Organic Farming & Farmers Markets
“Many organic practices simply make sense, regardless of what overall agricultural system is used. Far from being a quaint throwback to an earlier time, organic agriculture is proving to be a serious contender in modern farming and a more environmentally sustainable system over the long term.” – David Suzuki
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Factory Farm Map – “to ensure the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced.”
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Farmers Markets – USDA – “Find a Farmers Market Near You.”
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Find Roadside Farm Stands – “Find roadside farm stands in all 50 states; from Alabama to Wyoming.”
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Green B.E.A.N – “sustainability grown local food affordable, accessible, and convenient to the Midwest communities we serve.”
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Grumpy Grizzly Farms – “a small locally owned farm in Nashville Indiana.”
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Local Dirt – “Buy, Sell and Find Local Food.”
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Local Harvest – “LocalHarvest is America’s #1 organic and local food website.“
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Mother Earth News – “an invaluable resource for leading a more self-sufficient, eco-friendly life.“
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My Garden – “share our garden virtually with people around us. “
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Nation Gardening Association – “working to renew and sustain the essential connection between people, plants, and the environment.”
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NourishLife.org – “an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability”
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Organic Consumers Association – “an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability.”
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OrganicGardening.com – “leads the charge toward a sustainable future”
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OrganicGuide.com – “the one place where you can search for organic, and organic related businesses & resources, in your local area and be sure to get the results that are the most relevant to you.”
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OrganicNation.tv – “an exploration of the American sustainable food landscape, focusing on the people, places & products that are shaping a new green economy and lifestyle.”
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PickYourOwn.org – “local listings of pick your own (also called U-pick or PYO) farms in the US, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & other countries.”
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Wholesome Wave – “to improve access and affordability of fresh, healthy, locally-grown produce to historically underserved communities”
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World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms – “We link volunteers with organic farmers, and help people share more sustainable ways of living.”
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