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Educational and Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture


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.

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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: N)

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 as World-Wide Orientation on Organic Farms. See the beginning of the International section or http://www.wwoof.org.

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Netherlands

Wageningen Agricultural University
Biological Farming Systems Group
Droevendaalsesteeg 1
P.O. Box 563
6708 PB Wageningen
The Netherlands
Jacques Neeteson
+31 (0) 317 481191 / 480890
fax:  +31 (0) 317 481203
e-mail:  jacques.neeteson@wur.nl
Web:  http://www.bfs.wur.nl/uk/
B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Organic Agriculture.

Wageningen International
(part of Wageningen University and Research Center)
P.O. Box 88
6700 AB Wageningen
The Netherlands
+31 (0)317 486 800
fax:  +31 (0)317 486 801
e-mail:  info.wi@wur.nl
or training.wi@wur.nl
Web:  http://www.wi.wur.nl/UK/
or http://www.courses.wur.nl/
Short courses within Wageningen University and Research Center on sustainable farming topics, including sustainable crop and livestock production and integrated pest management.

Warmonderhof Training Centre
Groenhorst College
De Drieslag 2 (Postbus 369)
8250 JZ Dronten
The Netherlands
Gert Nieboer
+31 (0)321 – 386 860
e-mail:  g.nieboer@groenhorstcollege.nl
or warmonderhof@groenhorstcollege.nl 
Web:  http://www.groenhorstdronten.nl/
Both college-based and work-based education programmes in biodynamic agriculture and horticulture; on-farm training. The Centre, a government accredited institution, awards diplomas at EU-levels 2 (co-worker), 3 (skilled worker) and 4 (farmer or business manager/owner).

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New Zealand

International Agricultural Exchanges Association (IAEA/Agriventure)
IAEA Servicing Office – New Zealand
1st Floor 55 Victoria Street
P.O. Box 134
Cambridge 2351
North Island
New Zealand
+64 (07) 823-5700
fax:  +64 (07) 823-5701
e-mail:  iaea.nz@xtra.co.nz
AgriVenture Web:  http://www.agriventure.co.nz/
See North American Servicing Office and statement in General listing that begins this section.

Lincoln University
Agriculture and Life Sciences Division
P.O. Box 84
Lincoln 7647
Canterbury
New Zealand
+64 (3) 325-2811
International:  +64 (3) 325 3826
e-mail form:  http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/forms/form_student_enquiry.asp
or info@lincoln.ac.nz
or international@lincoln.ac.az
Web:  http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/section39.html
Diploma and certificate programs in organic husbandry.  Coursework in sustainable agricultural practices. Demonstration organic farm, Kowhai Farm (http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/story3918.html).  Centre for Sustainable Agriculture planned.

The Biological Husbandry Unit Organics Trust
Organic Training College of Aotearoa New Zealand
P.O. Box 113
Lincoln 7640
Canterbury
New Zealand
Bill Martin
+64 3 325-3684
e-mail:  college@bhu.co.nz
Web:  http://www.bhu.co.nz/
Private research centre offers certificate courses in organic horticulture and conducts participatory research on organic horticultural production.  The College is located within the Lincoln University grounds.

Massey University
College of Sciences
Institute of Natural Resources PN433
P.O. Box 11 222
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Peter Kemp, Head
+64 +6 356 5799, ext. 7576
e-mail:  P.Kemp@massey.ac.nz
Information contact:
Denise Brunskill
+64 +6 356 5799, ext. 7414
e-mail:  D.M.Brunskill@massey.ac.nz
Web:  http://inr.massey.ac.nz/ (select Search Massey)
Undergraduate and graduate programs in sustainable and organic farming systems.

Taruna College
P.O. Box 8103
Havelock North 4231
Hawke's Bay
New Zealand
John Ridout
06-87771 714 or
0064 6 8777 174 (international)
e-mail:  info@taruna.ac.nz
Web:  http://taruna.ac.nz/courses/organics_and_biodynamics/index.htm
Certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics through a one-year distance education program. Study in New Zealand through an internship on an organic or biodynamic farm.

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Nicaragua

Bona Fide Institute for Regenerative Agriculture
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
Contact:
8955 Indian Springs Road
Frederick, MD  21702 USA
Michael Blazewicz
e-mail:  Michael@roundriverdesign.com
Christopher Shanks
e-mail:  Chris@projectbonafide.com
Web:  http://www.projectbonafide.com
Annual permaculture design courses.  On-going educational and practical workshops for local communities; Finca Bona Fide, a 43-acre pilot permaculture site/farm.  Volunteer and intern opportunities.

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Norway

Bioforsk Organic Food and Farming Division
N-6630 Tingvoll
Norway
+ 47 452 30 200
e-mail:  okologisk@bioforsk.no
Web:  http://www.bioforsk.no/okologisk
Research in organic food and farming.  Previously named the Norwegian Centre of Ecological Agriculture (NORSOK).

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Student Information Centre
P.O. Box 5003
N-1432 Aas
Norway
+47 64 96 61 00
fax:  +47 64 94 60 21
Web: http://www.umb.no/english/
e-mail form:  http://www.umb.no/about-umb/article/contacting-umb
or http://www.umb.no/?viewID=3727 
e-mail:  opptak@umb.no (Admission office)

Graduate Degree in Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture
e-mail:  ingunn.andersen@umb.no
+47 64 96 61 00
Web:  http://www.umb.no/?viewID=2980 
or http://www.umb.no/?avd=59&static=showsp&sp=M-MNRSA&lang=en

M.Sc. degree in Agroecology (with specialized themes)
Ingrid Bugge, ingrid.bugge@umb.no
e-mail:  opptak@umb.no
+47 64 96 55 25
Web:  http://www.umb.no/?viewID=2009
http://www.umb.no/study-options/article/master-of-science-in-agroecology
or
Department of Environmental Sciences (IPM)
e-mail:  sit@umb.no
+47 64 96 61 00
Web:  http://www.umb.no/?viewID=2974
http://www.umb.no/sit_english/article/masters-degree-programme-in-agroecology

Also, courses in sustainable agriculture. Requires Norwegian and English language skills.

Sogn School of Agriculture and Horticulture
(Sogn Jord-og Hagebruksskule)
5745 Aurland
Norway
+47 57 63 26 50
fax:  +47 57 63 26 51
e-mail:  sjh@sfj.no
Web:  http://www.sjh.vgs.no/
“National Farming College for Organic Agriculture.” Two-year Agronomy degree program in organic farming and gardening. Courses in organic agriculture, composting, ecological building, beekeeping, brewing, etc.  On-farm experience in organic production, processing and marketing.  Organic farm store and on-campus cheese-making facility. Cooperation with international efforts to promote organic farming and education in eastern block countries (http://www.okopomorka.no/english/).

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