17th Edition. December 2006.

Compiled by:
Becky Thompson
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

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
Web:  http://www.desu.edu/colleges/cars/ag_nat_res/index.php
Courses in sustainable agriculture.

Florida

Florida A&M University
College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture
Room 217 South
Perry-Paige Building
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Vonda Richardson, 850-599-3546
or 850-599-3594
Contact information:  http://www.famu.edu/oldsite/acad/colleges/cesta/contact.htm
Web:  http://www.famu.edu/oldsite/acad/colleges/cesta/sm-farm-outreach.htm
or http://www.famu.edu/oldsite/acad/colleges/cesta/research.htm
Research on sustainable agricultural systems. Small Farmer Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Project assists farmers with small holdings and limited resources to adopt sustainable practices.

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

University of Florida
Department of Agronomy
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
P.O. Box 110500
304 Newell Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611-0500
352-392-1811, ext. 201
fax:  352-392-1840
Contacts and e-mail:  http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/HomeContactUS.html
Web:  http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/
or http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/understudies.html
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
352-392-1928
fax:  352-392-5653
Web:  http://www.hos.ufl.edu/research/organic.htm
Research in organic and sustainable agriculture.

Horticultural Sciences Department (address above)
Rebecca Darnell, Undergraduate Coordinator
352-392-4711, ext. 224
e-mail:  rld@ifas.ufl.edu
Web:  http://www.hos.ufl.edu/undergraduate/default.htm
Undergraduate degree in Organic Crop Production; minor in Organic and Sustainable Crop Production.

School of Natural Resources and Environment
Agro-ecology Program
Building 803
Gainesville, FL  32611
352-392-5870, ext. 227
Web:  http://snre.ufl.edu/publications/agroecology.htm
Research on practices resulting in sustainable agricultural systems which are in harmony with the natural environment and compatible with urban-industrial development.

Florida Center for Environmental Studies
Agro-ecology Program
3932 RCS Boulevard, Suite 3210
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-4228
Jo Ann Jolley, Associate Director
561-799-8546
fax:  561-626-1404
Contacts:  jjolley@ces.fau.edu
Web:  http://www.ces.fau.edu/agro.php
Educational programs promote land stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices.  Agro-Ecology Conference Series.

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
Mack Nelson, Dean
478-825-6320
fax:  478-825-6376
e-mail:  nelsonm@fvsu.edu
Web:  http://www.ag.fvsu.edu/
or http://www.fvsu.edu/coaheap/ag_research_program.asp
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.ag.fvsu.edu/CES/SFOTTAP/overview.HTM).

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/ (select Course Offerings)
or http://bulletin.uga.edu/bulletin/courses/index.html

Department of Horticulture
1111 Miller Plant Sciences Building
Athens, GA 30602-7274
706-542-2471
fax:  706-542-0624
e-mail:  hortath@uga.edu
Web:  http://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/hort/
Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture. 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.

Hawaii

Akamai University
Center for Ecological and Environmental Studies
193 Kino`ole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Anthony Maranto
877-934-8793
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.  Participants are supported in individualizing elements of their programs to best serve their career interests.

Maui Community College
Agriculture and Natural Resources
310 Ka’ahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732-1617
Ann Emmsley, Program Coordinator
808-984-3243
e-mail:  aemmsley@hawaii.edu
Web:  http://www.maui.hawaii.edu/
or http://www.maui.hawaii.edu/academics/catalog.html (select Course Descriptions)
Courses in Sustainable 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. , Dean
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/
Curricula in Agroecology and Environmental Quality and in Sustainable Livestock Production.  Courses in sustainable agriculture through the College of Continuing Education.

University of Hawaii (Manoa)
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
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/ctahr2001/CTAHRCatalog/tpss.html
or http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustainag/

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/
Department 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. 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
75-5851 Kuakini Highway, No. 434
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2199
U.S. 808-383-4572; International 808-326-4433
fax:  808-326-4454
e-mail form:  http://www.uofnkona.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=control.main&sectionID=190
Web:  http://www.uofnkona.edu/sat/techseminars.html
Community technology seminars in permaculture and aquaculture.