Publications

American

Agronomy Journal

677 S. Segoe Rd.
Madison , WI 53711

608-273-8080

journals@agronomy.org

http://agron.scijournals.org

print, online

American J. of Alternative Agriculture

9200 Edmonston Rd, Suite 117

Greenbelt . MD 20770

http://www.hawiaa.org.ajaa.htm

print, quarterly

Compost Science and Utilization
419 State Avenue
Emmaus , Pa. 18049

610-967-4135
biocycle@jgpress.com
http://www.jgpress.com/compost.htm

Hort Science

113 South West Street, Suite 300

Alexandria, VA 22314

703-836-4606

ashs@asha.org

www.ashs.org

print, online; seven issues per year

Horttechnology

113 South West Street, Suite 300

Alexandria, VA 22314

703-836-4606

ashs@asha.org

www.ashs.org

print, quarterly

Journal of Food Products Marketing

Haworth Press, Inc.

10 Alice Street

Binghamton , NY 13904-1580

607-722-5857

http://www.haworthpressinc.com/store/products.asp?sku=J038

print; quarterly

Journal of International Food and Agribusiness Marketing

Haworth Press, Inc.

10 Alice Street

Binghamton , NY 13904-1580

607-722-5857

http://www.haworthpressinc.com/store/products.asp?sku=J047

print; quarterly

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture

10 Alice St .

Binghamton , NY 13904

1-800-429-6784

http://www.haworthpress.com

print, quarterly

Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems

http://www.cabi-publishing.org

print, online; quarterly

European

Acta Horticulturae

info@ishs.org

http://www.actahort.org

Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment

6277 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando , FL 32887-4800

877-839-7126
usjcs@elsevier.com

http://www.elsevier.com

Biological Agriculture and Horticulture

http://www.bahjournal.btinternet.co.uk

Acres USA - The Magazine of Organic and Sustainable Agriculture

P.O. Box 91299

Austin , Texas 78709-1299

800-355-5313

www.acresusa.com/magazines/magazine.htm

print; monthly

American Small Farm

267 Broad Street

Westerville , OH 43081

614-895-3755

http://smallfarm.com

print; monthly

California Certified Organic Farmers Magazine

1115 Mission Street

Santa Cruz , CA 95060

831-423-2263

www.ccof.org/ccoffoundation/magazine.php

print and online (free); quarterly

Growing for Market: News and Ideas for Market Gardeners

Fairplain Publications

P.O. Box 3747

Lawrence , KS 66046

800-307-8949

www.growingformarket.com/gfm.html

print, monthly

Health Product Business

The Business Publication of the Natural Food Industry

Cygnus Business Media

445 Broad Hollow Rd, Suite 21

Melville , NY 11747

631-845-2700

http://www.healthproductsbusiness.com

print and online

Natural Grocery Buyer

New Hope Natural Media

1401 Pearl St ., Suite 200

Boulder , CO 80302

303-939-8440

www.naturalgrocerybuyer.com

Natural Products Industry Insider

Virgo Publishing

P.O. Box 40079

Phoenix , AZ 85067

480-990-1101

http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com

print and online, monthly

OMRI Update

Organic Materials Review Institute

P.O. Box 11558

Eugene , OR 97440

541-343-7600

info@omri.org

www.omri.org/OMRI_subscribe_info.html

print, quarterly

Organic Gardening

Rodale Press, Inc.

P.O. Box 7752

Red Oak , IA 51591

610-967-5171

http://www.organicgardening.com

print, bimonthly

Organic Processing

1945 W. Mountain Street

Glendale , California 91201

760-633-2947

www.organicprocessing.com

The Communicator

Organic Crop Improvement Association

6400 Cornhusker, Suite 125

Lincoln , NE 68507

402-477-2323

info@ocia.org

http://www.ocia.org/members/index.asp

print and online (free); quarterly

The Community Farm

3480 Potter Road

Bear Lake , MN 49614

http://tcf.itgo.com

print and online; quarterly

The Inspectors’ Report

Independent Organic Inspectors Association

P.O. Box 6

Broadus , MT 50317

406-436-2031

ioia@ioia.net

http://www.ioia.net

print and online free, quarterly

The Organic Report

OTA

P.O. Box 547

Greenfield , MA 01302

413-774-7511

info@ota.com

http://www.ota.com

print, monthly

The Seasonal Marketer

Red Pen Publishing

76 Applewood Dr .

Meriden , CT 06450

203-440-3992

print, quarterly, subscription $7 yearly

The Stockman Grass Farmer: The Grazier’s Edge

Mississippi Valley Publishing Corp

282 Commercial Park Drive

Ridgeland , MS 39157

800-748-9808

SGF@StockmanGrassFarmer.com

www.stockmangrassfarmer.com/sgf/

print, monthly

C. Books

Business & Marketing

Gibson, Eric. (1994). Sell What You Sow! The Grower’s Guide to Successful Produce Marketing. New World Publishing, Vista , CA .

Gibson, Eric. (2001). The New Farmer’s Market: Farm Fresh Ideas for Producers, Managers & Communities. New World Publishing, Vista , CA .

Green, Diane. (1999). Selling Produce to Restaurants: A Marketing Guide for Small Growers. Greentree Naturals.

Hamilton, Neil D. (1999). The Legal Guide to Direct Farm Marketing. Drake University .

Hamilton, Neil D. (2002). Farmer’s Markets: Rules, Regulations and Opportunities. National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information Center http://www.NationalAgLawCenter.org

Henderson, Elizabeth and Robyn Van En. (1999). Sharing the Harvest: A Guide to Community Supported Agriculture. Chelsea Green Publishing, White River Junction, VT.

University of Minnesota . (2003). Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses. Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture.

Flowers

Byczynski, Lynn. 1997. The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower’s Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers. Chelsea Green Publications, White River Junction, VT.

Livestock

Salatin, Joel. (1996). Pastured Poultry Profits. Chelsea Green Publishing.

Pest Management

Ellis, Barbara and Fern Bradley. (1996). The Organic Gardener’s Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control. Rodale Press.

University of California IPM Program. Natural Enemies Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to Biological Pest Control. Order at 1-800-994-8849.

Production

Lampkin, Nicholas. (1990). Organic Farming. Available from Canadian Organic Growers.

Liebman, M. et al. (2001). Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds. Cambridge University Press.

Magdoff, F. and Van Es, H. (2000). Building Soils for Better Crops. Sustainable Agriculture Network.

Peet, Mary. (1996). Sustainable Practices for Vegetable Production in the South. Focus Publishing.

D. Printed and Online Resources

Business & Marketing

Burt, Larry. (2002). Marketing Alternatives for Specialty Produce. Oregon State University . http://eesc.orst.edu/AgComWebFile/EdMat/PNW241.pdf

Facilities for Roadside Markets. Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service. Cornell University , Ithaca , NY .

Frain, Michelle. (2002). The ABC’s of Marketing to Restaurants. New Farm. Available at http://www.newfarm.org/

Frenstra, G., Ohmart, J., and David Chaney. (2003). Selling Directly to Restaurants and Retailers. University of California , Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. Available at: http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/cdpp/selldirect.pdf

Hendrickson, Mary. Face to Face Farming and Eating: Personal Relationships in Alternative Food Systems. University of Missouri Outreach and Extension, Food Circles Networking Projects.

Kraenzel, David. (1997). Alternative Markets for the Individual Producer. North Dakota State University Extension. http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/agecon/market/ ed1140w.htm

Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension. (2000). Fruit and Vegetable Marketing for Small-scale and Part-time Growers. http://agalternatives.aers.psu.edu/ farmmanagement/fruit_veggie/MarketingFruitAndVeggie.pdf

Rainey, Ron and Hunter Hauk. Growing Arkansas Farmers’ Markets: A Resource Guide for Market Managers. http://www.aragriculture.org/horticulture/business/ resource_guide/default.htm

Rowell, Brent. Marketing Options for Commercial Vegetable Growers. University of Kentucky Extension. http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/id/id134/id134.htm

Smith, Lauren and Cathy Roth. To Market! To Market!: Promotional Ideas that will Bring Consumers to Your Farmer’s Market. Cooperative Extension, University of Massachusetts , Pittsfield , MA .

Texas A & M. A Guide to Marketing Organic Produce. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/sustainable/publications/organicproduce/organic.html

University of Arizona . (2000). Direct Farm Marketing and Tourism Handbook. Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Field Crops

CAPAP. (1990). The Alternative Field Crops Manual. Center for Alternative Animal and Plant Products, Minnesota .

Grubinger, Vernon . (1999). Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start-up to Market. NRAES. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ithaca , NY .

Sustainable Agriculture Network. (1998). Managing Cover Crops Profitably.

University of California . (1999). Growing Across Seasons: A Season and Harvest Extension Guide for the Small-Acreage Farmer. UC Extension, Auburn , CA .

Fruits

University of California DANR. (2000). Organic Apple Production Manual.

West Virginia University . Kearneysville Tree Fruit Research and Education Center . http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/wvufarm1.html

Mid-Atlantic Orchard Monitoring Guide Website for Tree Fruit Pathology. Index of Fruit and Disease Photographs, Biology, and Monitoring Information. http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/wvufarm8b.html

West Virginia University . Small Fruit Diseases. http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/ Smallfruit.html

Clemson University Horticulture. Peach Information. http://www.clemson.edu/hort/ Peach/index.php?p=72

General Production Publications

Cornell. (2006). Resource Guide for Organic Insects and Disease Management. Available online at www.nysaes.cornell.edu/pp/resourcguide or in print 315-787-2248.

University of California IPM Handbooks. (apples, cole crops, lettuce, potatoes, lettuce. Rice, stone fruits, small grains, tomatoes, walnuts). Order at 1-800-994-8849 or more information at www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/default.html

UC Davis SAREP. http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/Organic/pubs.htm Publications for organics include: Cost Production Studies, Certification, Farm Production Planning and Marketing, Soil Management and Soil Quality, Soil Fertility Management, Insect Pest Management, Plant Disease Management, Post-harvest Handling.

UC Davis SAREP Manuals. (Organic apple production, organic soil amendments and fertilizers, compost production and utilization). Order at 1-800-994-8849 or www.anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu

UC Davis Vegetable Research & Information Center . http://vric.ucdavis.edu/selectnewtopic.organic.htm Publication include: Organic Certification, Soil Fertility & Management, Weed, Insect and Disease Management and Post-harvest Handling.

Washington State Department of Agriculture. (2006). Brand Name Material List. http://www.agr.wa.gov/foodanimal/organic/default.htm

Livestock

Canadian Organic Growers. Organic Livestock Handbook.

Chenoweth, Herman. (1997). Free-range Poultry Production and Marketing: A Guide to Raising, Processing, and Marketing Premium Quality Chicken , Turkey and Eggs. Back Forty Books. Available at: http://www.back40books.com

E. Organic Enterprise Budgets

Dairy

Dairy Goats. Rutgers Cooperative Extension ( Northeast US ). http://aesop.rutgers.edu/ ~farmmgmt/ne-budgets/organic.html

Fruits

Organic Apples, Slender Spindle (1210 trees/ Ac) Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, British Columbia, 2001. http://www.agf.gov/bc.ca/busmgmt/budget_pdf/ tree_fruits/organic_apples_2001.pdf

Field Crops

North Dakota State University . www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/agecon/ecguides/ 2003org.pdf Organic budgets include: Spring Wheat, Durum, Feed Barley, Corn Grain, Oil Sunflower, Confectionary Sunflower, Soybeans, Oats, Flax, Field Peas, Millet, Buckwheat, Rye , Rotational Green Manure and Machinery Cost Schedules.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension ( Northeast US ). http://aesop.rutgers.edu/ ~farmmgmt/ne-budgets/organic.html Budgets include Alfalfa Hay and Soybeans.

Livestock

Organic Pork Production: A Two-litter Pasture Farrow-to-Finish Budget. Iowa State University , 1999. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ipic/reports/99swinereports/asl-1679.pdf

Small-Scale Egg Production. Pennsylvania State University , 1999. http://agalternatives. aers.psu.edu/livestock/small_scale_egg/small_scale_egg.pdf

Specialty Crops

Organic Goldenseal Production. Washington State University , 2001. http://smallfarms.wsu.edu/crops/organicGoldenseal.html

Vegetables

University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Vegetable Production Budgets including Broccoli, Sweet Corn, Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, Cucumbers, Squash, Lima Beans, Tomatoes, Okra, Irrigated Tomatoes, Snap Beans, Turnips, Southern Peas, Watermelons, Strawberries. http://www.aragriculture.org/horticulture/budgets

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Organic Vegetable Production Cost Studies including Broccoli, Kale, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Salad Mix, Leaf Lettuce, Peppers, and Summer Squash. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/ SustAg/organiccoststudy.pdf

Rutgers Cooperative Extension ( Northeast US ). http://aesop.rutgers.edu/ ~farmmgmt/ne-budgets/organic.html Organic budgets include: Bell Pepper, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Cucumber, Leaf Lettuce, Yellow Onions, Pumpkins, Sweet Corn, Fresh Market Tomatoes and Processing Tomatoes.

UC Davis California . http://vric.ucdavis.edu/veginfo/topics/prodcosts/ organiccostsreport.htm Budgets include: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Garlic, Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Red Onions, Yellow Onions, Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Sweet Corn and Winter Squash.

Horticultural Business Information Network. http://www.utextension.utk.edu/hbin/HBIN-FruitsandVeggies.htm Includes Fruit and Vegetable Budgets from Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Alabama, Virginia, Rutgers and North Carolina.

F. Databases & Listservs

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (USDA) Publications Search

http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/afspub.htm

American Distance Education Consortium

Information from 50+ Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Stations

http://e-answers.adec.edu

New Crop Resource Online Program

www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop

North Carolina State University

Organic Farming Systems- Searchable Research Articles Database

http://www.ncsu.edu/organic_farming_systems/database.htm

USDA’s Market News

http://www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm

USDA National Agriculture Library Catalog (AGRICOLA)

http://agricola.nal.usda.gov/

G. ATTRA Publications

Publications include short guides for specific commodity production and a production budget. Guides are also available for pest control, soils & fertilizers, marketing and management forms. Guides are available at http://attra.ncat.org/organic.html