Bucks County Foodshed AllianceURL:
http://www.buckscountyfoodshedalliance.orgThis dynamic new organization spun off from Anchor Run CSA in 2006. It is local farmers, epicureans, landowners, environmentalists and other food eaters in Bucks County who are working together to develop a local, organic and sustainable food supply in Bucks County and to increase connections between Bucks County farmers and the people who want their products.
Bucks County Freedom FuelURL:
http://www.freedomfuelnow.comThis is where we purchase our bio-diesel from. This very local company turns waste vegetable (fryer) oil into biodiesel- a biodegradeablernalternative to diesel fuel that can be used in diesel engines and forrnhome heating oil. They even go a step further and use the glycerinrnby-product to make an excellent soap!
Certified Naturally GrownURL:
http://www.naturallygrown.org/Certified Naturally Grown is the grassroots alternative to USDA certified organic and benefits smaller farms that distribute their products directly to consumers through a peer-reviewed (farmer-reviewed) certification process with minimal paperwork and minimal certification fees.
Local HarvestURL:
http://www.localharvest.orgLocal Harvest maintains a definitive and reliable "living" public nationwide directory of small farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources. Our search engine helps people find products from family farms, local sources of sustainably grown food, and encourages them to establish direct contact with small farms in their local area. Our online store helps small farms develop markets for some of their products beyond their local area.
National Campaign for Sustainable AgricultureURL:
http://www.sustainableagriculture.netThe National Campaign provides a forum for developing food systems and sustainable agriculture policy and links regional and state-level sustainable agriculture working groups into effective policy work.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information ServiceURL:
http://www.attra.ncat.orgLooking for the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities? This organization features all that, plus in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable agricultural activities.
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable AgricultureURL:
http://www.pasafarming.orgPennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) is a nonprofit organization working to improve the economic and social prosperity of Pennsylvania food and agriculture.
Rodale InstituteURL:
http://www.rodaleinstitute.orgThe Rodale Institute works with people worldwide to achieve a regenerative food system that renews environmental and human health working with the philosophy that "Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People."
Slow Food USAURL:
http://www.slowfoodusa.comSlow Food USA is an educational organization dedicated to stewardship of the land and ecologically sound food production; to the revival of the kitchen and the table as centers of pleasure, culture, and community; to the invigoration and proliferation of regional, seasonal culinary traditions; and to living a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life.
The Environmental Working GroupURL:
http://www.ewg.orgEnvironmental investigations have been the specialty at the Environmental Working Group since 1993. A team of scientists, engineers, policy experts, lawyers and computer programmers pores over government data, legal documents, scientific studies and laboratory tests to expose threats to your health and the environment, and to find solutions. The group's research brings to light unsettling facts that you have a right to know. It shames and shakes up polluters and their lobbyists. It rattles politicians and shapes policy. It persuades bureaucracies to rethink science and strengthen regulation. It provides practical information you can use to protect your family and community.