20 Questions on Genetically Modified Foods
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Public Health
20 Questions on Genetically Modified Foods
The World Health Organization answers the top twenty questions about genetically modified (GM) foods. This resource provides information about what GM foods are, why they are produced, how they are regulated, and potential effects on humans and the environment. This resource offers an excellent introduction to GM foods, as well as links to more in- …
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health
Online Exhibits – Harvest Tales, Home – Kansas Historical Society
Agriculture and Aquaculture
Online Exhibits – Harvest Tales, Home – Kansas Historical Society
This website has links to harvest tales from almost every county in Kansas. People remember everything from encountering rattlesnakes among the wheat to the anxiety of wondering if a harvest would be financially successful enough to carry the farm through the winter. There are also links to photographs.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–West North Central States (Midwest)
Organic Trade Association: Organic Facts
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Nutrition and Diet, Vitamins and Minerals
Organic Trade Association: Organic Facts
Provides a comprehensive listing of organic facts including a definition of organic, information on genetic engineering and the use of antibiotics in agriculture. The Organic Trade Association promotes organic products, advocates for organic standards and supports scientific research into the environmental and nutritional impacts of organic product …
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet–Nutrition
The Mayo Clinic – Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Food, Nutrition and Diet, Vegetarian
The Mayo Clinic – Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
The famed Mayo Clinic provides numerous articles on nutrition and healthy eating. Here, “Learn the difference between organic foods and their traditionally grown counterparts.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Entertainment & Leisure–Food; Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet
Beef Today: Cattle Ranch & Herding News, Beef & Cattle Prices | AGWEB.com
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Beef Today: Cattle Ranch & Herding News, Beef & Cattle Prices | AGWEB.com
This is a magazine about the cattle and beef industry.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Virtual Nebraska
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Geography
Virtual Nebraska
Where Nebraska’s past meets its future! Read about Nebraska history with Our Towns, a “compilation of histories of all incorporated municipalities in the state”, and learn more about the role of space data “to stimulate and challenge K-12 students to acquire and use scientific, mathematical, and other skills.”
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–West North Central States (Midwest)
Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Archaeology, Geography
Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau
Environmental history; summary of a vast body of research from multiple disciplines in an easily accessible format.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Reference–Geography; Regional & Country Information–North Americ–United States–Mountain States (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming); Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Native American History; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics); Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–Mountain States (Western); Social Sciences–Archaeology; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Earth Sciences; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Life Sciences, Zoology
Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal
“An emerging open-access journal publishing quality research into all areas of Fisheries and Aquaculture.” Includes peer-reviewed research papers, reviews and short reports.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Zoology–Fish & Other Marine Life
University of Minnesota Extension
Agriculture and Aquaculture
University of Minnesota Extension
University resources on topics of interest to the general public. Includes sections on: Agriculture, Community, Environment, Family, Garden and Youth.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
Kinshasa Times
Africa, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Congo, Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Kinshasa Times
Kinshasa Times is part of the World News Network and provides headlines from news sources around the world on what’s happening in the Congo.
Subject: Congo, Democratic Republic Of The–Ville De Kinshasa; Africa; Congo, Democratic Republic Of The
Farm Journal Magazine
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Farm Journal Magazine
Provides practical information on crops, livestock, and farm life. Site includes full text of articles from Farm Journal, and daily features such as live chat rooms, humor, weekly polls, and news items. Searchable archives.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Discovering Tea
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Food, Vegetarian
Discovering Tea
Provides information on tea and tea production in China, India, Nepal, Taiwan, Japan, and Sri Lanka.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Entertainment & Leisure–Food–Drink; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Cooking & Recipe Blogs
FAOSTAT Statistics Database
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Economics, Statistics
FAOSTAT Statistics Database
“FAOSTAT is an on-line and multilingual database currently containing over 1 million time-series records covering international statistics in the following areas: production, trade, food balance sheets, food aid shipments, fertilizer and pesticides, land use and irrigation, forest products, fishery products, population, and agricultural machinery.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Business & Economics–Economics; Business & Economics–Statistics
The Encyclopedia of Earth
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Encyclopedias, Physics, Reptiles and Amphibians, Zoology
The Encyclopedia of Earth
A comprehensive, authoritative, and thorough resource all about our Earth and relationship to it. Articles written by experts and scholars
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Science & Technology–Physics; Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Zoology; Reference–Encyclopedias; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Earth Sciences; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Physics; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Biology–Zoology (Animal Biology)
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Agriculture and Aquaculture
California Department of Food and Agriculture
This site has everything you need to know about farming and agriculture in California. Contains California-specific information about trade, insects and pests, fairs and expositions, and much more.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology
UCBiotech
Agriculture and Aquaculture
UCBiotech
This site is sponsored by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. It contains news and general information about biotechnology. It also includes a database of 1000 scientific publications for researchers and educational resources for teachers.
Subject: Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Biotechnology; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Alberta Barley Commission
Agriculture and Aquaculture
Alberta Barley Commission
Sponsored by Canada’s Alberta Barley Commission, this website provides extensive information about barley and the grain’s uses, along with professional resources for farmers and researchers. The Commission “enables Alberta farmers to invest in positive initiatives that promote a vibrant barley industry”; growers can access information about market …
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Business & Economics–Agribusiness
USDA Agriculture Fact Book
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
USDA Agriculture Fact Book
“The Agriculture Fact Book is a handy reference tool that offers information about U.S. Agriculture and describes all USDA programs. It also provides useful information about food safety, nutrition, rural issues, research, education, and natural resources.” The most recent Fact Book, as well as previous Fact Books, can be viewed online or downloade …
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Government, Statistics, US State and Regional
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Database from the National Agriculture Statistics Service that allows users to search for US, state, county and territory data on crops, livestock, and farms by census years.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
USDA Foreign Agriculture Service
Agriculture and Aquaculture
USDA Foreign Agriculture Service
Official site of the Foreign Agricultural Service, a division of the US Department of Agriculture. FAS works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products, and operates programs designed to build new markets and improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Business & Economics–Agribusiness
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Agriculture and Aquaculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Compiles statistics about all aspects of US agriculture, including production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and received by farmers, and farm labor and wages. Conducts and publishes the Census of Agriculture every five years.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Business & Economics–Agribusiness
Food & Nutrition Information Center
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Nutrition and Diet, Vitamins and Minerals
Food & Nutrition Information Center
A directory of credible, accurate, and practical resources for consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government personnel. Visitors can find printable format educational materials, government reports, research papers and more.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet
Amber Waves
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, North America, Nutrition and Diet, United States
Amber Waves
Flagship magazine for the Economic Research Service (ERS), the main source of economic information and research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Their mission is to inform and enhance public and private decisionmaking on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development. Amber Waves is publish …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Business & Economics–Agribusiness; Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture and Aquaculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This official site of the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides Department information as well as resources organized by audience and subject. Links to agencies within the USDA are helpful as well as links to USDA Publications, such as the Agricultural Fact Book. It also contains information on the Department, such as services and news. Users c …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Business & Economics–Agribusiness
Gerald Gardner: The History of Wicca
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Biographies, Religion and Theology, Sacred and Other Religious Texts, Science and Technology
Gerald Gardner: The History of Wicca
“Witchcraft Today proved to be the first nonfiction book on Wicca ever published, and its author, Gerald Gardner, is debatably the first to ever practice Wicca in a recognizably modern form…. This website has been built to address… questions surrounding Gardner’s life. I’ve been collecting information on Gardner since 1997, and I am abou …
Subject: Reference–Biographies; Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Leading Figures; Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Pagan, Wiccan & New Age
Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture
Agriculture and Aquaculture
Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture
“This website contains a range of features that may be of value to anyone interested in the role and impact of biotechnology in food and agriculture. These features include: FAO Statement on Biotechnology; An overview of FAO’s activities in this area, which include providing advice and assistance to Member Countries, disseminating information and m …
Subject: Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Biotechnology; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Yesterday’s Tractors On-Line Magazine
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Collecting, Hobbies
Yesterday’s Tractors On-Line Magazine
“Dedicated to the collection, usage and restoration of older vintage and antique tractors.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Entertainment & Leisure–Hobbies–Automobiles
World Farming News
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
World Farming News
“Providing information on new farming machinery and technology. Covering all major trade shows and exhibitions. Also keeping in touch with global developments and trends in agricultural industries.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
USDA News
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
USDA News
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
The Journal of Agricultural Science
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
The Journal of Agricultural Science
Registration required. Tables of contents and abstracts of articles may be accessed free of charge by all users.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Irish Farmers Journal Interactive
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Europe, United Kingdom
Irish Farmers Journal Interactive
“The Irish Farmers’ Journal Interactive site aims to be the best source of Irish agricultural and rural information on the Internet.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Regional & Country Information–Europe–Ireland
High Plains Journal
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
High Plains Journal
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Farm and Country
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Farm and Country
“Farm and Country: Ontario’s Commercial Farmer Trade Journal. When commercial farmers want to know what affects their bottom line, they read Farm & Country. We’ve been publishing for 30 years. Our unique blend ofeconomic, political, technical and management stories provides a balanced up-to-date source of information, 15 times a year, for 55,000 s …
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Farm Times
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Farm Times
Electronic newsletter dedicated to rural living, farming, beef, includes a dairy and hay guide.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Drovers
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Drovers
“Your electronic source for beef business information.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Capital Press Agriculture Weekly
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Capital Press Agriculture Weekly
An independent farm and ranch newspaper that serves California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and other western states.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Australian Oilseeds Federation
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Australian Oilseeds Federation
Profiles the Australian oilseed industry (canola, sunflowers, soybeans, cottonseed, etc.) and the world market.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Alternative Agricultural News
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Alternative Agricultural News
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
AmberWaves: The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Recources, and Rural America
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
AmberWaves: The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Recources, and Rural America
“The main source of USDA’s farm and food price forecasts,” the online edition of the magazine “emphasizes the short-term outlook for all major areas of the agricultural economy. It also presents long-term analyses of such issues as U.S. agricultural policy, trade forecasts and export-market development, food safety, the environment, and farm financ …
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Agricultural Research Service Quarterly Report
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
Agricultural Research Service Quarterly Report
ARS quarterly report of USDA sponsored agricultural research projects. Crops, soil, water, livestock, food safety.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
AgBioForum
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Life Sciences, Science and Technology, Transportation
AgBioForum
“AgBioForum publishes articles which enhance the on-going dialogue on the economics and management of agricultural biotechnology. The purpose of AgBioForum is to provide unbiased, timely information and new ideas leading to socially responsible and economically efficient decisions in science, public policy and private strategies pertaining to agric …
Subject: Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Biotechnology; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
INVADERS Database System
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Science and Technology, Transportation
INVADERS Database System
“The INVADERS Database is a comprehensive database of exotic plant names and weed distribution records for five states in the northwestern United States. The spatial and temporal spread of weeds can be displayed using the historic distribution records in INVADERS. The INVADERS web site contains actual examples of how land management and weed regula …
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture
Agricultural Market Information Virtual Library
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Economics
Agricultural Market Information Virtual Library
A resource guide for agricultural market information. Includes market prices, outlook reports, quotes, publications, and links. “This guide may be of use to agricultural economists, market information analysts, librarians, and others who are interested in market information. Although the web site concentrates partly on grains, many of the same ref …
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Business & Economics–Economics
