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.

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: 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 Drive
Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1L6 Canada
1-800-263-1827
Debbie Kletzel
403-255-7799
fax:  403-255-6024
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.

Living Routes: Study Abroad in Ecovillages
284 N. Pleasant Street, Suite no. 1
Amherst, MA  01002
(888) 515-7333
e-mail form:  http://www.livingroutes.org/forms/contact.htm
Web:  http://www.livingroutes.org/
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst in coordination with international host ecovillages developed one-semester study abroad programs and a “Year Abroad” program.  Students can earn academic credit from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.  Programs feature both academic and experiential learning.  They provide coverage of organic gardening, permaculture, renewable energy, appropriate technology, aquaculture, cultivated ecosystems, sustainability, sustainable living systems, and more.  Currently, programs are offered in Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, Peru, Scotland Senegal, and the United States.

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.

Learn about the WWOOF network and its volunteer work exchange program, http://www.wwoof.org. Find out about volunteer opportunities, responsibilities, accomodations, and other details. Contacts are listed for WWOOFing by region:

• North & Central America
• South America
• Europe-Middle East
• Africa
• Asia-Pacific

Includes a directory of 42 countries from Argentina to the U.S. that have National WWOOF organizations. WWOOF Independents (54 are listed here) are those countries without a national organization.

• National WWOOF Organizations, http://www.wwoof.org/natorgs.asp
• WWOOF Independents, http://www.wwoof.org/independents.asp
• WWOOF Australia, http://www.wwoof.com.au/
• WWOOFing in Europe, http://www.wwoof.org/europe/gb/index.html

Argentina

Asociación Gaia – Argentine Permaculture Institute
Almafuerte 1732
(1650) San Martín
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Silvia Balado
(54-2272) 492072
fax:  (54-11) 752-2197
e-mail:  gaia@gaia.org.ar
Web:  http://www.gaia.org.ar/english/
or http://www.gaia.org.ar/english/ieduca.htm
or http://www.gaia.org.ar/english/ieduca.htm#exploring
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, self-sufficiency, organics, hydroponics, sustainable agriculture, and natural therapies.  See contacts below:

ACS U.S. Study Department
International:  +61 7 5562 1088
fax:  +61 7 5562 1099
e-mail:  admin@acsedu.com
Web:  http://www.acsedu.com
or http://www.acs.edu.au/default.aspx

In the UK:
P.O. Box 4171
Stourbridge
United Kingdom DY8 2WZ
0800 328 4723
International: +44 1384 4 4718
In UK: +44 (0)207 681 2702
e-mail:  admin@acsedu.co.uk
Web:  http://www.acsedu.co.uk/FreeInfo/Agriculture.aspx

In Australia:
P.O. Box 2092
Nerang MDC, Queensland 4211
Australia
In Australia: +07 5562 1088
International: +61 755621099
e-mail:  admin@acs.edu.au
Web:  http://www.acs.edu.au/courses/Agriculture-courses.aspx

Biodynamic Agriculture Australia
P.O. Box 54
Bellingen, NSW 2454
Australia
+61 (02) 6655 0566
fax:  +61 (02) 6655 0565
e-mail:  bdoffice@biodynamics.net.au
Web:  http://www.biodynamics.net.au/
Courses and workshops in biodynamic agriculture.

Canberra Institute of Technology
Horticulture Program
Building & Environment Centre
GPO Box 826
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Australia
Jane Cottee
+61 (02) 6207 8744
e-mail:  jane.cottee@cit.edu.au
Web:  http://www.cit.act.edu.au/future/courses/horticulture_statements_of_attainment/
Courses in sustainable horticulture.

Charles Sturt University
School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences
Locked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678
Australia
Dennis Hodgkins
+61 2 6365 7521
fax:  +61 2 6933 2812
e-mail:  inquiry@csu.edu.au
Web:  http://www.csu.edu.au
or http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/saws/courses.html
Undergraduate courses in ecological agriculture, agronomy, viticulture, irrigation, horticulture, and more; 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
+61 7 5494 4833
(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:  agriventure4@yahoo.com.au
Web:  http://www.agriventure.net.au/
See IAEA statement in General listing that begins this section.

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT)
Agricultural and Animal Science Department
77-91 St. Georges Road
Preston
Victoria 3072
Australia 
+61 3 9269 1042
fax:  +61 3 9369 1046
e-mail:  agriculture@nmit.vic.edu.au
Web:  http://www.nmit.vic.edu.au/courses/diploma_of_agriculture_organic_farming
or http://www.nmit.vic.edu.au/courses/
certificate_iii_in_production_horticulture_organic_crop_production
Diploma of Agriculture (Organic Farming); Certificate in Production Horticulture (Organic Crop Production)

Parsifal College
307 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Adam Chan
+61 2 9261 4001
fax:  +61 2 9267 2213
e-mail:  admin@parsifalcollege.edu.au
Web:  http://www.parsifalcollege.edu.au/
Course in Organic/Biodynamic Gardening

Permaculture Research Institute of Australia
1158 Pinchin Road
The Channon, NSW 2480
Australia
Geoff Lawton
61 (0)2 66886578
e-mail:  education@permaculture.org.au
Web:  http://www.permaculture.org.au/index.php?page_id=195
or http://www.permaculture.org.au/
Permaculture Design Certificate. Offers a variety of courses related to permaculture/sustainability. Some courses held in collaboration with other related organizations. Some courses are available in the United States.

Permaculture Research Institute of the USA
8040 2nd Ave South
Bloomington, MN  55420
Nichole Ross
952-237-9670
e-mail:  nichole.ross@permacultureusa.org
Eric Seider
e-mail:  eric@permacultureusa.org
Web:  http://www.permacultureusa.org/
Permaculture Design Certificate. Offers a variety of courses related to permaculture/sustainability.  Some courses are held in collaboration with other related organizations.

Richmond College of TAFE
Blacktown Road and Campus Drive
Richmond, NSW 2753
Australia
(02) 9208 9999
fax:  (02) 4570 9088
e-mail:  https://www.tafensw.edu.au/contact/online.htm
Web:  https://www.tafensw.edu.au/howex/servlet/Course?Command=GetCollegeCourses&
VLOCATION=389+Richmond&VINSTITUTE=162
Diploma in Agriculture (Organic Production); Organic Farming Certificate; and one-year Statement of Attainment in Organic Soil Management.

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
e-mail:  info@seedsavers.net
Web:  http://www.seedsavers.net/
The choice of seed is critical to how food is grown.  The aim of The Seed Savers' Network is to conserve traditional varieties of food plants because they are not dependent on agro-chemicals. Seed Savers Network publishes a newsletter, "The Seed Savers' Handbook", "Seed to Seed Food Gardens in Schools" and "Local Seed Network Manual" and makes films on food growing around the world.

TAFE NSW
Information Centre
Level 13
1 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst 2010
Australia
61 2 8289 4777
Web:  http://www.tafensw.edu.au/ (search for organic)
TAFE NSW is a network of institutes across North South Wales.  Diploma, Certificate, and courses in organic farming practices and livestock production.  Courses in sustainable farming practices and sustainable energy.

TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute
National Environment Centre
Landscape, Parks and Environmental Management Department
(P.O. Box 827, Albury, NSW  2640)
Ettamogah Road
Thurgoona NSW 2640
Australia
02 6043 6700
fax:  02 6043 6721
Web:  http://www.rit.tafensw.edu.au/nec/default.aspx
or http://www.rit.tafensw.edu.au/NEC/organicfarming.aspx
Statement of Attainment in Organic Soil Management.  Diploma in Organic Farming.

University of Melbourne
The Melbourne School of Land and Environment
Department of Agriculture and Food Systems
Melbourne, Victoria 3010
Australia
+61 3 8344 5007
e-mail:  courses@landfood.unimelb.edu.au
or fdunshea@unimelb.edu.au
Web:  http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/depts/safs.html
Research and coursework in sustainable agricultural, horticultural, and viticultural production systems.

University of New England
School of Environmental and Rural Sciences
Armidale, NSW 2351
Australia
Ms. Karen Morris
+61 2 6773 3455
fax:  +61 2 6773 2769
e-mail:  ersteach@une.edu.au
Web:  http://www.une.edu.au/ers
Courses and research in sustainable farming systems, integrated weed management, animal production, environmental science and natural resource management.

For information on studying Sustainable Farming at the University of New England, contact:
Dr. Chris Guppy
+61 2 6773 3567
e-mail:  cguppy@une.edu.au
Web:  http://www.une.edu.au/study/sustainable-farming/

For information on studying Environmental Science/Natural Resource Management, contact:
Dr. Nick Reid
+61 2 6773 2759
fax:  +61 2 6773 2769
e-mail:  nrei3@une.edu.au

Organic Research Group
University of New England
Armidale, NSW 2351
Australia
Dr. Paul Kristiansen
+61 2 6773 2962
fax:  +61 2 6773 3238
e-mail:  paul.kristiansen@une.edu.au
Web:  http://www.une.edu.au/organic/
and http://www.une.edu.au/study/agricultural-systems/
Courses and research in organic agriculture, agroecology, and sustainable horticulture.

University of Sydney
Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
McMillan Building, A05
NSW 2006
Australia
+61 2 9351 2935
fax:  +61 2 9351 2945
contacts: http://www.agric.usyd.edu.au/about_us/contact_us.shtml
Web:  http://www.agric.usyd.edu.au/
or http://www.agric.usyd.edu.au/postgraduate_study/research_degrees/
Doctoral and Masters degrees in Sustainable Agriculture; graduate diploma and certificate in Sustainable Agriculture. Research in Crop Horticulture and Food Production Systems, and in Sustainable Ecosystems. 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
Centre for Plant and Food Science
Hawkesbury Campus, Building K8
Locked Bag 1797
South Penrith Distribution Centre, NSW 1797
Australia
+61 2 4570 1125
fax:  +61 2 4570 1103
e-mail:  pafsinfo@uws.edu.au
Web:  http://www.uws.edu.au/centre_plant_food_science/pafs
or http://www.uws.edu.au/eerg/ecology_and_environment
Programs in ecology and the environment in agriculture. Research in Sustainable Plant Production Systems.

Austria

University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences
(Universität für Bodenkultur Wien)
Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems
Peter-Jordon-Strasse 82
A-1190 Vienna, Austria
+43-1 47 654-3500
fax:  +43-1 47 654-3527
e-mail:  melanie.loeffler@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  (see also “Research” or “Education” on left)
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 (http://www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/_/
H12/Lehre/ECTS_Guides/458_Organic_Farming_Jan2008.pdf).  Most coursework is in German.