APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT has moved - our new address is
366 West Main St. Suite 400
Abingdon, VA. 24210
Ph: (276) 623-1121
Email: asd@eva.org

Resources

Agriculture

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Agriculture Resources

Some Helpful Resources for Organic Farmers

ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer to Rural Areas)
ATTRA is a national sustainable agriculture information service funded by USDA that offers free technical assistance and information to anyone involved in commercial agriculture. Call 1 (800) 346-9140 to ask a specific question or request their "Materials List" of over 100 informational booklets on a wide variety of farming topics and/or their "Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Production."
They also have a website: http://attra.ncat.org

Appalachian Sustainable Development
ASD maintains a small library of ATTRA materials and other publications relating to sustainable farming. A hands-on resource for farmers - the Appalachian Harvest Growers Manual - is available for $10.00. There is a wide expanse of agricultural experience among the staff and participating farmers and they are willing to help other farmers improve their farmland and their livelihoods.
ASD also coordinates the Appalachian Harvest network of organic growers - a network of area farmers who cooperatively raise organic produce for the wholesale market.
Appalachian Sustainable Development
P.O. Box 791
Abingdon, Virginia 24212
276 623-1121
asd@eva.org

Clinch Powell Community Kitchen / Appalachian Spring Cooperative
The community kitchen, located in Hancock County, TN, offers a low cost, state of the art facility for processing foods for commercial resale. It is designed especially for the small to medium size food business, with technical expertise available on-site. The Appalachian Spring Cooperative includes more than 2 dozen such food entrepreneurs, and offers assistance in labeling, bulk buying of jars and other supplies, and marketing.

Virginia Cooperative Extension and University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension
Extension services offer a wide array of experience and knowledge related to production agriculture. They offer soil testing for free (or for a nominal expense), will visit farms to help diagnose problems and help work towards effective solutions.
Appalachian Sustainable Development maintains a current list of all local extension agents or you can find their offices in your phone book.

Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
A California company that carries the widest selection of organic materials and supplies we know of. Their free catalog is packed with good information Ð call 1 (888) 784-1722 or visit their website: www.groworganic.com
Most supplies listed in the catalog can be purchased locally, so check with ASD before placing an order - we may be able to find something cheaper close-by.

OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute)
OMRI publishes the official list that certifiers use to identify "approved," "restricted," or "prohibited" materials and products. ASD keeps an up-to-date list at the office at all times - feel free to call with questions about any particular items.

Two Good Books:

The New Organic Grower by Eliot Coleman. Chelsea Green Publishing
The best "How to" guide we know of - packed with good information

Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control from Rodale Press
A great problem solving guide for organic production

Forestry Resources

General Forestry Information

Forestry.About.Com
www.forestry.about.com

Private Forest Management Team
www.pfmt.org

Forest Landowners Guide to Internet Resources
www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/misc/ir/index.htm

National Timber Tax Website
www.fnr.purdue.edu/ttax/

National Organizations

Certified Forest Products Council
www.certifiedwood.org

Community Forestry Resource Center
www.forestrycenter.org