Biological control is the use of one organism to suppress another. Information on the method from the Center for Integrated Pest Management, NC State University.
The portal for European research in organic farming is provided as part of the European project CORE Organic. It informs about the situation of organic farming research in the European countries, which are part of the project.
Inspection and certification agency for organic, fair trade and good agricultural practices (GAP) standards. Provides information on certification, standards, news and career opportunities.
It aims to promote organic agriculture through animal breeding based on the standards and principles of organic farming and directed at the needs of organic farming systems.
The Rodale Institute offers a free online course for conventional farmers who want to transition to organic and provides information for consumers to help promote organic farming.
Outlines research being undertaken at the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research into evaluating the physical and financial effects of organic conversion and studying diet, health and animal welfare within forage based organic systems.
This guide outlines the considerations involved in moving to organic farming and the basic steps to certification, a necessity if produce is to be marketed as being organic. [PDF]
The European Commission provides information to increase awareness of organic farming among consumers in the EU and resources and information for organic producers.
Resource guide for US Western region agricultural professionals. Covers principles, standards and systems, materials compliance, economics, and resources. Constructed as multiple PDF documents.
Provides details of a range of directories, organisations providing market research and statistics, trade magazines, newsletters and internet sources. [PDF]
The objective of the project is to develop recommendations for harmonized and standardized procedures for the evaluation of plant protection products, as well as for fertilizers and soil conditioners authorized for use in organic agriculture according to Council Regulation 2092/91.
Alternative Farming Systems Information Centre (AFSIC) provides a directory of documents, contacts, research sources, web sites and educational programs.
An online community for organic farming and food. News headlines, searchable database, research papers, job listings, bookstore, schedule of conferences and workshops, educational courses, laws and regulations, large collection of annotated links, and a newsletter. An additional members-only area available.
J. Robert Hatherill and Jeff Nelson expose the way that chemical companies use major media outlets to scare the public about the alleged "dangers" of organic foods.
A private, professional service corporation developed for the purpose of verifying the authenticity of food, fiber and other products which are organically grown under a management policy of sustainable agriculture.
Charles Benbrook's address to the Sharing the Lessons of Organic Farming Conference at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1998. (January 31, 1998)
