Henry Brockman
North-Central Region Patrick Madden Award Winner
Illinois organic farmer Henry Brockman is featured in the second installment of our interviews with winners of the 2008 Patrick Madden Award for Sustainable Agriculture presented by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). Program Specialist Tammy Hinman talked with Henry Brockman about his perspective on sustainable agriculture and his emphasis on biodiversity in market gardening.
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The Fayetteville Farmers Market

This video introduces the vendors at the Mill District Farmers Market in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The video gives an in-depth description of the sustainability techniques that are used by the vendors at the market. It also focuses on the quality of the products that have been produced. This short video highlights the importance of promoting local foods and practicing sustainable agriculture. It was produced by interns at the National Center for Appropriate Technology's Southeast Regional Office.

Keeping Your Employees Happy and Your Production Profitable
Farmers, workers, and communities can all benefit from improved conditions in agricultural workplaces. Positive Practices in Farm Labor Management, a new handbook from ATTRA and the California Institute for Rural Studies, identifies 10 positive labor practices and describes how they might be implemented on farms. The handbook provides real-world examples and resources. » Learn More