Resources Index

Archives and databases

• Indigenous Micro Organisms put to work: Effective indigenous micro-organisms can be made to work without external resources and without commercial preparations.
• Planning for a New Seed Bank: The new building will be a blue print for community seed self-reliance resulting in a greater food security.

File attachments

• Heritage Fruit and Nut Trees in Schools - a Bridge from Past to Future Generations: Have you ever thought of how many types of mangoes or apples there are? How many types of bushfruits and nuts do you know?
  
  This is a kit for students in years five to ten and their teachers. It talks about how fruit and nut trees are part of our heritage and gives you some ideas on how to conserve the different varieties.
• How Many Seeds to Put in a Packet?: A short WORD document outlining the guidelines The Seed Savers' Network uses to package seeds for distribution.
• Local Seed Network Kit: Here's some information to help you start your own seed exchange group. It's easy!

Networks and directories

• Discussion Paper on Supplying Seed Aid in Disaster Areas: Michel Fanton warns of the pitfalls in of Seed Aid

Web pages

• Action Group on Erosion Technology and Concentration (formally Rural Advancement Foundation International): Web site providing resources relating to sustainable and socially responsible agriculture, highlighting invasive technologies such as genetic engineering
• Agrisurf.com: Search engine specialising in Agriculture with many links listed by subject
• American Botanical Council: Site with resources and links about herbalism
• Australian Gene Ethics Network: Major networking and policy oriented organisation aiming to educate the public and government on the dangers of genetically modified organisms.
• Australian Volunteers International: Australian Volunteers International is committed to work towards a peaceful and just world. It achieves this by providing opportunities for Australians to volunteer to live, work and learn in partnership with people of other cultures. Volunteers contribute to developing communities and bring a reciprocal benefit to Australia.
• Future Harvest: A charitable organisation representing the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
• Genetic Resources Action International (GRAIN): Web site of GRAIN with resources, updates and literature on agricultural biodiversity conservation.
• Henry Doubleday Research Association of Australia: Organic growers research organisation with information and seeds for members.
• Heritage Seed Curators Australia: Food seed conservation group
• ISEC - International Society for Ecology and Culture : Promoting locally-based alternatives to the global consumer culture
• International Forum on Globalization: The International Forum on Globalization (IFG) is an alliance of sixty leading activists, scholars, economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity, and public education in response to economic globalization.
• International Maize & Wheat Improvement Center: Research group specializing in Maize & Wheat
• La Priere du Vieillard ( also in English): A prayer to Archangel Michael - a useful guide for old people. Mature audience only please.
• Model to Model Dialogues: Spotlight on Seed Saving:
• National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia Ltd: Site of Australia's major organic certifier with information resources, links and products for organic growers
• Notes on keeping seed cool, clean, dry, and pest-free: This document was writen for Local Seed Network wanting to strore seeds for mid term.
• Organic Federation of Australia Inc.: The peak Industry body for the Australian organic and biodynamic industry with news and trade services.
• Organic Growers Association of Western Australia (Inc): Information and trade resources for organic growers
• Permaculture Sydney: Permaculture Sydney and Permaculture North are community-based organisations exploring permaculture solutions to contemporary living.
• Plant Breeders Rights: Australian Government organisation responsible for registering new varieties of plants.
• Procedures Manual: Viability Testing: Based on our experience at the Seed Centre this 2200 word document will be useful when a Local Seed Network needs to find out how fertile their seeds are.
• Rams'Horn: The Ram's Horn dissects the dominant system, reporting on the activities and analyzing the strategies of transnational agribusiness and governments.
• Silica Gel For Sale: Small quantities of silica gel that are able to dry seeds in a jar in a wet season or keep seeds stored dry are available at cost price. Seed packets also for sale.
• The Guardian: The GM Debate: A catagorised archive of articles from The Guardian (UK) about genetically modified foods.
• The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements: The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) is an umbrella organisation which sets basic certification standards for organic agriculture worldwide.
• The International Potato Center (CIP): Access to resources on the conservation and distribution of Potatoes worldwide
• Toxic Chemical Reference Site: Lots of factual information on most major toxic hazards at home and in the environment.
• Union of Concerned Scientists, USA: Site contains many issues of concern, including GMOS
• United States Department of Agriculture: Responsible for regulation and monitoring of biotechnology in agriculture in USA
• Urban Agricultural Notes: Resources on urban agriculture based in Canada but with worldwide links
• Yes!: Yes! is a journal site with backissue articles listed online. Good information on food for life.