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Since so many farmgirls have written asking for guidance and advice, we have put together a list of Farmgirl Resources to help them with information. We will keep updating it as we go, and we welcome hearing about the web sites and resources you have found helpful, as well. If you would like to know the definitions between natural, organic & certified organic, here is a link: http://www.onegrp.com/front.aspx?id=organicterms&SessionID=486220582 Farmland Trust - http://www.farmland.org/default.asp Acres USA – www.acresusa.com New Farm - www.newfarm.org Sustainable Agriculture Resources - SARE - http://www.sare.org Sustainable Agriculture - ATTRA - http://attra.ncat.org Women in Sustainable Agriculture - http://attra.ncat.org/newsletter/attranews_0306.html Organic Consumer Association (OCA) News - http://www.organicconsumers.org/sos.cfm OCA Organic Links - http://www.organicconsumers.org/ofgu/links.htm MOSES in WI, and other organizations like it in your area - http://www.mosesorganic.org PCEI in Moscow, ID and other organizations like it in your area - http://www.pcei.org Rural Roots in ID, and other organizations like it in your area - http://www.ruralroots.org Raising Chickens - www.chickenvideo.com Living Simply - http://pathtofreedom.com/backtobasics/building/index.shtml Farming Classes - www.cultivatingsuccess.org Buying Farms - www.farmsellers.com Alternatives to Pesticides - www.pesticide.org Center for Rural Affairs - www.cfra.org/newsletter/current.htm Organic Seed Alliance - http://www.seedalliance.org Solar Greenhouse, Vision, & Inspiration - http://www.solviva.com Center for Food Safety - http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org Links to Organic Farming Info - http://www.thefutureisorganic.net/index.html Gardener’s Supply - http://www.gardeners.com Rodale Institute - http://www.rodaleinstitute.org Garden Book - http://fun.to/plant Farm Resources - http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/directories/default.htm Solar Info - http://www.ases.org/chapter_newsletter/2005/ND05/ND05.html Solar Info - http://www.solartoday.org/2006/jan_feb06/zero_energy_nw.htm Harmony Valley - http://www.harmonyvalleyfarm.com The Farm Chicks (Live Well, Laugh Often, Junk Much) - http://www.thefarmchicks.com/fashion.html Natural Children Resources - http://www.childandnature.com Old-fashioned Farm Supplies - http://www.lehmans.com Sewing - http://www.sensibility.com/pattern Women in Sustainable Agriculture Lecture Series - http://www.agrariana.org/ Organic Entrepreneurs - http://www.pixiepoppins.org/index.php Planet Bed and Breakfast - a bed and breakfast directory assembled by actual B&B owners (over 200 to be exact!). Far Out Farms - Ongoing education on rural living and raising livestock in the wildlife interface; guest cabin for students. Windhorse Farm - The Windhorse residential community offers various opportunities for others to enjoy and learn at the farm: custom-designed work/study contracts, tours, Open Farm Days, seasonal celebrations, educational programs, including guest cabins for up to 16 people. Local Organic Farms – http://www.localharvest.org/organic-farms Eat Local Eat Organic - http://www.eatwellguide.org/index.cfm Countryside - http://www.countrysidemag.com Mother Earth News - http://www.motherearthnews.com Small Farmers Journal - http://www.smallfarmersjournal.com/.docs/pg/about.html Farmland Trust - http://www.farmland.org/default.asp http://www.sba.gov/financing/special/women.html Nonprofit / Grant Writing Tips - http://www.npguides.org USDA Grants - http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/vadg.htm MaryJane’s Ideabook, Cookbook, Lifebook…for the farmgirl in all of us The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It Solviva Mortgage Free! Radical Strategies for Home Ownership The Hand Sculpted House
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