Resource Database

The American Planning Association's (APA) policy guides represent the collective thinking of our members on positions of both principle and practice. They represent APA's official position on issues central to building communities of lasting value. Topics include: Climate Change, Energy, Hazard Mitigation, Sustainability, Housing, and more.

The Center for Rural Affairs is an advocate for health care, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and community development in rural areas. Also offers technical assistance, financing programs, and other resources to rural communities.

The USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) anticipates trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America and to conduct high-quality, objective economic research to inform and enhance public and private decision making. ERS digitally publishes its research and analysis in economic research reports, articles in our award-winning Amber Waves magazine, and data products throughout the year.

The National Agricultural Statistical Service provides information on crops, plants, livestock, environmental concerns associated with agriculture, current research, and agricultural land use statistics.

Food Co-op Initiative strives to provide exceptional resources for people in the U.S. working to start a retail food co-op that meets the needs of their community. New startups can use Food Co-op Initiative materials at no charge and are able to reach out to Food Co-op Initiative staff for phone consultations and additional technical help.The Food Co-op Iniative also provides "Seed Grants" for emerging community food co-ops.

Gardens from Garbage seeks to provide assitance in teaching, organizing, networking, and producing in regards to food sustainability. Garbage from Garden's mission is to educate and guide organizations, neighborhoods and communities in developing a sustainable local food source through composting, gardening and year-round greenhouses.

This toolkit was created by the Idaho Farmers Market Association and University of Idaho Extension in direct response to what Idaho Farmers Market managers explained were the most needed areas of education and information. The toolkit provides information on advertising & outreach, recruiting vendors, rules & regulation compliance, and creating customer incentives.

The Idaho Farmers Market Association is a statewide, member-based association created to bring together resources and expertise from around the state to help farmers markets in Idaho thrive.

Lake County Community Development cultivates economic growth in western Montana by offering unique resources to develop community, business and food and agriculture enterprises. We serve entrepreneurs and local businesses.

Montana Food Co-Op allows Montanans to sell and purchase goods throughout the state online.