Sustainable Agriculture

Overview

According to CAES' Sustainable Agriculture website, "sustainable agriculture means the practice of growing food, fiber, feed and fuel in systems that meet the needs of both the present and future generations. Sustainable agriculture emphasizes production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers and the community. Sustainable agriculture systems rely on building healthy soils and crops, enhancing biodiversity, and minimizing the use of non-renewable resources."

Publications

Commercial and Professional Publications

• Compost Utilization for Erosion Control
• Georgia Green*A*Syst: Environmental Checklist for Landscape Professionals

General Publications

• Junipers
• Developing a WaterSmart Landscape
• Composting and Mulching
• Native Plants for Georgia Part III: Wildflowers
• Native Plants of North Georgia: A Photo Guide for Plant Enthusiasts
• Make Every Drop Count! Efficient Landscape Irrigation Systems
• Make Every Drop Count: Water Saving Tips when Planning a New Landscape
• Rain Gardens
• Native Plants for Georgia Part II: Ferns
• Make Every Drop Count: Proper Planting Results in Healthy, Water-Efficient Plants
• Make Every Drop Count: Managing a Water-Wise Landscape
• Make Every Drop Count: Xeriscape - Seven Steps to a Water-Wise Landscape

To see other publications, go to the CAES Publications site or the FACS Publications listing.

News

For the latest news about Extension, visit Georgia FACES. News you can use about Georgia family, agricultural, consumer and enviromental sciences.

• April 2012 was warmer and dryer than normal
• Keep fire ants away from compost piles, vegetable gardens
• CAES Agronomist studying vertical farming concepts
• Soil lab faculty help launch lab in Haiti
• Athens-Clarke inducts state's first class of Master Composters
• Turn fallen leaves into rich compost
• Sustainable community innovation grants available
• Sustainable agriculture: Two sides of the same coin
• Conserve water with compost
• Pruning and honeybee basics on 'Your Southern Garden' April 16

Websites

UGA-affiliated sites

• Impact Statements: Sustainable Agriculture
  Descriptions of Extension efforts to improve knowledge & practices related to sustainable agriculture.
• Sustainable Agriculture
  Offers extensive resources on aspects of production, including soil testing, production, conservation tillage, nutrient management, pest management, pollinators and management intensive grazing. Provides presentations of recent research. Supports small farm and local food entrepreneurs and provides them an FAQ. Includes news, events calendar, and links.

External sites

• National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
  Organization promoting sustainable agriculture to federal regulatory bodies includes summaries of its activities alongside publications, resources for advocates, and press stories and blog.