Links to other websites which provide good information about sustainable food and farm issues.

New York Region Links:

Green Guerillas (www.greenguerillas.org)
Formed in 1973 by stealth gardeners on the Lower East Side, Green Guerillas has grown into a vital resource center for New York City’s network of 700+ grassroots community gardening groups. They provide ongoing support for gardeners and assist in creating healthy, strong neighborhoods.

Farm to Table (www.farmtotable.org)
Their website helps you connect to top New York State farmers and vintners, and find out how and where you can buy their products. Listings of farmers markets statewide, and great restaurants and stores where you can savor local products. A project of EarthPledge, an important resource for many sustainability issues in New York City.

New York City Greenmarkets (www.cenyc.org)
Essential guide to the city's farmer's markets, including schedules and locations.

Cornell Farm to School Program (www.cce.cornell.edu/farmtoschool)
Helps bring healthy local food to schools and colleges in the NYC region.

Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment (www.bcue.org). For over 28 years, Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment (the Center) has engaged New Yorkers in activities that promote curiosity and exploration of the urban environment. Each year, over 100,000 children and adults discover urban ecology, urban design, urban sustainability, literacy, history, and architecture through the Center's hands-on K-12 educational enrichment, literacy initiatives,  public programs, and events.

Sustainable Agriculture Information:

National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture (www.sustainableagriculture.net)
The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture, Inc. is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of a sustainable food and agriculture system that is economically viable, environmentally sound, socially just, and humane.

Food Routes (www.foodroutes.org)
An informative resource that explains the hows and whys of buying local, plus an action kit that you can use to get involved.

Land Stewardship Project (www.landstewardshipproject.org)
A well-respected and well-established organization that provides many good resources and learning materials about sustainable food, and helps communities make the connection with farmers.

Organic Consumers Association (www.organicconsumers.org)
An information and action center for consumers who care. Updated information about GE foods, Mad Cow, Irradiation, food safety, fair trade and more.

Sustainable Agriculture Network (www.sare.org)
A good general resource about many aspects of sustainable food and farms. In particular, the site features a CSA section, where you can locate CSA programs, find out how to start one, and read about the greater effects.

Sustainable Table (www.sustainabletable.org)
A resource for consumers who want to learn more about sustainable foods, especially meats.

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