19th Edition. June 2009.

Compiled by:
Becky Thompson
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

We invite comments or corrections, and names of institutions or organizations not listed here.

United States Directory

By State: A | C | D-H | I-L | M | N | O | P-T | U-W |

Internships and apprenticeships on farms in the U.S. may be found on the Web site for ATTRA: http://attrainternships.ncat.org/.

Each institution or organization includes contact information and a short program description. U.S. associations and organizations follow this section.

Colleges and Universities (By State: D-H)

Delaware

Delaware State University
College of Agriculture and Related Sciences
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
Baker Building
1200 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901-2277
Dr. Richard Barczewski
302-857-6410
fax:  302-857-6455
e-mail:  rbarczewski@desu.edu
Web:  http://www.desu.edu/colleges/cars/ag_nat_res/index.php
Courses in sustainable agriculture. Senior Capstone course in Sustainable Agriculture.

Florida

Florida A&M University
College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture
Room 217 South
Perry-Paige Building
Tallahassee, FL  32307
850-561-2644
fax:  850-561-2794
Contact information: http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?cesta&ContactUs
Web:  http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=cesta&p=CESTAHome  or http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=marketing
Research on sustainable agricultural systems. Courses in sustainable agriculture. Marketing and Small Farm Outreach Program assists small-scale farmers cultivate schools as markets for agricultural products.

Florida Atlantic University
Florida Center for Environmental Studies
Agro-ecology Program
5353 Parkside Drive
Building MC17
Jupiter, FL  33458
Jo Ann Jolley, Associate Director
561-799-8546
fax:  561-626-1404
e-mail:  jjolley@fau.edu
Web:  http://www.ces.fau.edu/agro.php
Educational programs promote land stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices.  Agro-Ecology Conference Series.

Florida International University
Agroecology Program
Department of Environmental Studies
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL  33199
Dr. Mahadev Bhat
305-348-1210
e-mail:  agroecol@fiu.edu  or bhatm@fiu.edu
Web:  http://agroecology.fiu.edu/
or http://agroecology.fiu.edu/Certificate%20Program.html
Undergraduate Certificate Program in Agroecology requires core courses in Sustainable Agriculture (EVR 4274) and Agroecology (EVR 4272).

University of Florida

Department of Agronomy
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
P.O. Box 110500
304 Newell Hall
Gainesville, FL  32611-0500
Dr. Lori Unruh-Snyder
352-392-1811, ext. 201
fax:  352-392-1840
e-mail:  lusnyder@ifas.ufl.edu
Web:  http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/students/undergraduate-curriculum.shtml
Undergraduate degree in Plant Science with specialization in Sustainable Crop Production and Management.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Horticultural Sciences Department
1143 Fifield Hall
P.O. Box 110690
Gainesville, FL  32611-0690
Rebecca Darnell, Undergraduate Coordinator
352-392-4711, ext. 224
fax:  352-392-5653
e-mail:  rld@ufl.edu
Web:  http://www.hos.ufl.edu/undergraduate/default.htm
Undergraduate degree in Organic Crop Production; minor in Organic and Sustainable Crop Production.

Georgia

Fort Valley State University
College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs
103A Stallworth Agricultural Research Building
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA  31030-4313
Dr. Mark Latimore, Jr., Interim Dean
478-825-6320
fax:  478-825-6376
e-mail:  latimorm@fvsu.edu
Web:  http://www.fvsu.edu/academics/agriculture
The sustainable agriculture effort is comprised of a broad range of research, extension, and educational efforts in plant and animal sciences. Small Farmer Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Project assists farmers with small holdings and limited resources to adopt sustainable practices (http://www.fvsu.edu/about/external-affairs/cooperative-extension/plant-soil).

University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
3111 Miller Plant Sciences Building
Athens, GA  30602-7274
706-542-2461
fax:  706-542-0914
e-mail:  cropsoil@uga.edu
Web:  http://www.cropsoil.uga.edu/
or http://bulletin.uga.edu/CoursesHome.aspx

Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture.
Department of Horticulture
1111 Miller Plant Sciences Building
Athens, GA  30602-7273
Doug Bailey, Coordinator
706-542-2471
fax:  706-542-0624
e-mail:  dabailey@uga.edu
Web:  http://www.uga.edu/organic/
Undergraduate and graduate studies in organic agriculture, soil ecology, reduced and no tillage, integrated pest management, cropping systems, and development of pest-resistant crop cultivars. Research and Extension education.  Note—acceptance and enrollment into a University of Georgia major program is required for entry into the Organic Certificate Program.

Hawaii

Akamai University
Center for Ecological and Environmental Studies
Department of Environmental and Life Sciences
193 Kino`ole Street
Hilo, HI  96720
Anthony Maranto
808-934-8793
e-mail:  amaranto@akamaiuniversity.us
or dcapopgrossi@akamaiuniversity.us
Web:  http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/EcologicalandEnvironmentalStudies.html
B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental and Life Science with concentration in Sustainable Agriculture.

Maui Community College
Agriculture and Natural Resources
310 Ka’ahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI  96732-1617
Ann Emmsley, Program Coordinator
808-984-3500 or 808-984-3243
e-mail:  aemmsley@hawaii.edu
Web:  http://www.maui.hawaii.edu/
or http://www.maui.hawaii.edu/programs/programs.php
Courses in Sustainable Tropical Crop Production. Courses within Sustainable Technology Program include instruction on sustainable energy.

University of Hawaii (Hilo)
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI  96720-4091
William W. M. Steiner
Dean of the College
808-974-7393
fax:  808-974-7674
e-mail:  steiner@hawaii.edu
Web:  http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/
or http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/specializations/agroec.php
or http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/specializations/ansci_livestock.php
or http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/catalog/
Bachelor of Science with specializations in Agroecology and Environmental Quality and in Sustainable Livestock Production.  Sustainable and organic agriculture techniques practiced on the 110-acre Hilo Agricultural Farm Laboratory. Courses in sustainable agriculture through the College and through the College of Continuing Education.

University of Hawaii (Manoa)
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR)
Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences
3190 Maile Way, Room 102
Honolulu, HI  96822
808-956-8351
fax:  808-956-3894
e-mail:  tpss@ctahr.hawaii.edu
Web:  http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/tpss/

College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR)
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Sherman Lab 101
1910 East West Road
Honolulu, HI  96822
808-956-7530
fax:  808-956-6539
e-mail:  nrem@ctahr.hawaii.edu
Web:  http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/nrem/

The College emphasizes the science and management of natural resources and their links to environmental quality.  Instruction geared to helping students understand the principles that underpin productive, sustainable land use, and enhanced environmental quality. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in natural resources and environmental management, and in tropical plant and soil sciences.  The Organic Agriculture Working Group (http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/organic/) and Sustainable Agriculture program (http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/index.asp) sponsor courses, conferences and workshops.

University of the Nations
College of Science and Technology
75-5851 Kuakini Highway, No. 434
Kailua-Kona, HI  96740-2199
Andrew West
U.S. 808-383-4572; International 808-326-4433
fax:  808-326-4454
Contact information: http://www.uofnkona.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=165&Itemid=321
Web:  www.uofnkonatech.com
Community Technology Seminars include natural farming, aquaculture, and sustainable agriculture.