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Agriculture	Organic
Agriculture: International Urban Agriculture	Peppers
Barbecue / Grilling / Smoking (Recipes, Instruction)	Permaculture
Barbecue Associations	Pest/Insect Management
Chickens	Plant Information - General
Companion Planting	Rain Water Collection
Compost	Sustainability
Gardening / Horticulture	Soil
Herbs	Tomatoes
Hoophouses	Urban Agriculture
	Wisconsin Links

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Agriculture / Urban Agriculture

• Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, National Agricultural Library (AFSIC)
• American Farmland Trust
• Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA)
• The Center for Urban Ecology
• City Farmer: Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture
• Community Food Security Coalition
• Food First Institute for Food and Development Policy
• Just Food
• Leaf for Life
• Local Harvest: A website in which to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
• Metro Ag: Alliance for Urban Agriculture. The aim of the MetroAg Alliance is to bring together a wide and culturally diverse range of stakeholders involved in urban agriculture (in and around cities) in North America to share knowledge and best practices, foster linkages externally, and give voice to its advocates and recognition and legitimacy to its activities.
• National Agricultural Library: An Abbreviated List of References and Resource Guide 2000
• San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners (SLUG)
• Slow Food USA: Supporting Good, Clean, and Fair Food
• University of Georgia, Center for Urban Agriculture.
• University of Michigan - Dearborn
• University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Extension
• Urban Tilth
• The Urban Agriculture Network (TUAN)
• The Vertical Farm Project

 

Agriculture--International Urban Agriculture

• Heifer Project International
• International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
• International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Cities Feeding People

 

Barbecue, Grilling & Smoking (Recipes, Instruction)

Barbecue Associations

• Austrian Barbecue Association (ABA): World Barbecue Team (in German)
• The California BBQ Association (CBBQA)
• Central Texas Barbecue Association
• Florida Bar-B-Que Association (FBA)***
• German Barbecue Association (in German)***
• The Greater Omaha Barbeque Society (GOBS)
• Greater Houston BBQ Society***
• Illinois BBQ Society***
• International Barbeque Cookers Association
• Iowa Barbeque Society***
• The Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS)***
• South Carolina Barbeque Association***
• Lonestar Barbecue Society: Texas
• Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN)***
• Mid Atlantic Barbecue Association: DE, PA, MD, NJ, NY, VA, WV
• The National Barbecue Association***
• New England Barbecue Society (NEBS)***
• The North Carolina Barbecue Society
• Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association: ID, MT, OR, WA, Canada
• Puerto Rico & The Caribbean Barbeque Association
• Rocky Mountain BBQ Association (RMBBQA)
• Switzerland: World Barbecue Team (in German)
• Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association
• Utah BBQ Association
• Association--Wisconsin BBQ Society
• World Barbecue Association

Chickens

 

• Hatchery--Stromberg's: The Strombergs Family has been proudly supplying America with the finest chicks, adult birds, hatching eggs and a full range of supplies for raising chickens, waterfowl and gamebirds for four generations.***
• Welp Hatchery: Specializes in Cornish Rock Broiler chickens and offers a wide variety of chickens and other poultry shipped from Iowa, New Mexico, and Minnesota. ***

Companion Planting

• Cornell University: Gardening Resources (PDF)
• The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (AATRA)
• Michigan State University Extension
• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA)(PDF)

Compost

• Mike McGrath, WHYY
• University of Illinois Extension's Hort Corner: Composting at home.
• The University of Minnesota Extension: Composting and Mulching.
• US EPA
• USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service

Gardening / Horticulture

• American Community Gardening Association
• American Horticultural Society
• Arizona Cooperative Extension: Basic Botany, Physiology, and Environmental Effects on Plant Growth
• Cornell University, Gardening Resources
• Urban Garden Magazine***
• University of Illinois Extension Watch your garden grow. Gardening basics.
• WebGarden Forbes.com recognizes OSU WebGarden as 'Friendlier and more cutting edge than most academic sites, Ohio State University's WebGarden offers a wide range of multimedia resources.'
• University of Minnesota Extension
• Vegetable Gardening in Containers
• Washington State University Extension Basic Gardening Tools
• Zone Finder U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has divided the country into 11 zones, which represent differences of 10° Fahrenheit in the lowest winter temperature. Type your ZIP code into this calculator to understand when you can safely plant your veggies. ***

Herbs

• Clemson University Cooperative Extension
• herbgardening.com***
• Monterey Bay Spice Company: Herbal Information Index
• New England Greenhouse Conference (PDF)
• North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
• Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service (PDF)
• University of Illinois Extension: Hort Corner
• University of Missouri Extension
• Virginia Cooperative Extension

Hoophouse

• Build It Solar
• North Carolina Coop Extension: A Small Backyard Greenhouse for the Home Gardener
• University of Kentucky: How to Build a High Tunnel (PDF)
• Washington State University Clark County Extension

Organic

• Organic Farming Research Foundation -- "Our mission...To foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems."
• Organic Consumers Association: Campaigning for Heath, Justice, Sustainability, Peace & Democracy.
• Organic Farming section of Environmental Protection Agency web site
• Organic Trade Association
• eXtension.org -- "eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America."
• USDA: National Agricultural Library : Organic Production
• USDA: National Organic Program: Agricultural Marketing Service
• Washington State University Organic Gardening (PDF - 32 pages)

Peppers

 

• Cornell University:  Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners
• Cross Country Nurseries - ChilePlants.com*** These folks have a stellar database! We also order plants from them and have no complaints at all. -Tina
• New Mexico State University. The Chile Pepper Institute.
• Plant Facts: Ohio State University: Dept of Horticulture and Crop Science. “Factsheet Database: Guides for answering plant-related questions from 46 different universities and government institutions across the United States and Canada. Over 59,000 pages of Extension fact sheets and bulletins provide a concentrated source of plant-related information.” This place is amazing! -Tina
• University of California Coop Extension: Vegetable Information
• University of Florida: IFAX Extension, Peppers

 

Permaculture

• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) Introduction to Permaculture: Concepts and Resources
• Permaculture.Net has been helping facilitate all things Permaculture for over 10 years. Explore Permaculture courses and internships being offered worldwide. Utilize the extensive resource list.
• Permaculture Institute
• Urban Permaculture Guild (ADPSR) works for peace, environmental protection, social justice, and the development of healthy communities.

Pest/Insect Management

• The Bug Guide: The best ever resource. Seeing is believing! Just follow the link and use the search box.
• Extension.org: Organic Insect Management
• Integrated Pest Management: Texas master gardener Tamara Galbraith outlines the principles of integrated pest management, in which we work with the environment to strengthen plants and minimize pests without having to put poison all over everything. ***
• Extension.org: Pest Management in and Around Structures.
• National Gardening Association: Pest Control Library provides "mug shots" of common garden pests and diseases along with information about what to do about them. ***
• New England Greenhouse Conference (PDF)
• USDA: National Agricultural Library
• University of Kentucky Coop Extension: Common Pests of Solanaceous Crops in Kentucky
• WebGarden: Plant Disease and Insect Image --Use this site to identify a problem by image if you aren’t sure of the pest.

Plant Information (Peppers, Tomatoes & Herbs are listed separately.)

• Plant Facts: State University: Dept of Horticulture and Crop Science. “Factsheet Database: Guides for answering plant-related questions from 46 different universities and government institutions across the United States and Canada. Over 59,000 pages of Extension fact sheets and bulletins provide a concentrated source of plant-related information.” This place is amazing! -Tina
• University of California Coop Extension: Vegetable Information

Rainwater Collection

• American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA)
• Global Development Research Center: An Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting. (NSF)
• HarvestH20.com: The Online Rainwater Harvesting Community.***
• Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster***
• Rainwater Harvesting for Potable Water Use, Mississippi State University
• Sustainable Agriculture Program, Clemson University: Texas Water Development Board
• The UK Rainwater Harvesting Association
• Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) research examines the social, economic, and environmental aspects of challenges confronting wastewater and stormwater facilities.
• Water Saving in the Garden (pdf)

Soil

• USDA: National Agricultural Library: Soil and Water
• National Science Technology Center
• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA): Alternative Soil Testing Laboratories
• UC-SAREP Program, University of California: World Wide Web Sites with Information on Soil Quality

Sustainability

• Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems(CIAS): A sustainable agriculture research center at UW-Madison.
• Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC): A North American organization dedicated to building strong, sustainable, local and regional food systems that ensure access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for all people at all times. CFSC has a very active urban agriculture committee that prepared an urban agriculture primer, which is available on-line.
• National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition:  "The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is a national alliance of family farm, food, conservation, rural and urban organizations that together take common positions on federal agriculture and food policies, and engage and support the broad and vital grassroots efforts across the country to win long-term policy change."
• MOSES: Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service - An education outreach organization working to promote sustainable and organic agriculture. Sponsors the annual Upper Midwest Organic Farming Conference.
• The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA)
• Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)
• Sustainable Agriculture Network: National Agricultural Library
• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE): "Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program."
• UC-SAREP Program, University of California
• Sustainable Food Center (SFC): "We cultivate a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food." SFC envisions a food secure community where all children and adults grow, share and prepare healthy, local food."
• University of Illinois: Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Program -Facilitates and promotes research and education which protects Illinois' natural and human resources while sustaining agricultural production forever.
• USDA: National Agricultural Library: Sustainability in Agriculture

Tomatoes

• Colorado State University Diseases of tomatoes
• Cornell University, Vegetable MD Online Diseases of tomatoes
• Cornell University: Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners
• Cross Country Nurseries - ChilePlants.com*** These folks have a stellar database! We also order plants from them and have no complaints at all. -Tina
• Plant Facts: Ohio State University: Dept of Horticulture and Crop Science. “Factsheet Database: Guides for answering plant-related questions from 46 different universities and government institutions across the United States and Canada. Over 59,000 pages of Extension fact sheets and bulletins provide a concentrated source of plant-related information.” This place is amazing! -Tina
• Red Tomato: Connecting farmers and consumers through marketing, trade, and education, and through a passionate belief that a family-farm, locally-based, ecological, fair trade food system is the way to a better tomato.
• Tomato Gardening Guru***
• University of Illinois Diseases of tomatoes

Wisconsin Links

Wisconsin: Agriculture & Farming

• Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA): Professional, social, and service organization for women with pursuing a career in agriculture or agriculture-related fields.
• Family Farm Defenders: Our mission is to create a farmer-controlled and consumer-oriented food and fiber system, based upon democratically controlled institutions that empower farmers to speak for and respect themselves in their quest for social and economic justice.
• Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition(MACSAC): Supports and connects Community Supported Agriculture farmers and eaters.
• Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, East Troy WI: Research, education and innovation are the lifeblood of their dedication to economic, environmental and social healing through agricultural solutions.
• Wisconsin Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
• Wisconsin Farm Bureau: The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest general farm organization representing the needs and interests of all farmers for all commodities.

Wisconsin: Barbecue, Grilling & Smoking Food (Associations, Instruction, Tools & Equipment)

• Famous Dave’s: Winner of over 400 National, Regional & Local BBQ Awards! (Restaurant)

Wisconsin: Chickens

• Mad City Chickens: Your local chicken raising resource.

Wisconsin: Food Cooperatives

• Ashland WI--Chequamegon Food Co-op
• Cumberland WI--Island City Food Coop
• Fort Atkinson WI--Simple Life Country Store
• Gays Mills WI--Kickapoo Exchange Natural Food Coop
• Hayward WI--Northern Lakes Coop
• Jefferson WI--Friendly Farm Food
• La Crosse WI--People’s Food Coo
• Madison, WI--Natures Bakery
• Madison WI--Regent Market Cooperative
• Madison WI--Willy Street Coop
• Menomonie WI--Menomonie Market Food Coop,
• Milwaukee WI-- Outpost Food Coops
• Milwaukee WI--Riverwest Coop
• Mount Horeb, WI--Trillium Natural Foods
• River Falls WI--Whole Earth Grocery Coop,
• Stevens Point WI--Stevens Point Area Coop
• Stoughton WI--Yahara River Grocery Cooperative
• Viroqua WI--Viroqua Food Coop
• Wausau WI--The Downtown Grocery

Wisconsin: Gardening & Horticulture

• Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin Inc: Community Gardens
• Gardening in Wisconsin
• The Southeast Wisconsin Master Gardener Home serving Milwuakee and Waukesha Counties.
• The University of Wisconsin-Extension Horticulture Web Site: provides the most complete source of horticulture information for Wisconsin on the Internet. This site provides access to the full line of Wisconsin Garden Facts and tips on indoor and outdoor gardening activities via the monthly Gardening Calendar. The site also provides timely cultural and pest information via the Wisconsin Horticulture Update, as well as important gardening-related weather information via the Wisconsin Horticulture Weather Update.
• Wisconsin Gardener on Wisconsin Public Television
• The Wisconsin Master gardener Web Site: Serves Master Gardeners, who are trained volunteers who aid University of Wisconsin Extension staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment. The Wisconsin Master Gardener web site helps people learn about becoming a Master Gardener in Wisconsin. The site also provides information on horticultural topics, and helps people connect to the statewide network of Master Gardener Associations.
• The Western Wisconsin Horticulture Web Site: Serves home-owners and horticulture professional in Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Trempealeau and St Croix Counties. This site has information on local UW-Extension Horticulture staff, and information on regional events, educational opportunities, and Master Gardener volunteer opportunities.

Wisconsin: Gardening & Horticulture Supplies

• Paradigm Gardens: A family owned retail store committed to providing excellent quality progressive gardening products. Public workshops also available!

Wisconsin: Meat

• Yorkshire Rose Farm: "Yorkshire Rose Farm is a small sustainable farm, raising grass fed Lamb. We believe even though a lambs life is short it should be happy. When the time comes to process a lamb we think it is only right that as much of the animal as possible should be utilized from their meat to their wool and hide." --David Pine

Wisconsin: Organic

• Fitchburg Fields: Creating a center for teaching and practicing small-scale, organic agriculture and sustainable living. A grassroots, non-profit and for-impact organization in Fitchburg, WI, just south of the capital city of Madison.

Wisconsin: Pest/Insect Management

• The Insect Diagnostic Lab (IDL), Dept of Entomology, UW-Madison:The IDL provides help in identifying insects and inset relatives, and provides information on insects and their control.

Wisconsin: Plant Information

• The Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC): Dept of Plant Pathology, UW-Madison. The PDDC provides help in identifying plant diseases, and provides information on plant diseases and their control.

Wisconsin: Rain Water Collection & Water Conservation

• The City of Madison: Rain Gardens
• The City of Madison: Water Conservation
• Rain barrel resources for Southern Wisconsin: Rock River Coalition’s List (pdf).
• Sustain Dane: Rain Reserve Rain Barrels.
• Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources (DNR): Rain Garden Web Sites

Wisconsin: Soil

• The Soil and Plant Analysis Lab (SPAL) Offers a wide range of nutrient analyses of soils, and ornamental and agricultural plants.

Wisconsin: Sustainability

Wisconsin: Travel: Accommodations

• Token Creek Eco-Inn offers the peace and tranquility of the country, yet is just on the edge of the Madison city limits. Sustainable living is our focus; our guests enjoy local organic breakfasts, sustainable living workshops and luxurious beds. You won’t want to leave!

Wisconsin: Urban Agriculture

• Troy Gardens: On 31-acres of urban property, Troy Gardens integrates mixed-income green-built housing, community gardens, an organic farm, and restored prairie and woodlands.
• UW-Extension Site for Urban Horticulture

Wisconsin: Wellness

• Balance Personal Training: Safety, Fun, and Results. That’s what personal training with certified fitness professional, Eric Foxman, is all about. Dane Buy Local Member!

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