Links to "Sustain" You

New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, Remaking the North American Food System: Strategies for Sustainability edited by C. Clare Hinrichs and Thomas A. Lyson examines the resurgence of interest in rebuilding the links between agricultural production and food consumption as a way to overcome some of the negative implications of industrial and globalizing trends in the food and agricultural system. With food and agriculture issues in the news on a daily basis, this book is especially timely and relevant. Whether you’re well-versed on the issue or wondering what in the world sustainable agriculture is, we have a link to suit your needs.

Want to know what sustainable agriculture is all about? Check out Wikipedia for a brief overview at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_agriculture.

If you’re interested in learning what everyday consumers can do to support the efforts of the sustainable agriculture community, visit the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Web site for ideas.

How about supporting organic growers and vendors? Those looking for a directory of sellers carrying organic products should visit the Organic Consumers Association Web site where you can find a list of green and organic businesses selling everything from organic clothing to cosmetics.

Parents who want to get their children excited about sustainable agriculture efforts should visit sites like the one run by The Food Project of Massachusetts to learn how to educate their kids on the issue and sign up for volunteer projects.

Finally, the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service maintains an excellent site devoted to educating commercial agriculture professionals and the public on sustainable agriculture issues and current news.

That’s all for this installment of LIL. Hope we’ve inspired you to learn more about the sustainable agriculture movement. And don’t forget to check out Remaking the North American Food System for a wealth of information on the issue.

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