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CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
Aldo Leopold Foundation
Programs include the restoration and protection of over 15,000 acres through
partnerships with more than 30 organizations.
608-355-0279
Baraboo, WI
www.aldoleopold.org
The Adirondack Council
Dedicated to sustaining the natural and human communities of New York
state’s 6-million acre Adirondack Park by fostering protection of
public wildland and good stewardship of private farms and ranches.
518-873-2240
Elizabethtown, NY
www.adirondackcouncil.org
American Bird Conservancy
Dedicated to the conservation of wild birds and their habitats in the
Americas.
540-253-5780
888-247-3624
The Plains, VA
www.abcbirds.org
Animas Foundation / Gray Ranch
Supports biological diversity on ranchlands, researches the impacts of
ranching methods, and monitors endangered species.
505-548-2622
Animas, NM
www.wnmu.edu/stewardship/organizationsac.htm
Applegate River Watershed Council
Works to develop economically viable farming and ranching practices that
are compatible with the Applegate River watershed.
541-899-9982
Jacksonville, OR
www.arwc.org
Audubon California
Agricultural Habitat Program works to restore wildlife habitat on farms
and ranches while preserving or enhancing economic conditions for agriculture.
916-649-7600
Sacramento, CA
www.audubon-ca.org
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Bi-national research group whose projects include a migratory pollinator
corridors campaign.
520-883-1380
Tucson, AZ
www.desertmuseum.org/programs/scidept_index.htm
Bat Conservation International
Promotes bat conservation projects and research, and assists with bat
restoration initiatives worldwide.
512-327-9721
Austin, TX
www.batcon.org
Biodiversity Legal Foundation
A non-profit, science-based organization dedicated to the preservation
of all native plants, animals, and naturally functioning ecosystems.
303-442-3037
Boulder, CO
Biodiversity Partnership/ Defenders of Wildlife
West Coast office of Defenders of Wildlife. Produced a directory of state
government conservation incentives for farmers nationwide called ‘Conservation
in America.’
503-697-3222
West Linn, OR
www.biodiversitypartners.org
California Native Grass Association
Promotes native grasses and associated species for restoration and maintenance
of California’s grassland ecosystem as well as for use in urban
and agricultural areas.
530-759-8458
866-456-CNGA
Davis, CA
www.cnga.org
California Native Plant Society
Provides support for the restoration and preservation of native flora
and fauna of California.
916-447-2677
Sacramento, CA
www.cnps.org
California Wilderness Coalition
Published Wild Harvest: Farming for Wildlife and Profitability, a directory
of conservation incentives available to farmers by both private and public
funders within the state of California.
510-451-1450
Oakland, CA
www.calwild.org
Center for Biological Diversity
Pressures federal agencies to fulfill their obligation to protect native
wildlife, watersheds and ecosystems on public lands in the Southwest.
520-623-5252
Tucson, AZ
www.biologicaldiversity.org
Center for Food Safety
Provides leadership in legal, scientific, and grassroots efforts to address
the increasing concerns about the impacts of our food production system.
202-547-9359
Washington, DC
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Center for Rural Affairs
Works on agricultural policy that both strengthens opportunity for family
farmers and ranchers and promotes sound stewardship of our natural resources.
402-687-2100
Lyons, NE
www.cfra.org
Chase Lake Prairie Project
Multi-county prairie pothole regional program with active easement acquisition,
grassland restoration and waterfowl production areas.
701-752-4218
Woodworth, ND
http://arrowwood.fws.gov/ChaseLake_PP
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
A nonprofit organization that has assembled an ambitious, multi-state,
outreach program in order to drastically reduce agricultural runoff in
watersheds throughout the Chesapeake Bay region.
410.268.8816
Annapolis, MD
www.cbf.org
Chesapeake Conservation Seeds
Installs artificial wildlife nesting structures for various birds. Farm-
scale wildlife habitat planning and management of woodland and agricultural
systems to benefit upland birds and other wildlife.
410-822-5100
Easton, MD
www.cheswildlife.org
Community Alliance with Family Farmers
Dedicated to a movement that fosters socially, economically, and environmentally
sustainable, family-scale agriculture. Provides technical assistance in
installing native plant hedgerows and grassed waterways on farmlands.
530-756-8518
Davis, CA
www.caff.org
Cosumnes River Preserve
A nonprofit/public/agency partnership on one of California’s only
non-dammed rivers, within an area of intensive agriculture and urban development.
916-684-2816
Galt, CA
www.cosumnes.org
Defenders of Wildlife
Leading organization in Farm Bill conservation research. Wolf Guardian
Program organizes volunteers to keep wolves away from livestock, and reimburses
livestock producers for the occasional cases of predation.
202-682-9400
Washington, DC
www.defenders.org
Ducks Unlimited
Works to fulfill the annual life cycle needs of North American waterfowl
by protecting, enhancing, restoring and managing important wetlands and
associated lands.
901-758-3825
800-45DUCKS
Memphis, TN
www.ducks.org
Environmental Defense
Advocacy and research group of scientists, economists, engineers, and
attorneys who seek practical solutions to a broad range of environmental
and health problems.
212-505-2100
New York, NY
www.environmentaldefense.org
Florida Stewardship Foundation
Advances initiatives that will engender a thriving rural economy with
an economically robust agriculture, a healthy natural environment, viable
rural communities and safe, abundant supplies of food and fiber.”
Farmland Stewardship Agreements provide habitat for endangered species.
561-995-1474
Boca Raton, FL
www.fl-stewardship.com
Grassland Heritage Foundation
Conducts education regarding prairie ecology and restoration.
913-262-3506
Shawnee Mission, KS
www.grasslandheritage.org
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Promotes resilient family farms, rural communities, and ecosystems around
the world through research, education, science, technology, and advocacy.
612-870-0453
Minneapolis, MN
www.iatp.org
International Wolf Center
Educates public about wolf issues; encourages research and distributes
information on wolf-friendly ranching techniques.
218-365-4695
Ely, MN
www.wolf.org
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
INHF owns a handful of farms around the state that contain natural features—such
as native, restored or reconstructed prairies; wetlands, woodlands or
oak savannahs.
515-288-1846
Des Moines, IA
www.inhf.org
The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Offers progressive leadership and educational programs to all those interested
in making farming and ranching environmentally friendly, socially equitable,
and economically viable over the long term.
918-647-9123
Poteau, OK
www.kerrcenter.com
Land Stewardship Project
A private, non-profit organization, fostering an ethic of stewardship
for farmland, promoting sustainable agriculture and developing sustainable
communities.
507-523-3366
Lewiston, MN
www.landstewardshipproject.org
The Mountain Lion Foundation
“ Living with Lions” program assists California 4-H farmers
in protecting domestic animals from mountain lion predation.
916-442-2666 x102
Sacramento, CA
www.mountainlion.org
Malpai Borderlands Group
Encourages sustainable yet profitable ranching techniques, such as ‘grassbanking’
and the establishment of conservation easements for habitat restoration.
Douglas, AZ
www.malpaiborderlandsgroup.org
National Public Lands Grazing Campaign
Promotes a voluntary buyout program for ranchers interested in retiring
public lands livestock grazing leases.
www.publiclandsranching.org
Native Seed SEARCH
Seeks to preserve the crop seeds that connect Native American cultures
to their lands.
520-622-5561
Tucson, AZ
www.nativeseeds.org
North American Pollinator Protection Campaign
Works to encourage the health of resident and migratory pollinating animals
in North America.
415-362-1137
San Francisco, CA
www.nappc.org
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
A USGS research center dedicated to the sound management and conservation
of biological resources.
701-253-5500
Jamestown, ND
www.npwrc.usgs.gov
Partners in Flight
Works to protect North American landbirds by reversing species declines,
stabilizing populations, and “keeping common birds common.”
Excellent resources.
www.partnersinflight.org
Peregrine Fund
Rehabilitates birds of prey populations around the world.
208-362-3716
Boise, ID
www.peregrinefund.org
Pheasants Forever
Protects and enhances pheasant and other wildlife populations through
habitat improvement, land management, and education.
887-773-2070
651-773-2000
St. Paul, MN
www.pheasantsforever.org
Point Reyes Bird Observatory
Research institution focused on the conservation of bird habitat and populations.
415-868-0371
Stinson Beach, CA
www.prbo.org
Sky Island Alliance
Conducts scientific research and works toward the formation of national
and international reserves to be integrated into a North American wildlands
network.
520-624-7080
Tucson, AZ
www.skyislandalliance.org
Society for Conservation Biology
Actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair and management of ecosystems
through a broad array of experience, knowledge sets, and cultural perspectives
520-622-5485
Seattle, WA
www.ser.org
Sonoran Institute
Sky Islands conservation group working to promote strategies that preserve
ecological integrity of protected lands and at the same time meet the
economic aspirations of adjoining landowners and communities.
520-290-0828
Tucson, AZ
www.sonoran.org
Waterkeeper Alliance
Nationwide watershed alliance that has also initiated lawsuits targeting
waste disposal at large confinement hog facilities.
914-674-0622
Tarrytown, NY
www.waterkeeper.org
White Earth Land Recovery Project
Dedicated to the social dignity, political transformation, economic self-sufficiency,
environmental sustainability, and cultural integrity of the Anishinaabeg
people.
218-573-3448
888.779.3577
Ponsford, MN
www.nativeharvest.com
Wild Farm Alliance
A leading source of information and resources on wild farm practices.
Promotes and supports efforts to make agriculture compatible with wild
Nature.
831-761-8408
Watsonville, CA
www.wildfarmalliance.org
The Wildlands Project
Aims to protect and restore the natural heritage of North America, through
the establishment of a connected system of wildlands. Publishes ‘Wild
Earth’.
802-434-4077
Richmond, VT
www.twp.org
Wildlife Damage Review
Brings public attention to the USDA’s Animal Damage Control (Wildlife
Services) program which kills wildlife for private interests such as agriculture
and ranching.
Tucson, AZ
eebweb.arizona.edu/CBIPweb/proposals/2000/wildlife_damage.html
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Working to eradicate the prejudice toward predator animals, especially
coyotes. Published a brochure “How to Coexist with Urban Wildlife.”
760-789-2324
Ramona, CA
www.fundwildlife.org
Wild Futures
Excellent research on large carnivore conservation.
206-780-9718
Bainbridge Island, WA
Xerces Society
Focuses on the conservation of insects and other invertebrates, especially
butterflies.
503-232-6639
Portland, OR
www.xerces.org
Y-2-Y Conservation Initiative
Linking wildways between Yellowstone and the Yukon.
406-582-7840
Bozeman, MT
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EDUCATIONAL CENTERS & MONITORING ORGANIZATIONS
Alternative Farming Information Center
One of several topic-oriented Information Centers at the USDA’s
National Agricultural Library (NAL) specializing in accessing information
about alternative cropping systems including sustainable and organic agriculture.
301-504-6559
301-504-6856
Beltsville, MD
www.nal.usda.gov/afsic
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
ATTRA, run by the National Center for Appropriate Technology, provides
technical assistance to farmers, extension agents, market gardeners, agricultural
researchers, and other agricultural professionals in all 50 states.
800-346-9140
Fayetteville, AR
www.attra.org
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
Operates a 25-acre organic farm/research, education, and training facility.
831-459-3240
831-459-4140
Santa Cruz, CA
zzyx.ucsc.edu/casfs
Center for Sustainable Environments at Northern Arizona University
Brings together scientists, educators, independent scholars, business
leaders, government agencies, nonprofits, students, and community members
to seek creative solutions to environ-mental problems through initiatives
that safeguard natural and cultural values and resources.
928-523-0637
Flagstaff, AZ
www.environment.nau.edu
The Forest School
Teaches and promotes forest management practices that include the propagation
of a variety of crops, such as herbs, medicinal plants, fruits, and mushrooms.
Horse logging of high-value timber products as an alternative to high-till,
low-return commodity agriculture.
270-862-4459
Constantine, KY
International Forum on Food and Agriculture
Addresses global concerns regarding the consequences of the rapid global
conversion to industrial agriculture. Develops international cooperative
strategies to counter this dangerous trend and articulates successful
alternative models.
415-561-7650
San Francisco, CA
www.ifg.org/IFA/ifa.html
Keeping Track
Trains and assists volunteers in establishing wildlife habitat monitoring
programs in their areas. Trains youths and citizen scientists with the
skills to track wildlife and assess habitats.
802-434-7000
Huntington, VT
www.keepingtrack.org
The Land Institute
Strives to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability
of the prairie and a perennial grain yield comparable to that from annual
crops.
785-823-5376
Salina, KS
www.landinstitute.org
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
An organization whose mission is to identify and reduce the negative impacts
of agriculture on natural resources and rural communities.
515-294-3711
Ames, IO
www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/leopold
Long Branch Environmental Education Center, Inc.
A small educational center dedicated to sharing positive strategies of
local self-reliance, wildlife protection, and improved environmental quality.
828-683-3662
Leicester, NC
www.main.nc.us/LBEEC
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
Offers training programs in whole-systems ecology; permaculture; biodiversity
and seed saving; social, economic and environmental justice; fine arts;
natural building; and sustainable living skills.
707-874-1557
Occidental, CA
www.oaec.org
UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP)
Leading scientific research and education program in agriculture and food
systems that conserve natural resources and biodiversity.
530-752-7556
Davis, CA
www.sarep.ucdavis.edu
Wild Futures
Develops materials on non-lethal predator controls and other environmental
education.
206-780-9718
Bainbridge Island, WA
snegri@igc.org
Wildlife Habitat Management Institute
Develops scientifically based technical materials to promote conservation
stewardship of fish and wildlife.
601-607-3131
Madison, MS
www.whmi.nrcs.usda.gov
SELECTED FARMS, RANCHES, SUPPORTING BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Bioengineering Associates
Uses natural vegetative systems to restore watersheds, stabilize stream banks,
control erosion and sediment, and repair damaged lands and river courses.
707-984-7334
Laytonville, CA
www.bioengineers.com
Central Coast Vineyard Team
Identifies and promotes the most environmentally safe, viticulturally and economically
sustainable farming methods.
805-369-2288
Paso Robles, CA
www.vineyardteam.org
Circuit Rider Productions
A non-profit organization with a long track record and excellent reputation
in ecological restoration work.
707-838-6641
Windsor, CA
www.crpinc.org
Forest Agricultural Enterprises
Agroforestry and permaculture farm design for the Midwest. Specializes in “agricultural
savannas” that mimic the savanna ecosystem and use harvestable woody
species such as chestnuts and American hazelnut.
608-627-TREE or 608-627-1772
Viola, WI
Fungi Perfecti
Leading group in working with edible, medicinal, and other fungi as part of
farming and restoring the landscape.
360-426-9292
800-780-9126
Olympia, WA
www.fungiperfecti.com
Hedgerow Farms
Produces seeds of native grasses, sedges, and forbs. Also performs consulting
on farmland habitat restoration, erosion control, and landscaping.
530-662-4570
Winters, CA
www.hedgerowfarms.com
Kenagy Family Farm
Producers of grains, beans, vegetables, as well as native plants for restoration
projects in the Willamette Valley.
541-926-8038
Albany, OR
Kevin Erwin Consulting Ecologist
Wetland restoration specialists, wildlife monitoring and consultants and training.
239-337-1505
Ft. Meyers, FL
www.environment.com
Kirschenmann Farms
Producers of organic and biodynamically grown grains and grass-fed beef.
701-486-3578
Windsor, ND
Maberry Centre Bat Homes
Manufacturer of various bat house structures.
903-645-7780
903-645-2028
Daingerfield, TX
www.maberrybat.com
Morris Grass-fed Beef
Produces grass-pastured, chemical-free meats on the coast of central California.
They are committed to developing an agricultural system carefully integrated
to their locale.
831-623-2933
San Juan Bautista, CA
www.morrisgrassfed.com
Polyface Farm
Produces a variety of grass-pastured, chemical-free meats and poultry. They
sell a number of books about successful grass-finished livestock production,
including Salad Bar Beef and Pastured Poultry Profits.
540-885-3590
Swoope, VA
Rana Creek Habitat Restoration
An active, sustainable agricultural center for environmental consultation and
restoration, specializing in native plant and seed products.
831-659-3820
Carmel Valley, CA
www.ranacreek.com
Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc.
An insectary that offers knowledge, organisms, and other resources to control
pests biologically and naturally in safe ways for people and the environment.
800-248-2847
Ventura, CA
www.rinconvitova.com
Shoulder to Shoulder Farm
Producers of Wild Garden Seed heirloom lettuces, herbs, and vegetables selected
and bred for organic growing conditions.
541-929-4068
Philomath, OR
Thirteen Mile Lamb & Wool Co.
Produces lamb, wool, and beef with the “Predator Friendly Wool” label.
Do not use lethal predator control in their organically certified sheep and
beef ranching operation.
406-388-4945
Belgrade, MT
www.lambandwool.com
CERTIFICATION AND PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS
Conservation Beef
Provides premiums for ranchers who are willing to implement land stewardship
plans that support wild ecosystems on their land through the Conservation Beef
certification program.
406-495-8653
Helena, MT
www.conservationbeef.org
Demeter Association, Inc.
The Biodynamic or Close to Biodynamic labels incorporate guiding principles
that include cosmic rhythm (i.e. timing of the sun and moon phases); food grown
from healthy, living soil; specific biodynamic preparations for fertilizing;
and consumer connection with farmers.
541-998-5691
Junction City, OR
www.demeter-usa.org
Eatwild
Provides an overview of the human and animal health, environmental, and farm
benefits of pasture-raised livestock.
Vashon, WA
www.eatwild.com
International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements
The worldwide umbrella organization of the organic agriculture movement, with
about 750 member organizations and institutions in about 100 countries all
over the world.
+49 (0) 228 926 50-10
Bonn, Germany
www.ifoam.org
The Food Alliance
Their seal of approval represents food produced in environmentally and socially
responsible ways, including the provision of wildlife habitat on farms.
503-493-1066
Portland, OR
www.thefoodalliance.org
Great Plains Buffalo Association
Dedicated to promoting the raising and feeding of buffalo on grass pastures
while advocating principles of sound grassland management.
www.gpbuffalo.org
Intertribal Bison Association
A nonprofit organization of 51 member tribes in a 16-state region that practices
buffalo herd management, land restoration, and marketing of meat products.
605-394-9730
Rapid City, SD
www.intertribalbison.org
The Land Conservancy of British Columbia
Works to protect ecologically sensitive wild areas within British Columbia.
They also have an ecolabel program called Conservation Labels Program.
250-479-8053
Victoria, British Columbia
www.conservancy.bc.ca
National Wildlife Federation
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program certifies school, home, and community gardens
that meet the requirements for healthy wildlife habitat.
800-822-9919
Reston, VA
www.nwf.org
Organic Farming Research Foundation
Institute that funds organic and sustainable farming research, including a
Bat Conservation International project to install 45 bat houses at 10 organic
farms in central California.
831-426-6606
Santa Cruz, CA
www.ofrf.org
Predator Conservation Alliance
Works with land management agencies, tribal groups, and land owners to restore
predator habitat through their Grassland Predator and Living with Predators
programs.
406-587-3389
Bozeman, MT
www.predatorconservation.org
Predator Friendly, Inc.
Certifies “Predator Friendly” products produced by ranchers who
use only non-lethal methods to protect their livestock from native predators.
406-222-7825
Livingston, MT
Quivira Coalition
Teaches ranchers, environmentalists, public land managers, and other members
of the public that ecologically healthy rangeland and economically robust ranches
can be compatible.
505-820-2544
Santa Fe, NM
www.quiviracoalition.org
Rainforest Alliance
Better Banana and Eco-OK labels certify farmers who grow bananas, cocoa, coffee,
juice oranges using environmentally sound pest and disease management practices,
soil and water conservation, and fair labor practices.
212-677-1900
New York, NY
www.rainforestalliance.org
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
Bird Friendly ecolabel verifies that coffee has been grown using shade management
practices. The program goal is to foster conditions on coffee plantations that
provide sound bird habitats.
202-673-4908
Washington, DC
www.si.edu/smbc
Salmon-Safe Inc.
Salmon-Safe is a non-profit organization working to restore the agricultural
and urban watersheds of the Pacific Northwest.
503-232-3750
Portland, OR
www.salmonsafe.org
Sinapu
Dedicated to the recovery of native carnivores of the Southern Rocky Mountains
and to the restoration of wild habitat in which all species flourish. Promotes
Predator Friendly certification, as well as a coalition called AGRO, which
works to end aerial gunning of wildlife.
303-447-8655
Boulder, CO
www.sinapu.org
Wild Idea Buffalo Company
Ecologically sensitive ranching company that sells buffalo meat.
866-658-6137
Rapid City, SD
www.wildideabuffalo.com
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