Web Resources

One of the sustainability movement’s greatest strengths is the internet. This list of useful links can provide a wealth of information in a few simple clicks.

Local and Sustainable Sources Near You

Nationwide Resources

Agricultural Marketing Service – USDA Farmer’s Market Directory. http://apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/

American Grassfed Association – Promotes grass-fed through government, research, marketing and education. Producers by state. http://www.americangrassfed.org/links.htm

ATTRA - National Sustainable Agricultural Local Food Directories – Local Directories and programs searchable by state. http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/local_food/

EatWild.com – Promotes grass-fed beef, lamb, goats, bison, poultry, pork, dairy and other wild edibles. Includes national directory of local farms. http://www.eatwild.com

Farmer’s Market.Com – National Index of markets. http://states.farmersmarket.com/

Food Alliance – Certifies farms, ranches and food handlers. Provides assistance for Commercial food buyers. http://www.foodalliance.org/

FoodRoutes.org – Vibrant organization with chapters throughout the US that links farmers to consumers. http://foodroutes.org

Humane Farm Animal Care – Non-profit that created and developed “Certified Humane” label. Offers Restaurant Recognition Program. http://www.certifiedhumane.org

Marine Stewardship Council – The world’s leading certification and eco-labeling program for sustainable seafood. Site offers directory for business suppliers. http://www.msc.org

National Food Industry MarketMaker Portal – Growing portal with forums and connections for farmers and food industry professionals. http://national.marketmaker.uiuc.edu/

Organic Valley – Large cooperative of organic farms with wide distribution. http://www.organicvalley.coop/

Rodale Institute Farm Locator – Helps consumers, businesses and brokers find farm services. http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/farm_locator

Starchefs – Nationwide searchable directory for Farmers Markets http://www.starchefs.com/features/farm_fresh/html/index.php

Northeast

Farm to Chef – NY Metropolitan Area links http://www.farmtochefexpress.org

Glynwood – Vibrant organization which includes a sustainably run farm that empowers communities to save small farming in the Northeast. http://www.glynwood.org/

The Food Project – Massachusetts based group involving youth to create sustainable food systems. http://www.thefoodproject.org/default.asp

Local Food Guide to Rhode Island – Comprehensive site for all things local in RI. http://www.farmfresh.org/

Migliorelli Farm – Hudson Valley farm

RedTomato – Network of farmers in Northeast with distribution. http://www.redtomato.org

Vermont Fresh Network – Farm to Chef links. http://www.vermontfresh.net

Wholesome Wave – Links farmers with new markets in New England. http://www.wholesomewave.org/

Southeast

Florida Farmer’s Markets - http://apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/

Florida Organic Growers – Promotes organic farmer via education. http://www.foginfo.org/

Nashville Farm to Chef – Small distributor of local produce in Tennessee. http://farmtochef.locallygrown.net/welcome

Southern Sustainable Agricultural Working Group – Includes the Georgia Organics Local Food Guide and an online marketing section. http://www.ssawg.org/farmfinder.html

Midwest

CIFT – Farm to Chef Northwest Ohio Fresh Network http://www.eisc.org/local/farm2chef-2.php

Kansas City Food Circle – Support for a sustainable local food system. Serves Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. http://www.kcfoodcircle.org/

Land Stewardship Project, Food and Farm Connection. A non-profit dedicated to farmers and local food systems. http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/foodfarm-main.html

MOFFA – Michican Organic Food and Farm Alliance – Non-profit for sustainable food systems in MI. http://www.moffa.org/page/page/4069041.htm

Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership - Connects commercial food buyers with farms, government initiatives, and economic development. http://www.ceee.uni.edu/Home/Programs/LocalFoods/LocalFoods/NorthernIowaFoodFarmPartnership.aspx

Southwest

Farm to Table New Mexico http://www.farmtotablenm.org

West

Ecotrust – Pacific Northwest site for sustainability with directory launching in 2009. http://www.ecotrust.org/foodfarms/

FreshConnections.org – Farm to Chef Program in Colorado http://www.freshconnections.org

Oregon Sierra Club – Information and resources for sustainable food systems. http://oregon.sierraclub.org/conserv/sustainability/issues/food.asp

San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project – Resource for local food and systems in San Diego. http://www.sandiegoroots.org

Sonoma County Meat Buying Club – Affiliated with University of California, lists local meat producers in Sonoma. http://groups.ucanr.org/LocalMeatProd/index.cfm

Washington Sustainable Food and Farming Network - Farm to table advocacy group. http://www.wsffn.org/

General Resources

AFCIS - Alternative Farming Systems Information Center – USDA site that identifies resources about sustainable food systems and practices. http://afsic.nal.usda.gov

Agricultural Marketing Resource Center – Great list with a comprehensive list of resources including distribution. http://www.agmrc.org/

Blue Oceans Institute – Conservation group with programs and information for seafood sustainability. http://www.blueocean.org/seafood

Chef’s Collaborative – Excellent resource for food professionals seeking to make sustainable choices. http://chefscollaborative.org/

Community Food Service Coalition – Well established, comprehensive, grassroots organization.. http://www.foodsecurity.org

Edible Communities – Publishes local magazines across the nation dedicated to local cuisine. http://www.ediblecommunities.com/portal/

Food and Water Watch – Site advocates for clean water and safe food with information and education. http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/

Grace – Umbrella group that promotes community based production of food, energy and water. Sister sites include The Sustainable Table. http://www.gracelinks.org

Green America – Dedicated to using economic power to create sustainable systems. Includes screened directory of over 3000 businesses. http://www.coopamerica.org/

Greener Choices – Consumer Reports guide to making green purchases. http://www.greenerchoices.org/home.cfm

Green Restaurant Association – Non-profit with a collaborative system to create a sustainable restaurant industry. http://www.dinegreen.com/

Local Harvest – America’s #1 organic and local food website with search engine and online store. http://www.localharvest.org

National Sustainable Agricultural Coalition - Advocacy group to shift US policy towards sustainability. http://sustainableagriculture.net/

Oldways – Established food think tank that translates complex issues, including sustainability into food friendly language. http://www.oldwayspt.org/

Organic Consumer Association – Directory of a variety of services including CSA’s, manufacturers and distributors. http://organicconsumers.org/btc/BuyingGuide.cfm

SARE – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education – USDA’s site that supports sustainable agriculture with grant opportunities and education. Expansive. http://www.sare.org/coreinfo/consumers.htm

SlowFood International – Global “eco-gastronomic member-supported organization.” http://www.slowfood.com

State and National Partners - USDA Directory of Land-Grant Universities and Colleges. http://www.csrees.usda.gov/qlinks/partners/state_partners.html

Sustainable Food Policy – Seeks to impact food system through purchasing, researching and development of policy. http://www.sustainablefoodpolicy.org/

Sustainable Table – A vibrant site filled with information and resources. Includes Eat Well Guide and Daily Table Blog. http://www.sustainabletable.org