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CTIC Resource Links Last Updated: 06/03/03 Adopt A Wheatfield brings the farm to kids. The Adopt A Wheat Field page is designed to be used by kids and school teachers. Periodically updated photos enable site visitors to track the progress of a wheat field through pre-planting, planting and wheat development. AgBioForum - A magazine devoted to the economics and management of agro-biotechnology. Ag Leader Technology - is the global leader in yield monitor systems and is committed to meeting the present and future needs of the precision agriculture industry by providing high quality products and first class support. Agriculture Online's LinkRanker - This service will allow you to view and rank a selection of World Wide Web sites from the categories below. The lists will be developed based on user input, so please feel free to nominate a site for listing. AgriGator - Agricultural and Related Information - a collection of Internet sites and resources that provide agricultural and biological related information. AgSource Cooperative Services - an organization with a rich tradition of providing quality services to agricultural producers. AgSource services include: software products, DHI services, electronic record access, milk analysis, and soil and forage testing. AgWeb.com organizes information, products and services into “communities” based on specific interests within the broad field of agriculture. Visitors can customize the site to sort out and segregate information of interest. Alfalfa Council - the Council has developed a wealth of alfalfa materials and programs, sponsored tours of both seed production and alfalfa forage production areas, hosted forums and symposiums of interest to farmers and scientists and carried on many other programs as the spokesman for certified, improved alfalfa throughout the United States. Alternative Agriculture-Related Internet Sites and Documents - Sites and Documents Devoted Primarily to Alternative Agriculture. American Corn Growers Association - The American Corn Growers Association is America's leading progressive commodity association. ACGA works tirelessly to protect farm income and rural communities. The ACGA recognizes that farmers need to have the opportunity to be rewarded for their time, investment and risk. American Farmland Trust - works to stop the loss of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment. Arkansas Grand Prairie Area Irrigation Project - a comprehensive water management plan designed to protect and preserve the Alluvial and Sparta Aquifers. Back to Basics (IMC Global) - is an extensive educational resource that provides growers with timely, regional soil fertility information to help them get "back to the basics" of a successful crop production program and move toward a profitable harvest. Cacapon Institute - conducts research on the relationship between land use, water quality and aquatic ecology. It also is partnering in a project to develop a value-added niche market for eco- and farm-friendly, lean, hormone- and antibiotic-free beef (as profiled in the Dec/Jan2001 issue of CTIC Partners). Center for Agricultural and Rural Development - has conducted policy research using innovative analytical systems and provided graduate training and outreach activities since its founding in 1958 at Iowa State University. Conservation Technology Support Program - annually awards grants of equipment plus software to tax-exempt conservation organizations to build their Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capacity. Council for Biotechnology Information - CBI’s mission is to improve understanding and acceptance of biotechnology by collecting balanced, credible and science-based information. Crop Protection Institute - Working together to advance sustainable agriculture in Canada by fostering the continued development of plant life science technologies. DairyBiz - the Dairy Industry's Web Site. E-answers is a dynamic, online resource that brings university information and education into your home or office -- when and where you need it. The practical, current, and unbiased information in this site represents the work of Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station professionals at Land Grant universities throughout the United States. EcoIQ provides media products and services to promote community, business, and personal decisions that are at the same time economically and ecologically beneficial -- decisions that are eco-intelligent. eHarvest.com - An Agri Food Internet Directory of thousands of websites with categories and a search feature. Environmental History Quiz - Millions of words have been written about the environment, and millions more will be written in the future. All will be wasted unless they are read, understood and lived for the good of the natural world and our humble place in it. Envirothon - promotes a desire to learn more about the natural environment and develop knowledge and skills to apply the basic principles and practices of resource management and ecology. FarmShow - for everyone in agriculture interested in the latest products and new ideas. FarmWorks - The object of Farm Works Software is to create a comprehensive farm management system while keeping it simple and fun. Foundation EARTH'S Library - A major part of Foundation EARTH's mission is to provide farmers with credible information about farming practices and new production technologies that are environmentally sound. Georgia's Coffee County Conservation Tillage Alliance, Inc. - for the purpose of entering a new era of agriculture, Conservation Tillage and Sustainable Agriculture. Its members are individuals who want to encourage and facilitate the adoption of sound agriculture practices, that are environmentally, economically and socially acceptable. Global Network of Environment and Technology - a site made possible by a cooperative agreement from the Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC) and the Department of Energy Office of Science and Technology (OST). Great Lakes Information Network - a partnership that provides one place online for people to find information relating to the binational Great Lakes region of North America. Home Composting, Organic Gardening, and Recycling links - What more needs to be said! Illinois Watershed Management Clearinghouse (IWMC) - Offers educational links and resources related to watersheds and watershed planning. Also provides links to Mapping Tools, Completed Watershed Plans, Funding Sources, along with a Calendar of Events and a Watershed Group Locator feature. Izaak Walton League - A diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation's soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. IPM Almanac - Your Definitive Resource for Integrated Pest Management. Managing Michigan's Wildlife: A landowner's guide - this guide provides you the knowledge and the motivation to make positive changes for our environment. Michigan Lake and Stream Associations, Inc., a non-profit corporation comprised of individuals and associations who desire to conserve and improve Michigan's lakes, rivers and streams, and their watersheds, and the Great Lakes, and to protect and promote the wise use of Michigan's Water resources. Missouri Watershed Information Network - MoWIN is partnership of state and federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, local government, business, industry, individuals, citizen-based watershed and natural resource interest groups working together to facilitate in locating and accessing information relative to Missouri watersheds. National Agricultural Library (NAL), part of the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is one of four National Libraries in the United States. NAL is a major international source for agriculture and related information. This Web site provides access to NAL's many resources and a gateway to its associated institutions. National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy (NCFAP) - its purpose is to provide objective research and educational information on policy issues relating to U.S. and global agricultural policy issues. National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) - is the trade organization in the U.S. that represents U.S. corn growers. Since 1957, the NCGA has successfully represented American corn growers throughout the entire corn industry, the U.S. government, among the general public, and throughout the world. National Pork Producers Council's Environmental Website - a resource for the latest information on environmental issues impacting pork producers and others involved in pork production. Natural Resources Conservation Service - The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. No-Till on the Plains - a partnership of farmers, agribusinesses, associations, and state & federal agencies who are committed to increasing the adoption of cropping systems that will enhance soil and water quality, economic potential and the quality of life. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality - an active leader to restore, enhance and maintain the quality of Oregon's air, water and land. Trees Forever - working to facilitate the planting and care of trees, woodlands, and forests through action-oriented programs that empower people, build community, and promote environmental awareness. U.S. House Committee on Agriculture - "This Committee will be an advocate for agriculture" Water Center Publications at the University of Nebraska - large number of (mostly free) publications relating to environmental programs focusing on water quality. |