Information on Sustainable Agriculture, Organic Farming, and Gardening


  • SARE

    Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program.

  • UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program

    SAREP provides leadership and support for scientific research and education in agricultural and food systems that are economically viable, conserve natural resources and biodiversity, and enhance the quality of life in the state's communities.

  • Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

    The Leopold Center is a research and education center with statewide programs to develop sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and conserve natural resources.

  • ATTRA

    ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service. It provides information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States. (ATTRA was formerly known as the "Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas" project.)

  • Slow Food USA

    Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

  • Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners

    TOFGA stands for "Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association". It is a state-wide organization of about 600 members. It was established in 1992 as a 501(c)(3) corporation with the original name of "Texas Organic Growers Association".

  • Heritage Homestead

    Offering a complete curriculum for gardening, crafts, homesteading and other essential self-sustaining skills

  • Permaculture Institute

    Located near Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Permaculture Institute was founded in 1997 as the sister organization to the Permaculture Institute of Australia. It came on the footsteps of the Permaculture Drylands Institute, formerly the leading permaculture educational institution in the US. Our mission is to promote sustainable living skills through education, networking and demonstration projects.

Organic Seed Producers


  • Seed Savers ExchangeSeed Savers Exchangeis a non-profit, member supported organization that saves and shares the heirloom seeds of our garden heritage, forming a living legacy that can be passed down through generations.

  • Southern Exposure Seed Savers Exchange

    Southern Exposure Seed Exchange is a wonderful source for heirloom seeds and other open-pollinated (non-hybrid) seeds with an emphasis on vegetables, flowers, and herbs that grow well in the Mid-Atlantic region. We support seed saving and traditional seed breeding.

  • Willhite Seed
  • Seeds of Change

    We offer home gardeners and professional growers the highest quality seed varieties, combining superior agronomic traits with beauty, flavor and nutrition.

  • Peaceful Valley

    Everything you need to grow organic in one place = less money spent on shipping, less time spent hunting around.

  • Renne's Garden Seeds

    At Renee's Garden, I offer only the varieties that are very special for home gardeners, based on great flavor, easy culture and exceptional garden performance.

  • Heirloom Seeds
  • Johnny's Selected Seeds
  • Organic Seed from Park Seed Co.

Other Resources

  • Antique Rose Emporium

    Antique Rose Emporium is your source for antique and old garden roses. Not only do we have two retail display gardens in Texas, but we offer mail order roses throughout the continental United States and wholesale for Texas retailers.

  • Wildseed Farms

    Located in the beautiful Texas hill country, just seven miles east of Fredericksburg, Wildseed Farms is home to over 200 acres of wildflowers in various stages of development.