Community Development

Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities

Federal Programs for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Entrepreneurship, Conservation and Community Development

Type: Book

This guide lists funding opportunities offered by federal programs, and is indispensable for anyone seeking government help to foster their innovative enterprise in forestry and agriculture. Available only online.

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Helping Appalachian Farmers Tap New Markets

Type: Southern SARE From the Field Profile

Hundreds of farmers in Appalachia making the switch to sustainable methods have received vital help from SARE-supported Appalachian Sustainable Development.

Land and Power

Sustainable Agriculture and African Americans

Type: Book

Renowned experts' articles, essays and poems offering historical and contemporary Black perspectives on sustainable agriculture.

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Local Harvest

A Multifarm CSA Handbook

Type: Northeast SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

Local Harvest: A Multifarm CSA Handbook offers straightforward guidance on cooperative marketing, an innovative practice that is helping CSAs stay strong and viable over the long term.

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Meeting the Diverse Needs of Limited-Resource Producers

An Educator's Guide

Type: Bulletin

A 16-page bulletin intended to be a resource for agricultural educators, heads of community development and agricultural organizations, government agency staff and others who want to better connect with and improve the lives of farmers and ranchers who remain hard to reach.

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Place-Based Foods of Appalachia

From Rarity to Community Restoration and Market Recovery

Type: Southern SARE Grantee-Produced Info Product

A publication to foster recognition of the Appalachia region and encourage preservation of heirloom seed varieties.

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SARE and Local Food Systems

Type: Southern SARE Bulletin

Promoting Local Food

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SARE and the Social Sciences

Type: Southern SARE Bulletin

Southern SARE and the Social Sciences

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Sustainable Community Innovation Grants

Type: Southern SARE Bulletin

Sustainable Community Innovation Grants

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The New American Farmer, 2nd Edition

Profiles of Agricultural Innovation

Type: Book

Hailing from small vegetable farms, cattle ranches and grain farms covering thousands of acres, the producers in The New American Farmer, 2nd edition have embraced new sustainable approaches to agriculture.

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The New Farmers' Market

Farm-Fresh Ideas for Producers, Managers and Communities

Type: Book

In one complete volume, this must-have resource for direct market producers covers the latest tips and trends from leading-edge sellers, managers and market planners all over the country.

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$26.95

Youth Education Curriculum Guides

Type: Online Course/Curriculum

A collection of online curricula for K-12 youth education in sustainable agriculture.

Youth Renewing the Countryside

Type: Book

This full-color book profiles 50 inspiring young people—one from every state—who are revitalizing rural America with new enterprises.

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