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ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program

ATTRA is a program developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
Our services are available to farmers, ranchers, market gardeners, Extension agents, researchers, educators, farm organizations, and others involved in agriculture, especially those who are economically disadvantaged or belong to traditionally underserved communities.
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The ATTRA Question of the Week features a relevant topic chosen by our experts.
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URBAN AGRICULTURE

Whether you're a beginning farmer, or an experienced agricultural producer interested in transitioning to more sustainable practices, you may want to start by learning more about the principles of sustainable agriculture and some of the "systems" approaches associated with it.
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LIVESTOCK AND PASTURE

Whether you’re an experienced or a beginning producer, you can find useful information relating to traditional livestock such as beef and dairy cattle, sheep, hogs and poultry, as well as introductions to alternative livestock options from bees to bison.
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ARMED TO FARM

Armed to Farm is Sustainable Agriculture Training For Military Veterans. Learn more about current opportunities, technical assistance, and online tutorials.
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ATTRA’s daily recap of sustainable agriculture news and resources gleaned from the Internet.

Upcoming Events

ATTRA’s interactive calendar of events will keep you updated on the the goings on in Sustainable Agriculture. We also provide the opportunity for organizations to publicize their upcoming event, festival and projects through our online events calendar.

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Internship Opportunities

A directory of on-the-job learning opportunities in sustainable and organic agriculture in the U.S. (and some in Canada) has been published since 1989 as a tool to help farmers and apprentices connect with each other.

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Funding Opportunities

A clearinghouse of available grant and funding opportunities within the realm of Sustainable Agriculture.

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Farm Apprenticeship Program Offered in Northwest Arkansas
Related ATTRA Resource: List of Internships The Center for Food and Farm Systems Entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is partnering with successful farms in Northwest Arkansas to
Tracy Mumma
18 October, 2019
Recordkeeping Helps Improve Sheep Profitability
Related ATTRA Publication: Small Ruminant Sustainability Checksheet The American Lamb Board newsletter reported on a presentation at the 2019 American Lamb Summit that highlighted recordkeeping as a means of improving sh
Tracy Mumma
18 October, 2019
Proposed Amendment to National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances Open for Comment
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has published a proposed rule to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, according to recommendations by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). This rule pr
Tracy Mumma
18 October, 2019

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