YCCC: Food Sustainability: Websites

General

Civil Eats
Civil Eats is a daily news source for critical thought about the American food system.
Community Supported Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Garden in an Environmentally Friendly Way
National Wildlife Federation
Organic Production/Organic Food
United States Department of Agriculture
Union of Concerned Scientists: Food & Agriculture
Puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): Food
Sections devoted to food regulation, food science, food defense, biotechnology, and more
Food Security
United States Dept. of Agriculture
Food Quality
From the United States Department of Agriculture
What to Eat: The Environmental Impacts of Our Food
Food Alliance
Defines sustainability in agriculture and the food industry with comprehensive sustainability standards.

Local Food Systems: Concepts, Impacts, and Issues
A comprehensive overview of local food systems from USDA.
Slow Food USA
Sustainable Table
Celebrates local sustainable food, educates consumers on food-related issues and works to build community through food.
USDA Farmers Markets and Local Food Marketing
Find statistics on farmers' markets throughout the U.S. and learn how to participate in or start your own.

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC), National Agricultural Library
Information site devoted to sustainable agriculture and community supported agricultural program.
National Sustainable Agricultural Coalition
"An alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities."
National Sustainable Agricultural Information Service
Publications and resources on sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and more.
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

Cultivating Community
"Committed to growing sustainable communities in three ways: by feeding our hungry, empowering our youth and community, and healing our planet."
Future of Maine Agriculture: How to Become Move Involved in Local Food Production
A short video from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Maine Farmland Trust
Maine Food Strategy
"An action plan to strengthening Maine's farming, fishing, and food economy."
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Assoc.
Many useful resources and links.
Maine Policy Review
Maine's Food System Issue (2011)
ReVision Energy: Partners in Sustainablilty Maine & New Hampshire
ReVision strongly supports and encourages other businesses and organizations in Maine and New Hampshire in their efforts for sustainability.
What is the Slow Food Movement
A short video from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Statistics can be a valuable information resource for many of your research projects. Here are some top-notch sources for statistics:

FAOSTAT Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Food Nutrition Profiles by Country
FedStats
"Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies." Browse or search thousands of statistical tables maintained by the U.S. government.

Dirty Dozen
An App to find out which fruits and veggies are on the dirty dozen and clean fifteen lists. (Look for this app in iTunes or Google Play.)
Center for a Livable Future
Blog about putting ideas into action for a healthier food system.
Food and Nutrition Blog
United States Dept. of Agriculture

Ask these questions to determine whether the resources you find are credible and reliable:

Who created the page? Does the person or organization have the appropriate credentials?
What is the purpose of the site? For example, is it sponsored by a company that has a financial interest in the topic?
When was the page last updated? How current is the information?
How does the author support his/her argument? Does the author cite trustworthy sources?

Learn more about evaluating websites from Cornell University; or print out our handy tipsheet.