17th Edition. December 2006.

Compiled by:
Becky Thompson
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

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.]

1. Main WWOOF Web page:  http://www.wwoof.org/

2. Countries with a national WWOOF Organization
   Web:  http://www.wwoof.org/national.asp
   or http://www.wwoof.org/wwoof_uk/links.html

3. WWOOF Independents covers farms in countries that do not yet have their own WWOOF Organization.
   Web:  http://www.wwoof.org/newsite/wlist.asp

4. 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/

5. “WWOOF in other countries,” http://www.wwoofusa.org/otherwoofs.html

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.

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.

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.