April 27, 1995
Resource Pointer #29
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*Regenerating Agriculture: Policies and Practices for
Sustainability and Self Reliance, 1995.* Jules N.
Pretty. Examines evidence from a range of agroecological
and community settings to show benefits of sustainable
agricultural practices. Presents case studies of
sustainable projects from 20 developing countries and
analyzes common elements of success. Argues that
government policies must suport alternative practices,
and discusses effective policies for promoting
sustainability. 320 pp. UK$6.95. International Institute
for Environment and Development (IIED), Publications, 3
Endsleigh St., London WC1H 0DD, England; phone (44-171)
388 2117; fax (44-171) 388 2826; email
iieduk@gn.apc.org.
*Organic Research Grants.* Organic Farming Research
Foundation (OFRF). OFRF is offering funds for organic
farming methods research, dissemination of research
results to organic farmers and growers in transition,
and consumer education on organic farming issues.
Proposals of US$3,000-$5,000 are encouraged. Proposals
must be received by July 31, 1995. Grants Program,
Organic Farming Research Foundation, P.O. Box 440, Santa
Cruz, CA 95061; phone (408) 426-6606; fax (408) 426-
6670.
*A Better Row to How: The Economic, Environmental, and
Social Impact of Sustainable Agriculture, 1994.*
Northwest Area Foundation. Based on study of farmers in
Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and Montana, in which
farmers were asked to describe farming practices and
values. Study rates farmers on continuum from most to
least sustainable according to pesticide and fertilizer
use, variety of crops planted and degree of commitment
to ecological practices. Compares most with least
sustainable farmers in terms of crop yields, economic
perfomance, labor requirements and community
interactions. Results demonstrate extent and variety of
sustainable practices adopted in prarie/plains states
and indicate areas where further scientific and economic
research would be beneficial. 38 pp. Free.
Communications Department, Northwest Area Foundation,
332 Minnesota St., Suite E-1201, St. Paul, MN 55101-
1373; phone (612) 224-9635; fax (612) 225-3881.
*Green Europe: Organic Farming, 1994.* European
Commission. Overview of organic farming history in
Europe with discussion of organic farming benefits to
health, environment and family farmers. Documents
fourfold increase in acreage dedicated to organic
farming between 1989-1993. Provides official European
Community definition of "organic" and lists products
authorized for use in organic production and processing.
Examines national and European Community policies
regarding aid to organic farmers. Predicts that organic
will never be as important as conventional agriculture
in Europe, but that it will better supply jobs in areas
of high unemployment and that it will be superior in
ecologically vulnerable regions. Green Europe
Newsletter, DG X, Commission of the European
Communities, Rue Joseph II, 99, 1049 Brussels, Belgium;
phone (32-2) 29 99 426; fax (32-2) 29 99 014.
*Zum Anwenderschutz beim Pestizideinsatz in
Entwicklungslindern (On User Protection During Pesticide
Use in Developing Countries), 1995.* (German). Pesticide
Action Network-Germany. Informative survey of health
risks of pesticides, classifications of hazardous
substances and possible user protection measures.
Considers availability and effectiveness of protective
clothing in Third World countries. Compares
international with German pesticide regulations. 20 pp.
Germany, 12DM; Europe, 15DM; other countries, 20DM. PAN-
Germany, Nernstweg 32, D-22765 Hamburg, Germany; phone
(49-40) 39 39 78; fax (49-40) 39 75 20; email pan-
germany@umwelt.ecolink.org
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