Research Guides: Sustainability Resources: Find Statistics

Agriculture

American Farmland Trust AFT's priorities are protecting agricultural land, promoting environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.
ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program Supports farmers, ranchers, agriculture educators, and land managers. Provides news on sustainable agriculture and organic farming, events, and funding opportunities.
Heifer International Heifer International is on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition National alliance of farm, rural development, and conservation groups that organized in 1988 to affect federal agriculture policy.
Rodale Institute This nonprofit is dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education.
What is Community Supported Agriculture? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community's farm. The growers and consumers provide mutual support and share the risks and benefits of food production. Typically, members or share-holders of the farm or garden pledge in advance to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and farmer's salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm's bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and participating directly in food production.

Community Directories & Local Statistics

Global Ecovillage Network GEN North America (GENNA) has created the Regenerative Communities Alliance (REGEN ALLIANCE) – an emerging collaborative platform for organizations and individuals serving the regenerative communities network within North America and beyond.
Intentional Communities Information and directories for seekers of community, existing and forming communities, and other friends of community building.
Local Harvest - Farmers Market Directory Directory of Farmers Markets by location

Energy and Technology

ACEEE This organization does extensive work by conducting assessments, advising policymakers, organizing conferences and workshops, and educates consumers and businesses.
CREST Project Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) provides information, policy analysis, research, and much more. Notable for active renewable discussion groups.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an energy future for the nation.

Government Agencies

Conservation Law Foundation Non-profit focused on water, forests, oceans, and issues of smart growth in New England.
Development Center for Appropriate Technology (DCAT)
Environmental Law Institute
EPA - Sustainability
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Assists state agencies promote innovative practices.
FedCenter - Sustainability Programs Guidance for Federal facilities in maintaining sustainable facilities and practices. Includes extensive links to related organizations, tools, and policies.
Management of Social Transformation (MOST) Programme UNESCO program fostering and promoting social science research.
NASA: Climate Change and Global Warming One of the premier sites for assessing climate change.
Smart Growth Online Collaboration between Federal agencies, environmental groups, preservation organizations and many more.

Databases and Articles

The Sullivan University Libraries provide access to a variety of databases that offer information on general sustainability, green design, modern energy management, and other topics related to the environment.

AGRICOLA This link opens in a new window
GreenFile This link opens in a new window

Other comprehensive databases that provide useful articles:

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center This link opens in a new window
ProQuest This link opens in a new window

A to Z Databases List
Use library databases to find scholarly journal articles and other resources.