Sustainable Agriculture - Eastern Arizona Livestock And Agriculture

Good sources of information:

Goals of Western SARE (Excerpted from website):

• Promote good stewardship of the nation’s natural resources by providing site–specific, regional, and profitable sustainable farming and ranching methods that strengthen agricultural competitiveness; satisfy human food and fiber needs; maintain and enhance the quality and productivity of soil; conserve soil,
water, energy, natural resources, and fish and wildlife habitat; and maintain and improve the quality of surface and ground water.

• Enhance the quality of life of farmers and ranchers and ensure the viability of rural communities, for example, by increasing income and employment, especially profitable self–employment and innovative marketing opportunities in agricultural and rural communities.

• Protect the health and safety of those involved in food and farm systems by reducing, where feasible and practical, the use of toxic materials in agricultural production, and by optimizing on–farm resources and integrating, where appropriate, biological cycles and controls.

• Promote crop, livestock, and enterprise diversification.

• Examine the regional, economic, social, and environmental implications of adopting sustainable agriculture practices and systems.

A program of the University of California at Davis. The program goals are:

Access to food that is healthy for people and the planet

Inclusive and equitable society

Strong Food Systems

Climate Resileince

Economic Prosperity

Protect Natural Resources through Agroecology

Provides information on the legal and environmental side of Sustainable Agriculture.

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

“Special Reference Brief” covering definitions of Sustainable Agriculture and a ton of information on all facets of Sustainable Ag.

Arizona non-profit supporting Sustainable Agriculture in multiple ways

Exceprt from website: …A Native American governed 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides agricultural education, reduces barriers to healthy and culturally-appropriate foods, preserves and revitalizes agricultural traditions, fosters local, food-based economic development and establishes valuable partnerships.

Excerpt from website: Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture brings together a diverse group of grower organizations, agribusinesses, food, beverage, apparel, restaurant and retail companies, conservation groups, universities, and public sector partners to define, measure and advance the sustainability of food, feed, fiber and fuel production in the United States.