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[ + ]ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
| Title | ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources |
| Description | The ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) site is a forum for lawyers working in areas related to the environment, natural resources, and energy. SEER seeks to promote a diverse community of lawyers, advisors, law students, and decision-makers and creates a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. Resources include environmental news, reports, publications, newsletters, books, webinars, upcoming conferences, jobs, and career guidance. |
| URL | http://www.americanbar.org/groups/environment_energy_resources.html |
[ + ]AGree: Economic & Environmental Risk Coalition
| Title | AGree: Economic & Environmental Risk Coalition |
| Description | The AGree Economic and Environmental Risk Coalition (AGree E2 Coalition) advocates for federal policy improvements to farmer’s livelihoods and drive broader adoption of conservation practices on working lands. AGree’s focus areas include information relating to Crop Insurance, Agricultural Finance, Agricultural Date, and Cover Crops. Resources include white papers, op-eds, and press releases. |
| URL | http://www.foodandagpolicy.org/ |
[ + ]Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
| Title | Agricultural Research Service (ARS) |
| Description | ARS is a sub-division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and acts as the Department’s research agency. ARS’s mission is to deliver “scientific solutions to national and global agricultural challenges.” This source provides databases, national programs, news, press releases, and research projects. Click on “Research” in the Menu bar to search ARS’s research projects. |
| URL | https://www.ars.usda.gov/ |
[ + ]American Agricultural Law Association
| Title | American Agricultural Law Association |
| Description | American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) is an association that focuses on agricultural law while informing policymakers about agricultural and food communities. AALA works to provide information about laws and policies that affect agriculture by improving their strategic opportunities and increasing membership. Resources include agricultural law updates, blogs, links to educational institutions, legal publications, and student organizations. AALA also hosts regular events and annual symposiums. |
| URL | https://www.aglaw-assn.org/ |
[ + ]American Farm Bureau Federation
| Title | American Farm Bureau Federation |
| Description | The American Farm Bureau Federation is a grassroots non-governmental organization dedicated to strengthening the lives of farm and ranch families and enhancing agricultural communities. Issue areas include, trade, regulatory reform, sustainability, farm policy, immigration reform, infrastructure, and energy. Some programs that the Farm Bureau hosts are Women’s Leadership and Young Farmers & Ranchers. Resources include websites, newsletters, news, featured videos, blogs, reports, and case law. |
| URL | http://www.fb.org |
[ + ]American Farmland Trust
| Title | American Farmland Trust |
| Description | The American Farmland Trust (AFT) is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting farmland and promoting environmentally sound farm policy and land retention. AFT includes sections on agriculture and the environment, growing locally, federal farm policy, and state issues and programs. Projects and Initiatives can be found via the search bar. The site links to its Farmland Information Center, which provides information about farmland protection and stewardship. Resources include blog posts, news, press releases, articles, statistics, studies and reports, and websites. AFT also coordinates online webinars and events with other organizations. |
| URL | http://www.farmland.org |
[ + ]Berkeley Food Institute- Center for Diversified Farming Systems
| Title | Berkeley Food Institute- Center for Diversified Farming Systems |
| Description | The Center for Diversified Farming Systems (CDFS) at the Berkeley Food Institute conducts research on different agricultural practices and how they might harm communities and the environment. CDFS’s site provides links to information about relating to diversified farming systems such as examples of DFS, challenges and solutions, CDFS research, and CDFS publications. Their Policy pages, found under “Programs” may be of particular interest. |
| URL | https://food.berkeley.edu/centers/dfs/ |
[ + ]Black Family Land Trust, Inc.
| Title | Black Family Land Trust, Inc. |
| Description | Black Family Land Trust, Inc. Is a coalition of land conservationists, African American farmers, advocates, and academics dedicated to protecting Black-owned farms and family lands. The Land Trust hosts the Wealth Retention and Asset Protection (WRAP) program, a comprehensive intergenerational program designed to reduce the rate of African American and underserved populations land loss. WRAP educates participants on financial management, conservation easements, estate planning, and other land use. The Land Trust has several Special Initiatives dedicated to the relationship between educational, social, and religious importance of land in African American communities. Resources include a list of agricultural, environmental, natural resource links for organizations and programs from all over the U.S. There are also specific headings for North & South Carolina and Virgin |
| URL | https://www.bflt.org |
[ + ]Castanea Fellowship
| Title | Castanea Fellowship |
| Description | Castanea Fellowship is a two-year fellowship for diverse leaders supporting racially just food systems in health, agriculture, environment, regional economies, or community development. Fellows must possess the ideals of racial equity by acknowledging historical discriminatory practices, diversity in perspective, and transformative impact on local and national food systems. Resources include a podcast, newsletter, and latest news. The site also provides a search bar for users to search for key terms. |
| URL | https://www.castaneafellowship.org/ |
[ + ]Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center
| Title | Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center |
| Description | Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center is a non-profit educational organic 40-acre farm located in Vermont. The Center is home to a farmstand, café, commercial kitchen, and Education Center dedicated to agricultural scientific research and providing agricultural education and training to educators, farmers, and other members of the public. The Center promotes organic, regenerative farming, and the transition to a localized food economy that enhances resources for future generations. Resources include recipes, cooking, storage, and gardening tips. Resources include a blog and a list of websites, publications, and organizations that the Center finds useful or complimentary to its mission. |
| URL | https://cedarcirclefarm.org |
[ + ]Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School
| Title | Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School |
| Description | The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) website includes research and advocacy resources including Blueprint for a National Food Strategy, Farmland Access Legal Toolkit, the National Gleaning Project, the Healthy Food Policy Project, the Vermont Legal Food Hub, etc. as well as information related to VLS food and agriculture academic degrees and courses, and the CAFS Clinic. |
| URL | https://www.vermontlaw.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/center-for-agriculture-and-food-systems |
[ + ]Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive
| Title | Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive |
| Description | The Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive provides a list of groups and organizations for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) who wish to learn more about co-ops. The sources provide additional resources, training, and other services regarding cooperative liberation, consulting, food land information, and resources for immigrant-led co-ops. Additional resources include a blog, newsletter, training & consultation, and various guides on starting a co-op. |
| URL | https://cofed.coop/tools/co-op-resources-101/ |
[ + ]Department of Agriculture (USDA)
| Title | Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| Description | The USDA is a federal department made up of 29 agencies that provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. USDA’s work covers a wide variety of topic areas including: animals; biotechnology, climate solutions, conservation, data, natural disasters, farming, food and nutrition, forestry, health and safety, organic, plants, recreation, research and science, rural, trade, and urban agriculture. The site’s resources include bills, guidance documents, regulations, administrative orders, statutes, judicial decisions, blogs, reports, news, photos, videos, fact sheets, speeches, and newsletters. The USDA website also includes a portal for loans and grants, and an AskUSDA portal to submit questions. |
| URL | http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome |
[ + ]Department of Agriculture: Farm Service Agency (FSA)
| Title | Department of Agriculture: Farm Service Agency (FSA) |
| Description | The FSA facilitates agricultural programs for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners. This agency is responsible for farm loan programs, farm programs, and field operations. Click “programs & services” to view the FSA’s different financial support programs and other resources. This source offers laws and regulations, news, online services, reports, and websites. |
| URL | https://www.fsa.usda.gov |
[ + ]Department of Agriculture: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
| Title | Department of Agriculture: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) |
| Description | FSIS is responsible for carrying out the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Egg Products Inspection Act and the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act. FSIS main goal is to “protect[ ] the public’s health by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome and properly labeled.” This source provides information on food safety, science and data, policy, and inspection. Click “policy” to find information on legislation, FSIS guidelines, as well as developing petitions and rulemaking. |
| URL | https://www.fsis.usda.gov |
[ + ]Department of Agriculture: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
| Title | Department of Agriculture: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) |
| Description | The NIFA is a federal agency that “administers federal funding to address the agricultural issues impacting people’s daily lives and the nation’s future.” This source offers grant and funding, as well as data resources. The NIFA provides resources for topics such as: farms and ranches, ecology issues, health and science, and the future of farming. |
| URL | https://www.nifa.usda.gov |
[ + ]Earthjustice- Sustainable Food & Farming Program
| Title | Earthjustice- Sustainable Food & Farming Program |
| Description | Earthjustice’s Sustainable Food & Farming Program works to improve the United States’ food system, farming practices, food processing, and accessibility. The site provides information about current problems with food practices and how they harm the environment. It also provides information about safer farming, food safety, and recent Earthjustice actions. Resources include letters, legal documents, press releases, files, blog posts, videos, cases, and recent news. Researchers who click “See more” are directed to a larger library of resources where they can use filters to choose by type of resource. One can also use the search bar to search the entire site. |
| URL | https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/sustainable-food-farming |
[ + ]Environmental Protection Agency - Agriculture & Climate
| Title | Environmental Protection Agency - Agriculture & Climate |
| Description | This is the home page for EPA agriculture and climate topics. The site contains climate-related action plans and a “Related Information” box that contains links to Laws and Regulations by Statute or Farm Activity. The site also accesses Ag 101, an overview of agriculture in America. The EPA page also contains an A-Z Agricultural Index, ranging from topics such as composting to land use and forestry. |
| URL | https://www.epa.gov/agriculture/agriculture-and-climate |
[ + ]FAOLEX Database
| Title | FAOLEX Database |
| Description | FAOLEX is a database of legislation, policies and bilateral agreements on food, agriculture and natural resources management. It is continually updated and contains legal and policy documents from more than 200 countries, territories and regional economic integration organizations. Domains include agricultural and rural development, land and soil, water, etc. The country-specific resources found under “Country Profiles” are often in the country's native language. The full website can be translated to Russian, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. Resources include full texts of legislation and policies found in the database. |
| URL | http://www.fao.org/faolex/en/ |
[ + ]Farm Bill Law Enterprise
| Title | Farm Bill Law Enterprise |
| Description | Farm Bill Law Enterprise (FBLE) is a partnership of academic and clinical programs (including VLS's Center for Agriculture & Food Systems) with expertise in food, agriculture, and the environment. FBLE provides reports and a background library to promote ideas and novel solutions when addressing agricultural progress through the Farm Bill. FBLE provides law students with research opportunities through the Food Law Student Network. |
| URL | http://www.farmbilllaw.org/ |
[ + ]Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
| Title | Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund |
| Description | The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting family farms and the rights of consumers to access products, such as raw milk, directly from farmers. FTCLDF provides legal representation and policy work to protect farmer’s interests. FTCLDF has an active events page that lists upcoming webinars and conferences. Resources include newsletters, news, articles, blogs, bills, legislative histories, websites, and a list of state organizations. |
| URL | http://www.farmtoconsumer.org |
[ + ]Farmers’ Legal Action Group
| Title | Farmers’ Legal Action Group |
| Description | Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG) is a non-profit law center that provides legal support and services to family farmers and rural communities. FLAG hosts sections on advocacy, alternative energy, biotechnology and GMOs, food safety, disaster assistance, the farm bill, labor and employment, estate planning, farmland preservation, organic farming, etc. Resources include news, articles, cases, briefs, reports, presentations, and newsletters. FLAG also provides multiple guides to Disaster Assistance. The full website can be translated to Russian, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. |
| URL | http://www.flaginc.org |
[ + ]Farmland Access Legal Toolkit
| Title | Farmland Access Legal Toolkit |
| Description | VLS's Center for Agriculture & Food Systems Toolkit explains legal arrangements that provide farmers affordable and equitable farmland access, explores creative arrangements that make farmland access more affordable, explains methods and strategies for transferring a farm to the next generation, and makes additional legal information available to farmer and landowner advocates. Related projects include the Extension Legal Services Initiative, the Farm Animal Welfare Certification Program, and the Vermont Legal Food Hub. |
| URL | https://www.vermontlaw.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/center-for-agriculture-and-food-systems/projects/farmland-access-legal |
[ + ]Farmland Information Center
| Title | Farmland Information Center |
| Description | The Farmland Information Center (FIC) is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA and the American Farmland Trust. The FIC includes legal information in areas such as farm transfer and estate planning, farmland protection, the farm bill, conservation, and land leasing. Resources include statutes, regulations, bills, legislative histories, books, guidance documents, reports, fact sheets, statistics, maps, surveys, and webinars. |
| URL | http://www.farmlandinfo.org |
[ + ]Federation of Southern Cooperatives/ Land Assistance Fund
| Title | Federation of Southern Cooperatives/ Land Assistance Fund |
| Description | The Federation of Southern Cooperatives, organized in 1967, is a non-profit cooperative association of Black farmers, landowners, credit unions, and cooperatives, primarily located in the Southern States. Resources include a blog, press releases, news, a podcast, and the Co-op's annual reports. Additional resources include links to the United States Department of Agriculture as well as financial and other support resources. |
| URL | https://www.federation.coop |
[ + ]Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
| Title | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| Description | The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an intergovernmental organization, hosted by the United Nations, that aims to achieve food security for all. FAO works in over 130 countries and has over 194 member states. Country profiles include news, land data, country-specific fact sheets, and information to contact the appropriate FAO representative. Themes are located under the “Main Topics” heading, and include food loss and waste reduction, rural poverty reduction, food labelling, nutrition, digital agriculture, and sustainable agriculture production. Resources include news, videos, infographics, factsheets, data and statistics, reports, books, articles, and website links. |
| URL | http://www.fao.org/home/en/ |
[ + ]Food Chain Workers Alliance
| Title | Food Chain Workers Alliance |
| Description | The Food Workers Alliance is a coalition of worker-based organizations to improve wages and working conditions for all workers along the food chain. Their members plant, harvest, pack, transport, prepare, serve, and sell food. The Alliance focuses on three program areas: growth & learning; campaigns & messages; and movement building. Resources include videos, reports, information guides, and links to other websites focused on food justice, immigration, and labor. |
| URL | https://foodchainworkers.org |
[ + ]Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative
| Title | Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative |
| Description | IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources and policy research reports. Their mission is "to enhance the health and wellness of tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions". |
| URL | https://www.indigenousfoodandag.com/ |
[ + ]Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
| Title | Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy |
| Description | The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) is a non-profit organization promoting fair and sustainable food, farm, and trade systems. Focus areas include community food systems, climate change, industrial livestock, trade, and rural development. Special issues include NAFTA and Farm Bill portals, farm to institution initiatives, rural climate dialogues, and future of farmers and food. Resources include blog posts, websites, fact sheets, articles, newsletters, reports, news, and videos. |
| URL | http://www.iatp.org |
[ + ]Legal Food Hub Resource Library - Conservation Law Foundation
| Title | Legal Food Hub Resource Library - Conservation Law Foundation |
| Description | The Conservation Law Foundation's Legal Food Hub Resource Library provides guidance regarding common legal questions relating to Land Access & Use; Contracts; Insurance & Liability; Permits, Licenses & Regulations; Employment; Starting & Running a Business; Nonprofits and other legal issues. |
| URL | https://www.legalfoodhub.org/resource-library/ |
[ + ]Migrant Justice: Justicia Migrante
| Title | Migrant Justice: Justicia Migrante |
| Description | Migrant Justice, founded in 2009, is a Vermont-based collective partnership between farmworkers who work to share food, discuss community issues, and envision solutions. Migrant Justice members organize 3 regional farmworker community assemblies where members meet monthly. Farmworker campaigns include Milk with Dignity, Immigrant Rights, and Hannaford Campaign Action Toolkit. Resources include news articles, reports, videos, and details about Migrant Justice’s campaigns. |
| URL | https://migrantjustice.net |
[ + ]Minorities in Agriculture, National Resources, and Related Sciences
| Title | Minorities in Agriculture, National Resources, and Related Sciences |
| Description | Minorities in Agriculture, National Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) is a non-profit organization based in Michigan, promoting agricultural sciences and related fields specific to ethnic communities. Programs include: an ambassador program, Animal Health and Care academy fellowship program, Junior MANRRS Smithfield food programs, and L.E.a..D. mentoring program. |
| URL | https://www.manrrs.org |
[ + ]National Agricultural Law Center
| Title | National Agricultural Law Center |
| Description | The National Agricultural Law Center at the University of Arkansas School of Law is an independent, national agricultural and food law research and information center. The Center serves multiple stakeholders, including policymakers, producers, and legal professionals. The site includes full text of farm bills since 1933 and other historical agriculture legislation. The comprehensive reference library is sorted by topics: agricultural leases, biosecurity, agritourism, animal welfare and feeding operations, food labeling, local food systems, and pesticides. Resources include books, articles, presentations, factsheets, newsletters, case law, regulations, legislative histories, committee reports, state and federal statutes, guidance documents, and links to Congressional Research Service Reports. |
| URL | http://nationalaglawcenter.org/ |
[ + ]National Agricultural Library (NAL)
| Title | National Agricultural Library (NAL) |
| Description | The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is one of the world's richest and largest collections devoted to agriculture and related sciences. Users can find topics listed under the Collections menu. Topics can also be searched in the NAL Catalog or PubAg for journal articles. The Catalog contains over 3.5 million items of agriculture literature. Topics include agricultural law, animals and livestock, farms and farm systems, and invasive species. There are numerous resources available, many of which are full-text reports, data, research, books, articles, and government information. Other resources include AGRICOLA; Digital Commons; Ag Data Commons; Nutrition.gov; and LCA Commons. NAL also invites the general public to ask a question. |
| URL | http://www.nal.usda.gov/ |
[ + ]National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
| Title | National Association of State Departments of Agriculture |
| Description | The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is a nonprofit organization representing state departments of agriculture in the development, implementation, and communication of public policy and programs. NASDA goal is to support the agricultural industry while protecting consumers and the environment. NASDA also hosts a partnership with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (“NASS”). Policy issues include animals and plants, marketing and trade, financial security and infrastructure, food regulation, the environment and conservation, and the farm bill. Resources include news, annual reports, events, factsheets, press releases, websites, newsletters, legislative histories, and a state directory. |
| URL | http://www.nasda.org |
[ + ]National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
| Title | National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition |
| Description | The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations advocating for federal policy reform regarding food and agriculture. NSAC focuses on promoting agricultural practices that are safe, healthy, and provide affordable food products. NSAC’s site provides access to publications such as the Grassroots Guide to Federal Farm and Food Programs, and a blog of their news and press releases. |
| URL | http://sustainableagriculture.net/ |
[ + ]Navajo Ethno-Agriculture
| Title | Navajo Ethno-Agriculture |
| Description | Navajo Ethno-Agriculture is a hands-on tribal community and educational farm located in the Four Corners region of the Navajo Reservation. The Ethno-Agriculture team consists of professionals from various fields dedicated to creating a productive learning environment covering education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and traditional healing. The community also partners with several education programs, including two tribal colleges: Navajo Technical University and Diné College. Resources include workshops, classes, news, and camps provided in Navajo and English. |
| URL | https://navajofarming.org |
[ + ]New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
| Title | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets |
| Description | The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is the department of the New York state government that enforces laws regarding agriculture and food. The department focuses on several areas to develop diversity and racial equity: access to infrastructure and resources, education and training, capital, and land. Resources include a Diversity and Racial Equity Working Group Report, how-to guides specifically tailored for urban farmers, training programs for veterans, and links to additional financial resources and information on Indigenous farming practices. The site also includes links to programs including: Agri-Business Child Development Centers, DOL Services for Agricultural Workers, and Programs serving refugees interested in agriculture. |
| URL | https://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/supporting-diversity-agriculture |
[ + ]North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems
| Title | North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems |
| Description | North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NaTIFS) is dedicated to addressing economic and health crises affecting Native communities. NaTIFS establishes Native foodways that generate wealth and improve health in Native communities. Resources include a blog, news, videos, information on the foundations of an Indigenous food system model, and an Indigenous Food Lab. The Indigenous Food Lab is a professional Indigenous kitchen and training center covering gathering, cultivation, and preparation. |
| URL | https://www.natifs.org |
[ + ]Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust
| Title | Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust |
| Description | Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust is a network of BIPOC farmers and agricultural workers offering support to POC farmers. The land trust actively works to acquire and return land to Indigenous nations and connect Black, Asian, Latinx, and other POC farmers and land stewards to land. Programs include the Community Conservation program, Land Network Program, Policy, Partnerships, & Climate Justice Program, and Relationships & Reciprocity Program. Resources include a reparations map, events, access to the Northeast Farmers of Color Network, and a BIPOC farmers survey. |
| URL | https://nefoclandtrust.org |
[ + ]Pesticide Action Network
| Title | Pesticide Action Network |
| Description | Pesticide Action Network (PAN) is an organization that uses grassroots science and coalition-building to end the food industries reliance on pesticides. PAN works against corporations who dictate how farmers should grow food and works towards developing a just and thriving food system. PAN partners with international associates along the Global South to achieve equitable policies and regenerative farming practices. Key issues include Food Democracy, Agroecology & Farming Solutions, and GMOs & Pesticides. Resources include information about pesticides, key issues, policy information, food democracy, and more. |
| URL | http://www.panna.org/ |
[ + ]Planting Justice
| Title | Planting Justice |
| Description | Planting Justice works to address the structural inequalities in the industrialized food system including: the lack of fresh and nutritious food in low-income communities; the systemic exploitation of food system workers; and American culture’s reliance on packages and processed food. Concentrated in the Bay Area, they have built over 450 edible gardens and cultivated urban farms. Programs include: Food Justice education; Grassroots Fundraising; Nursery + Sogorea Te’ Land trust, Landscaping Services, and Community Justice Garden hub. Resources include a blog, press releases, newsletters, videos, and food justice research. |
| URL | https://plantingjustice.org |
[ + ]Senate: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry
| Title | Senate: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry |
| Description | The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry considers bills related to agricultural policies. It is comprised of five sub-committees: Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade; Rural Development and Energy; Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources; Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research; and Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Local Food Systems, and Food Safety and Security. Resources include news, committee hearings, legislative text (including bills), committee reports, hearing transcripts, and statutory compilations of federal agriculture laws. |
| URL | http://www.agriculture.senate.gov/ |
[ + ]Soul Fire Farm
| Title | Soul Fire Farm |
| Description | Soul Fire Farm is an Afro-Indigenous centered community farm. The Farm consists of a diverse community of individuals engaged in spiritual activism, health, environmental justice, and sustainable agriculture. The farm raises and distributes food. Their food sovereignty programs include farmer training for Black and Brown growers, land return initiatives, and food justice initiatives for urban youth. The site also includes a calendar of upcoming events and programs. Resources include a blog, reports, guidelines, a podcast, articles, a newsletter, and recipes. |
| URL | https://www.soulfirefarm.org |
[ + ]Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON)
| Title | Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON) |
| Description | Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a network of small and heritage Black farmers committed to sustainable agricultural living. Initiatives include: the Southwestern Black Rural Land Database Project; SAAFON’s Black Land Agricultural Community Land Trust (B.L.A.C.K), and farmer surveys. Resources include news, events, and information on land management practices. |
| URL | http://saafon.org |
[ + ]The Black Church Food Security Network
| Title | The Black Church Food Security Network |
| Description | The Black Church Food Security Network was founded by pastors, farmers, and community members, who worked together to create a food supply chain that produced, processed, and distributed produce to neighborhoods impacted by social and political unrest. The Network also helps Black churches use their assets to establish gardens on their land, host farmer’s markets, and buy wholesale from Black farmers. Resources include a blog and programs, such as Operation Higher Ground, a partnership with congregations to establish or expand gardens and other agricultural projects. |
| URL | https://blackchurchfoodsecurity.net |
[ + ]The Land Loss Preservation Project
| Title | The Land Loss Preservation Project |
| Description | The Land Loss Preservation Project is a non-profit public interest organization that provides legal assistance, community education, and technical assistance to Black, Indigenous, people of color, and limited resource farmers in North Carolina. The Project provides: legal assistance to limited resource family farmers; risk management protections; assistance to elderly and low-income residents; and technical assistance and training for advocates. Resources include links to agricultural policy & farmers support systems, grants & research, mediation resources, and legal services. Additional resources include videos, info graphs, and short guides. |
| URL | https://www.landloss.org |
[ + ]The Outbound Collective
| Title | The Outbound Collective |
| Description | The Outbound Collective is a network of 15 million advocates, writers, conservationists, athletes, locals, and photographers building a diverse community that celebrates the outdoors. As a POC-owned collective, the Outbound strives to help local communities find local tours and lodging options around the world. The website includes a Resource Guide of organizations, businesses, and groups that advocate for BIPOC landowners, farmers, food entrepreneurs, growers, and marginalized youth. |
| URL | https://www.theoutbound.com/theoutbound/resource-guide-for-supporting-bipoc-landowners-farmers-growers-and-food-entrepreneurs |
[ + ]USDA National Agricultural Library: Racial Diversity in Agriculture
| Title | USDA National Agricultural Library: Racial Diversity in Agriculture |
| Description | The National Agricultural Library, one of five national libraries, houses one of the world’s largest collections devoted to agriculture and related sciences. The Library website hosts a variety of resources devoted to racial diversity in agriculture, including history, outreach and education programs, demographics and statistics, and contributions to sustainable agriculture. Resources include links to the latest Census of Agriculture, the National Black Farmers Association, U.S. statistics on women and minorities on farms, and current research regarding agricultural health and safety among racial and ethnic minorities. |
| URL | https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/afsic/racial-diversity-agriculture |
[ + ]Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, & Markets (VAAFM)
| Title | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, & Markets (VAAFM) |
| Description | The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, & Markets is a state agency that facilitates and supports “the growth and viability of agriculture in Vermont.” The agency works to protect the working landscape, the environment, and human, animal, and plant health.
Topic areas include administration, agricultural development, the agricultural and environmental laboratory, food safety, public health and resource management, water quality, animal health, land use and renewable energy, etc. Resources include regulations, statutes, license and registration information, news, and events. |
| URL | http://agriculture.vermont.gov |
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