1998/06/22 - Kentucky Hemp Growers Cooperative Association
:: An educational site dedicated to an ecologically-safe, agricultural resource and demonstrating economic potential of industrial hemp; Lexington, KY; For membership info call: 606-252-8954 or email: info@hempgrowers.com
National Steinbeck Center
:: A museum dedicated to the universal themes espoused in the works of John Steinbeck including diversity and the struggles of common people. Issues: literature; diversity; youth; education; agriculture; humanities. Location: Salinas, CA 93901.
Turtle Island Institute CLICs Network
:: An organization dedicated to social transformation using Community Learning and Information Centers as
a vehicle with Turtle Island Institute as a virtual university. Our ultimate goal is to achieve sustainable
living in communities on an international scale. Issues: transformation; sustainable living; security; autonomy; consciousness;
organic agriculture; Holodynamics. Location: Campo, CA 91906.
Barking Frogs Permaculture Center
:: Permaculture design brings our lives back into participation with the Earth. Issues: permaculture; global warming; self-help; environment; gaia; Location: Sparr, FL 32192.
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Trees for the Future
:: In cooperation with the local people, this non-profit
organization initiates & supports self-help agroforestry
projects in developing countries. It fights deforestation
& global warming. Benefits the environment and the people. Issues: global warming; deforestation; sustainable agriculture; agroforestry;
self-help projects; soil; rural communities; forests;
environment. Location: Silver Spring, MD 20915.
World Relief Corporation
:: A non-profit working with the Church to alleviate human suffering worldwide in the name of Christ by providing church-centered healthcare, income generation, agricultural assistance, refugee care and emergency relief.
Issues: hunger; AIDS; disasters; spiritual; Christian; disease; war; poverty; persecution. Location: Baltimore, MD 21202.
Diversified Botanicals
:: A nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of biological and cultural diversity through the development of sustainable agricultural and economic systems on a community basis. Issues: environment; agroforestry; community; biodiversity; sustainable; development; agriculture; forest; economic. Location: Virginia, 55792.
GlobalCircle.net
:: networking and resources for all issues linked to corporate globalism, workers rights, spirituality, education, agriculture, industry, environment Issues: corporate responsibility; corporations; sustainability; spirituality; education; environment; native peoples; indigenous peoples; occupational safety Location: Santa Fe, NM 87105.
The EOLSS body of knowledge is an integrated compendium of
:: attempts to forge pathways between disciplines in order to show their interdependence and helps foster the transdisciplinary aspects of the relationship between nature and human society. Issues: education; Sustainable Development, Ecology, Biodiversity,Natural Resources, Pollution Technologies,Water,Energy, food and Agriculture . Location: Oxford, OX1 1ST.
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:: Creating and supporting opportunities for people to
work together to make the world healthier and more
compassionate and fair; linking people across cultures
and generations to do things for each other and the world. Issues: development; Indigenous peoples; sustainable agriculture; primary
health care; environment. Location: Summertown, TN 38483.
Seednet
:: We fight hunger, malnutrition, and starvation by providing free seed and agricultural consultation to individuals and organizations worldwide. Issues: hunger; malnutrion; starvation Location: Quilcene, WA 98376.
Web Directory
:: Internet Web Directory organized by categories Issues: agriculture; Internet Web Directory organized by categories Location: Internet Web Directory organized by categories, AL 35763.
Box 4543
Stanford, CA 94309 Phone: (800)648-8043
Issues: energy; urban; agriculture; economics; intentional communities. Description: Provides reviews and ordering information for 1000+ publications relating to village and small community technology, including subjects such as energy, agriculture, water supply, house and health care. Other Resources: See APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY under reference section. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: SPC.
World Seed Fund
Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368-0772 Phone: (206)385-5660
Affiliate: World Seed Fund. Issues: agriculture; Third World; economics; alternative markets; green consumer. Description: A mail order seed company that deals with a variety of seeds from trees to vegetables. Seeds are open pollinated not hybrids. Thousands of free packets of seed are sent to Third World groups. Send a list of your special interests. Other Resources: Catalog, Bookstore, and gallery. Contacts(s): Forest Shomer Fax: (206)385-4874. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 9547
Kansas City, MO 64133-9547 Phone: (816)737-0064
Issues: agriculture; environment; health; organic; hazardous waste; pesticides. Description: A journal about biological agriculture. Technology, economics, public policy and current events. Emphasizes producing quality food without using toxic chemicals. Other Resources: Send for free book catalog. Price: $2.30/ea. Subscriptions: $17/yr.; $31/2 yrs; $45/3 yrs. Frequency: 12/yr. Office Address: 10008 E. 60th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Public Voice for Food and Health Policy
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-5504 Phone: (202)569-5930
Affiliate: Public Voice for Food and Health Policy. Issues: health; environment; agriculture; nutrition; hazardous waste. Description: Periodic bulletins on the food and health policies of the US government. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1070
Captain Cook, HI 96704-1070
Description: Connects producers and users of all types of plants in Hawaii. A network of chefs, farmers, nursery owners, growers, landscapers, hernbal medicinal practitioners, permaculturalists, and others professionals concerned with fresh produce. Its goal is to create a sustainable, ecological and humanistic-oriented economy. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Rural Network
Route 2, Box 150 B
Gays Mills, WI 54631-9638
Affiliate: Rural Network. Issues: demographics; agriculture; economics; health; networking; rural relocation. Description: Questions, answers and comments from the Network. Other Resources: Contact service. Price: $1/sample. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o The Hunger Project
1 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10010-3603 Phone: (212)532-4255
Affiliate: Hunger Project. Issues: demographics; Third World; hunger; Africa. Description: Features the voices of small-scale farmers whose productivity is essential to ending hunger in Africa. The magazine is designed to foster a dialogue between farmers and the individuals who shape agricultural policy in Africa. Page#: 50-60. Frequency: 26/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 1388 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94109--5452. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2008
Davis, CA 95617-2008 Phone: (916)756-7177
Issues: agriculture; education; research. Description: Supplies all available agricultural and horticultural books. It also performs specialized research and information retrieval services in sustainable agriculture and supplies farmers, universities, and agricultural professionals world-wide. Other Resources: Agricultural & horticultural books, a free mail-order book catalog, and book publishing. It has a retail store in Davis. Publisher: agAccess. Established: 1984. Office Address: 603 4th St., Davis, CA 95616. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14th & Independence SW
Washington, DC 20250 Phone: (202)447-8732
Issues: agriculture; health; environment; hazardous waste. Description: This department ensures the quality and safety of the food we eat (yeah, sure). Type: organization; government. Source: Macrocosm USA.
University of Calif., Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Phone: (408)459-4140
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic. Description: A research and education group working toward the development of ecological, socially, and economically sustainable agricultural systems. On the UCSC campus, the Program manages the 25-acre Farm and 4-acre Garden, which are open to the public. Other Resources: Publishes CULTIVAR, excellent, expensively printed run-down on organic methods everywhere. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Issues: agriculture; environment; permaculture. Other Resources: See THE ALTERNATOR. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute for Alternative Agriculture
9200 Edmonston Rd.
Greenbelt, MD 20770-1506 Phone: (301)441-8777
Affiliate: Institute for Alternative Agriculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; farmland. Description: A newsletter that focuses on the actions of the Institute. Informative articles, newsbriefs, and tips on farming. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Agricultural Library
Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: (301)344-3755
Affiliate: National Agricultural Library. Issues: agriculture. Other Resources: See EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, a directory. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Alter Project
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Phone: (412)794-7397
Affiliate: NAP (North American Permaculture); The Alter Project. Issues: environment; energy; agriculture; education; permaculture; conservation; appropriate technology; hazardous waste; pesticides. Description: ALTER = Alternative Living Technologies and Energy Research. This newsletter describes the general concerns of the Alter Project, the formal activity of the University which is non-petrochemical agriculture and alternative energy production. We have demonstration sites in both. Master's degree in sustainable systems. Three tracks: 1) Sustainable Agriculture; 2) Sustainable Natural Resource Management; 3) Built Environmental Allergy free - non toxic. Contacts(s): Dr. Robert A. Macoskey (Director), Mrs. Janie McFarland (Executive Secretary), (412)794-7322. Page#: 24. Subscriptions: $13/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 800. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1501 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1014 Phone: (202)638-1649
Issues: environment; agriculture; conservation; beautification; forests; food distribution. Description: Charitable organization dedicated to the preservation of the best of our American values, self-sufficiency, good citizenship and freedom while preserving the man-made and natural beauty of America. Operates Operation Green Plant, the shipping of seeds to the 15,000 community projects that grow food for the elderly, the handicapped and the confined, to improve decaying neighborhoods and to show that growing plants can give people and communities new hope as they beautify and nourish America. Contacts(s): Paul Bruce Dowling (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1342 West San Jose
Fresno, CA 93711-3115 Phone: (209)439-7277
Issues: agriculture; feminism. Contacts(s): Ruth E. Johnston Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
100 Maryland Ave. NE
#500A, Box 69
Washington, DC 20002-5625 Phone: (202)544-5750
Issues: agriculture; politics; economics; farmland; family farms. Description: Brought together by common concerns and strengthened by diversity, AAM works to make sure that the rest of the country knows not only who they are, but the problems that the American agriculture community faces. Through AAM's PAC, governed by producing farmers, we can get our hard-earned money into the hands of influential candidates whose interests parallel our own. Other Resources: The REPORTER newspaper. Contacts(s): Larry Mitchell Other:Updates (202)544-6024. Established: 1977. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
325 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2705 Phone: (215)625-8280
Issues: agriculture. Description: Promotes the growth of community gardening and can help individuals contact ones in their areas. Other Resources: Publishes THE COMMUNITY GARDENING REVIEW magazine. Dues: $25/yr. and up. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1979. Type: organization. Source: Co-op oAmerica.
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)462-8800
Issues: agriculture. Contacts(s): Betsy Lehrfeld, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA 02163 Contact: Professor James Austin, (617)495-6497. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Farmland Trust
1920 N St. NW, #400
Washington, DC 20036-1601 Phone: (202)659-5170
Affiliate: American Farmland Trust. Issues: agriculture; economics; farmland. Description: "...quarterly award-winning magazine of the American Farmland Trust (AFT). Compelling text and color photography present the latest information on the challenges confronting agricultural resources and the techniques being used to save them. A must for all who care about farmland." Contacts(s): Ralph E. Grossi Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Dues: $15/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Buzzworm.
1920 N St. NW, #400
Washington, DC 20036-1601 Phone: (202)659-5170
Issues: agriculture; environment; conservation; soil; water; farmland. Description: The nation's only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to protecting America's farmland. Through field offices across the country, it works with farmers, business people, legislators and conservationists to preserve our most productive resource for future generations. Seeks to promote a productive, sustainable agriculture by preventing farmland conversion, conserving soil and water, and lessening the environmental impact of agricultural land use. Other Resources: A magazine, AMERICAN FARMLAND. Contacts(s): Ralph E. Grossi (President) Dues: $15/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
730 11th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-4510 Phone: (202)628-1500
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; education; research; science. Description: The institute strives to coordinate the efforts of persons engaged in biological research, education and other applications of the biological sciences including agriculture, the environment and medicine. Other Resources: Produces a monthly journal and bimonthly newsletter. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
50 F St. NW, #900
Washington, DC 20001-1530 Phone: (202)626-8740
Issues: economics; agriculture; cooperatives; alternative markets; research; farmland; food distribution. Description: This institute provides research and networking for and about cooperatives. They deal with the principles of business, attitude, and philosophy of cooperatives and ways that these can be improved. Primarily deals with farm cooperatives. Other Resources: Publishes AIC Newsletter. Contacts(s): David C. Thomas Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute for Alternative Agriculture
9200 Edmonston Rd., #117
Greenbelt, MD 20770-1506 Phone: (301)441-8777
Affiliate: Institute for Alternative Agriculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; sustainability; family farms; farmland; organic. Description: This journal reports on the alternative ways that exists for farmers to use. Alternatives to pesticides, government subsidies, etc. It provides an outlet for interdisciplinary research reviews and reports concerned with the development and improvement of low-input farming systems. Articles range from agronomy to agriculture policy and economics, by dedicated and leading scientists and research administrators. Contacts(s): Garth Youndberg (Editor) Frequency: 4/yr. Dues: $30/yr. includes Journal and Newsletter. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Center For Science in the Public Interest. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Making consumer demand known to supermarkets, grocers, and government officials will stimulate the production and availability of contaminant-free food. That is the goal of ASF. It is supported by a coalition of over 80 consumer, environmental, farm and rural advocacy groups. Other Resources: See SAFE FOOD ACTION and THE SAFE-FOOD GAZETTE newsletters; FREE RANGE MEAT DIRECTORY. Contacts(s): Roger Blobaum (ASF Director), Michael F. Jacobson (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Resources for the Future
1616 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1434 Phone: (202)328-5025
Affiliate: Resources for the Future (National Center for Food & Agricultural Policy). Issues: environment; agriculture; conservation. Description: Addresses a policy issue or set of issues in considerable depth. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Emmy Route 123
Greenville, NH 03048 Phone: (603)878-9883
Issues: agriculture. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 298
Livingston, KY 40445-0298 Phone: (606)453-2105
Issues: energy; economics; education; environment; agriculture; science; community investment; appropriate technology. Description: Makes science and technology responsive to the needs of the poor in central Appalachia through demonstration of low-cost housing, organic gardening and renewable energy projects, publication of A.T. materials and environmental education literature and reports. Other Resources: Free publications list. Contacts(s): Al Fritsch Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3.4M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1977. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
A.T. Project - Via Press
Box 4543
Stanford, CA 94309 Phone: (800)648-8043
Issues: energy; appropriate technology. Description: Provides reviews and ordering information for 1150 publications relating to village and small community technology; including subjects such as: energy; agriculture; water supply; house and health care. Contacts(s): Ken Darrow, Mike Saxenian (Authors), (415)326-8581. Published Date: 6/05. Page#: 800. Price: $26.95. Fax: (415)326-3475. Type: reference; directory. Source: SPC.
80574 Hazelton Rd.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424-9747 Phone: (503)942-9434
Issues: agriculture; environment; energy; Third World; education; demographics; conservation; land use; development; intentional communities; permaculture; cooperatives; volunteers. Description: "This worldwide Oregon based institute is a tiny group of volunteers. We help individuals and groups make the best use of the inevitable changes that come with diminishing resources. We research and promote sustainable alternatives to the wastefulness of industrial consumerism. Our focus is a sustainable development, permaculture, and deconsumerization of the US. We teach the lessons of Nature, wise land use, local self-reliance and cooperative family employment. Funded by donations." Other Resources: Courses, training, workshops, consultancies and publications. Also, a international phone and mail service of information on our fields of concern. See NEWS FROM APROVECHO newsletter. Dues: $15, supporting; $100, full member. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1976. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Martin Ogle
2860 Marcey Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207-5235
Issues: agriculture; economics; organic; community investment; family farms; cooperatives. Description: Published book called ARLINGTON COUNTY GUIDEBOOK: 50 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY. Contacts(s): Martin Ogle Type: organization; program. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 2059
110 S. Lawton St.
Hereford, TX 79045-2059 Phone: (806)364-0730
Issues: agriculture; health; environment; economics; nutrition; organic; green consumer. Description: Producers of fine organic grains and legumes. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 1303
Ross, CA 94957 Phone: (415)488-1642
Issues: environment; agriculture; soil; Contacts(s): Margot Van Riper (Partner) Fax: (415)454-6553. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm.
75 Ingram Dr.
Toronto, ON-M6M 2M2 CANADA Phone: (416)240-8227
Issues: agriculture; environment; recycling. Description: This company has been providing the means, with its product The Soilsaver, to recycle kitchen and yard waste into valuable compost for over 11 years. Over 300,000 people have chosen the Soilsaver to compost their kitchen and yard waste. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14751 Oak Run Rd.
Oak Run, CA 96069-9603
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic. Description: "We produce beneficial insects for biological pest control." Catalog. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1130 17th St., #630
Washington, DC 20036
Issues: agriculture; environment; health vegetarian; animal rights. Description: 100,000 activist nationwide educating the public about the benefits of reduced beef consumption in terms of social justice, sustainable agriculture, and environmental preservation. Other Resources: Newsletter. Dues: $25/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 550
Kimberton, PA 19442-0550 Phone: (215)935-7797
Issues: agriculture; organic. Description: An organization that promotes using natural fertilizers and pesticides in growing crops and gardens. Other Resources: See periodicals for BIODYNAMICS. See directories for FARMS OF TOMORROW. Free brochure on community supported farms (CSA's) plus a national list of operating CSAs, to find one near you. Publishes many helpful books. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 550
Kimberton, PA 19442-0550 Phone: (215)935-7797
Affiliate: Bio-Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association, Inc. Issues: agriculture; organic. Description: A corporation whose task is to advance the practices and principles of Biodynamic (B-D) agriculture. The association publishes this magazine as well as books, offers a biodynamic advisory service, supports training programs, sponsors conferences and lectures, funds research projects, and supplies biodynamic preparations. Contacts(s): Roderick Shouldice (Administrative Director), Joel Morrow (Editor), (413)528-2944. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1.5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 7414
Berkeley, CA 94707-0414 Phone: (510)524-2567
Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste. Description: Provides information on least-toxic methods for managing any pests found in homes or gardens. Other Resources: See periodicals for IPM PRACTITIONER and THE COMMON SENSE PEST CONTROL QUARTERLY; 50 publications on individual pests are available. Established: 1978. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 99
Summertown, TN 38483-0099 Phone: (615)964-3571
Issues: health; justice; environment; agriculture; vegetarian; gardening; Native Americans. Description: Community-owned company specializing in books on vegetarian cooking, alternative health, Native Americans, ecology, and gardening. Contacts(s): Bob Holzapfel Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Free People Press
10547 State Hwy. 110 N.
Tyler, TX 75704-9537 Phone: (903)592-4263
Issues: spiritual; economics; health; agriculture; peace; politics; energy; nonviolence; Green; anti-authoritarian; bioregional; appropriate technology; organic; transformation. Description: "An Alternative Journal of New Age/Aquarian Transformations." Current events and thinkpieces with an emphasis on spiritual/political synthesis. Issues revolve around nonviolence, pacifism, decentralization, green politics, human rights, social justice, alternative lifestyles & institutions, healing, economics, appropriate technology, organic farming, metaphysics & the occult, and anarchism. Contacts(s): Elihu Edelson (Editor) Page#: 16-24. Price: $0.75ea., postpaid. Bulk Prices: 66% off/100. Subscriptions: 6/$3; $5/10. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 2M. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5798 Ridgewood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490-9730
Issues: agriculture; organic. Description: Catalog of a wide variety of organic seeds. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
802 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20018-1763 Phone: (202)269-0200
Issues: demographics; spiritual; agriculture; politics; hunger; faith; food distribution; activism. Description: A Christian citizens' movement which approaches hunger as a public policy issue. Its 48,000 members are organized by congressional district into local groups nationwide. They work with their member of Congress in support of US policies and practices that give hungry people a chance to overcome hunger and in seeking changes in policies that don't. Provides voting records of members of the US Congress on hunger. Educates public about hunger by monthly newsletters & training events. Other Resources: Monthly newsletter, BREAD FOR THE WORLD; educational materials about the causes of hunger, hunger education and training events. Produces 12 minute video solving infant mortality and child hunger...worldwide. Contacts(s): Arthur Simon (Executive Director), (800)82-BREAD. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Survival News Service
Box 41834
Los Angeles, CA 90041-0834 Phone: (213)255-9502
Affiliate: Survival News Service. Issues: urban; education; agriculture; environment; economics; energy; spiritual; recycling; cooperatives; conservation; appropriate technology. Description: "Focus: To educate city dwellers in realistic, practical ways to 'survive' (re, earthquake preparation, arrest crime, economic survival, city gardens, compost pits, alternative energy, wild foods, etc.)." Co-ops, credit unions, recycling, etc. Strong spiritual focus. Ways to walk lightly on the Earth and lower our impact on an individual level. Other Resources: Lectures, wild food outings, survival outings, classes. A small line of top quality products and books also available. Contacts(s): Christopher Nyerges, Vernon Devans Publisher: Survival News Service. Page#: 12. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $8.50/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rocky Mountain Institute/Economic Renewal Program
1739 Snowmass Creek Rd.
Snowmass, CO 81654-9199
Affiliate: Rocky Mountain Institute/Economic Renewal Program. Issues: economics; energy; agriculture; environment; community investment; renewables; appropriate technology. Description: Booklet documenting the ways small cities and towns have been reinvigorating their economies "from within"--without chasing smokestacks or pushing growth-for-growth's sake. Other casebooks available on energy and food. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5100
Santa Cruz, CA 95063-5100 Phone: (408)458-3365
Issues: agriculture; economics; community investment; food distribution. Description: "Promoting food self-sufficiency through establishing community food tree nurseries for public distribution to yards and public lands." Looks to publish books that will sell in natural food and independent book stores that promotes a lifestyle that has less negative impact on the environment. Contacts(s): C.L. Olson Established: 1975. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
660 1st Ave.
New York, NY 10016-3214 Phone: (212)686-3110
Issues: Third World; media; demographics; agriculture; hunger; film. Description: This unit films documentary style videos on the problems of the world. Contacts(s): Lee Davis (Public Relations), (212)979-6265. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
660 1st Ave.
New York, NY 10016-3214 Phone: (212)686-3110
Issues: demographics; agriculture; Third World; justice; hunger; children. Description: Dedicated to famine relief throughout the world. It primarily deals with children. Some of their programs supply seeds and tools to aid communities with self reliance. Contacts(s): Elizabeth Waldstein, Nancy Blum (Public Relations), (212)979-6265. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: CARE, Inc./Washington Liaison Office, 2025 I St. NW, #1001, Washington, DC 20006 Contact: Marianne Leach, (202)223-2277. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Study of Americas
2288 Fulton St., #103
Berkeley, CA 94704-1449 Phone: (510)540-5006
Affiliate: Center for Study of Americas. Issues: Third World; agriculture; Central America; development. Description: "Agricultural assistance for Nicaragua by CENSA and current analysis of relations between the US and Central America are key parts of this newsletter. Each report focuses on one aspect of Central America and makes a concrete contribution to the solidarity movement." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Roger Burbach Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 3-5/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
475 Riverside Dr. #1842
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-3000
Issues: Third World; environment; agriculture; spiritual; development; hunger; faith; farmland. Description: An ecumenical Christian consortium that supports community based projects in developing countries. They provide technical and financial support for the developing countries through an environmental and development program. They stress the relationship between the environment and development in Third World countries. They try to identify printed material that is for the common man to use in the field not the research lab. Other Resources: Publishes a free bimonthly newsletter, CODEL NEWS. Provides Educational and Training programs, overseas workshops and workshop reports. Contacts(s): Rev. Nate Vanderwerf, Mary Ann Smith (Environmental Director) Fax: (212)870-3345. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 464
Davis, CA 95617-0464 Phone: (916)756-8518
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; organic certification; pesticides. Description: Publishes the 1990 ORGANIC WHOLESALERS DIRECTORY & YEARBOOK, a listing of over 200 wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers of organic food and farm supplies in the US and Canada. Other Resources: A quarterly newsletter. Produces a comprehensive handbook on certification, and an annual list of California Organic growers, CALIFORNIA WHOLESALER'S DIRECTORY. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
303 Potrero, #51
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-8136 Phone: (408)423-2263
Issues: agriculture; organic farming. Description: An organization of farmers who have been certified not to use non-organic pesticides on their crops. Other Resources: Publishes a good statewide newsletter. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
4625 NW Beaver Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50310
Issues: agriculture; environment; spiritual; land; rural communities; faith. Description: Each issue focuses on a theme relating ethics and the land. Frequency: 5/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW #300
Washington, DC 20009-1148 Phone: (202)667-6982
Affiliate: Island Press. Issues: environment; agriculture; economics; energy; conservation; recycling. Other Resources: See ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCEBOOK and Island Press., (202)232-7933. Office Address: 1718 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Additional Address: Star Route L, Box 38, Covelo, CA 95428--9800. Contact: Kenneth A. Cook (Legislative Hotline), (202)667-6982. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 405
Walthill, NE 68067-0405 Phone: (402)846-5428
Issues: agriculture; family farms; rural communities. Description: Was formed by rural Nebraskans concerned about the role of public policy in the decline of family farms and rural communities. The Center's purpose is to provoke public thought about social, economic and environmental issues affecting rural America, especially the Midwest and Plains regions. Other Resources: See CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER and SMALL FARM ADVOCATE newsletter. Contacts(s): Marty Strange (Director), Annette Higby Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 405
Walthill, NE 68067-0405 Phone: (402)846-5428
Affiliate: Center for Rural Affairs. Issues: agriculture; family farms; rural communities; bioregional. Description: Concerned about the role of public policy in the decline of family farms and rural communities, this newsletter provokes public thought about social, economic and environmental issues affecting rural America, especially the Midwest and Plains regions. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2305 Irving South
Minneapolis, MN 55405-2529 Phone: (612)377-5656
Issues: agriculture; environment; politics; food; land; rural communities. Description: Established for political action and education on food, land and agriculture issues. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Issues: politics; health; education; economics; environment; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection; preventive; science; government accountability. Description: Provides the public with reliable, up-to-date information about the effects of science/technology on society, chief focus on food/health; developing a national health policy which features health promotion and disease prevention; investigates, monitors and exposes industry and government's failure to implement a sound nutrition/health policy for US. The nation's leading consumer group, best known for work on food labeling, additives, deceptive advertising, organic agriculture and watchdogging. Other Resources: NUTRITION ACTION NEWSLETTER, books, posters, computer software, videos, and slide charts. See, also, Americans for Safe Food. Contacts(s): Richard Layman (Marketing Division) Fax: (202)265-4954. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
261 Roberts Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-0001 Phone: (607)256-3035
Affiliate: Cornell University. Issues: agriculture; Third World; demographics; food distribution; hunger. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
163-03 Horace Harding Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11365-1428 Phone: (718)670-4180
Issues: agriculture; health; nutrition. Contacts(s): Barry Commoner Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 631
Basalt, CO 81621-0631 Phone: (303)927-4158
Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; permaculture. Description: Offers design courses that give the student the opportunity to recognize and learn about natural ecosystems and their design and implementation to create balance environments along with the social and economic benefits inherent in a sustainable ecology. This is an eight acres of remote Colorado mountain terrain, one which supports the house, intensive garden, greenhouses, and small animals. Send for a schedule of their regular conferences. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
16763 Hymus Blvd.
Kirkland, QC CANADA Phone: (514)630-4400
Issues: agriculture; environment; pesticides. Description: Biological insecticide for gardens and commercial agriculture. Contacts(s): Gary Shepard Other:(800)833-7773 (USA). Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Barre-Montpelier Rd.
Mail Route 1
Barre, VT 05641 Phone: (802)479-2558
Issues: agriculture; economics; health; cooperatives; nutrition; organic. Description: A worker-owned cooperative making natural and organic foods: maple syrup, apple butter, assorted fruit sauces - over 120 items. Other Resources: Free catalog. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
6600 York Rd., #100
Baltimore, MD 21212-2023
Affiliate: Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Issues: environment; agriculture; water; land use; conservation; rivers; wetlands; pesticides; Chesapeake Bay. Description: Provides non-biased, non-technical information about Bay progress to the public. Key Issues of concern: agriculture, education, fisheries, land use/development, research & monitoring, river protection, sediment pollution, sewage treatment, water quality, wetlands. Contacts(s): Frances H. Flanigan (Executive Director) Price: $10/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1307 N. Ode St.
Arlington, VA 22209-3449 Phone: (703)525-8844
Issues: Third World; agriculture; education; environment; development; hunger; indigenous people; forests. Description: A grassroots organization working to end world hunger by teaching peasant farmers the basic notions of modern agriculture, animal husbandry, and forestry. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1300
Colfax, CA 95713-1300 Phone: (916)346-2777
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Food Action Network
5324 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55417-1720 Phone: (612)822-7607
Affiliate: Food Action Network. Issues: agriculture; permaculture; cooperatives; organic. Description: Publishes a directory which offers a host of practical projects to create a closer connection to the land as the source of our food. Provides models for alternative gardening, food preservation, and dietary changes. Chapters on CSAs, composting, land trusts and more. Other Resources: Directory offers a host of practical projects to create a closer connection to the land as the souce of our food. Page#: 150. Price: $9 plus $1.50 s/h. Type: reference; directory. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Bio Integral Resource Center
Box 7414
Berkeley, CA 94707-0414 Phone: (510)524-2567
Affiliate: Bio Integral Resource Center. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; pesticides. Description: This newsletter provides information on least-toxic methods for managing any pests found in homes or gardens, including insects, weeds, plant diseases and rodents. Contacts(s): Irene Juniper (Manager) Price: $8/ea. Subscriptions: $30, $50 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Fax: (510)524-1758. Dues: $30, $50 institutions. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rocky Mountain Peace Center
1520 Euclid
Boulder, CO 80302-7323
Affiliate: Rocky Mountain Peace Center. Issues: environment; energy; economics; agriculture; peace; community investment; appropriate technology; renewables; conservation. Published Date: 1988. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4649 Sunnyside Ave., N.
Seattle, WA 98103-6900 Phone: (206)633-0224
Issues: agriculture; recycling; waste management. Description: Publishes a public information packet, a master composter training packet, plans and instructions for building a compost bin and a program planning packet. Price: $5.00. Type: organization; program. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Gildea Resource Center
930 Miramonte Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-1384 Phone: (805)963-0583
Affiliate: Gildea Resource Center. Issues: environment; energy; agriculture; solar; recycling; waste management. Description: A nonprofit ecological resource center specializing in all aspects of recycling, waste water, sludge, composting, solar technology and ecological gardening. Research, training, publications. Type: organization; council. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1029 Vermont Ave. NW, #717
Washington, DC 20005-3517 Phone: (202)628-2981
Issues: urban; agriculture; economics; demographics; networking; development; community investment; rural communities; housing. Description: An information service for people working on housing and investing in urban neighborhoods and rural communities. Other Resources: A database of 300 community-based cases. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; NET. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Affiliate: Rural Economics Policy Program/The Aspen Institute. Issues: demographics; agriculture; environment; rural communities; housing; population. Description: This book is a comprehensive manual intended for those less familiar with statistical data on rural America. It identifies a wealth of data sources such as decennial census of population and housing, population reports and surveys, and labor market information. Charts and index., Priscilla Salant (Author) Publisher: Island Press. Page#: 93. Price: $19.95ea. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Robyn Van En
Route 3, Box 85
Great Barrington, MA 01230-9008
Issues: agriculture; farmland; cooperatives; family farms. Description: Publishes a handbook on how to start a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) by the initiator of the first CSA in the U.S. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Rural America, Inc.
1440 New York Ave. NW, #440
Washington, DC 20005-2111 Phone: (202)628-1480
Affiliate: Rural America, Inc./Community Transportation Association of America. Issues: energy; agriculture; environment; transportation; rural communities. Description: This periodical deals with rural transportation and ways that it can be successfully implemented., (202)628-2537. Price: $45/ea. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1794 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2805 Phone: (202)328-8160
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; hazardous waste; conservation; water; farmland; rivers; pesticides. Description: A tax-exempt organization that provides environmental information and guidelines for community action. Other Resources: Publishes, WASTE: CHOICES FOR COMMUNITIES; FARMLAND: A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE; DRINKING WATER: A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE; GROUNDWATER: A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE; PESTICIDES: A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE; .GLOBAL WARMING & ENERGY CHOICES; HOUSEHOLD WASTE. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Policy Alternatives
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)387-6030
Affiliate: Center for Policy Alternatives. Issues: politics; municipal; law. Description: Established to provide a major meeting place and forum for ideas of progressive elected officials, community organizers, political activists, and technically trained experts interested in alternative policies and programs at the state and local levels. Holds an annual national meeting and frequent regional, statewide and issue conferences focussing on their complex problems. Economic strategies aimed at issues of energy, tax referendum, agriculture, and fact closings. Other Resources: Newsletter, WAYS AND MEANS. Contacts(s): Linda Tarr-Whelan (Executive Director) Established: 1975. Type: organization; conference. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1004 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
H2-344 House Annex II
Washington, DC 20003-2142 Phone: (202)675-6730
Issues: urban; agriculture; justice; racism; lobbying; welfare rights; rural communities; minorities. Description: Seeks to preserve our national commitment to fair treatment for urban and rural America, the elderly, students, small businessmen and women, middle and low income wage earners and the economically disadvantaged. Engaged in public policy analysis, legislative education and research. Started by 13 Black members of the House to strengthen their effort to address legislative concerns of minorities. Full employment to welfare reform, South Africa to human rights, minority business to education. Other Resources: Publishes magazine, POINT OF VIEW. Contacts(s): Julian C. Dixon (President), Ron V. Dellums (Chairman), (202)226-7790. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1970. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
EarthSave
Box 949
Felton, CA 95018-0949 Phone: (408)423-4069
Affiliate: EarthSave. Issues: health; environment; energy; agriculture; nutrition; renewables; conservation; animal rights. Description: This newsletter reports on healthier and wiser environmental food choices of people, better conservative use of our natural resources and non-polluting energy supplies. Contacts(s): John Robbins Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1424 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)387-6121
Issues: economics; health; agriculture; politics; consumer protection; lobbying. Description: Advocates the consumer point of view on Capitol Hill and before agencies and the courts. An organization comprised of other organizations. Assists its members through a state and local resource center, which provides them with ideas on issue, fundraising and organizing. In turn, its members assist in national lobbying efforts. Other Resources: See DIRECTORY OF STATE AND LOCAL CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS. Contacts(s): Steve Brobeck (Executive Director) Established: 1968. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
425 Mississippi St.
San Francisco, CA 94107-2927 Phone: (415)826-6314
Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; health; hazardous waste; consumer protection; pesticides. Description: A network of environmentalists, consumers, and labor groups working to promote practical pesticide reduction, and in the process, promote excellence in American agriculture. Other Resources: See also National Toxics Campaign. Contacts(s): Craig Merilees Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2 Lakeview Dr.
Stoney Creek, ON-L8E 5A5 CANADA Phone: (905) 643-1094
Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; energy; green consumer; hazardous waste; government accountability; planning; forests, mining. Description: Conducts research, analysis and information dissemination on green consumers, business and government with the aim of sustainable development especially in the areas of agriculture, forests, mining and consumer products. Other Resources: Other resources: publications list; COLIN ISAACS REPORT, a monthly newsletter. Contacts(s): Colin F.W. Isaacs (President) Fax: (416)863-6230. Established: 1982. Member of: Web. Type: business; media. Source: Who.
Box 26762
Elkins Park, PA 19117-0762 Phone: (215)635-1022
Issues: health; agriculture; environment; nutrition; organic; pesticides. Contacts(s): Beatrice Wittels Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 8200
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8200 Phone: (717)657-9555
Issues: demographics; agriculture; environment; rural relocation; rural communities. Description: Portrays country living for people who live in rural areas or are thinking about relocating there. Discusses issues affecting these areas and includes how-to's and photo essays. Contacts(s): Peter V. Fossel (Editor) Price: $3/ea. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 320M. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-1148 Phone: (800)828-1302
Issues: environment; agriculture; land; ocean; rivers; wetlands; rural communities. Contacts(s): Stephen F. Harper, Luther Propst (Editors) Publisher: Island Press. Published Date: 1989. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Agroecology Program
University of California
Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Phone: (408)459-4140
Affiliate: Agroecology Program/UCSC. Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; organic. Description: Published by a research and education group working toward the development of ecological, socially, and economically sustainable agricultural systems. On the UCSC campus, the Program manages the 25-acre Farm and 4-acre Garden, which are open to the public. This newsletter invites questions, comments, and suggestions for future articles. Current and back issues are available free of charge. Contacts(s): Martha Brown Frequency: 2/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Conservatory for Nature Culture
RFD 2 Box 330
Brooks, ME 04921-9609 Phone: (207)722-3112
Affiliate: Conservatory for Nature Culture. Issues: environment; demographics; agriculture; health; bioregional; hunger; poverty; food distribution; nutrition. Description: Forum on regional and inter-regional issues that touch on the politics of environment and food. Priorities given to hopeful solutions rather than doom and gloom outlook. Poetry, short stories as well as timeless "news" articles welcome. Stirring up old (through quotes and historical references), adding new (with current articles and observations), exploring regional self-reliance, bioregional philosophy and common sense. Emphasis on links between economic situations and global food politics. Other Resources: "Food For All" provides workshops and counseling in food and nutrition, natural and bioregional eating and philosophies of consumption. "We cater large gatherings and help facilitate sharing of food between growers and the needy." Contacts(s): Diana Prizio, Kip Penny (Editors) Publisher: Little Letterpress/Robin Hood Books. Page#: 32-48. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 1M. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 231, Rutgers University
Human Ecology Dept, Cook College
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0231
Issues: agriculture; environment. Price: $10/ea. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 4, Box 358
Blanco, TX 78606
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1272
Burbank, CA 91507-1272 Phone: (805)269-2118
Issues: agriculture; environment; soil; water. Description: Gardening nature's way videos. Organic Gardening (Step 1) and Natural Pest Control (Step 2). Step by step procedures for creating and maintaining your garden. Other:Orders (800)775-GROW. Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
17430 Durrance Rd.
Fort Myers, FL 33917-2239
Affiliate: Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO). Issues: Third World; demographics; agriculture; spiritual; hunger; poverty; faith; forests; food distribution. Description: An interdenominational Christian group which provides practical agricultural information and distributes seed of underexploited food, forage and reforestation plants to development workers and missionaries working with small Third World farmers. This is its technical bulletin, filled with useful, agricultural "how-to's" and networks this information to ninety countries worldwide. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Green Fire Foundation
5508 McKinley St.
Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: (301)855-1064
Affiliate: Green Fire Foundation. Issues: spiritual; environment; agriculture; transformation. Description: Examines the moral dimension of the environmental crisis, provoking discussion of the fundamental values that make up the dominant world view and pointing the way to a world view more in line with the reality of the Earth. Contacts(s): Sara Ebenreck (Editor), Thomas S. Barrett (Publisher), (202)463-7456. Page#: 16. Price: $2.50/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (202)331-8986. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 604
Dallas, PA 18612-0604 Phone: (707)696-4200
Issues: environment; agriculture. Contacts(s): Greg Howells (Publisher) Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1196
San Raphael, CA 94915 Phone: (415)485-0521
Issues: health; agriculture; economics; environment; green consumer; conservation. Description: Green superfoods may become a major health supplement trend of the 90's. Popular demand has risen dramatically for spirulina and chlorella algae, and barley and wheat grass. Ecologically grown green foods boost health and energy from the cellular level up. They are naturally more absorbable than chemical vitamin supplements. This company provides a wide array of vitamins and these food supplements. Other Resources: Catalog. Contacts(s): Robert Henrikson (President) Fax: (415)485-0955. Established: 1979. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4344 Russell Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027-4508 Phone: (213)662-5207
Issues: urban; energy; agriculture; architecture. Description: Publishes SUSTAINABLE CITIES: CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES FOR ECO-CITY DEVELOPMENT containing articles by people involved in sustainable community building in California. Chapters on economics, design, water and waste management, urban agriculture, transportation, and more. Features practical strategies and models for sustainable communities. Includes resource directory of organizations and contacts. Other Resources: Publishes SUSTAINABLE CITIES: CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES FOR ECO-CITY DEVELOPMENT. Contacts(s): Bob Walter (Editor), Lois Arkin (Editor) Page#: 354. Price: $20 plus $3.50 s/h. (CA residents add $1.65 sales tax.). Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Anabel Taylor Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-1001 Phone: (607)255-9240
Affiliate: Center for Religion, Ethics & Social Policy/Genesee Area Campus Ministries. Issues: environment; agriculture; spiritual; hazardous waste; interfaith. Description: A healthy environment and a good society depend upon the values of stewardship, justice, and community. Programs include: Sufficient and Sustainable Agriculture; Untangling the Waste Knot; Energy Conservation and Efficiency; Good Work; Economics as Stewardship; Eco-Just Living; Environment and Social Justice as Peace and Security Issues; Eco-Justice as an Ethical Perspective. Many programs are geared for campus groups, community organizations and churches, and include slides, visuals and videos. Other Resources: Sponsors conferences and workshops, produces audio-visuals, provides consultation services and leadership training. See EGG, A JOURNAL OF ECO-JUSTICE and Center for Religion. Contacts(s): Mary Jeanette Ebenhack (Executive Director), William E. Gibson (Editor), (607)255-4225. Dues: $25/yr. Established: 1974. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5798 Ridgewood Rd.
Willits, CA 95490-9730 Phone: (707)459-0150
Issues: agriculture; organic. Description: An organization that emphasizes organic gardening along with other important agricultural aspects of the environment. Other Resources: Publishes ORGANIC GARDENING WITH BOUNTIFUL GARDENS. Contacts(s): John Jevons Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2530 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702-2000 Phone: (510)548-2220
Affiliate: Berkeley Ecology Center. Issues: environment; agriculture. Description: This organization operates the oldest recycling program in California and serves as a comprehensive environmental information center. It strives to develop and demonstrate sound alternatives to environmentally destructive practices. It can also supply you with the names and addresses for sources for untreated, non-hybrid, open pollinated, heirloom, or native seeds. Other Resources: Monthly newsletter, recycling hotline, bookstore, library and clipping files. Contacts(s): Dave Kershner Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
12100 Lima Center Rd.
Clinton, MI 49236-9618 Phone: (517)456-4288
Issues: agriculture; economics; health; organic; green consumer; nutrition. Other Resources: See Organic Network (directories). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
National Agricultural Library
Beltsville, MD 20705 Phone: (301)344-3755
Affiliate: Alternative Farming Systems Information Center. Issues: agriculture; education; labor; permaculture; volunteers; farmlands; jobs; conservation; organic. Description: The first edition has some 75 entries, mostly university courses, but has some notable gaps such as TIPSY, Farallone Institute, Frank P. Graham Farm, etc. But, the authors invite input for the next edition. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; forests; permaculture. Description: "Permaculture is the design process of bringing our lives back into participation with the process of Earth. Permaculture proponent Bill Mollison warns of global destruction unless we learn to live with Earth rather than continuing to prey upon her. It is based on the conviction that the Earth shows us solutions to halt the destruction of the biosphere." Other Resources: See THE INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE SPECIES YEARBOOK (TIPSY) (directories) and ROBIN, the newsletter of the Solutions Network. Also Forest Ecosystem Rescue Network (FERN) and RESOURCES OF INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE (TRIP) (directories). Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway, Cynthia Baxter Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2029 N. 23rd St.
Boise, ID 83702-0522 Phone: (800)531-0102
Issues: agriculture; environment; recycling. Description: "TumbleBug"--the original rolling composter. 20-sided design offers the "turnability" of a tumbler at the price of a high-quality bin. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
2488 Waiomao Rd. # A
Honolulu, HI 96816-3439
Issues: environment; media; telecommunications; broadcasting; press. Description: A global environmental news daily of the world's first international news agency dedicated exclusively to environmental issues. Our daily publication presents a global perspective on a myriad of subjects such as oceans, toxins, climate, health, species survival, wilderness, agriculture, law, water, scientific developments. products, services and politics. A Weekly Journal ($58), Daily Fax ($215), and an Electronic Newsline($55/year). Other Resources: Provides Weekly Updates, Electronic News Service, Environmental Information Packages, Radio News and Features. Contacts(s): Jim Crabtree (Managing Editor), Sunny Lewis (Publisher/Editor) Subscriptions: $215, $58/yr. $60, $18 per quarter. Frequency: Daily/weekly. Fax: (604)732-4400. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'ens'. Type: media; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
F.U.T.U.R.E.
Box 228
Butte, ND 58723-0228 Phone: (701)626-7360
Issues: arts; environment; spiritual; agriculture; culture; alternative; music; transformation; organic. Description: Calendar of 30-60 coming alternative culture events worldwide, including music and art festivals, conferences on creative change, preventive medicine, spiritual/psychological subjects, alternative forms of energy, gatherings of organic farmers and gardeners, barterers, and others. North American events are listed for the five weeks following date of issue; foreign events are given two to three months in advance. Articles in various subject areas of alternative culture, metaphysics, and health. Other Resources: Arranged chronologically. Contacts(s): Serena Dossenko (Editor) Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 228
Butte, ND 58723-0228 Phone: (701)626-7360
Issues: agriculture; environment; health; economics; nutrition; green consumer; organic; family farms. Description: A family-owned organic farm, grain distributor, processor, and consultant. Custom blending of grains. Also, monthly newsletter with international calendar of ecological/energy events. Contacts(s): Serena Dossenko Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 30654
Bethesda, MD 20824-0654
Affiliate: Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM). Issues: environment; health; agriculture; vegetarian; animal rights. Description: This newsletter is the Voice of FARM - the Farm Animal Reform Movement. FARM seeks to end animal suffering on farms by promoting awareness of the harm caused by agribusiness to our health (human and non-human), environment, resources, and economy. Page#: 4-8. Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 20M. Established: 1981. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Interfaith Impact for Justice and Peace
110 Maryland Ave. NE, #509
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (800)424-7290
Affiliate: Interfaith Impact for Justice and Peace. Issues: agriculture; economics; spiritual; family farms; interfaith. Description: Newsletter. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
695 Cragmont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94708-1329 Phone: (510)528-3213
Issues: Third World; demographics; education; agriculture; Africa; hunger. Description: The goals are: to identify all edible plants in Africa, provide information on their nutritional value, and illustrate in text and picture the growing plants so that they can be identified in the field. The food encyclopedia, once completed, will not only provide valuable information in times of ecological disaster but will identify indigenous plants which might be developed commercially. Contacts(s): Robert L. Freedman Type: organization; program. Source: TRANET.
Box 30654
Bethesda, MD 20824-0654 Phone: (301)530-1737
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; animal rights; vegetarian. Description: A public interest organization formed by animal, consumer, and environmental protection advocates to expose and stop animal abuse and other destructive impacts of factory farming. Each year, FARM conducts four major national campaigns through a network of hundreds of local groups and individual activists. Other Resources: See newsletter, THE FARM REPORT. Contacts(s): Alex Hershaft (President), Michael Winikoff (Legislative Coordinator) Price: Free. Dues: $20-$1000/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1981. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
443 Warren Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-0001 Phone: (607)255-9832
Issues: agriculture. Contacts(s): Judy Green Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2917 Grand Concourse, #CN
Bronx, NY 10468-1963
Issues: agriculture. Description: Poultry, bees, goats, gardening, fruit, nutrition, recipes, etc. Articles from many sources. Lists approximately 100 specialized plants and animal journals and clubs. Information free. A sporadic "Periodical for Natural People and Mother Nature Lovers." Devoted to Holistic Living,...Whole Health, Ecology, Social Responsibility...peace, love and nonviolence...a magazine for homesteaders." Contacts(s): Louis Toro (Editor/Publisher), A. Louis Franqui (Assistant Editor/Manager) Subscriptions: $5/yr. Established: 1977. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Affiliate: Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association. Issues: agriculture; community investment; rural communities; family farms; farmland; conservation; organic. Description: "Community Supported Farms, Farm Supported Communities" (CSA--Community Supported Agriculture) is built upon the solid foundation of organic and biodynamic cultivation, but it focuses on the social and economic conditions that make farming possible. Includes a list of resources and contacts for those interested in initiating a CSA farm. Contacts(s): Trauger M. Groh, Steven S.H. McFadden (Authors) Published Date: 1990. Page#: 169. Price: $12/paper. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Issues: agriculture; organic. Description: "A Grower's Guide to Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers". A comprehensive technical resource on creating fertile soil using a balanced program that does not rely on chemical fertilizers. Tables, appendixes, glossary, and index. Contacts(s): Robert Parnes Publisher: agAccess. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 190. Price: $39.95/paper. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Southern Finance Project
329 Renesslear
Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: (919)419-1841
Issues: economics; agriculture; politics; environment; government accountability; corporate responsibility; activism; taxation. Description: Mr. Hightower was formerly with the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Presently the focus is the S & L bailout. Other Resources: Starting a radio program. Contacts(s): Tom Schlesinger, Steve Kest (Coordinators) Office Address: Hightower, Box 13516, Austin, TX 78711. Additional Address: 739 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Contact: Jim Hightower (Chairman/Founder) Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
815 16th St. NW, #406
Washington, DC 20006-4104 Phone: (202)737-7200
Issues: labor; agriculture; unions. Contacts(s): Keith Mestrich Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5324 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55417-1720 Phone: (612)822-7607
Issues: agriculture; organic; cooperatives; permaculture. Description: Publishes, COMMON HARVEST, a directory that offers a host of practical projects to create a closer connection to the land as the source of our food. Other Resources: Publishes a directory that offers a host of practical projects to create a closer connection to the land as the source of our food. Type: organization; NET. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
398 60th St.
Oakland, CA 94618 Phone: (510)654-4400
Affiliate: Institute for Food and Development Policy. Issues: demographics; agriculture; Third World; hunger; development; food distribution; poverty. Description: This is the action arm for the Institute for Food and Development Policy. Other Resources: See Good Life Study Tours. Contacts(s): Frances Moore Lappe, Marilyn Borchadt Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute for Food & Development Policy
145 9th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103-2626 Phone: (415)864-8555
Affiliate: Institute for Food & Development Policy. Issues: Third World; agriculture; demographics; nutrition; hunger; poverty; development. Description: "Increased US government efforts for social development in under-developed nations are the focus of this journal. New and improved legislation on Third World development is advocated." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Ann Kelly Price: $6/ea. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 4-5/yr. Established: 1987. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
Institute for Food & Development Policy
145 9th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103-2626 Phone: (415)864-8555
Affiliate: Institute for Food & Development Policy. Issues: Third World; agriculture; demographics; hunger; development; food distribution. Description: "The Food First folks founded this newsletter to publicize their efforts and others' to have more tax dollars spent for fighting hunger instead of for war. This selection covers hunger news, and nicely complements their previous listing, which offers longer analysis." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Frances Moore Lappe, Marilyn Borchadt; Joseph Collins Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
1750 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2305 Phone: (202)429-4555
Issues: demographics; agriculture; hunger; food distribution. Contacts(s): George Scharffenberger Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1750 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2305 Phone: (202)452-8444
Issues: agriculture; demographics; hunger; food distribution. Contacts(s): Barbara McBridge, Dagmar Farr Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)986-2200
Issues: demographics; agriculture; Third World; food distribution; hunger; poverty; homelessness. Description: Through field organizing, litigation, research, public information, and advocacy FAC seeks to alleviate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in America by playing a role in the development and formulation of government policies concerning these issues. Nonpartisan advocacy group that works primarily on federally-funded assistance programs; monitors federal policy developments; prepares publications; conducts trainings; and answers questions about funding anti-hunger programs. Other Resources: See newsletter, FOODLINES and National Anti-Hunger Coalition. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1970. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Affiliate: Elfin Permaculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; permaculture; forests. Description: It administers these programs: Tree Bank, Fate of Our Forests Conferences, ROBIN newsletter, Fate of Our Forests slide lectures and organizing weekends for local FERN Chapters. The latter two are only at request and organizing of local groups. Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway, Cynthia Baxter (Coordinators) Established: 1984. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
157 Plan Way
Warwick, RI 02886-1011 Phone: (800)225-1234
Issues: Third World; demographics; health; hunger; poverty; homelessness; nutrition. Description: Non-sectarian/non-political agency for international development based on one-to-one sponsorship of children overseas, assisting 450,000 children and their families in over 26 nations in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. Combines personal correspondence with grassroots assistance individually tailored to the needs of each situation emphasizing participation, self-help, nutrition and health, education, water and sanitation, income-generation, agricultural and community development. Contacts(s): Kenneth H. Phillips (President), (401)738-5600 x316. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
390 Leland Ave., #3B
Palo Alto, CA 94306-1127
Issues: agriculture; environment; biotechnology. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1130 17th St. NW, #630
Washington, DC 20036-4604 Phone: (202)466-2823
Affiliate: Greenhouse Crisis Foundation. Issues: economics; environment; energy; agriculture; politics; health; hazardous waste; boycotts; global warming; biotechnology; appropriate technology. Description: Activities are centered around the environmental, economic, and ethical concerns raised by the development and commercialization of emerging technologies. By education, litigation, and grassroots organization, the Foundation is focusing public attention and scrutiny on the present revolutions in technology. It hopes to encourage examination of emerging technologies in their full social and economic context, taking both benefits and potential adverse impacts into consideration. Other Resources: Actively monitors biotechnology research and regulation warning that unless properly regulated and used, biotechnology will cause far-reaching environmental damage. Wisconsin address has list of companies that do not use Bovine Growth Hormones. Contacts(s): Jeremy Rifkin (President) Member of: Global Greenhouse Network. Additional Address: 3318 Gregory St., Madison, WI 53711, (608)233-3346. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Americans for Safe Food
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Americans for Safe Food. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Listing of meat sources. While ASF does not guarantee that these sources are sustainably and humanely raised, it provides meat eaters with a good starting point. ASF also offers and ORGANIC MAIL ORDER PRODUCE LIST. Both retail for $1.50 each. Type: reference; directory. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 2000, 1644 Da Vinci Court
Davis, CA 95616-4860 Phone: (916)758-6200
Issues: demographics; agriculture; economics; politics; hunger; food distribution; community investment; activism. Description: "Backs self-help credit programs (1) all are based on finding and implementing new ways to make people self-sufficient, (2) we concentrate on the individual, (3) we never seek to run the projects ourselves; our job is to get proven programs launched. Our local staff goes to the field, does whatever is necessary, and then moves on." Contacts(s): David Crowley (President/CEO) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Adaptations
Box 1070
Captain Cook, HI 96704-1070 Phone: (808)328-9044
Affiliate: Adaptations. Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; permaculture. Description: See Adaptations. Other Resources: Mainly an organic farm, organizes local growers and markets. Group was organized in 1980. Contacts(s): Tane Dotta (Publisher) Page#: 8. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Web or BBS: PeaceNet/ConflictNet. E-Mail: 'adaptations'. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064 Phone: (509)486-4726
Issues: environment; agriculture; forests; trees; permaculture. Description: This Society is a network of individuals, local groups, and international organizations working to preserve forests and plant trees. Friends of the Trees has published a wide range of material; organized dozens of conferences, courses, workshops, and an annual spring tree sale. Other Resources: See newsletters, GREEN FRONT REPORT and INTERNATIONAL GREEN FRONT REPORT. Conducts permaculture design courses; and Forestry conference. See, also, Travellers Earth Repair Network (TERN). Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Dues: $10/yr.; $250/life. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Future Society
7910 Woodmont Ave. #450
Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: (301)656-8274
Affiliate: World Future Society. Issues: environment; future. Description: Abstracts and critical comments on recent books, reports, and articles (selected from newspapers, magazines, and journals) on world futures, international economics, defense and disarmament, energy, environment, and resources, food and agriculture, society and government, the US economy, work, cities/housing/transportation, crime and justice, health, families and education, communications, science and technology, and methods to shape the future. Other Resources: FUTURE SURVEY is published by the World Future Society (4916 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814) which also publishes a bimonthly magazine, THE FUTURIST, and a quarterly journal, FUTURES RESEARCH QUARTERLY + catalog to "The Futurist Bookstore." Contacts(s): Michael Marien (Editor), Edward Cornish (Publisher), (301)656-8274. Page#: 16; c200/annual. Price: $6.50/survey; $25/annual. Subscriptions: $66/yr. Frequency: 12/yr.+ annual. Dues: $30/yr. (including subscription to FUTURIST). Established: 1979. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
RFD 3, Box 84
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819-8801 Phone: (802)633-4152
Affiliate: Information & Communications for Ecological Agriculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; organic. Contacts(s): Grace Gershuny Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Garden Society
Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY 10458
Affiliate: Garden Society. Issues: agriculture; environment. Description: Articles on botany, horticulture, ecology, agriculture. Contacts(s): Karen Polyak (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
1684 Willow
Denver, CO 80220-2212
Issues: environment; agriculture. Description: "The Rolls Royce of gardening newsletters" Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
128 Intervale Rd.
Burlington, VT 05401-2850 Phone: (802)863-4535
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic. Description: "America's #1 catalog of innovative, environmentally safe gardening products. The most complete selection of seed-starting supplies, season extenders, organic fertilizers and pest controls, ingenious hand tools, watering systems, power equipment, greenhouses, and more." Other Resources: Free catalog, wholesale and retail. An employee-owned company. Contacts(s): Paul Conrad Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.
Council for Responsible Genetics
5 Upland Rd., #3
Cambridge, MA 02140-2717
Affiliate: Council for Responsible Genetics. Issues: agriculture; agriculture; biotechnology; science. Description: "Devoted exclusively to examining the social, political, and ethical impacts of new genetic technologies. Takes neither the uncritical 'gee whiz' approach of the mainstream science press nor the short-sighted 'how do we turn a profit on this' approach of the business press. CRG is a non-profit organization dedicated to insuring that biotechnology is developed safely and in the public interest." - C.W. Page#: 12. Subscriptions: $24/yr.; $30 institute. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 1M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical. Source: CRISES.
930 Miramonte Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-1384 Phone: (805)963-0583
Issues: environment; energy; agriculture; solar; recycling; waste management. Description: A nonprofit ecological resource center specializing in all aspects of recycling, waste water, sludge, composting, solar technology and ecological gardening. Research, training, publications. Type: organization; center. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Pesticide Action Network, N.Amer. Regional Center
116 New Montgomery #810
San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (415)541-9140
Affiliate: Pesticide Action Network. Issues: agriculture; environment; Third World; pesticides; farm workers; organic; networking. Description: Reports on the activities of pesticide activists around the world, providing information on, and analysis of, pesticide issues of international interest. Contacts(s): Ellen Hickey (Editor) Publisher: Pesticide Action Network. Page#: 24. Subscriptions: $25 indiv.,$50 small business, gov't. agency, library, $100 corporate/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1,500. Web or BBS: ECONET. E-Mail: PANNA. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm.
602 S. King St., #402
Leesburg, VA 22075-3907 Phone: (703)478-8652
Issues: environment; Third World; agriculture; education; water; development; hunger. Description: Founded to educate the public as to the severity of the world's water problems, at home and abroad and to begin the process of solving some of these problems by funding demonstration projects. Some of these projects are now underway in the Third World, bringing water where there was none and making unsafe water safe. Established: 1982. Additional Address: 2119 Leroy Pl, Washington, DC 20008 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 5, Box 423
Livingston, KY 40445-9506 Phone: (606)453-2105
Issues: environment; education; energy; agriculture; bioregional; land use; renewables; conservation; travel. Description: This book serves both as a guide for travelers and a source of basic information for all concerned with establishing a sustainable society. The subject coverage is broad: from renewable energy through public lands to bioregionalism. For each topic the guide describes a sampling of places that can be visited and tells how to find additional resources. Other Resources: Formerly FROM WALDEN POND TO MUIR WOODS: Alternative Ways Across America. Contacts(s): Mary Davis (Author), Al Fritsch (Director, ASPI) Publisher: ASPI Publications. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 467. Price: $15.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 33% off/24. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 11343
Takoma Park, MD 20913-1343 Phone: (301)588-7227
Issues: urban; agriculture; community investment; land trusts; networking. Description: Publishes S.U.R.E. EXCHANGE, an information vehicle for groups engaged in the development of sustainable rural/urban enterprises. Provides a medium through which groups can transmit their information to others involved in a similar process. News and reviews on materials related to community sustainability. Other Resources: Publishes S.U.R.E., an information vehicle for groups engaged in the development of sustainable rural/urban enterprises. Price: $18/yr. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Friends of the Trees Society
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees Society. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; conservation; farmland; permaculture; herbs; forests. Description: This guide focuses on reforestation, fruit picking in Washington state, gardening sourcebooks, groups world-wide, arid-land permaculture, and herbal treatments. Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Price: $8/ea. Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Alternative Media Information Center
39 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10011-7489 Phone: (212)929-2663
Affiliate: Media Network. Issues: environment; media; energy; agriculture; education; film. Description: A guide to 40 film titles on the environmental and energy issues including toxics, agriculture, land and water, and nuclear issues. Contacts(s): Don Derosby (Executive Director) Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1355
Fairview, NC 28730-1355
Issues: agriculture; environment; urban; soil; organic. Description: Delightful gardening zine. Entertaining stories, often packed with useful gardening data. Not just the 'burbs and the sticks, but getting dirty in the city. Page#: 66. Price: $3.25/ea. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: MaximumRocknRoll.
4201 S. 31 St., #616
Arlington, VA 22206 Phone: (703)578-4627
Issues: agriculture; economics; food distribution; farmland. Description: Conducts research on the effects of wasteful practices in the agricultural/food sectors on the economy. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5632 Van Nuys, #310
Van Nuys, CA 91401-4602
Issues: politics; environment; agriculture; justice; conservation; hemp; forests; criminal system. Description: Not only do they extoll the medical benefits (helps cataracts), but Hemp can grow fast and effectively as a replacement for trees in the making of paper, chipboard and other building products. It has been demonstrated that much of the deforestation going on today could be avoided by growing Hemp crops. Commercial Hemp has insignificant amounts of THC, the psychogenic substance that has made it necessary for its criminalization. Of course, this group also believes this should be legalized. Contacts(s): Jack Herer (Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Creamery
Ferry Rd.
Charlotte, VT 05445
Issues: environment; agriculture. Description: "America's highly acclaimed country-living magazine of gardening, fine food, the home, the environment and issues that affect the quality of our lives and the world around us. ...literate, handsomely illustrated and full of ideas that will challenge, provoke and inspire you as an involved gardener, homeowner and creative cook." Contacts(s): Tom Rawls (Editor) Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $14.97/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 27
Mount Tremper, NY 12457-0027 Phone: (914)688-5030
Issues: agriculture; farmland; cooperatives; family farms. Description: Publishes a quarterly newsletter on Community-Supported Agriculture movement edited by a CSA farmer. Reports on and provides useful tips on starting and running CSAs. Other Resources: Publisher's database can connect you to a CSA in your area. Contacts(s): Melody Newcombe Dues: $10/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy (NISLPP)
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (703)243-0993
Affiliate: National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy (NISLPP). Issues: agriculture; energy; health; Third World; nutrition; organic; farmland; food distribution; development; appropriate technology. Description: The ultimate directory for sustainable/organic agriculture. More than 1000 farmers, food distributors, and international development groups are listed. 1400 entries contain full descriptions, and all contain name, address, phone, and contact. There are both subject and geographic indexes. Includes agriculture and horticulture organizations, research institutes, development programs, political organizations, appropriate technology institutes and design groups. One of a kind! Contacts(s): Deborah Preston (Publisher's Assistant), Steve Fustero (Marketing Director), (202)462-8800. Publisher: Potomac Valley Press. Published Date: 12/91. Page#: 160. Price: $16.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (202)265-6564. Dues: $24, $50 organization. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1015 S. Louisiana St.
Little Rock, AR 72202-3851 Phone: (501)376-6836
Issues: agriculture; Third World; hunger; interfaith. Description: An ecumenical entity dedicated to alleviating world hunger through long-term livestock development projects by providing a continual source of nourishment, and means for achieving self-sufficiency by giving needy families an animal and training to care for it. In return, each family agrees to "pass on the gift" by giving offspring of the animal and training to another neighbor in need. During the last four decades HPI has sent animals to people in over 110 countries and over 30 states. Contacts(s): Jerry Bedford, Jo Luck Cargile (Director, Global Services) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 2
Plymouth, WI 53073-9802
Issues: economics; environment; intentional community; community investment; land trusts. Description: An intentional community created to help restore the balance between people and the Earth. Using informal shared discovery, education and research, it is seeking to interrelate, in the spirit of wholeness, new concepts in ecology, shelter building, sustainable agriculture, relationships and community. We're currently engaged in "living-learning" educational programs, on-site cottage industries, creation of a national think tank to influence the values of Federal policymakers. Other Resources: Studying the concept of placing our 128 acres into a land trust so that our land cannot be privately owned or bought and sold in the future. Type: organization. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
2120 Mission Ave., #L
Escondido, CA 92029-1015 Phone: (619)480-0403
Issues: energy; solar. Description: One of the oldest, most experienced, and largest licensed solar contractors in San Diego County. Residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial. Contacts(s): Mike Landry Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
38 N. Washington St.
Boston, MA 02114-1922
Issues: agriculture; horticulture. Description: Authoritative, well-written articles on all aspects of gardening. Contacts(s): Deborah Starr (Articles Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Quill Press
105 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-7418 Phone: (212)889-3050
Issues: environment; peace; agriculture; economics; investing. Contacts(s): Jeffrey Hollender (Author) Publisher: Quill Press. Published Date: 1990. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1550 California St., #6
San Francisco, CA 94109-4708 Phone: (415)771-2253
Issues: agriculture; environment; health; animal rights. Description: Dedicated to stopping the abuse of farm animals and ensuring healthful, drug-free food. Contacts(s): Bradley Miller (Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Reform Church of America
161 W. 12th St.
Holland, MI 49423-3214
Affiliate: Reform Church of America. Issues: demographics; agriculture; hunger. Contacts(s): Leslie Withers, Tom Peterson (Editors) Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
International Fund for Agricultural Development
1889 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-4413 Phone: (202)289-3812
Affiliate: International Fund for Agricultural Development. Issues: Third World; demographics; agriculture; hunger; poverty; homelessness; food distribution. Description: "Background articles on developing countries' aid needs are followed by listings of resources and programs to fulfill these needs. Such resources include private and government relief agencies, and solidarity efforts such as the Quest for Peace." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Patricia Kutzner (Executive Director) Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $15, $40 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
Bio-Integral Resource Center
Box 7414
Berkeley, CA 94707-0414 Phone: (510)524-2567
Affiliate: Bio-Integral Resource Center. Issues: agriculture; environment; forests; pesticides. Description: Monitors the field of integrated pest management applied to agriculture, landscape, structural, medical, range, veterinary, and forest settings. Highlights practical methods and products. Contacts(s): Irene Juniper (Manager) Page#: 24. Subscriptions: $25, $50 institution. Frequency: 10/yr. Circulation: 3M. Fax: (510)524-1758. Dues: $25, $50 institution. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rt. 1, Box 286
Ponsford, MN 56575-9774 Phone: (218)573-3411
Issues: justice; feminism; economics; agriculture; Native Americans; organic. Description: Certified organic natural like wild rice, native American baskets, beadwork, quilts marketed by Native American women. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
RFD 3, Box 84
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819-8801
Description: See Gaia Services. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
212 Third Ave. North, #301
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1437 Phone: (612)338-3382
Issues: agriculture; economics; Third World; alternative markets; foreign policy; hunger. Contacts(s): Mark Ritchie Additional Address: 1313 5th St. SE #303, Minneapolis, MN 55414--4505. Contact: Kristen Dawkins, (612)379-5980. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
9200 Edmonston Rd., #117
Greenbelt, MD 20770-1506 Phone: (301)441-8777
Issues: agriculture; environment; politics; lobbying; research; family farms; farmland; organic. Description: A research and education organization that encourages and facilitates the adoption of low-cost, resource-conserving, and environmentally-sound farming methods. The Institute serves as: a sponsor of research and education outreach programs; a voice for alternative agriculture in Washington; and a contact for farmers and others who seek information on diversified, sustainable farming systems. Other Resources: See ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURE NEWS newsletter and AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURE. Contacts(s): Garth Youngberg (Executive Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
398 60th St.
Oakland, CA 94618-2626 Phone: (415)864-8555
Issues: demographics; agriculture; environment; Third World; hunger; development; food distribution; foreign policy; poverty. Description: Its three goals: (1) Free people from the myths that deny hope and block action against hunger, poverty, and other social problems. (2) Educate people about positive democratic developments in US and elsewhere. (3) Help people define core public values necessary to guide public change. Conducts research, analysis, education, provides leadership on international problems of hunger, and creates positive social development. Other Resources: FOOD FIRST BOOKS CATALOGUE OF RESOURCES (educational materials). See ALTERNATIVES TO THE PEACE CORPS (directories); Good Life Tours; Project Public Life; Food First and FOOD FIRST NEWS & FOOD FIRST DEVELOPMENT REPORTS; and FARMING ACTION ALERTS. Contacts(s): Waldemar F. Bello (Executive Director), Marilyn Borchadt Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 89
Plainfield, VT 05667-0089 Phone: (802)454-8493
Issues: environment; agriculture; economics; health; community investment; bioregional. Description: Integrates the study of human and natural ecosystems through understanding interrelationships of culture and nature. It advances a critical, holistic world view suggesting that creative human enterprise can construct an alternative future, harmonizing people's relationships with each other. Draws on studies in the natural sciences, feminism, anthropology, and philosophy, to provide a critique of current trends and offer reparative measures. Examines ways to create sustainable communities. Other Resources: Using Central Vermont as a laboratory, the Institute explores bioregional solutions to global problems. Contacts(s): Paula Emery (Assistant Director) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
110 Maryland Ave. NE, #509
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)543-2800
Issues: peace; demographics; justice; feminism; politics; environment; agriculture; energy; economics; spiritual; interfaith; poverty; lobbying; voting; family; racism; children; activism. Description: Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Catholic national organizations join to brings grassroots groups and individual and congregational members to DC to convert their values into votes for justice and peace. Issues: Domestic Poverty & Human Needs; International Peace; Civil, Human, & Voting Rights; Economic Policy & Sustainable Development; Energy, Environment & Agriculture; Justice for Women & Families. Formerly Interfaith Action for Economic Justice & National Impact. Other Resources: Magazine, INTERFAITH IMPACT, legislative hotline, 6 Issue Networks, action alerts, and Congressional memberships. $10 for additional Issue Networks/NETWORKER newsletters. Publications list. Contacts(s): Christie Goodman (Communications), (202)547-8107. Fax: (202)547-8107. Web or BBS: HandsNet. E-Mail: HN00146. Other:Hotline: (800)424-7292. Dues: $30/yr.; includes magazine & 1 issue Network. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1701 University Ave. SE, #202
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2023 Phone: (612)331-1099
Issues: agriculture; environment; Third World; economics; politics; networking; farmland. Description: Promotes sustainable agriculture worldwide through research documentation, network building, education and public outreach by linking members in sixty countries. It has brought together consumers, farmers, researchers, business leaders, government officials and a spectrum of agriculture, environment, health, church and consumer groups. Endorsed '90 farm bill, Valdez Principles, humane animal care, no-pesticide usage through education, collaboration, networking and policy developments. Other Resources: See MANNA newsletter and RESOURCE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN THE THIRD WORLD. Slide shows available. Speakers bureau and internships. Contacts(s): Terry Gips (President) Dues: $5-$1000/yr. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4201 S. 31st St.
Arlington, VA 22206
Issues: Third World; agriculture; urban; development. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen St. W, 8th Fl., E. Tower
Toronto, ON-M5H 2N2 CANADA
Issues: environment; agriculture; bioregional; municipal; foreign policy; activism. Description: This organization is taking over the environmental work of the Center for Innovative Diplomacy. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
125 W. 7th St.
Wind Gap, PA 18091-1272 Phone: (215)863-6700
Contacts(s): Thomas B. Harding (Vice-President) Fax: (215)863-4622. Type: organization; federation. Source: Who.
1889 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-4413 Phone: (202)289-3812
Issues: Third World; demographics; agriculture; hunger; poverty; farmland; homelessness; food distribution. Description: A fund set up that assists farmers worldwide in developing environmentally correct forms of agriculture. Other Resources: HUNGER NOTES. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Friends of the Trees
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees. Issues: agriculture; environment; forests. Description: The Green Front Report is one of the most comprehensive sourcebooks on sustainable agriculture and world reforestation. It is a sourcebook of solutions: noteworthy deeds, projects, events, organizations, movements, individuals, periodicals, books, and articles concerning Regreening the Earth. It reviews 500 organizations and 350 books and periodicals. Other Resources: ACTINIDIA ENTHUSIASTS NEWSLETTERS #1-5, 1986 FRIENDS OF THE TREES YEARBOOK. Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Published Date: 1991. Page#: 196. Price: $7/ea. Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Labels: 7. Established: 1988. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Yankee Permaculture
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Affiliate: Yankee Permaculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; forests; permaculture. Description: Stresses SOLUTIONS to the global environment crisis through personal choices. Topics ranging from sustainable food systems, economic systems, the Forest Ecosystem Rescue Network, and allied themes. Bill Mollison, Bill McLarney, Michael Crofoot, Thelma Snell, James Duke and Dan Hemenway will be among the contributing writers. Letters and book review largely reader-written. Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway (Editor/Publisher), Cynthia Baxter (Associate Editor) Page#: 24. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 1M. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Solutions Network
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Affiliate: Solutions Network. Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; permaculture. Description: Addresses environmental concerns and solutions through editorials, information articles, species lists, book reviews, and related coverage. Stress is on practical information useful to bring human lives back into the ecosystem context. Basic articles on permaculture and special themes -- urban permaculture, wetlands, poultry forage, bee forage, etc. -- are included in each issue. Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway (Editor/Publisher), Cynthia Baxter (Associate Editor) Publisher: Yankee Permaculture. Page#: 144. Bulk Prices: 20% off/24. Frequency: Usually annual. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Michigan State University, Sociology Department
c/o Dr. Harry K. Schwarzweller
East Lansing, MI 48824
Affiliate: International Rural Sociology Association. Issues: agriculture; demographics; Third World; urban; rural communities; development Description: 1,600 professionals and paraprofessionals working in rural communities in both developed and developing countries. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1424 16th St. NW, #204
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)387-5533
Issues: Third World; development; volunteers. Description: A corporation which has placed over 1,200 skilled technicians in 30 countries world wide in the fields of agriculture, health care, small business, cooperatives, and appropriate technology. Other Resources: Newsletter, DEVELOPMENTS. Contacts(s): Suzanne Beane Stafford (Interim Executive Director), Andrea Brock (Director, Communications) Fax: (202)387-4234. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1953. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Society for Agronomy
677 S. Segoe Rd.
Madison, WI 53711-1048
Affiliate: American Society for Agronomy. Issues: environment; agriculture; economics; health; hazardous waste; global warming; water; pesticides. Description: This journal reports on the dangers of pollution to the environment as dealing with agriculture. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Box 1393
Eugene, OR 97440-1393 Phone: (503)344-5044
Affiliate: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides. Issues: environment; agriculture; health; hazardous waste; pesticides. Description: "Slashing the use of pesticides on crops and using safer chemicals when pesticides are necessary are the objectives. The editor is concerned with both farmworkers and consumers, and recommends ways people can have pesticide use cut." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Dr. Mary O'Brien Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $12, $20 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ENVIRONMENT.
Soil and Water Conservation Society
7515 NE Ankeny Rd.
Ankeny, IA 50021-9799 Phone: (515)289-2331
Affiliate: Soil and Water Conservation Society. Issues: environment; agriculture; land; water; soil; conservation. Description: The JSWC is a multidisciplinary journal that serves as a forum for the discussion of land and water issues. It features authoritative general interest articles, research reports, editorial viewpoints, commentary, and news of current events. Contacts(s): Max Schnepf (Editor) Page#: 8. Price: $7.50/ea. Subscriptions: $30/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 12M. Fax: (515)289-1227. Dues: $30 (first time members) $44 - renewals. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1945. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 588, Hwy 271S
Poteau, OK 74953 Phone: (918)647-9123
Affiliate: Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Inc. (KCSA). Issues: agriculture; environment; farmland. Description: The KCSA Newsletter is a free monthly publication printed on recycled paper. This newsletter deals with agricultural related topics ranging from sustainability to reform. It is well written and informative. Contacts(s): Heidi C. Carter (Education Coordinator), Teresa A. Maurer (Associate Program Director) Page#: 4. Price: Free. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (918)647-8712. Established: 1986. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1512
Lawrence, KS 66044-8512
Issues: environment; agriculture; water; conservation. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 638, Katuah Province
Leicester, NC 28748-0638 Phone: (704)683-1414
Issues: environment; agriculture; bioregional; permaculture. Description: A journal devoted to the Southern Appalachian area. It regards the region as an ecologically whole system that provides habitat, life support, and relationship to a whole range of life forms - wildlife, plant life, as well as the human. "We explore how we humans can live in a dynamic, participatory way with the rest of the life community here in these mountains." Themes included Habitat & Biodiversity, Children, The Black Bear, On Death & Dying, and Preserving the Wilderness. Contacts(s): Scott Bird Page#: 33. Price: $1.50/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 588, Hwy 271S
Proteau, OK 74953 Phone: (918)647-9123
Issues: agriculture; environment; farmland. Description: "We strive to provide leadership, education, and technical assistance to the agricultural community seeking ecologically sound methods of producing food and sustaining farm livelihood. Also, we acknowledge the interdependence of biological, social and spiritual relationships in promoting stewardship and health of the land and people it supports." Suports the meat and organic agriculture. Other Resources: KCSA NEWSLETTER, information dissemination, host/cohost conferences, sponsor field days, tours, speakers list, and on-farm research.Directory, RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES. Contacts(s): Heidi C. Carter (Education Coordinator), Teresa A. Maurer (Associate Program Director) Fax: (918)647-8712. Established: 1986. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 2
Americus, GA 31709-9802 Phone: (912)924-0391
Affiliate: Koinonia Partners. Issues: agriculture; justice; environment; demographics; housing. Description: "Koinonia Farm made efforts toward fair housing and integration long before it was popular. They continue today in their farm-based efforts toward harmony with land and with people." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Liz Holler Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 5/yr. Established: 1942. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
2440 E. Water Well Rd.
Salina, KS 67401-9051 Phone: (913)823-5376
Issues: agriculture; environment; education. Description: Educational-research organization which examines technology and ideas which could sustain the long-term ability of the Earth to support a variety of life and culture. Other Resources: Publishes the LAND REPORT. Publications list is available. Offers on-site interdisciplinary classes in sustainable agriculture to ten interns each year. Contacts(s): Wes Jackson, Dana Jackson Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1800 N. Kent, #1129
Arlington, VA 22209-2104
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; conservation; hazardous waste; wildlife/endangered species; forests. Description: Information service covering the full spectrum of federal policies affecting the nation's private and public lands. Coverage includes: agriculture, budget and finance, coastal zone, endangered species, energy and minerals, fish & wildlife, forests, hazardous wastes, the EPA, parks & recreation, public lands (BLM), tax policy, pollution, water resources, wetlands and wild & scenic rivers. Three-in-one reporting system includes Monthly News Reports; Special Reports & Index; and Status Reports. Contacts(s): Jim Howe (Managing Editor), (202)783-7762. Publisher: W.J. Chandler and Associates. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Land Institute
2440 E. Water Well Rd.
Salina, KS 67401-9051 Phone: (913)823-5376
Affiliate: Land Institute. Issues: agriculture; environment; energy. Description: This newsletter contains reports on the technological and environmental breakthroughs which will help the Earth sustain life. Contacts(s): Wes Jackson, Dana Jackson Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2200 Fourth St.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110-9750 Phone: (612)653-0618
Affiliate: Land Stewardship Project. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; education; farmland; soil; organic; conservation; vegetarian. Description: The mission is to foster an ethic of stewardship toward soil and water resources and to promote the development and implementation of more sustainable methods of agriculture. An educational program working for public policy changes that will lead to the development of a sustainable agricultural system. It also provides a lively forum where vegetarians and meat-eaters duke it out. Other Resources: LAND NOTES, a column on land ethics provided to local newspapers. Contacts(s): Ron Kroese (Executive Director), Patrick Moore (General Manager) Page#: 18. Price: $5/ea. Bulk Prices: 80% off/24. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (612)653-0589. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2200 Fourth St.
White Bear Lake, MN 55047-9750 Phone: (612)653-0618
Issues: agriculture; environment; education; farmland; soil; organic; conservation; rural communities. Description: The Project seeks to foster a stewardship ethic towards our precious farmlands, an ethic that will lead to more careful use of the land by individuals and to needed changes in public policies affecting our soil and water. The ideal to which they are striving is that one day Americans, as a nation, will hold our country's farmlands in the same high ethical regard we now reserve for our national parks and wilderness areas. Focuses on urban and rural Upper Midwest US. Other Resources: Publishes LAND STEWARDSHIP NEWSLETTER and LAND NOTES, a column on land ethics for local newspapers. Contacts(s): Ron Kroese (Executive Director), Lee Ronning Fax: (612)653-0589. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 512 W. Elm St., Stillwater, MN 55082 Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1319 F St. NW, #501
Washington, DC 20004-1106 Phone: (202)785-1410
Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; family farms; conservation; land; wilderness; land trusts; community investment. Description: A national network of nonprofit local and regional land conservation organizations that provides programs and services to help land trusts reach their full potential, foster public policies supportive of land conservation and build public awareness of land trust and their goals. Publishes STARTING A LAND TRUST handbook. Other Resources: See NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF CONSERVATION LAND TRUSTS; journal, EXCHANGE. Provides educational materials and technical assistance for land trusts and other land conservation professionals. Internships available; volunteers needed countrywide. Contacts(s): R. Dean Tice (Executive Director), (703)683-7778. Dues: $30+/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
212 3 Ave. North, #301
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1437 Phone: (612)827-6055
Issues: agriculture; politics; rural communities; voting. Description: An organization dedicated to increasing the informed and effective participation of rural voters in the political and policy-making process. The League is also involved in a variety of educational, training and support work on critical local, state, national and international issues with farm and rural groups across the nation. Contacts(s): Julie Ristau, (612)338-3382. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 781
Excelsior, MN 55331-0781 Phone: (612)934-8519
Issues: agriculture. Description: Increase seed germination and accelerate plant growth by 20%. Israel agriculturists have proven data with magnetic water condition. Contacts(s): Dennis Kareln Fax: (612)949-6700. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Trees For Life
1103 Jefferson
Wichita, KS 67203-3538 Phone: (316)263-7294
Affiliate: Trees For Life. Issues: agriculture; environment; Third World; hunger; development; forests. Description: A newsletter that gives updates on the current environmental problems of today's forests and aims at educating the public about the linkage of trees and world hunger. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
616 Adams St.
New Orleans, LA 70118-3929 Phone: (504)865-8708
Issues: environment; agriculture; hazardous waste; pesticides. Contacts(s): Darryl Malek-Wiley Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
RR 2, Box 595A
Lincolnville, ME 04849-9650 Phone: (207)622-3118
Affiliate: Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener Association. Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; forests; farmland. Description: "...promotes and encourages sustainable agriculture and environmentally sound living. Our primary focus is organic farming, gardening and forestry, but we also deal with local, national and international agriculture, food and environmental issues." Contacts(s): Jean English (Editor) Price: $2/sample. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 10M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: Box 2176, Augusta, ME 04330 Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
International Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture
1701 University Ave. SE, #202
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2023 Phone: (612)331-1099
Affiliate: International Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. Issues: agriculture; Third World; development. Description: Newsletter. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
21 S. 12th St.
Akron, PA 17501-1605 Phone: (717)859-1151
Issues: peace; spiritual; justice; faith; volunteers. Description: A relief, development, and service organization of North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches. Currently about 1,000 MCC workers - about 650 of them volunteers - serve in more than 50 countries, including the US and Canada, in areas of of health, development, education, social services, agriculture, appropriate technology and disaster relief. Other Resources: GUIDE TO PEACE RESOURCES available. See FOOD AND HUNGER NOTES (periodicals). Contacts(s): Hershey Leamon, (202)544-6564. Fax: (717)859-2171. Web or BBS: Mennolink. E-Mail: UCC. Other:Telex: 90-2210. Established: 1920. Additional Address: 21 S. 12th St., Akron, PA 17501 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 190-MAC
Philomath, OR 97370-0190
Issues: environment; agriculture; media; press; alternatives Description: For long-period camping; or living in tent, tipi, wickiup, cave, van, trailer, boat, remote cabin, etc. This newsletter contains stories of experiences, candid product reports, tips and contacts. Other Resources: Also offers the Light Living Packet of plans and reports: shelters, conveniences and comforts easily improvised most anywhere; simple shower, ovenless baking, insulated tipi, etc. 104p. $2 each. Page#: 12. Price: $1/sample. Subscriptions: $5/6 issues. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 2M. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Midwest Migrant Health Information Office
6131 W. Outer Dr., 4th Fl.; National Migrant Worker Council
Detroit, MI 48235-2624
Affiliate: Midwest Migrant Health Information Office. Issues: health; labor; justice; agriculture; public health; farm workers; minorities. Description: About 60 federally funded migrant health clinics in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Arranged geographically by clinic. Languages used in text: English and Spanish. Other Resources: Maps of each state, with location of clinics, major highways, and cities noted. Published Date: 3/91. Page#: 30. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
40 W. 20th St.
New York, NY 10011-4211 Phone: (212)727-2700
Affiliate: Natural Resources Defense Council. Issues: agriculture; family; environment; activism; pesticides. Description: A project of the NRDC that works to ensure a safe, pesticide free food supply. But, also works for solutions to other environmental problems facing families. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, TLC. Contacts(s): Wendy Gordon Rockefeller (Chairperson) Fax: (212)727-1773. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Resources Institute
1709 New York Ave. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20006-5206 Phone: (202)638-6300
Affiliate: World Resources Institute. Issues: Third World; environment; agriculture; hunger; development; foreign policy. Description: Provides information and a bulletin board for many private voluntary organizations working in relief and development. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
15 Barre St.
Montpelier, VT 05602-3520 Phone: (802)223-7222
Affiliate: Natural Organic Farmers Association. Issues: agriculture; health; organic. Description: This newsletter focuses on organic farming practices and the activities of organic farmers. Contacts(s): Enid Wonnacott (Coordinator), Cherie Morse (Administration Assistant) Page#: varies. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Beltsville, MD 20705
Description: See Alternative Farming Systems Information Center. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 855
League City, TX 77574-0855 Phone: (713)332-3402
Issues: environment; energy; agriculture; conservation; renewables; community investment; water. Description: This organizations strives to preserve natural resources through conservation and alternative energy means. It maintains relations with organizations and government agencies and publishes information about the districts. Conservation, development, self-government is the theme of the district movement. Contacts(s): Ernest C. Shea (Executive Vice-President), Ronald G. Francis (Director, Communications) Established: 1946. Office Address: 408 East Main St., League City, TX 77574-0855. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1522 K St. NW, #730
Washington, DC 20005-1202 Phone: (202)737-5200
Issues: politics; agriculture; environment; recycling; rural communities; municipal. Description: Produces a training package on recycling for community leaders, Why Waste a Second Chance?, which includes a guidebook, a video focusing on small community case studies and a user's guide to assist in conducting training sessions. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4625 NW Beaver Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515)270-2634
Issues: agriculture; spiritual; rural communities; faith. Contacts(s): Joseph K. Fitzgerald Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3838
Butte, MT 59702-3838 Phone: (800)428-2525
Issues: energy; education; agriculture; appropriate technology, conservation; science. Description: NATAS is an information service which provides technical information and assistance on energy conservation and renewable energy technologies. It works with individuals and business, helping them implement specific projects as well as referring them to local assistance and contractors. Provides various resources, training and grants for low-cost, self-built, decent technology in energy, housing, agriculture and transportation for, but not exclusively, low-income persons. Contacts(s): George Everts, (406)494-4572. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1976. Office Address: 1212 New York Ave., Washington, DC 20335. Contact: Joseph F. Sedlak, (202)289-6657. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
701 E St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-2841 Phone: (202)543-5450
Issues: agriculture; environment; health; public health; organic; hazardous waste; pesticides; nutrition. Description: A membership organization providing useful information on pesticides and alternatives to their use. The staff supports local action to promote independent scientific review of the dangers of pesticide exposure and carry out community organizing projects to promote alternative pest management. Focuses public attention on the serious public health, environmental and economic problems associated with the use and misuse of pesticides. Other Resources: See PESTICIDES AND YOU newsletter and NETWORK GUIDE OF ORGANIZATIONS. Contacts(s): Jay Feldman (Executive Director) Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
110 Maryland Ave. NE, #205
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)737-2215
Issues: agriculture; economics; demographics; boycotts; family farm. Description: A clearinghouse for information on small and moderate sized family farm issues; advocacy and lobbying for the organizations that represent small and moderate sized family farmers. Send SASE for a list of producers and stores that support a Bovine Growth Hormone boycott. Other Resources: Pure Milk Campaign, 110 Maryland NE, #205, Washington DC 20002 (202)543-5675. See also Foundation on Economic Trends for list of companies that do not use BGH. Contacts(s): Susan Denzer Additional Address: Box 414, Circle, MT 59215, (406)485-3324. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1337 W. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60622-6430
Issues: agriculture; labor; demographics; health; farm workers; hazardous waste; occupational safety. Description: An experienced ecumenical organization with seventy years of service to farm workers. It is recognized as the church's foremost advocate for farm worker justice, especially among those affected by toxic pesticides. Contacts(s): Pat Drydyk, OSF (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
777 N. Capitol St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-4239 Phone: (202)371-0711
Issues: agriculture; labor; politics; farm workers; farmland; lobbying; family farms. Additional Address: 720 Davis Ave, Corning, IA 50841, (515)322-3131. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
10065 Harvard, 7th Fl.
Denver, CO 80251 Phone: (303)337-5500
Issues: agriculture; labor; environment; forests; conservation; Description: Believes that the soil, water, forest and other natural resources of the nation should be used and conserved in a manner to pass these resources on undiminished to future generations and that publicly and privately owned land and resources should be administered in the interest of all the public. Other Resources: Publishes the NATIONAL FARMERS UNION WASHINGTON newsletter. Contacts(s): Leland H. Swenson (President), William Owen (Treasurer) Established: 1902. Additional Address: Legislative Office, 600 Maryland Ave. # 202 W, Washington, DC 20024 Contact: Michael V. Dunn (Vice-President/Legislative), (202)554-1600. Type: organization. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
409 Vandiver West, #202
Columbia, MO 65202 Phone: (314)875-7155
Issues: agriculture; energy; health; food distribution; nutrition. Contacts(s): Richard Hiatt Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
180 Flynn Ave.
Burlington, VT 05401-5401
Issues: agriculture; horticulture. Description: Articles, seed-to-table profiles of major crops; firsthand reports from experienced gardeners in this country's many growing regions; easy-to-follow gardening techniques; garden food recipes; coverage of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. Contacts(s): Warren Schultz (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)462-8800
Issues: politics; health; agriculture; consumer protection; law. Other Resources: See HEALTHY HARVEST directory. Contacts(s): Deborah Preston Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
People, Food and Land Foundation
35751 Oak Spring Dr.
Tollhouse, CA 93667-9607 Phone: (209)855-3710
Affiliate: People, Food and Land Foundation. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; family farms; rural communities. Description: Established to preserve and expand family farm opportunities and to develop a more democratic, nutritious and ecologically sound food system. The elements of NLP's spiral strategy are: 1) public policies favoring a small farm economy, 2) economic organization of small farmers through distribution and marketing, 3) non-chemical, arid land growing practices for small farmers, 4) low-tech energy structures and adaptations, 5) organization of and assistance to food co-ops and 6) rural land trusts. Contacts(s): George Ballis Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Texas Tech University
Thompson Hall, Rm. S129
Lubbock, TX 79430 Phone: (806)743-3091
Affiliate: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Issues: agriculture; health; pesticides; hazardous waste; consumer protection. Description: Provides to the public vital information on pesticide use, toxicology and information on the typical adverse health effects on might expect from certain pesticides. Funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Contacts(s): Jill Haukos (Associate Director) Fax: (806)743-3094. Other:Hotline: (800)858-7378. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1806 Phone: (202)857-9500
Issues: energy; agriculture; economics; consumer protection; rural communities; cooperatives. Contacts(s): Bob Bergland Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
110 Maryland Ave. NE, #205
Washington, DC 20002-5626
Issues: agriculture; family farms; rural communities. Description: A coalition of 38 farm activists in different states fighting to establish federal policies on a local level designed to preserve small-scale and family farms. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2509 N. Campbell Ave., #325
Tucson, AZ 85719-3362
Affiliate: Southwestern Endangered Arid Land Resource Clearing House. Issues: agriculture; justice; environment; Native Americans; organic; farmlands; conservation; soil; drylands. Description: This organization's mission is to preserve traditional native crops of the Southwest and northern Mexico. It deals directly with native farmers, horticulturalists, and educators in striving to accomplish this. The staff is comprised of Indian and non-Indian ethnobotanists, educators, gardeners and students. It hopes to reintroduce the concepts and land management techniques of ancient and present-day native farmers to all interested Native Americans. Other Resources: Its quarterly publication, SEEDHEAD NEWS, features articles about the cultural and scientific aspects of native agriculture. It prints a Seedlisting biannually for the Spring and Fall, and its seeds are made available free to Native Americans. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 210
Atlanta, GA 30301-0210
Issues: agriculture; health; organic; nutrition. Description: A educational organization which teaches the values inherent in organic farming and natural food in America. Other Resources: See NATURAL FOOD AND FARMING magazine. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 185WMB
Dudley, MA 01570-0185
Issues: agriculture; environment; health; organic; hazardous waste; nutrition. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
17 Station St., Box 1200
Brookline, MA 02146-0009 Phone: (800)666-8576
Issues: health; agriculture; environment; spiritual; organic; transformation. Description: "Provides a practical and information guide for leading a full, healthy, and harmonious life. It examines a wide range of complementary ideas: traditional and modern, Oriental and Occidental, intuitive and scientific, visionary and practical, and looks with care at frontiers and new ideas as well as at the wisdom of thinkers and cultures from the past. In this context, it explores the way natural foods, holistic health, alternative medicine, organic agriculture, deep ecology, and a balanced approach. Other Resources: Formerly EAST WEST: THE JOURNAL OF NATURAL HEALTH & LIVING. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
15 Barre St.
Montpelier, VT 05602-3520 Phone: (802)223-7222
Issues: agriculture; health; organic. Description: An association of consumers, gardeners, and diversified farmers who share a vision of local, organic agriculture. Through education and member participation, NOFA works together to strengthen agriculture in Vermont. Parent organization of Vermont Organic Farmers, a certification committee and also hosts an annual conference, holds numerous workshops, and publishes the quarterly NOFA-Notes. Other Resources: NOFA-NOTES. Contacts(s): Enid Wonnacott (Coordinator), Cherie Morse (Administration Assistant) Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Member of: N.E., NOFA Regional Group; OFPANA, OFAC. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1015 W. Saint Germain, #400
Saint Cloud, MN 56301-3400
Issues: agriculture; environment; recycling. Description: Attractive cedar compost bins and new "Super-Charger" compost aeration mat for a self-aerating pile is an improved system for converting yard waste into rich compost in only thirty days with little or no turning. Write for free information on mail order, dealer, municipal and fundraising programs. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
8131 Main St.
New Castle, VA 24127 Phone: (800)447-5354
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic. Description: Safe and natural fertilizers and pest controls for homeowners, gardeners, and farmers. Other Resources: Catalog, $2 - refundable with order. Contacts(s): Bill Wolf, (703)864-5103. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides
701 E St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-2841 Phone: (202)543-5450
Affiliate: National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides. Issues: environment; agriculture; pesticides. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
237 Hatchville Rd.
East Falmouth, MA 02536-4009 Phone: (508)564-6301
Issues: agriculture; environment; energy; organic; water. Description: Research and education projects on technologies for food, energy, water, waste and shelter systems that are environmentally sound and economically efficient. Offers education programs that provide practical information to gardeners, small-scale farmers and education institutions. Other Resources: See NEW ALCHEMY QUARTERLY. New Alchemy Institute Catalogue - books and products for ecological living. Contacts(s): Bill O'Neil (Public Information Coordinator) Dues: $35/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
237 Hatchville Rd.
East Falmouth, MA 02536-4009 Phone: (508)564-6301
Affiliate: New Alchemy Institute. Issues: environment; agriculture. Description: A catalogue of books and products for ecological living. Contacts(s): Bill O'Neill (Public Information Coordinator) Established: 1969. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
237 Hatchville Rd.
East Falmouth, MA 02536-4009 Phone: (508)564-6301
Affiliate: New Alchemy Institute. Issues: environment; agriculture; community investment. Description: This newsletter promotes sustainable agricultural systems that restore ecological balance and helps neighborhoods feed themselves. "Located on a 12-acre farm on Cape Cod, we have a range of research, education, and networking programs that enhance environmental integrity and human well-being." Other Resources: New Alchemy Institute Catalogue - Books and products for Ecological Living ($3). Contacts(s): Bill O'Neill (Public Information Coordinator) Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3M. Dues: $35/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2833 Duke Homestead Rd.
Durham, NC 27705-2725
Issues: agriculture; economics; health; green consumer; organic. Contacts(s): Walker Pruitt Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 99
Lillooet, BC-V0K 1V0 CANADA
Issues: environment; politics; peace; justice; Green; bioregional. Description: The Fourth World, European Greens and Permaculture as well as news from the bioregions are included. West Canada's only rural-based review of art and opinion cover key issues and ideas of the 90's: The Environment; Local Control; Your Food and Water Quality; Regional Arts and Cultures; Green Politics; Bioregionalism; Eco-feminism; Native Rights; the Peace Movement; and more. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rodale Institute
222 Main St.
Emmaus, PA 18049
Affiliate: Rodale Institute. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; nutrition; pesticides; organic. Description: This magazine is geared for the commercial farmer who wishes to become organic. It advocates responsible organic farming methods and practices. Frequency: 8/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
80574 Hazeltine Rd.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424-9711 Phone: (503)942-9434
Affiliate: Aprovecho Institute. Issues: agriculture; economics; environment; health. Description: This newsletter is deliberately produced by hand and hopes to plant the seeds and provide inspiration that will reach many more people. The articles are reader written. It came together without a formal theme, common threads run through most of its contents: Elements of a vision for remaking society so that our lives are more human, natural, ecological, and sustainable. Whether in food or agriculture, housing, cross-cultural understanding, how-to's, human relations, it offers alternatives. Contacts(s): Linda Smiley Page#: 6. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 5/yr. Circulation: 500. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1190 N. Pacific Highway
Albany, OR 97321-4542 Phone: (503)928-9280
Issues: agriculture; environment; family farms; forests. Description: A family-owned seed and nursery business for over forty years which brings people closer to nature through gardening. Hard-to-find varieties. Other Resources: Free catalog, mostly retail. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 747
Coloma, MI 49038-0747
Issues: agriculture; environment; politics; feminism; Third World; labor; peace; health; rural communities; hazardous waste; hunger. Description: A progressive coalition of farm organizers, union workers, and political and legal activists from across the US and Canada. NAFA's member groups have provided grassroots leadership to address the rural economic crisis in a broader context of global peace, social justice and ecological sustainability. NAFA is committed to building a new grassroots membership base of farmers, rural people and others who share these values. Other Resources: See NORTH AMERICAN FARMER newspaper. Contacts(s): Ed Marks (Executive Director), Merle Hansen (President) Established: 1983. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 747
Coloma, MI 49038-0747
Affiliate: North American Farm Alliance. Issues: agriculture; politics; Third World; labor; environment; feminism; eco ; health; hazardous waste; hunger; rural communities; family farms. Description: "Family farmers are supported in the 8 pages of this tabloid newspaper. Networking and coalition-building with other groups for family farms are key goals." - C.Canan Provides news and analysis to the movement for progressive family farm agriculture in the US, Canada and other countries. Contacts(s): Carol Hodne Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ORGANIZING.
102 Wilmot Rd., #410
Deerfield, IL 60015-5111 Phone: (708)940-7776
Issues: environment; agriculture; wildlife/endangered species; farming. Description: Goals: To reverse the decline in North American wildlife populations through research, education and communication efforts. Research programs promote the prosperous coexistence of wildlife and farmers. Other Resources: Prairie Farming Program, student programs, research programs. Dues: $20+/yr. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.