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MarketMaker
Small, specialized agricultural producers and marketers in New York state now can find one another with just a few clicks, thanks to an interactive Web service spearheaded by Cornell Cooperative Extension/New York City (CCE/NYC). New York MarketMaker is part of a growing national network of Web sites hosted by state land-grant universities to provide access to databases of growers, wineries, food processors, wholesalers and retailers, farmers' markets and restaurants across the state, as well as demographic data from the U.S. census. Users can search a variety of categories, then see the results on a map, statewide or by county. Clicking on blips on the map will bring up detail about the farms or businesses found. In addition to scanning databases, users can post requests or offer products for sale in a "Buy-Sell Forum."
Vermont FEED
Vermont Food Education Every Day (VT FEED) is a Farm-to-School program with a community-based approach in a rural state through a collaboration of three Vermont non-profits: Food Works at Two Rivers, Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, and Shelburne Farms.
The Center for Ecoliteracy
The Center is a pioneer in providing tools, ideas, and support for combining hands-on experience in the natural world with curricular innovation in K–12 education. It administers a grant program and donor-advised funds, publishes extensively online and in print, and offers resources, seminars, and technical assistance in support of systemic change.It was founded in 1995 by Fritjof Capra, Peter Buckley, and Zenobia Barlow.
Lunch Lessons
Ann Cooper tackles outdated district spending policies, commodity-based food service organizations, political platforms with no mention of school food or child health — and ultimately the USDA — to ensure that kids everywhere have wholesome, nutritious, delicious food at school.
Farm to School and School Garden
Listing and links on USDA website for farm to school and garden resources.
Food Research and Action Center
Information on national hunger and food insecurity, including reports and statistics.
UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Research and information to help strengthen connections between farmers, consumers and communities.
Local Food Navigator
A list of resources from The New York Times and from around the Web about local food as selected by researchers and editors of The Times.
Local Food Dude
Local Food Dude, Chef Tim, writes monthly e-newsletters regarding local foods
Sustainable Farmer
Sustainable Farmer is dedicated to providing information about how to raise food and fiber mindfully, paying attention to the needs of the environment, especially the plants and the animals. Their goal is to harness the power of the Internet to build a community online, where people can exchange ideas and innovations including multimedia packages on the latest research as well as profiles of people involved in the sustainable agriculture movement.