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AFA Member Online Collaboration
Connects to the AFA wiki
Central Valley Farmland at the Tipping Point?
The American Farmland Trust has issued this valuable report on the rapid loss of prime farmland in California's Central Valley. It is a useful resource for anyone considering the problem of loss of ag land in California.
Chef's Collaborative
Chefs Collaborative is a national network of more than 1,000 members of the food community who promote sustainable cuisine by celebrating the joys of local, seasonal, and artisanal cooking.
Farm Land Information Center
The FIC is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust. Great resource for US State by State information on ag land preservation methods and laws.
Farmland Protection Action Guide
This helpful action guide is from the Institute for Local Government, an organization supporting municipal governments.
Smart Growth America
Great resources on the link between smart growth and the protection of open space and ag land. Check out their free resource CD "Smart Growth Shareware."
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Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) is a pioneer in the movement to make local communities more economically sustainable. The are an important partner in the San Benito AFA, helping to identify and support new business opportunities for local ag.
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Farm Bureau of Ventura County
Ventura County’s Farm Bureau is, in our opinion, the most innovative chapter in the state. They have more graduates of the California Ag Leadership program on their Board than any other. Their CEO, Rex Laird, is constantly seeking to improve the organization and its programming. Check out their strategic Plan.
UC Hansen Trust
The Hansen Trust has been the primary fiscal sponsor of the Ventura AFA process since its inception in 2000. This foundation was created by Thelma Hansen with the express purpose of funding activities that support the existence of agriculture in Ventura County.
Walk Your Talk Productions
The site of filmmaker and AFA member Dulanie Ellis. Dulanie has produced several films on AFA topics including "Good Stewards" on stewardship of resources, "Home Grow'n" about farmland preservation by using Smart Growth, and "Mi Casa Es Su Casa" on farmworker housing. Films can be ordered on-line and 2-3 minute previews can be viewed.
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Audubon California Landowner Stewardship Program
Audubon's program to work with private landowners to conserve and restore wildlife habitat on farms and ranches while preserving or enhancing the economic conditions for agriculture. The program is led by Yolo AFA member Vance Russell.
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