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	17th Edition. December 2006. Compiled by: Becky Thompson Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

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	International Directory By Country: General-A \| B-G \| H-M \| N \| P-T \| U-Y \| Each institution or organization includes contact information and a short program description. Colleges, Universities, Associations, and Organizations (By Country: General - A) Those persons interested in education, internships, and other opportunities outside the U.S. and Canada may contact the following overseas organizations and institutions. Several organizations listed in the U.S. section are involved internationally, e.g., ACDI/VOCA, ECHO, MESA, and USAID. General International Agricultural Exchanges Association (IAEA/Agriventure) North American Servicing Office #202A – 300 Merganser Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1L6 Canada 1-800-263-1827 Debbie Kletzel 403-255-7799 e-mail: iaea@nucleus.com Agriventure Web: http://www.agriventure.us Training in a variety of agricultural and horticultural systems in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan. Agriventure is operated by IAEA and offers 4- to 12-month exchange opportunities. World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) WWOOF links volunteers world-wide offering hands-on experience, in exchange for meals and accommodation, in organic and alternative farming. Also known as Willing Workers on Organic Farms, and World-Wide Orientation on Organic Farms. The Web sites below list international volunteer opportunities. [See WWOOF-USA ( http://www.wwoofusa.org/ under U.S. “Associations and Organizations” to find volunteer opportunities in the United States.] Main WWOOF Web page: http://www.wwoof.org/ Countries with a national WWOOF Organization Web: http://www.wwoof.org/national.asp or http://www.wwoof.org/wwoof_uk/links.html WWOOF Independents covers farms in countries that do not yet have their own WWOOF Organization. Web: http://www.wwoof.org/newsite/wlist.asp International WWOOF Association (IWA) P.O. Box 1172 Nelson New Zealand 0064 3 5449890 fax: 0064 3 5449890 e-mail form: http://www.wwoofinternational.org/home/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=3 Web: http://www.wwoofinternational.org/home/ “WWOOF in other countries,” http://www.wwoofusa.org/otherwoofs.html

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	Argentina Asociación Gaia – Argentine Permaculture Institute Almafuerte 1732 (1650) San Martín Buenos Aires Argentina Silvia Balado (54-2272) 492072 fax: (54-11) 4752-2197 e-mail: gaia@gaia.org.ar Web: http://www.gaia.org.ar/english/ or http://www.gaia.org.ar/english/ieduca.htm Certificate in Permaculture Design, and short courses on sustainable life skills (Spanish or English) held at the Gaia Living and Learning Center.

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	Australia ACS Distance Education Distance education. Certificates and advanced diplomas in horticulture, alternative agriculture, permaculture, organics, hydroponics, and natural therapies. See contacts below: ACS U.S. Study Department e-mail: admin@acsedu.com Web: http://www.acsedu.com Asia and Oceania: http://www.acs.edu.au +61 7 55621088 fax: +61 7 55621099 In the UK: P.O. Box 4171 Stourbridge United Kingdom DY8 2WZ 0800 328 4723 e-mail: admin@acsedu.co.uk Web: www.acsedu.co.uk In UK: (0207) 681 2702 International: 0015 44 207 681 2702 In Australia: P.O. Box 2092 Nerang MDC, Queensland 4211 Australia e-mail: admin@acs.edu.au Web: http://www.acs.edu.au In Australia: 07 5530 4855 International: +61 7 5530 4855 Biodynamic Agriculture Australia P.O. Box 54 Bellingen, NSW 2454 Australia +61 (02) 6655-0566 fax: +61 (02) 6655-0565 e-mail: cheryl@biodynamics.net.au Web: http://www.biodynamics.net.au/ (select Courses in Biodynamics) Courses and workshops in biodynamic agriculture. Canberra Institute of Technology Horticulture Department Faculty of Science and Technology GPO Box 826 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601 Australia +61 (02) 6207 3100 e-mail: infoline@cit.act.edu.au Web: http://www.cit.act.edu.au/scitech/ Courses in sustainable horticulture. C.B. Alexander Agricultural College (Tocal) Paterson, NSW 2421 Australia Kim Griffiths 02 4939 8881 fax: 02 4938 5549 e-mail: info@tocal.com Web: http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/reader/tocal-college or http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/reader/tocal-external-courses/clm.htm or http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/reader/tocal-external-courses/ clm-handbook.pdf?MIvalObj=19165&doctype=document&MItypeObj=application/ pdf&name=/clm-handbook.pdf Diploma in Landcare and Natural Resources Management includes elective module in organic farming. Charles Sturt University School of Rural Management Faculty of Science P.O. Box 883 Orange, NSW 2678 Australia +61 2 6338 6077 fax: +61 2 6338 6001 e-mail: inquiry@csu.edu.au Web: http://www.csu.edu.au Undergraduate course in ecological agriculture; graduate courses and research in sustainable agriculture. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master and Doctorate in Sustainable Agriculture. PhD is also available. Crystal Waters College 50 Crystal Waters, Kilcoy Lane Conondale, Queensland 4552 Australia (07) 5494 4833 (Australia) or +61 7 5494 4833 (International) e-mail: info@crystalwaterscollege.org.au Web: http://www.crystalwaterscollege.org.au/ Courses and workshops in permaculture design. International Agricultural Exchanges Association (IAEA/Agriventure) IAEA Servicing Office - Australia Office 2 Level 1 208 Victoria Road Drummoyne NSW 2047 +61 (02) 9181 3122 fax: +61 (02) 9181 4299 e-mail: australia@agriventure.com See IAEA statement in General listing that begins this section. Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) Agricultural and Animal Sciences 77-91 St. Georges Road Preston Victoria 3072 Australia +61 3 9269 1042 fax: +61 3 9369 1046 e-mail form: http://www.nmit.vic.edu.au/courses/agriculture/agriculture_contact.html Web: http://www.nmit.vic.edu.au/courses/agriculture/default.html Diploma of Agriculture (Organic Farming); Certificate in Production Horticulture (Organic Crop Production) Parsifal College P.O. Box 231 West Pennant Hills NSW 2125 Australia +61 2 9280 9533 fax: +61 2 9680 2545 e-mail: admin@parsifalcollege.edu.au Web: http://www.parsifalcollege.edu.au/biodynamics.htm Course in biodynamic organic farming. Permaculture Research Institute 1158 Pinchin Road The Channon, NSW 2480 Australia Geoff Lawton and Nadia Lawton 61 (0)2 66886578 e-mail: pri@permaculture.org.au Web: http://www.permaculture.org.au/index.php?page_id=195 or http://www.permaculture.org.au/ Permaculture Design Certificate. Selected courses held in collaboration with other sustainable/permaculture organizations. Some are available in the United States. Richmond College of TAFE Blacktown Road and Campus Drive Richmond, NSW 2753 Australia (02) 9208 9999 fax: (02) 4570 9088 e-mail: college.wsi@tafensw.edu.au Web: http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses/ or http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/wsicourseinfo/richmond/ Primary_Industries_and_Natural_Res_Courses/ course-info/0653.pdf or http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/wsicourseinfo/richmond/ Primary_Industries_and_Natural_Res_Courses/ course-info/0652.pdf Two-year Organic Farming Certificate (course 653) and one-year Statement of Attainment in Organic Farming (Course 652). SEED International 50 Crystal Waters Kilcoy Lane Conondale, Queensland 4552 Australia +61 (0) 7 5494 4833 e-mail: info@SEEDinternational.com.au Web: http://www.seedinternational.com.au/index.html Permaculture design workshops and courses conducted in several countries. Associated with Crystal Waters College (above). The Seed Savers Network P.O. Box 975 Byron Bay, NSW 2481 Australia +61 (02) 6685 6624 fax: +61 (02) 6685 7560 e-mail: info@seedsavers.net Web: http://www.seedsavers.net/ Aim is to conserve plants that are not genetically engineered and are free from dangerous chemicals. Publishes a newsletter, and the Seed Savers' Handbook - a reference for growing, preparing, and conserving traditional varieties of food plants. Involved in permaculture design courses, workshops, global plant and seed exchange, and overseas projects. TAFE NSW Information Centre Level 13 1 Oxford Street Darlinghurst 2010 Australia (02) 8289 4777 Web: http://www.tafensw.edu.au/ (search for organic) TAFE NSW is a network of institutes across North South Wales. Certificate in Organic Farming; Statement of Attainment in Organic Farming Studies. TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute National Environment Centre (P.O. Box 827, Albury, NSW 2640) Ettamogah Road Thurgoona NSW 2640 Australia +61 260 436 700 fax: +61 260 436 721 e-mail: RITCourseInformation@det.nsw.edu.au Web: http://www.rit.tafensw.edu.au/nec/default.asp Certificate in Organic Farming; Statement of Attainment in Organic Farming Studies. University of Melbourne School of Agriculture and Food Systems or School of Resource Management Faculty of Land and Food Resources Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia +613 8344 0276 fax: +613 9348 2156 e-mail: courses@unimelb.edu.au Web: http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/ Research and coursework in innovative and sustainable agricultural, environmental horticultural, and viticultural production systems. University of New England Armidale, NSW 2351 Australia +61 2 6773 3333 fax: +61 2 6773 3122 Web: http://www.une.edu.au/agronomy/AgSShome.html or Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems (Address above) Jim Scott, Coordinator +61 2 6773 2436 e-mail: csfs@une.edu.au http://sciences.une.edu.au/c-sfs/home.asp Courses and research in sustainable farming systems, integrated weed management, and organic herb and vegetable production. University of Sydney Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources P.O. Box 883 Orange, NSW 2800 Australia +61 (02) 9351 2940 e-mail: pg@agric.usyd.edu.au Web: http://www.agric.usyd.edu.au/ or http://www.agric.usyd.edu.au/future/postgrad/coursework.shtml Doctoral and Masters degrees in Sustainable Agriculture; graduate diploma and certificate in Sustainable Agriculture. Research in Sustainable Crop Production Systems. Programs integrate scientific knowledge of natural agricultural systems, social and economic factors, with on-farm experience. University of Western Sydney College of Health and Sciences School of Natural Sciences Hawkesbury Campus, Building K8 Locked Bag 1797 South Penrith Distribution Centre, NSW 1797 Australia +61 2 9852 5222 fax: +61 2 9852 5960 e-mail form (course enquiries): http://ehermes.uws.edu.au/uws_intl_appl.asp Web: http://www.uws.edu.au/about/acadorg/cste/sea/courses/ugmajors or http://www.uws.edu.au/research/researchcentres/chaps/crentrsrch/pidires Programs in ecology and the environment in agriculture. Research in Sustainable Plant Production Systems. Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF) - Australia c/o WWOOF Pty Ltd. 2166 Gelantipy Road W Tree via Buchan Victoria 3885 Australia Garry Ainsworth +61 03 5155 0218 fax: +61 03 5155 0342 e-mail: wwoof@wwoof.com.au Web: http://www.wwoof.com.au/ See statement in General “World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms” listing that begins this section.

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	Austria University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (Universität für Bodenkultur Wien) Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems Institute of Organic Farming Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 33 A-1180 Vienna, Austria +43-1 47 654-3750 fax: +43-1 47 654-3792 e-mail: sandra.donner@boku.ac.at Contacts: http://www.nas.boku.ac.at/1415.html?&L=1 Web: http://www.nas.boku.ac.at/125.html?&L=1 or http://www.nas.boku.ac.at/oekoland.html Member of the consortium of European universities for ecological education offering courses and seminars in ecoforestry, organic farming, and ecologically and socially sound agriculture in developing countries. Courses are offered as part of the Bachelor Programme in agricultural sciences and the Master Programme in organic farming. Most coursework is in German. We’re Welcome on Organic Farms (WWOOF) - Austria Hildegard Gottlieb Einodhofweg 48 A-8042 Graz Austria phone/fax: +43 (0) 316-464951 e-mail: wwoof.welcome@telering.at Web: http://www.wwoof.welcome.at.tf/ See statement in General “World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms” listing that begins this section.

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