Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) publications – bibliographies, resource guides, directories and databases – orient searchers to sustainable agriculture topics and information sources, provide research guidance and optimize data retrieval.

Recent titles are available in print and/or CD ROM format and are listed on our Publication Order Form.

This list of resources does not include titles published by other institutions. AFSIC also maintains an archive of older bibliographies and resource guides.

Sustainability in Agriculture

• 20 Tips from an Expert: Finding Sustainable Agriculture Information Online. 2008 (PDF|214 KB)
• Agri-environmental Indicators: Literature Review and Annotated Bibliography (Order free print publication)
• Applying for a SARE Grant? 2007
• Information on Oral History Interviews with Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture. 2003
• Organically Produced Foods: Nutritive Content. 2000
• The Road to Sustainable Agriculture: Historic Document from the National Agricultural Library. (Order free CD)
• Sustainable Agriculture: Definitions and Terms. 1999, updated 2007
• Sustainable Agriculture: Information Access Tools. 2007
  • Automated Database Searches. 2007
  • Calendars: Sustainable Agriculture, Organic Farming, Alternative/Specialty Crops and Livestock. 2007
  • Organizations and Information Providers. 2006
  • Research Funding Resources. 2007
  • Top 10 Research Journals. 2007
  • Tracing the Evolution of Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. 2007 (PDF|549 KB)
  • Where to Find Sustainable Agriculture Research Online. August 2008

Alternative Crops and Plants

• Growing Herbs: Selected Information Sources, 1996-2005. 2005
• List of Alternative Crops and Enterprises for Small Farm Diversification 2008 (PDF|202 KB)
• Vegetables and Fruits: A Guide to Heirloom Varieties and Community-Based Stewardship. 1998. 3 Volumes.
  • Introduction, Notes, and Contents for Volumes 1, 2, and 3.
  • Volume 1. Annotated Bibliography
  • Volume 2. Resource Organizations
  • Volume 3. Historical Supplement

Education and Research

• 20 Tips from an Expert: Finding Sustainable Agriculture Information Online. 2008 (PDF|214 KB)
• Applying for a SARE Grant? 2007
• Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture. 17th ed. 2006
• Great Places to Find Information About Farming Alternatives. 2007 (PDF|66 KB)
• Information on Oral History Interviews with Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture. 2003
• Organic Information Resources. What are They? Where are They? How Can I Find Them? 2001
• Finding "Organic": Search Strategies and Terminology. 2007
• Sustainable Agriculture Research Funding Resources
• Tracing the Evolution of Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. 2007 (PDF|549 KB)
• Where to Find Full- and Partial-text Research Project Reports and Research-based Literature on the Web. AFSIC Fact Sheet for International Researchers. 2007.
• Where to Find Sustainable Agriculture Research Online. August 2006

Farm Energy Options

• What Alternative Energy Options are Available for Farms? December 2005

Farms and Community

• Urban Agriculture: An Abbreviated List of References and Resource Guide 2000. 2000
• Vegetables and Fruits: A Guide to Heirloom Varieties and Community-Based Stewardship. 1998. 3 Volumes.
  • Introduction, Notes, and Contents for Volumes 1, 2, and 3.
  • Volume 1. Annotated Bibliography
  • Volume 2. Resource Organizations
  • Volume 3. Historical Supplement
• Web Selections: U.S. Statistics on Women and Minorities on Farms and in Rural Areas (April 2006)
• Where Can I Find Agricultural Funding Resources? 2007 (PDF|14 KB)
• Women in Agriculture and Rural Life: An International Bibliography. 1998

Grazing Systems and Alternative Livestock Breeds

• Aquaculture Resources.
  • Automated Database Searches
• List of Alternative Crops and Enterprises for Small Farm Diversification. 2008 (PDF|202 KB)
• Organic Aquaculture. (PDF|1063 KB)
• Organic Livestock Production: A Bibliography. Selected citations from 1974-Sep 2004. 2004. (PDF|5533 KB)
  Each chapter has an overview and includes: Animal Husbandry and Welfare; Veterinary Practices; Certification; Economic Issues; Marketing; Processing; and Food Quality. Full text and individual chapters for printing (without hyperlinks in document):
  • Organic Livestock Production: A Bibliography. Selected citations from 1974-Sep 2004 [Full text] (PDF|905 KB)
  • Title Page and Introduction (PDF|118 KB)
  • General Livestock Production (PDF|211 KB)
  • General Cattle Production (PDF|24 KB)
  • Beef Cattle Production (PDF|35 KB)
  • Dairy Cattle Production (PDF|200 KB)
  • Dairy Production Supplement (February 2007. Covers 2004-January 2007. HTML format)
  • Poultry Production (PDF|78 KB)
  • Swine Production (PDF|73 KB)
  • Small Ruminant Production (PDF|67 KB)
  • Organic Production of Other Species (PDF|16 KB)
  • Indices (PDF | 170 KB)
  • Appendices (PDF|24 KB)
• Raising Emus and Ostriches. 1997, supplement 2001
• Raising Snails. 1996, revised online 2004
• Web Selections: Bison Production (April 2006)
• Web Selections: Emu, Ostrich and Rhea Production (April 2006)
• Web Selections: Llama and Alpaca Production (April 2006)
• Web Selections: Rabbit Production (April 2006)

Alternative Marketing and Business Practices

• Organic Agricultural Products: Marketing and Trade Resources. 2008
  • Guide 1. Guide to U.S. Organic Marketing: Laws and Regulations. 2008 (PDF|574 KB)
  • Guide 2. Guide to International Trade in Organics: Laws and Regulations. 2008 (PDF|336 KB)
  • Guide 3. Guide to Organic Marketing and Trade How-to Publications. 2008 (PDF|391 KB)
  • Guide 4. Guide to Organic Marketing and Trade Research Tools Online. 2008 (PDF|383 KB)
  • Guide 5. Guide to Organic Marketing and Trade Periodicals, Calendars and Trade Shows. 2008 (PDF|270 KB)
  • Guide 6. Guide to Organic Market, Industry and Consumer Studies (2004-2008). 2008 (PDF|665 KB)
  • Guide 7. Guide to Organic Marketing Support Organizations. 2008 (PDF|254 KB)
  • Series Combined Title and Author Indexes: Guides 1-7. 2008 (PDF|280 KB)
    
    
• Community Supported Agriculture Resources
  • Automated Database Searches. 2006
  • Defining Community Supported Agriculture. 1993
  • Organizations and Web Sites Related to Community Supported Agriculture. 2006
  • Resources for Farmers. 2008
  • 1993 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): An Annotated Bibliography and Resource Guide. 1993
• List of Alternative Crops and Enterprises for Small Farm Diversification. 2008 (PDF|202 KB)
• Where Can I Find Agricultural Funding Resources? 2007 (PDF|14 KB)

Organic Production

• Organic Agriculture's Conservation Focus: Selected Research Publications 2005-2006. 2006 (PDF|151 KB)
• Organic Aquaculture. 2005 (PDF|1063 KB)
• Organic Agricultural Products: Marketing and Trade Resources. 2008
  • Guide 1. Guide to U.S. Organic Marketing: Laws and Regulations. 2008 (PDF|574 KB)
  • Guide 2. Guide to International Trade in Organics: Laws and Regulations. 2008 (PDF|336 KB)
  • Guide 3. Guide to Organic Marketing and Trade How-to Publications. 2008 (PDF|391 KB)
  • Guide 4. Guide to Organic Marketing and Trade Research Tools Online. 2008 (PDF|383 KB)
  • Guide 5. Guide to Organic Marketing and Trade Periodicals, Calendars and Trade Shows. 2008 (PDF|270 KB)
  • Guide 6. Guide to Organic Market, Industry and Consumer Studies (2004-2008). 2008 (PDF|665 KB)
  • Guide 7. Guide to Organic Marketing Support Organizations. 2008 (PDF|254 KB)
  • Series Combined Title and Author Indexes: Guides 1-7. 2008 (PDF|280 KB)
• Organic Farming and Marketing: Publications from the United States Department of Agriculture, 1977-2006. 2006
• Organic Production and Organic Food: Information Access Tools. 2007
  • Automated Database Searches. 2007
  • Calendars: Sustainable Agriculture, Organic Farming, Alternative/Specialty Crops and Livestock. 2007.
  • Organic Information Resources. What are They? Where are They? How Can I Find Them? 2001
  • Finding "Organic": Search Strategies and Terminology. 2007
  • Statistics about Organic Farming and Organic Markets/Marketing: Selected Resources. 2006
  • Top 10 Research Journals. 2007
  • Tracing the Evolution of Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. 2007 (PDF|549 KB)
• Organic Foods: Markets and Marketing. 2001
• Organic Gardening: A Guide to Resources 1989-September 2003. 2003
• Organic Livestock Production: A Bibliography. 2004 [Includes multiple PDF files.]
  • Dairy Production Supplement (February 2007. Covers 2004-January 2007. HTML format)
• Organically Produced Foods: Nutritive Content. 2000
• Report and Recommendations on Organic Farming. USDA, 1980. (PDF|11 MB). (Request free mini CD from AFSIC.) from AFSIC.
• Tracing the Evolution of Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. 2007 (PDF|549 KB)

Soil and Water Management

• Conservation Tillage. AFSIC Findit Guide. 2004

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