Living the Green Lifestyle
The environmental benefits of organic living attract followers who wish to learn, work, and play in an industry that benefits the health of both its adherents and the earth. For those wishing to learn more about the benefits of organic practices, there are a wealth of books, videos, and other media available.
Resources can be found not only in traditional bookstores and online sites such as Amazon, but also through many small farmers' own websites. Organic living can be a cause for many small, local farmers, and they often use every avenue available to them to get their message out.
Educational options range from university courses to farm workshops. Many local farming operations offer internships, tours, and other educational opportunities. On-site workshops for adults focus on topics like wool spinning and farming practices. School lectures and field trips are also sometimes offered. Full-time apprenticeships or internships, generally running the length of the growing season, are available for the individual interested in immersing themselves in the farming experience. Simple living quarters and healthy meals are usually included. This type of arrangement benefits both farmer and student, providing affordable labor for the business owner and significant hands-on, in-depth experience in all aspects of farming for the student.
Many organic farmers are also passionate about local and traditional arts and trades. They may help sponsor a local art festival, network with other businesses to promote local crafts and agriculture, or host a college student apprenticing in a traditional craft such as blacksmithing or woodworking. A dedication to sustainability may also lead to participation in environmental programs, for example, a research project about renewable energy.
Some farms also run bed-and-breakfast facilities or provide hostel-type accommodations for those looking for a pastoral getaway. Delicious organic, local produce and baked goods feature on daily menus. Walking and biking trails, snowshoeing, farm and garden tours, and other outdoor pursuits attract visitors.
Lastly, the Internet is an ideal place to connect with others in a local community who are interested in organics, whether they run a natural spa, organize special events, or just manage a plot at the community garden.
Organic & Sustainable Lifestyle Directory
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123 Farm
10600 Highland Springs Ave
Cherry Valley, CA 92223
(951) 845-1151
jan.k@hsresort.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Restaurants & Cafés; Body Oils; Fruits & Vegetables; Events; Farmstays/ Bed & Breakfasts
Region: Riverside County
www.123farm.com/
2600 Bull Street Farmers Market
2600 Bull St
Columbia, SC 29206
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farmers' Markets; Family Fun
Region: Richland County
38th & Meridian Farmers Market
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 828-9259
indydodad@yahoo.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farmers' Markets; Family Fun
Region: Marion County
4 D ACRES Inc.
PO Box 1218
Louisburg, KS 66053
(877) 837-4119
(913) 271-1832
4 D ACRES carries 100% pure, all-natural emu oil as well as meat, lotions for skin care, purple emu products, emu egg art, and more.
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Cosmetics; Reading; Testimonials; Hair Care; Blogs; Eggs; Body Oils; Dried Meats; Emu; Beauty
Region: Miami County
www.4dacresemuoil.com/
61st Street Farmers Market
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 241-6044
info@experimentalstation.org
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farmers' Markets; Family Fun
Region: Cook County
6701 Burnet Road Market
6701 Burnet Rd Market
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 879-8565
info@6701burnetroadmarket.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Events; Family Fun
Region: Travis County
www.6701burnetroadmarket.com/
6701 Burnet Road Market - Blog
Categories: Lifestyle; Reading; Blogs
www.6701burnetroadmarketblog.com/
7 Mile Fair
2720 W 7 Mile Rd
Caledonia, WI 53108
(262) 835-2177
Steve@7milefair.com
Categories: Grocers & Markets; Lifestyle; Farmers' Markets; Food & Drink; Employment / Internship; Events; Family Fun; Festivals
Region: Racine County
www.7milefair.com/
A Land of Grass Ranch
564 Graham Ranch Ln
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-0159
ALandofGrass@3riversdbs.net
Our mission is to raise livestock in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner while teaching others.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Blogs; Lamb; Wools; Grass-Fed Beef
Region: Pondera County
www.a-land-of-grass-ranch.com/
A Long Time Coming Farm
7180 S Meridan Rd
Hudson, MI 49247
(517) 448-8090
rick@onlyfarmerproducefood.com
Welcome to A Long Time Coming Farm, home of pasture raised poultry, Katahdin sheep, boars, and goats. We are also raising pigs for market. We pride ourselves in not using steroids, medicated feed, or hormones in the production of our meat and egg production.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; Blogs; Free Range Eggs; Free Range Poultry; Grass-Fed Beef; Pasture Raised Lamb; Pasture Raised Pork; Pasture Raised Goats
Region: Lenawee County
www.onlyfarmersproducefood.com/
A Place on Earth
499 Long Branch Fork
Turners Station, KY 40075
(502) 532-0476
courtney@aplaceonearthcsa.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Blogs; Eggs; Berries; Herbs
Region: Henry County
www.aplaceonearthcsa.com/
A Wren’s Nest Farm
402 S Neilson Ave
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 289-4056
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Recipes; Blogs; Eggs; Fabric & Fiber; Canning; Cheese Making; Pasture Raised Pork
Region: Pueblo County
www.awrensnest.com/
A Wrinkle In Thyme Farm
106 Black Mountain Rd
Sumner, ME 04292
(207) 212-4058
info@awrinkleinthymefarm.com
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; CSA Farms; Textiles & Materials; Syrups; Fabric & Fiber
Region: Oxford County
www.awrinkleinthymefarm.com/
A+S Farming
Praha, TX
hello@goingtothecountry.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Reading; Blogs; Poultry; Lamb
Region: Fayette County
www.goingtothecountry.com/
Aarogya
Aarogya is a comprehensive health information portal.
Categories: Lifestyle; Health & Therapy; Directories
www.aarogya.com/
Abbondanza
10145 Oxford Rd
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 485-7818
info@eatabbo.org
Organic seeds and produce.
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; CSA Farms; Recipes; Fruits & Vegetables
Region: Weld County
www.eatabbo.org/
Abenaki Springs Farm
PO Box 33
188 Upper Walpole Rd
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 445-2157
info@abenakispringsfarm.com
Categories: Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; CSA Farms; Recipes; Herbs
Region: Cheshire County
www.abenakispringsfarm.com/
Aberdeen Mills
2405 Mill Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 371-6492
info@aberdeenmills.com
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Farms; Produce Farms; Reading; Textiles & Materials; Balms; Blogs; Poultry; Jams & Jellies; Berries; Free Range Eggs
Region: Lancaster County
www.aberdeenmills.com/
Abigail's
abigailshoney@windstream.net
Categories: Products; Lifestyle; Online Shopping; Reading; Soaps; Honey; Balms; Blogs
Region: Fayette County
www.abigailsoap.com/
Able Oaks Dairy Goats
6167 FM1857 S
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 530-1009
contact@ableoaks.com
Able Oaks Dairy Goats specializes in delicious hand-crafted artisan cheese.
Categories: Lifestyle; Online Shopping; Farms; Reading; Blogs; Milk; Cheeses
Region: Cherokee County
www.ableoaksdairygoats.com/