farm tours, an
annual conference, and on-farm consulting service. The quarterly
publication offers brief feature articles, plus news and commentary
and other reports on various topics encompassing ecological or
organic farm management and other topics of interest to Ontario
producers. Includes legislative alerts, book reviews, and a
calendar of upcoming tours and workshops in the province.
subject terms: biological or ecological farming/gardening; organic
farming/gardening
88.
_Ecology Action Newsletter_
Ecology Action/Common Ground
5798 Ridgewood Rd., Willits, CA 95490-9730
telephone 707-459-0150, fax 707-459-5409
cost: $10 (included with membership starting at $30)
frequency: quarterly
Ecology Action is a local, nonprofit, education and research group
"focusing on sustainable ways of living in general, and
biointensive mini-farming in particular." Its 8-10 page newsletter
contains information on the Mini-Farm program for small-scale food
production (local and international projects), plus notices of
publications, conferences and other networking information, news
and resource information on useful methods and products, and book
reviews. (In addition to its research and demonstration garden,
Ecology Action also operates a local garden supply store, library,
and education center, and a mail order service for seeds, books,
and supplies.)
subject terms: biointensive farming/gardening; food systems--
local; home gardening
89.
_Ecology and Farming_
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Oekozentrum Imsbach, D-66636 Tholey-Theley, Germany
telephone +49 6853 5190, fax +49 6853 30110
(U.S.: telephone 215-863-6700, fax 215-863-4622)
cost: U.S. $20 (plus $9 airmail postage)
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 1016-5061
Ecology and Farming is the quarterly, English-language magazine of
IFOAM, which promotes organic agriculture as an ecologically and
socially sound farming method. It covers organic practices,
research, and agropolitics, with news from around the world,
information on resources and organizations, and regional organic
news. Includes discussion of policy issues, conference reports,
and book briefs and reviews, and carries summaries of the main
articles in French and Spanish. Accepts commercial advertising.
(Until 1990, known as the IFOAM Bulletin.)
subject terms: organic farming/gardening; organic food industry
90.
_Elm Farm Research Centre Bulletin_
Elm Farm Research Centre (EFRC)
Hampstead Marshall, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 OHR, England
telephone 44 (0) 1488 658298, fax 44(0)1488 658503
cost: U.K. œ9, elsewhere œ12
frequency: bimonthly
EFRC is an independent research trust and registered charity in the
U.K., working since 1980 towards the long-term development of
organic agricultural systems. Its interests and activities also
address agricultural policies, education, and training, and food
quality and safety. The bimonthly Bulletin provides an overview of
the Centre's work, with information, news, and commentary on
organic systems, literature and research reviews, technical
briefings, plus news and information on the Centre's international
Organic Advisory Service. Typically 8-12 pages.
subject terms: farming systems; organic farming/gardening
91
_Entomophaga_
NAL 421.EN835
Lavoisier Abonnements
14, Rue de Provigny, F 94236 Cachan Cedex, France
telephone 33(1) 47.40.67.00, fax 33(1) 47.40.67.03
(U.S. and Canada: V.C.H. Publishers, Inc., 220 East 23rd St.,
Suite 909, New York, NY 10010-4606)
cost: US$146
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0013-8959
The official periodical of the International Organization for
Biological Control of Noxious Animals and Plants, an affiliate of
the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
This is a scholarly publication reporting on fundamental and
applied research on various aspects of biological and integrated
control of pest organisms. (Basic research studies were emphasized
in the single issue available for examination.) Most articles are
in English, with a smaller number in French, German, Italian, or
Spanish.
subject terms: biological pest control; integrated pest management
92.
_Environmental News_
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI)
P.O. Box 8596, Moscow, ID 83843
telephone 208-882-1444, fax 208-882-8029
cost: $25 (included with basic membership; other rates start at
$5)
frequency: quarterly
Its mission "to increase citizen involvement in decisions affecting
[their] region's environment, through community organizing and
education," the nonprofit PCEI assists members in making
environmentally sound and economically viable decisions toward a
sustainable future. Its quarterly, 24-page publication contains
news of Institute activities concerning sustainable agriculture,
water quality, transportation, and related topics, plus legislative
updates. Content offers regional focus (northern Idaho and eastern
Washington), as well as news and commentary on broader,
international issues.
subject terms: economics and economic development; environmental
protection; natural resources--sustainable use
93.
_Erosion Control_
Forester Communications, 5638 Hollister #301, Santa Barbara, CA
93117
telephone 805-681-1300, fax 805-681-1312
e-mail msw@rain.org
(published for the International Erosion Control Association, P.O.
Box 4904, 1355 S. Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, CO 80477-4904,
telephone 303-879-3010, fax 303-879-8563)
cost: U.S. $60, elsewhere $75
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 1073-7227
Soil erosion control is the focus of this bimonthly publication
from the International Erosion Control Association (IECA).
Intended to inform erosion and sediment control professionals, it
includes coverage of agricultural, landscaping, public works,
mining, and other aspects of soil and water management, addressing
policies, methods, solutions, and technology transfer. Bimonthly
issues offer feature articles, news updates, and information on new
products and other resources. Includes updates on IECA programs,
education and training opportunities, and other organizational
news. Contains commercial advertising. IECA also publishes a
members' newsletter, NewstoUse, offering an industrial update,
international events calendar, and Association news.
subject terms: soil conservation techniques; soil resources
management; water resources management
94.
_Experimental Agriculture_
NAL 10 EX72
Cambridge University Press
The Edinburgh Building, Shaftesbury Rd., Cambridge, U.K. CB2 2RU
(editorial: Dr. J.G.W. Jones, Dept. of Agriculture, University of
Reading, Earley Gate, P.O. Box 236, Reading, Berkshire, U.K. RG6
2AT; telephone +44-(0)1734-318494, fax +44(0)1734-352421; e-mail
aasjojoh@uk.ac.reading)
(North America: The Journals Dept., 40 W. 20th St., New York, NY
10011-4211, telephone 212-924-3900, fax 212-691-3239)
Web page URL: http://www.cup.org/ (in North America:
http://www.cup.cam.ac.uk)
cost: U.K. œ104; U.S., Canada, Mexico: US$192
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0014-4797
AGRICOLA: indexed selectively
A quarterly journal for professional audiences, consisting of
reports on diverse agronomic aspects of food, forage, and
industrial crop production, including agroforestry. Primary focus
is on the warmer regions of the world. Original research articles
are supplemented with occasional review articles and reviews of
books and other media. The publication often includes reports on
integrated pest control, alternative cropping systems, and
sustainability issues. Advertising accepted.
subject terms: alternative/conventional methods compared; crops
and crop production; developing nations; tropical agriculture
95.
_Family Farm Agenda_
National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC)
110 Maryland Ave., N.E., Suite 307, Washington, DC 20002
telephone 202-543-5675
cost: contribution suggested
frequency: bimonthly
Founded in 1986, NFFC is a national organization composed of
grassroots organizations working on family farming issues. Its
mission is to link farmers and others to promote federal farm and
food policies that assure fair prices, sound environmental
stewardship, a secure and equitable food supply, and farm and rural
community viability. The Coalition's bimonthly newsletter, re-
established in 1994, contains articles and news concerning
initiatives of the alliance's 39 member organizations from across
the U.S. Recent issues have focused on agricultural policy and
trade concerns, corporate agriculture (including monopolization and
vertical ownership in the seed and poultry industries), and
genetically-engineered food and farm products. Includes notices of
useful publications.
subject terms: agricultural and food policies; family farms and
farming
96.
_Farm Aid Update_
Farm Aid
P.O. Box 228, Champaign, IL 61824
telephone 800-327-6243 (-FARMAID)
(also: Farm Aid, 334 Broadway, Suite 5, Cambridge MA 02139,
telephone 617-354-2922, fax 617-354-6992)
cost: included with membership ($35)
frequency: quarterly
availability: print, plus online Farm Aid News
Farm Aid is a nonprofit organization working to further farmer and
consumer interests through programs that support family farming,
local food systems, and environmental stewardship. Farm Aid works
in partnership with local organizations, offering financial,
technical, and legal assistance to family farmers. Its quarterly
newsletter informs about the group's initiatives and offers other
news and information--contact Farm Aid for further details. The
group also produces a biweekly news bulletin, Farm Aid News, which
is posted electronically by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade
Policy: see description of this organization at Sustainable
Agriculture News, no. 275.
subject terms: electronic newsletters; family farms and farming
97.
_The Farm Connection Newsletter_
The Farm Connection
P.O. Box 477, Dixon, NM 87527
telephone 505-579-4635
e-mail lsfc@aol.com
cost: $10
frequency: bimonthly
availability: print, online
The Farm Connection is a nonprofit farmers organization active in
education and outreach, on-farm research, and other areas, its goal
to build a sustainable agriculture in New Mexico. Intended to
serve as a vehicle for information exchange among the state's
producers, the group's bimonthly newsletter offers articles on a
range of topics, plus notices of useful resources and announcements
of education and training opportunities in the region and beyond.
Includes updates on Western SAWG activities and the Farm
Connection's Farm Improvement Club (FIC) program, a grants program
to support educational projects or on-farm research and
demonstration. Contains classified and display advertising. The
Farm Connection Newsletter is available in electronic as well as in
print form--contact the publisher for access information.
subject terms: dryland farming/gardening; organic
farming/gardening; sustainable agriculture--general
98.
_Farm Folk/City Folk Society Newsletter_
Farm Folk/City Folk Society
Suite 208, 2211 West 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2, Canada
telephone 604-730-0450, fax 604-730-0451
cost: included with membership ($6/students, $25/other
individuals, plus additional rates)
availability: print, online
Farm Folk/City Folk is a Vancouver-based nonprofit group that
promotes a local agriculture and food system and serves as a
clearinghouse for information on food and farming. Its membership
consisting of individuals and groups in British Columbia, the
Society seeks to create linkages among city residents and rural
growers by way of farm tours, workshops and conferences, farm-gate
sales, and community-supported agriculture. Contact the
organization for details concerning its printed newsletter and
bulletins, and electronic bulletin board.
subject terms: communities--general; electronic newsletters; food
systems--local
99.
_Farm and Food News_
Farm and Food Society (FAFS)
4 Willifield Way, London NW11 7XT, England
telephone 0181-455 0634
cost: included with membership (œ10)
FAFS is a British nonprofit organization advocating humane and
equitable farming practices. A recent issue of Farm and Food News
examined for this publication contained articles, commentary, and
news on intensive animal production, biotechnology, organic farming
and food production, and public health issues, with focus on Great
Britain and the European Community. Also featured were conference
news, discussion of regulatory and policy developments, and book
notices and reviews. (FAFS is a British affiliate of IFOAM, the
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements.)
subject terms: agricultural ethics; animal production; public
health
100.
_Farm Verified Organic Newsletter_
Farm Verified Organic (FVO), Inc.
RR #1, Box 40A, Medina, ND 58467
telephone 701-486-3578, fax 701-486-3580
cost: included with membership
frequency: irregular
FVO is an international organization that certifies organically
grown and processed foods. The organization's Newsletter informs
members about news and developments within the organic food
industry and on certification services and programs for growers.
Includes resource information and notices of upcoming events in
organic agriculture.
subject terms: organic certification; organic food industry
101.
_Farmer to Farmer_
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Foundation
P.O. Box 73674, Davis, CA 95617
telephone 916-756-7428, fax 916-756-7857
e-mail f2f@igc.apc.org or caff@igc.apc.org
cost: $15/yr, $25/2 yr
frequency: bimonthly
ISSN 1074-0163
CAFF and CAFF Foundation work together to promote sustainable
agriculture and provide support to small-scale organic farmers.
Their publication offers advice from farmers and other experts on
soil-building, enhancing wildlife, biodiversity, least toxic pest
management, marketing, and other farm management concerns. Each
issue highlights innovative farmers and farming practices in
California, with in-depth analysis of how growers have made the
transition to more sustainable methods, including economic
analyses. Includes in-depth commentary on important California
crops, research summaries, and other technical information of
interest to farmers and agricultural professionals. Regular
features include a calendar of state-wide events and commercial
display advertising. In newspaper-style format, typically 16
pages. (CAFF also publishes Agrarian Advocate, no. 7 above.)
subject terms: organic farming/gardening; small farms management
102.
_Farmer to Farmer_
Ozark Small Farm Viability Project
P.O. Box 99, Mt. Judea, AR 72655
telephone 501-434-5594
cost: complimentary (donation suggested)
frequency: irregular
Directed to certified organic farmers, processors and other
interested readers, this publication offers news and information
concerning the work of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)
in developing organic standards and an organic food label. Covers
NOSB proceedings and program news, and serves as a forum for debate
on certification issues. Includes farmer input, plus reports from
committees dealing with livestock, crops, processing, handling, and
labeling. Also includes contact information for NOSB papers and
conference announcements.
subject terms: organic certification; organic farming/gardening;
organic food industry; small farms and farming
103.
_Farming Alternatives_
NAL S494.5 A65F37
Cornell Farming Alternatives Program
Dept. of Rural Sociology, Warren Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca,
NY 14853-7801
telephone 607-255-9832 (or 607-255-1675, Gal Gillespie), fax
607-255-9984
e-mail gwg2@cornell.edu
Web page URL:
http://www.cals.cornell.edu/dept/ruralsoc/fap/fap.html
cost: contribution suggested
frequency: quarterly
The Farming Alternatives Program exists to enhance, though research
and education, the sustainability of farming and rural communities
in New York state; information and referrals are offered to new and
transitional farmers, to preserve and reinvigorate local
agriculture. The Program's 12-page, quarterly newsletter is a
useful networking tool, featuring profiles of farm entrepreneurs,
reports on agricultural development around the state, research and
organizational news, and a readers' forum. Also contains resource
information, including publications available from the Program, and
a calendar of upcoming events in the state.
subject terms: communities--rural; food systems--local; small
farms and farming
Correction/addition May 1996: As of mid-May, the new Web page
listed above offers information on publications from the Program
and ordering information. Additional corrections or additions are
incorporated above.
104.
_Farming Uncle_
Farming Uncle
c/o TORO, 780 East 185th St., #3D, Bronx, NY 10460-1004
cost: U.S. $5, elsewhere $10
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0272-3417
Farming Uncle is an eclectic collection of information intended for
homesteaders and others with an interest in self-reliant, holistic
living. Affirming a worldwide readership, it consists of articles
and excerpts from various publications (both old and new), with
numerous ads for products, services, and resources (including
land). Subjects range from home gardening to raising small stock,
health, cookery, rural skills, nature, and more. For the money, a
practical networking tool that points to various special-interest
associations and useful publications.
subject terms: home gardening; homesteading; rural crafts/trades
105.
_Farmland Update_
American Farmland Trust (AFT)
AFT Northeastern Office, One Short St., Northhampton, MA 01060
telephone 413-586-9330
(membership: American Farmland Trust, 1920 N. St., N.W., Suite
400, Washington, DC 20036, telephone 202-659-5170)
cost: complimentary (donation suggested)
frequency: quarterly
Founded in 1980 to counteract the loss of productive American
farmlands and promote farming practices that sustain a healthy
environment, AFT maintains a national agenda through education and
advocacy initiatives. Farmland Update is a quarterly publication
from AFT's Northeastern Office, intended for "farmland protection
professionals and advocates," with reports and news on protection
efforts, legislation, government programs, and related topics, plus
notices of useful publications and other resources. (AFT also
publishes American Farmland, no. 24 above.)
subject terms: farmland protection; natural resources--sustainable
use
106.
_FIN Organic Market News_
Farmer's Information Network (FIN)
P.O. Box 2067, Santa Clara, CA 95055-2067
telephone 408-247-2067, fax 408-247-5823
e-mail FarmerNet@aol.com
cost: U.S. $65 (by mail), U.S. $75 (by fax or e-mail via
Internet); elsewhere $90 (by mail only)
frequency: 21/yr
availability: print by mail and fax, online
One of the information services available from California-based
FIN, this publication is a comprehensive wholesale price report
that lists prices offered by distributors to retailers for over 120
varieties of fresh, organically-grown fruit, herbs, and vegetables.
Access is via mail, fax, or online via the Internet--contact FIN
for details. (Until late 1994, this periodical was produced as
OMNIS - Organic Wholesale Market Report by the Committee for
Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) in Santa Clara, California.)
subject terms: electronic newsletters; organic food industry
107.
_Fog Horn_
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc.
P.O. Box 12311, Gainesville, FL 32604
telephone/fax 904-377-6345
cost: included with membership (starting at $15, various rate
categories for consumers, growers, or retailers)
frequency: quarterly
A quarterly publication from the group known also as Florida
Organic Growers (or FOG), first organized in 1989. A membership
organization, FOG serves as a state-licensed organic certification
agency and educational resource for its members and the general
public and offers technical assistance on sustainable agriculture
and organic farming and gardening. FOG's newsletter informs on
these initiatives, with organizational news, conference reports,
grower profiles, a listing of certified growers, and other
features; expansion of its educational content is in the works.
Contains commercial advertising.
subject terms: organic certification; organic farming/gardening
108.
_Food First Action Alert_
NAL HD9000.5 F663
Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy
398 60th St., Oakland, CA 94618
telephone 510-654-4400, fax 510-654-4551 (also telephone
800-274-7826 for Food First Books)
e-mail foodfirst@igc.apc.org
cost: included with membership starting at $30
frequency: quarterly
The Institute (known also as "Food First") is a nonprofit research
and "education-for-action-center" that investigates the underlying
causes of hunger and poverty. The quarterly Action Alert includes
in-depth assessments by Food First analysts and guidelines for
citizen action. Recent issues have focused on the status of farm
workers in the 1990s, Central American farmers and communities, the
greening of Cuba, and other topics. Issues are typically four
pages in length. Food First also publishes the quarterly Food
First News and Views, described below, no. 109.
subject terms: agricultural and food policies; food security and
supply; socioeconomic issues
109.
_Food First News and Views_
Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy
398 60th St., Oakland, CA 94618
telephone 510-654-4400, fax 510-654-4551 (also telephone
800-274-7826 for Food First Books)
e-mail foodfirst@igc.apc.org
cost: included with membership starting at $30
frequency: quarterly
ISSN 0749-9825
Food First is an alternative "people's think tank" for public
action on the social injustices that lead to hunger, poverty, and
environmental destruction, well-known for its analyses of food
and hunger issues for professional and general audiences. Its
quarterly newsletter informs on these topics, with research updates
and Food First activities. Typically eight pages. Also from Food
First is the quarterly bulletin, Food First Action Alert, no. 108
above.
subject terms: agricultural and food policies; food security and
supply; socioeconomic issues
110.
_Food, Land, & People_
Project Food, Land, & People
408 East Main, League City, TX 77573
(contact: Roxanne Brickell, Education Consultant, 643 Jackson St.,
Denver, CO 80206, telephone 303-393-6897)
cost: contact publisher
frequency: semi-annual
Project Food, Land & People is a nonprofit, interdisciplinary
organization with national scope, promoting educational programs
that emphasize agricultural conservation for a healthy society; its
membership works together with existing agricultural,
environmental, and natural resource conservation programs, and
youth development groups, such as 4-H and Future Farmers of America
(FFA). The Project's newsletter offers updates on the group's
cooperative programs--contact the organization for more details.
subject terms: natural resources--sustainable use
111.
_Friends of the Trees Society Newsletter_
Friends of the Trees Society
P.O. Box 4469, Bellingham, WA 98227
telephone/fax 360-738-4972
cost: $10 (included with membership)
frequency: monthly
Friends of the Trees is a nonprofit organization working to promote
global reforestation and other earth-repair actions via educational
programs, direct action, and networking. The group's monthly
newsletter contains notices of Society publications and activities,
plus information on permaculture education, restoration forestry,
and the Traveler's Earth Repair Network (TERN). Includes an
international events calendar.
subject terms: forest resources management; permaculture
112.
_The Furrow_
NAL S441.F97
Deere & Company
John Deere Rd., Moline, IL 61265-8098
telephone 309-765-5403, fax 309-765-4498
cost: complimentary to qualified farmers
frequency: 8, 9, or 10/yr
ISSN 0016-3112
This general-interest farmers' magazine, founded in 1895, is the
U.S. edition of a worldwide farm magazine, published in
eleven languages by Deere & Company and its subsidiaries.
Articles frequently highlight ways for farmers to maintain profits
while conserving natural resources. Recent issues of the Corn
Belt edition contained articles on low-external-input farming
techniques, alternative crops and livestock, diversification and
value-added farm enterprises, resistant crop varieties, beneficial
insects, soil management techniques to reduce erosion, and an
overview of new technologies and methods to reduce pesticide use.
Issues are typically 32-48 pages, with commercial display
advertising. (The publisher offers 12 regional editions in the
U.S. and Canada, including a Dairyland edition, Plains edition,
Southern edition, and others, which have different NAL call
numbers.)
subject terms: animal production; crops and crop production;
natural resources--sustainable use
113.
_Gardens/Mini-Farms News_
Gardens/Mini-Farms News
P.O. Box 1901, Lubbock, TX 79408-1901
telephone/fax 806-744-8517
cost: U.S. $10, elsewhere $18 air mail (U.S. funds only)
frequency: quarterly
"Published in the interest of worldwide sustainable agriculture,"
this quarterly newsletter aims to serve as a networking vehicle for
small food and fiber producers. It contains short articles, news,
and resource information on various aspects of organic farming and
gardening, bio-intensive mini-farming, and similar systems. The
premier Winter 1994-95 issue included extensive listings of
resource materials and organizations for training and volunteer
opportunities, networking, and further reading, and equipment and
services. Contains classified advertising.
subject terms: bio-intensive farming/gardening; home gardening;
market gardening; organic farming/gardening;
114.
_The Gene Exchange_
NAL QH442.G461
Agriculture and Biotechnology Program, Union of Concerned
Scientists (UCS)
1616 P St., N.W., Washington, DC, 20036
telephone 202-332-0900, fax 202-332-0905
e-mail jrissler@ucs.usa.org
cost: donation suggested
frequency: quarterly
availability: print, online via EcoNet conference (ENV.BIOTECH)
UCS is a national, nonprofit organization "dedicated to advancing
responsible public policies in areas where technology plays a
critical role," with interests in global stewardship, sustainable
agriculture, energy, transportation, and nuclear demilitarization.
Its quarterly newsletter offers news and commentary on social and
environmental issues surrounding the use of biotechnology in
agriculture, often presenting opposing viewpoints on the issues.
Contents include regulatory updates and action alerts, news from
the popular and scientific literature, networking information, and
workshop summaries. Contributors also receive the quarterly
journal Nucleus and may participate in the Scientists Action
Network or the Concerned Citizens Action Network. (Prior to 1994,
Gene Exchange was published by the National Wildlife Fund.)
subject terms: biotechnology; electronic newsletters; natural
resources--sustainable use; socioeconomic issues
115.
_Geneflow_
NAL SB123.G452
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI)
Via delle Sette Chiese 142, 00145 Rome, Italy
telephone 39 6 518 921, fax 39 6 575 0309
e-mail IPGRI@CGNET.COM
Web page URL: http://www.cgiar.org/ipgri/
cost: complimentary
frequency: annual
A yearly update containing brief reports on recent agricultural
crop genetic resources activities and policy developments,
including presentation of some of the debates concerning germplasm
resource issues. Focus is international, particularly on the
biodiversity centers in the tropics and subtropics. Issues are
typically 20 pages.
subject terms: genetic resources--crops; tropical agriculture
Correction/addition June 1996: The Syrian mailing address that was
originally listed does not serve as IPGRI's main address for
contact. IPGRI's Web site listed above provides information on the
Institute's programs, activities, and contacts, as well as the
Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter, regional newsletters, and other
publications. Additional corrections or additions are incorporated
above.
116.
_GOGA News_
Georgia Organic Growers Association (GOGA)
P.O. Box 567661, Atlanta, GA 31156
telephone 404-621-GOGA (-4642)
cost: included with membership ($15/students or low income,
$15/individuals, $20/families, $35/corporate)
frequency: bimonthly
GOGA is a membership organization that supports ecologically-sound
production techniques and good stewardship of land and other
natural resources, for generating sustainable farming systems.
Members are backyard and market gardeners, small farmers,
consumers, and distributors. The group's bimonthly newsletter
includes articles of interest to organic growers, including
gardening tips, plus book reviews and news on GOGA activities
concerning certification, conferences, and other events. The
Association also produces the Green