Sustainable Agriculture
A classic definition of sustainable agriculture flows from the original Bruntland Commission definition of sustainable development. "Sustainable Agriculture is agriculture that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
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Links:
"Our Sustainable Future" Chapter Five: Food Security: Sustaining the Potential USDA Sustainable Agriculture Home Page USDA Legal Definition of Sustainable Agriculture USDA Definitions and History of Sustainable Ag USDA Sustainable Ag: Definiitiions and Terms USDA Information Access Tools Cornell Cooperative Extension Sustainability Page |
Organizations
NYSAWG The New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture by advocating for appropriate strategies; local and regional economies; and fresh healthy food
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NOFA The Northeast Organic Farmers Association
Non-profit representing 5,000 farmers, gardeners, and consumers working to promote healthy food, organic farming oractices, and a cleaner environment. NOFA has Chapters in Connecticut Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
The NOFA Interstate Council |
