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Back articles cover soils and agronomy, farm management, eco-issues/philosophy, livestock/veterinary, human health and new frontiers in agriculture.
http://www.acresusa.com/toolbox/articles.htm
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Also known as the cream of tartar tree, monkey-bread tree, and lemonade tree. Includes information about uses, significant baobab trees in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantab/adansondigit.htm
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Collection of articles about cooking with coconuts. Topics include cracking a coconut, making coconut milk, and traditional preparations of coconut in Thailand. Includes recipes such as grilled coconut cakes, coconut-based curries, and coconut-flavored sticky rice with mango. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/coconuti.html
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A free online journal. Addresses in an integrated manner all aspects of Crop Science and Production. Must register for free full text.
http://www.bioline.org.br/cs
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Indexes full text scholarly research in the field of agricultural economics including sub disciplines such as agribusiness, food supply, natural resource economics, environmental economics, policy issues, agricultural trade, and economic development. (Description copyright LOC)
http://agecon.lib.umn.edu/
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AgMRC: Biomass by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University
"Biomass refers to organic matter that can be converted to energy. Some of the most common biomass fuels are wood, agricultural residues and crops grown specifically for energy." Discusses uses of biomass materials such as hay, industrial hemp, meadowfoam, switchgrass, sawdust and wood shavings. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/commodity/biomass/
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Comprehensive information with links to animal sciences, plant sciences, food and nutrition, rangeland management, rural information, economic statistics.
http://www.agnic.org/
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A free online periodical.
http://www.aenews.wsu.edu
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Bibliographic records for all aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines.
http://agricola.nal.usda.gov/
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A gateway to "quality agricultural biotechnology information on the Internet ... for researchers, information specialists, educators, and members of the public." Covers animals, economics, ethics, breeding and genetic improvement, entomology, food biotechnology, regulation, crops, environmental studies, and forestry. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://agnic.umd.edu
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Literature covers a wide variety of subjects related to agriculture.
http://nzdl.sadl.uleth.ca/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=aginfo
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A free online periodical.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/NewAlin
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A free online periodical.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/qtr
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Portrays human culture prior to the development of civilized communities, and the sharp contrast between the old way of life (hunting and gathering) and sedentary agriculture with its necessary adjustments. Includes technology, domestication of animals, and social consequences.
http://www.wsu.edu/gened/learn-modules/top_agrev/agrev-index.html
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A “reliable reference book on agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns.”
http://www.usda.gov/nass/pubs/agstats.htm
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Agriculture 21 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
A free online periodical covering issues in world agriculture.
http://www.fao.org/ag/magazine/default.htm
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A database highlighting resource-conserving agricultural practices and the impacts of agriculture policy reform on taxes, farm income, human health, and more.
http://earthtrends.wri.org/searchable_db/index.php?theme=8
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Information on farming and agriculture.
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kendall/agnr.html
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Search or browse over 200 publications on California pests, crops, tips for gardeners, and related information. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/specials.ihtml
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“AGRIS is the international information system for the agricultural sciences and technology. It was created by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1974, to facilitate information exchange and to bring together world literature dealing with all aspects of agriculture.”
http://www.fao.org/agris/
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A free online periodical seeking “inform its readers about the well being of human and natural communities through the adoption of agricultural practices and farming systems that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially just.”
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/asap/news/newspersp.html
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"The cherimoya is a native of the Andes Mountain range in South America the mountain area between Colombia to Bolivia." Gives basic information about this fruit, including a few recipes. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.calimoya.com/about/about-cherimoyas.html
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Covers from 1997 through 2000.
http://www.ibiblio.org/farming-connection/news/aanews/backmenu.htm
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Explore how to plant, harvest, cook, and market this round red relative of the blueberry. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.library.wisc.edu/guides/agnic/cranberry/
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Dedicated "to the development of agriculture enabled by science, in harmony with environmental and human values."
http://www.agronomy.org/
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Apples and More the University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Resources on growing and eating apples, including apple varieties, history, selection and uses, apple cider, apple events, and nutrition. Provides instructions for preserving apples, and recipes. In English and Spanish. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/apples/
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Has a brief description of aquaponics, planned courses and useful links.
http://www.aquacultureinternational.org/
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“The Aquaponics Journal is the only publication dedicated to covering aquaponic technology, information and events.“ Subscription only.
http://www.aquaponicsjournal.com/
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“The Source for information on aquaponics, hydroponics, and controlled environment agriculture.”
http://www.aquaponics.com/
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Descriptions of varieties of olives, listed by country of origin (Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Israel, North Africa, Morocco, and the U.S.). (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/gourmetguide/source_olives.html
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Focuses on global events and issues relating to arid areas. Covers water management, ecotourism, small farm management, urban agriculture, desertification, biodiversity, desert literature, and desert architecture.
http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/ALN/ALNHome.html
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Promotes agroforesty in temperate regions of North America. Agroforestry combines "trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock to increase and diversify farm and forest production while conserving natural resources." Searchable.
http://www.missouri.edu/~afta
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A "new crop" in this context is one which has been introduced to Australia from overseas and may require some adaptation to be made viable.
http://www.newcrops.uq.edu.au
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http://www.beeculture.com/
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Photos of beetles, a timeline, an interactive presentation on biodiversity, and a lab tour. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?scene=Beetle%20Science
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Provides illustrations and describes biological control agents (including many natural enemies) of insect, disease and weed pests in North America. Also has a tutorial on biological control and integrated pest management (IPM). Also in Spanish.
http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/
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Explores the role and impact of biotechnology in food and agriculture.
http://www.fao.org/biotech/
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Promotes the least-toxic, sustainable, and environmentally sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.birc.org/
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Bluetongue by the European Commission Health and Consumer Protection Directorate General
Background and news about bluetongue, "a non-contagious, insect-transmitted, viral disease of sheep and wild ruminants. It is not known to affect humans." Provides a Q&A, information about control measures, and more.
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/diseases/controlmeasures/bluetongue_en.htm
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Promotes research and teaching of botany and gives worldwide information on plants, algae and fungi.
http://www.botany.org/
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Covers the brooding and rearing of small geese flocks. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Poultry/g713.htm
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Covers the wildflower season in California, which "generally starts with an early spring in the desert regions of southern California, and works its way northward." Includes details about wildflower viewing regions such as the Mojave Desert, eastern Sierra, and San Joaquin Valley.
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/recreation/wildflowers.html
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Has history and data related to almonds, including recipes, nutrition, and industry data. In several languages. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.almondsarein.com
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Find descriptions of leading apple crops, a timeline for California apple production, a map of California apple growing regions, children's games, and more. Includes recipes for apple crisp, sugarless apple pie, and other dishes. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.calapples.org
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Information on how to choose a site, planting and maintenance tips, pest control, a glossary, and more.
http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/
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Publications on growing fig trees in the home garden. Covers varieties for California regions, planting and care requirements, harvesting, and pests and diseases. Also includes links to commercial fig production materials. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/Fig.shtml
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California Dates by the California Date Administrative Committee (CDAC), an association of date growers and handlers
Topics include date recipe competitions and award-winning recipes, date harvesting, varieties, nutrition, history, and historical and recent photos. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.datesaregreat.com/
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Consumer materials on this fig industry marketing site include basic history of figs, nutritional profile, and recipes for dishes such as chocolate-dipped figs, figgy pudding, fig bars and cookies, and "figs in a blanket." Also provides "Fig Ideas A-Z" (such as in ice cream and salads) and instructions for home drying of figs. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.californiafigs.com
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This California olive industry website features many olive cooking ideas and recipes. Also find a food column and nutritionist-written articles on diabetes, diets, and related topics (both accompanied by recipes), a chart of olive sizes, a brief article on California olive heritage, and classroom activities. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.calolive.org
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Facts, recipes, questions and answers, nutritional data, and classroom materials about tomatoes. Includes a section for children with coloring sheets, games, and trivia.
http://www.eatcatomatoes.org/Consumer/
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Information on tomatoes, their uses, history, nutritional facts, and recipes. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.tomato.org
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Reports and data about the wheat industry in California. Features crop quality reports, variety surveys, legislative updates, marketing resources for growers, and news and documents about wheat exports, diseases (such as karnal bunt and wheat stripe rust), and other topics affecting wheat farmers in the state. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.californiawheat.org
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http://www.nrc.ca/aic-journals/cjas.html
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Carambola by the University of Florida Extension, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Information about this fruit, also known as a star fruit, which produces five-pointed, star-shaped slices. Includes information about growing area, use, and preparation, and two recipes featuring the carambola. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://sarasota.extension.ufl.edu/FCS/FlaFoodFare/Carambol.htm
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Cashmere Goats by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative State Research Service, Office for Small-Scale Agriculture
Overview of the production of cashmere from goats, with discussion of countries of production, selection of breeding stock, and maintenance tips. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/pubs/brochures/Cashmeregoats.html
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Over 180 libraries with significant agricultural holdings, organized by countries, and by states within the U.S. and provinces within Canada.
http://thorplus.lib.purdue.edu:80/all_libraries/agriculture.html
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Sustainable agriculture research programs with links to interdisciplinary research and more.
http://www.wisc.edu/cias/
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Develops and encourages agriculture and natural resource approaches that are "economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable."
http://csanr.wsu.edu/
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Devoted to "education, research, and archiving information related to Capsicum." Describes chile diseases, disorders, and pests; nutrient content of chiles; chile pungency levels; chile production; and more.
http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/
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Presents a successful pumpkin/gourd management program, including pest and disease management, and tips for irrigating, harvesting, and storage. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1180.htm
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“Now exclusively online in a database format, this resource is an essential reference for anyone who works with insects. It includes more than 2,000 common names and is searchable by common name, scientific name, author, order, family, genus, and species.”
http://www.entsoc.org/Pubs/Common_Names/index.htm
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Two-part history (from 2004) "exploring the birth of the [Community
Supported Agriculture] CSA movement in the United States as well as the
potentials for this growing and successful model of community agriculture."
Includes photos, profiles of community supported farms, and discussion of
the potential for growth of CSA in the future. From the Rodale Institute.
http://newfarm.rodaleinstitute.org/features/0104/csa-history/part1.shtml
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"This [2006] publication reports on the history of Community Supported
Agriculture (CSA) in the U.S. and discusses the various models that have
emerged. Recent trends in the CSA movement are presented and demographic
information provided about the distribution of CSA farms in the U.S. Several
CSA cases are profiled and a survey of recent research is presented.
References and resources follow the narrative." From the National
Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/csa.html
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“... a strategic alliance of members, partners and international agricultural centers that mobilizes science to benefit the poor.” Includes a Virtual Information center.
http://www.cgiar.org/
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Contact by the Secretariat of the Special Program for African Agricultural Research (SPAAR).
Covers 1997 to 2000.
http://www.worldbank.org/html/aftsr/contact.htm
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A presentation for children describing how "[b]y cultivating a garden, schoolyard, or even a few containers that allure these important plant partners [pollinators], students can provide vital oases amidst deserts of buildings and concrete."
http://www.kidsgardening.com/growingideas/projects/jan03/pg1.html
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Crop Diversity: What is Crop Diversity by the Global Crop Diversity Trust, an organization whose mission is "to ensure the conservation and availability of crop diversity for food security worldwide"
Looks at crop diversity and its importance in agriculture and food security. Discusses the conservation of crop diversity, threats to crops, and priority crops such as bananas, maize, sorghum, and cassava. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.croptrust.org/main/whatis.php
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http://crop.scijournals.org
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Has images on this pest management and other disorders for the gourd family. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/cucurbit/intro.html
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Seeks to aid with research the achievement of the Australian dairy industry’s vision of “Growing an internationally competitive, innovative and sustainable dairy industry.'” Has sections for farmers, researchers, primary school students, and more.
http://www.drdc.aust.com/template_home.asp
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http://www.dairytoday.com
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http://www.moomilk.com/archive/index.html
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Collection of recipes featuring dates. Includes recipes for desserts, salads, and a "date shake." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://oasisdategardens.com/recipes.php
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“... the largest plant database in the world with 153,725 entries, 151,199 images and 77,859 comments. Currently entries are from 381 families, 4,501 genera, 36,719 species, and 96,968 cultivars.”
http://davesgarden.com/pf/
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Defra: Bluetongue by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
News and publications about bluetongue, "a disease of animals affecting all ruminants, including sheep, cattle, deer, goats and camelids. ... Bluetongue does not affect humans." Has advice to farmers and the public, control strategy and contingency plan documents, and general and technical publications.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/bluetongue/
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Covers a wide range of natural organic gardening products, techniques and other information.
http://www.dirtdoctor.com/faq.php
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The largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web, 100% free. It is constructed and maintained by a vast, global community of volunteer editors.
http://www.dmoz.org/Science/Agriculture/
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Links to sites involve with dryland farming.
http://www.intute.ac.uk/healthandlifesciences/cgi-bin/browse.pl?gateway=agrifor&id=62311
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Answers common questions about ducks, including basic duck care, health, nutrition, housing, hatching eggs, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.duckhealth.com
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Earthworm Information by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), University of California, Davis
Includes articles, and profiles of eight key species of earthworm (most with photographs).
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/worms/
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Illustrated guidelines for growing carrots, including soil preparation, planting, insects and diseases, and harvesting. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/easygardening/carrot/carrot.html
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Practical information for farming in developing countries. They also have free sample seeds for overseas missionaries, development workers, and scientists who are registered with and who work with groups of farmers and gardeners with small holdings.
http://www.echonet.org/
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Has a chart describing edible flowers and a general introduction to edible flowers with cautions and notes about growing and harvesting the flowers. Chart lists common and scientific names, flavor, color, and other comments.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8513.html
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Includes growing carrots in the home garden, integrated pest management, and post-harvest handling. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://vric.ucdavis.edu/selectnewcrop.carrot.htm
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A free online journal.
http://www.ejpau.media.pl/issues.html
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The Emergency Euthanasia of Horses by the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine and the California Department of Food and Agriculture
Designed to aid in making the appropriate decisions regarding the emergency euthanasia of horses. Discusses euthanasia methods and considerations in the selection of a method, details of euthanasia methods, and euthanasia planning.
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vetext/INF-AN/INF-AN_EMERGEUTH-HORSES.HTML
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A free online journal. International journal for the study of tropical entomology. In English, Spanish and Portuguese.
http://www.entomotropica.org/
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Covers pesticides and other toxic substances.
http://extoxnet.orst.edu/
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Free online resources.
http://www.fao.org/documents/
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Has PDFs on a number of aspects of growing potatoes.
http://www.potato2008.org/en/index.html
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FAOSTAT by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization
Has a subscription multilingual database with international agricultural statistics on agricultural production, food trade, food supply, producer prices, means of production, food aid, exports of cereal, fish production, and more.
http://faostat.fao.org/default.aspx
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Focusses on U.S. agriculture.
http://www.FarmJournal.com
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Focusses on U.S. agriculture.
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Live
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A free online journal.
http://fishbull.noaa.gov/index.html
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A free online journal. A refereed journal for the Americas.
http://www.fcla.edu/FlaEnt/
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Florida Tropical Fruits by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service, Division of Marketing and Development
Brief illustrated descriptions of tropical fruits grown in Florida, such as the carambola, dragon fruit, guava, jackfruit, lychee, mango, papaya, and sapote. Includes links to related material on some of the fruit varieties, such as where the fruits are grown and when they are in season. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.florida-agriculture.com/tropical/
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Search the U.N.'s "lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development." Mostly in English, but portions in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish.
http://www.fao.org/
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A free online periodical serving small-scale farmers in the Asian and Pacific region.
http://www.fftc.agnet.org
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"Articles in this series will examine growing demands on, and changes in, the world's production of food." Some articles require free registration for viewing.
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/series/the_food_chain/
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Gateway to food safety sites and hot topics relating to food. Includes links to cooking methods, labeling, bioterrorism, food-related diseases, and more.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/foodsci/agentinfo/
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Links to general and sustainable agricultural resources.
http://www.sla.org/division/dfan/
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This fact sheet on olives features descriptions of some olive varieties (such as kalamata, manzanilla, and sevillano), curing methods, classification (green, pink, black, wrinkled black), and fun facts. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/specialty/olives.html
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“The Forage Information System is a comprehensive resource for forage-related topics, including Extension, research, and teaching information.”
http://forages.oregonstate.edu/index.cfm
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"... works to end deforestation, preserve primary and old-growth forests, conserve and sustainably manage other forests, and to commence the age of ecological restoration." Has a large collection of links arranged by topic, action alerts, a blog, and other features about forest conservation around the world.
http://forests.org/
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Has publications on almonds as an agricultural crop, including varieties, production process, pests and diseases, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/crops/almond.shtml
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A list of mushrooms "that are: (1.) Large enough to be considered for the table. (2.) Generally considered edible for most people. (3.) Fairly commonly eaten in California or elsewhere. Please read our general notices on mushroom edibility and pay close attention to the edibility information on each species." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/edible.html
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A free online periodical. Focus is on colder areas, USDA zones 3-5.
http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com
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Compilation of gardening activities, projects, and other resources "for educators, volunteers, and parents working with children and youth." Some of the project themes include the food system, plants and textiles, produce marketing, and landscaping.
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/gbl/
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Seeks to “guide home gardeners in North American to genera of flowering plants whose species will please gardener and bee alike. In turn, bees can provide bumper crops in our orchards and vegetable gardens, plus providing hours of pleasant entertainment and distraction."
http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=12050
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http://gardening.miningco.com
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Plans and ideas for gardening in small spaces, including containers, small lots and courtyards, side yards, and decks. Some articles include before-and-after photos and specific plant suggestions. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_design_small_space/
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http://gardennet.com
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Guide to design elements for a garden accessible to people with disabilities and physical limitations. Includes sections on gardening tips and techniques for repetitive motion injury prevention, children with disabilities, seniors, and people with arthritis, back problems, visual impairments, and heart and lung problems. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.fse.missouri.edu/gardenweb/
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Global Food Crisis by ReliefWeb, administered by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Compilation of material from 2008 about rising food prices, food security, and contributing factors to the world food situation. Includes updates, maps, key documents, FAQs, data, and resources for further information.
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/GlobalFoodCrisis?Readform
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This news service seeks to “keep world food supply/demand under continuous review, and provide early warnings of food crises." Find a FAQ about the 2008 food price crisis, relevant periodical publications, photo gallery, region and country reports, policy recommendations, and more. In several languages. Â
http://www.fao.org/giews/english/index.htm
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Has a number of English dictionaries and glossaries for agriculture and some in other languages.
http://www.glossarist.com/glossaries/business/primary-industry/agriculture.asp?Page=3
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Subscription is free after registration. Focuses on stone fruits grown in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
http://www.goodfruit.com
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Goose Production by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
A guide to "sustainable goose production systems that are based on the natural physiological and behavioural advantages of the goose." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/005/Y4359E/Y4359E00.HTM
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How to grow, harvest, and prepare potatoes. Also explains colored potato varieties. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-5-16-159,00.html
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Extensive bibliography on sustainable design of buildings, with listings for dictionaries and encyclopedias, handbooks, histories, journals, and resources for codes and specifications, design, building materials, construction methods, environmental health, energy, case studies, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/GreenAll.html
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An introduction to "vegetated roof covers, with growing media and plants taking the place of bare membrane, gravel ballast, shingles or tiles." Discusses advantages (ecological, economic, and aesthetic), components, applications, and issues (such as waterproofing, wildlife, and irrigation). (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.greenroofs.com/Greenroofs101/
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Covers the basics of hydroponics, including a tutorial, plans, beginner’s growing tips, aeroponics, aquaponics, a glossary of terms, and more.
http://www.growingedge.com
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How to grow hydroponic tomatoes, with a history of hydroponics and a tomato timeline. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://ag.arizona.edu/hydroponictomatoes/
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Introduction to Asian specialty crops grown in Fresno, Tulare, Merced, and San Joaquin counties in California. Includes photographs and brief descriptions of melons and gourds, beans and peas, grasses and sedges, eggplants and peppers, and cabbages. Browsable by family. Has nutritional information. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/research/AsianVeg/asian_veg.htm
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Explores "the intensifying debate over genetically-modified (gm) food crops." Includes interactive learning activities and a teacher's guide. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/
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A brief overview of hydroponics.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-084/426-084.html
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Information on home gardens, plant pests and lawn care.
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kendall/hort_env.html
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http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews
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http://www.hortmag.com
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Profiles of fruit-bearing tropical trees that can be grown indoors, including the Natal plum, Surinam cherry, Barbados cherry, rumberry (or guavaberry), Barbados gooseberry, and dwarf pomegranate. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/indoor/2004fa_tropical.html
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Descriptions and photographs of "natural enemy species commonly found on California farms and in landscapes." These natural enemies "kill, decrease the reproductive potential or otherwise reduce the numbers" of insect and mite pests, and are "key components of integrated pest management programs." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/NE/
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An introduction to raising silkworms, including information on mulberry trees (the food of silkworms), spinning and mating trays, and cocoons. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.aurorasilk.com/raisesilk/
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“... based in Aleppo, Syria, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships with national, regional and international institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations and ministries in the developing world;...”
http://www.icarda.org/
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An illustrated, interactive guide for identifying "the aphid species that are most commonly found in small grains (wheat, rye, and barley), corn, and sorghum in California." Includes photographs of each aphid, and links to related information on damage and management. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/TOOLS/KEYAPHIDGRAIN/
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“ IFDC’s mission is to increase agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner through the development and transfer of effective, environmentally sound plant nutrient technology and agricultural marketing expertise.”
http://www.ifdc.org/
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Image Gallery by the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
Nice images of animals, crops, field research, fruits and vegetables, insects, plants, and more.
http://ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/
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Covers biology, agriculture, medicine, business, economics, cultural diversity, e-journals, government information, maps and GIS, the physical sciences, engineering, computer science, mathmatics, social sciences, humanities, and the visual and performing arts.
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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Covers agriculture and applied economics, animal, dairy and poultry sciences, food science and technology, plant, soil, and environmental sciences, sustainable farming, and more.
http://www.lib.vt.edu/subjects/agri/
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Insect information and product sources. Also, information on what pests are found in crops, forests, gardens, homes, and lawns. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.insectclopedia.com/
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http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/icm
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Lists scientific names of plants and animals, mainly of North America.
http://www.itis.usda.gov/advanced_search.html
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Shares the benefits and concepts of intercropping in agriculture.
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/intercrop.html
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“The International Ag-Sieve is dedicated to the development of productive, profitable and ecologically sound agricultural systems by providing farmers and development workers with quality information about regenerative agriculture.”
http://fadr.msu.ru/rodale/agsieve/txt/aridag.html
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Distributes scientifically based information about food and nutrition. Includes an extensive directory of organizations, agencies, and associations; and a glossary of food-related terms.
http://ific.org/
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Finances agricultural development projects primarily for food production in the developing countries and seeks to enable the rural poor to overcome poverty.
http://www.ifad.org/
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“... provides information about the different rice ecosystems and relevant statistics in rice production.”
http://www.irri.org/science/ricestat/
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This website concerns "the reasons behind the rapid increase in rice prices [in 2008] and what must be done to achieve reliable, plentiful supplies of affordable rice." Features a background paper, details about goals of a plan to maintain fair rice prices for farmers and consumers, facts and figures, photos, video of a press conference, and related material. From the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research institute based in the Philippines.
http://solutions.irri.org//index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
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Introduction to this movement that is focused on "designing ecological human habitats and food production systems." Features definitions and characteristics of permaculture, applications, principles, and lists of organizations, magazines, books, and links. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/perma.html
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Photos of many types of insects and plant diseases, and plant damage. Links to Integrated Crop Management, a research publication on insects. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/imagegallery/
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A free online journal. Research to contribute to agricultural development in tropical and subtropical countries.
http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/publication/jarq/index.html
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“Johnny Appleseed” was born in 1774 in Leominster, Massachusetts, and started "his westward journey about 1797." Johnny started many nurseries throughout the Midwest by planting seeds which he bought from cider mills in Pennsylvania." (Librarian’s Internet Index) (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.appleseed.org/johnny.html
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A free online journal. Covers the science and art of planting and caring for trees in the urban environment.
http://joa.isa-arbor.com/
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A free online journal.
http://www.bioline.org.br/ft
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Promotes an understanding of the kangaroo industry, its vital role in the environmental sustainability of the Australian rangelands, and its role in indigenising Australian Agriculture." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.kangaroo-industry.asn.au/
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“For thirty-five years the name Kerr has been associated with progressive ideas in agriculture.” Has publications on Public Policy and Rural Development.
http://www.kerrcenter.com/
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Articles, photographs, and more on Khazarian history. The Khazar kingdom was a medieval world power independent from both Christian Byzantium and Muslim Persia. In English, Spanish, French, and Russian.
http://www.khazaria.com/
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Recipes and ideas for using this citrus fruit, such as an ice cream topping and in salads, a spread for fish, "Glazed Smoked Duck With Candied Kumquats" and kumquat-cardamom tea bread. Also briefly discusses buying kumquats and kumquat trees. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.epicurious.com/bonappetit/features/kumquats
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Articles and related resources about planting shade trees to reduce home energy costs and provide privacy. Includes material about types of trees to plant, creating windbreaks, and trees and backyard wildlife. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/html/portals/landscape/
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Celebrates the legacy of George Washington Carver, who was “renowned for developing innovative uses for a variety of agricultural crops such as peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes." Features a biography, images, bibliography, select correspondence, and more about Carver and his agricultural research.
http://www.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/gwc/
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Has recipes; health, beauty, and cleaning tips using lemons. Also links to some "lemon" [faulty products] law resources. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.lemonflower.com
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Information on sustainable farming.
http://www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/leopold
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A well-organized starting point for reliable, librarian-selected Internet resources.
http://search.lii.org/index.jsp?tn=1title,description,publisher,creator,allTags,keywords,extra_words,searchableid&tv=agriculture&ss=1
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A well-organized starting point for reliable, librarian-selected Internet resources.
http://search.lii.org/index.jsp?tn=1title,description,publisher,creator,allTags,keywords,extra_words,searchableid&tv=gardening&ss=1
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A well-organized starting point for reliable, librarian-selected Internet resources.
http://search.lii.org/index.jsp?tn=1title,description,publisher,creator,allTags,keywords,extra_words,searchableid&tv=plants&ss=1
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http://www.livestockplus.net
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Fact sheet about the miracle fruit (or miracle berry) that has the effect of covering the taste of sour foods "for some 30 minutes or more" after a berry has been eaten. Includes description of this plant native to tropical western Africa, cultivars, and recommendations for care.
http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/miraclefruit.html
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Seeks “to investigate and exchange information on cover crops, green manures, managed fallows and mulches in tropical farming systems.”
http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/mba_project/moist/home2.html
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Indicates which plants to plant in each month. It appears to be for California.
http://www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Planting-Calendar/
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This museum (located in Imperia, Italy) features history of the olive tree and information about olive cultivation and oil production. Includes a virtual tour of the museum, a brief discussion of the role of olive oil in the Mediterranean Diet, and images of olive pits, oil lamps, tree, harvesting, and olive oil production equipment. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.museodellolivo.com/eng/
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Contains e-books on a variety of topics (open access online, paperbacks and pdfs for a fee): agriculture, sciences, education, environment, health and medicine, and others.
http://www.nap.edu
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Access to books, journals, maps, audiovisuals, oral histories, and computer software for agriculture.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/
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http://www.garden.org
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Has a toll-free telephone service for information on pesticides. Search or browse "objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects." Links to related subjects. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://npic.orst.edu/
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Has “the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, ... plus in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable ag activities.”
http://www.attra.org/
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Information and technical assistance to farmers and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the U.S. Most is also in Spanish.
http://attra.ncat.org/
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“By mimicking the natural prairie, crop production systems can become more sustainable and less dependent on fossil fuel energy. This website explores cropping systems based on processes found in nature....” Includes results from scientific studies and farm examples.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/naturalagriculture/
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Introduction to the seed-related activities of this organization (based in New Delhi, India) founded by scientist and environmentalist Dr. Vandana Shiva. Topics include techniques for seed saving (collection and storage of seeds for future use), the role of "beej rakshaks" (seed keepers), crop diversity, and political actions in India. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.navdanya.org/earthdcracy/seed/index.htm
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Many links to research-based information. A complete list of veterinary resources.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vet.htm
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http://www.new-agri.co.uk
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No-till farming is become a popular agriculture technique in the 21st century. It is environmentally friendly.
http://agriculture.about.com/library/weekly/aa122902a.htm
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The "best resources" in agriculture on the internet. Not comprehensive. International in scope.
http://www.morrisville.edu/~drewwe/njc/
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Covers growing chestnut trees in the U.S., how to distinguish American chestnut trees from other chestnuts, the spread of the chestnut blight fungus in the early 20th century, and growing chestnuts from seeds. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.caes.state.ct.us/FactSheetFiles/IndexHeadingFiles/FSnut.htm
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Covers Yard and Garden, Food, Community, Home, Business, Youth, Family, Farm, Environment and News. “Ohio State University Extension is committed to ensuring all citizens have access to its research-based information.”
http://ohioline.osu.edu/
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A brief illustrated tour of cranberry harvesting and processing from bogs between Bandon and Port Orford, Oregon. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.portorfordoregon.com/bogtour.html
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Topics include orchard floor management, soil management, pest and disease management, mulching, and crop acreage data.
http://organic.tfrec.wsu.edu/OrganicIFP/Home/Index.html
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The Organic Center by an organization whose mission is "to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society”
This advocacy site for organic farming features articles and reports on subjects such as pesticides in foods, nutritional quality, antioxidants, and food safety. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.organic-center.org/
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http://www.organicgardening.com
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Provides ideas for reducing gardening waste. Topics covered include grasscycling, xeriscaping ("landscaping with slow-growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings"), composting, erosion control, and purchasing recycled gardening and landscaping products. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/Gardening/
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A series of publications on organic farming "written by Farm Advisors and Specialists from the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Each publication addresses a key aspect of organic production practices applicable to all vegetable crops." Topics include certification and marketing, postharvest handling of crops, and managing soil, weeds, insect pests, and plant diseases. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/research/organic.html
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Information on “palm tree care and how to grow palm trees on about 200 species of palms that are most commonly cultivated in gardens. Listed are the scientific and palm common names (if one exists), cultural requirements for each species, photographs, hints as to successful growing, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.junglemusic.net/palms/
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"Promoting profitable farms which produce healthy food for all people while respecting the natural environment."
http://www.pasafarming.org/
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Persimmon by the University of California, Davis, Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center (FNRIC)
A collection of links to information about this tree fruit (originally from Asia) as an agricultural crop. Includes fact sheets, production management tools, and organizations with related information. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/crops/persimmon.shtml
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Search information on pests of buildings, people, animals and plants. Also plant diseases and weeds. Has life cycle, damage, and management. Also in Spanish. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/selectnewpest.home.html
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This site uses clear, friendly language and pictures to describe how pesticides used in homes and gardens get into creeks and rivers and how pesticides affect water quality. Topics include safer pesticide use, alternatives to using pesticides, the toxicity of pesticides, tips on storage and disposal, and instructions on reading pesticide labels. Offers links to related regulatory information and agencies. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/WATER/U/
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“This comprehensive database of over 38,000 plants can be searched using common plant names, botanical or family names. Detailed plant care sheets include information on growing conditions, common pests and diseases.”
http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantsearch.html
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Contains a brief definition of grafting, diagrams and descriptions, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/propagation/grafting.html
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Search plant pathology, applied entomology, and related fields. Also has organizations, companies, journals, dictionaries, and more.
http://www.pk.uni-bonn.de/ppigb/
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Good photos of plant diseases. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?scene=Plant%20Pathology%20Photos
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Background and updates about pest responses and emergencies in regions of the U.S. Some of the topics covered include fruit flies, Asian longhorned beetles, karnal bunt (a fungal disease of wheat and triticale), citrus greening, citrus canker, and plum pox. Includes images, survey maps, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/ep/
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Has illustrated instructions for a simple potato growing method. Includes a video clip showing preparation and planting instructions. Discusses unusual potato varieties. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/extras/52potatoplanting.html
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Plants Database by the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
“The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.” Also has images of the plants.
http://plants.usda.gov/
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7000 edible and other useful plants.
http://www.ibiblio.org/pfaf/D_search.html
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Access to information on plant names (common or scientific), growth, and distribution.
http://plants.usda.gov/
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Articles covering the history, agricultural instruments, and growing and processing of potatoes. Focuses on Canada. Has a bibliography, links, and teaching materials. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/potato/
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Poultry Breeds by the Oklahoma State University Department of Animal Science
Illustrated descriptions of chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/poultry/
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Free online publications on sustainable agriculture.
http://www.sare.org/publications/bulletins.htm
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Learn about varieties, nutritional value, growing tips, recipes and more. Also activities for children. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/pumpkins/
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A directory of links and publications, covering animal husbandry; reproduction, housing, diet, rearing techniques, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/AFSIC_pubs/srb9706.htm
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http://www.rarefruit.com
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Discusses ratite production as alternative livestock, and covers many issues a beginning producer needs to know. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/ratite.html
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A free online journal.
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/mirrors/vaes/
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Provides ideas and safety tips for various methods of preserving pumpkin flesh and seeds, including canning, freezing, drying, and pickling. Features links to further information on the preparation of pumpkin butter, fruit leather, and canned winter squash. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/fall/pumpkins.html
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Collection of resources about pollination and the importance of pollinators: "About three-quarters of the world's flowering plants and at least 90 food crops eaten in North America depend on pollinators."
http://dels.nas.edu/pollinators/
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Links to key websites. The menu on the left links to reports, discussion groups and more.
http://www.earthsummit2002.org/wcaucus/Resources/agriculture/sustagrlibr.html
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Illustrated instructions for growing a new pineapple plant from a pineapple top. Discusses conditions for growing the plant indoors and tips for forcing this tropical plant to bear fruit. From the website companion to the gardening book "You Grow Girl." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.yougrowgirl.com/grow/save_pineapple.php
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Seed-saving tips for flowers and vegetable plants. Covers when to harvest the seed, saving seed from fleshy fruits (such as tomatoes and melons), and storage. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hortihints/0008c.html
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Scaffolds Fruit Journal by Cornell University - NYS Agricultural Experiment Station (Geneva) and Ithaca - with the assistance of Cornell Cooperative Extension
“Update on Pest Management and Crop Developmen.” Back issues to 1995
http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/scafolds
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Scale Insect World by the Bohart Museum of Entomology, located on the campus of the University California, Davis
Images of field notebooks, correspondence, photographs, and other "supplementary material" accompanying a collection of scale insects (plant and animal parasites of the order Hemiptera), most of which were "collected in China and Southeast Asia during the beginning of the 20th century." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://bohart.ucdavis.edu/ScaleWorld/ScaleWorld.htm
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Explore the ways life changed as new plant foods were introduced by explorers and old world cultures learned from Native Americans. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.mnh.si.edu/garden/
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Has tips for potato selection, storage, preparation, and cooking. Includes yields for various cooking methods, suggestions for low-calorie toppings, and basic cooking methods. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5529.html
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Features options for searching, browsing by common and scientific names, and generating a list of trees that match a set of attributes (such as height, fragrance, and water and soil requirements). Has photographs, growth habit, pest and disease problems, and more on over 1,400 trees.
http://selectree.calpoly.edu/
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Covers characteristics of semiarid agriculture, challenges, soil and water conservation, and more.
http://www.syngentafoundation.org/bio_diversity.htm
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Silk Worm by The Vegan Society, an organization that promotes vegan lifestyles and seeks to exclude "all forms of exploitation of animals for food, clothing or any other purpose."
Describes commercial silk production, with a focus on the silkworms that are killed in the process. Discusses types of silk, and typical silk production in Thailand, China, and Japan. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.vegansociety.com/html/animals/exploitation/silk_worm.php
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Recipes for making cookies, a cake, pudding, and chutney using persimmons. Also includes a link to three ways of preserving persimmons (freezer jam, frozen, and dried). From a site that celebrates locally grown produce. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.seasonalchef.com/persimmonrecipes.htm
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A free online e-book.
http://cipm.ncsu.edu/ent/SSDW/soyatlas.htm
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Offers general descriptions, geographical sources, traditional ethnic uses, taste and aroma, history and region of origin, and creative uses of over forty spices and herbs. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.culinarycafe.com/Spices_Herbs/
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Offers general descriptions, geographical sources, traditional ethnic uses, taste and aroma, history and region of origin, and creative uses of over forty spices and herbs. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.culinarycafe.com/Spices_Herbs/
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Browse terms related to pests and pest management. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/glossary.html
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Information on strawberry production using organic growing methods with integrated pest management [IPM] and weed control techniques. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/strawberry.html
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An article discussing social justice and labor issues in the organic agriculture movement. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.newfarm.org/features/0804/worker/
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This companion blog to a book of the same name provides updates about the global food crisis. Topics include rice-affected countries, food riots, hunger in America, biofuels, and more. Blog entries go back to November 2006. Also includes a list of "ten things that we all can do to promote justice and food sovereignty" and links to related sites. From an author and consultant.
http://stuffedandstarved.org/drupal/frontpage
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Includes ecological soundness, economic viability, social justice, and humaneness.
http://homepages.mtn.org/iasa/susagdef.htm
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Research, education, links, and more information on sustainable agriculture in Iowa.
http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/sustag
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Covers a definition, links to the best research sources, organizations in the field, and more.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/agnic/susag.shtml
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For those who want to help make their communities more livable. Links to smart growth, economic sustainability, agriculture, protecting natural resources, and governing community.
http://www.sustainable.org/
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Promotes increased federal support for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Has energy-related news, clean energy facts and stats, and more.
http://www.sustainableenergy.org/
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Includes information on weed management, soil health, livestock, compost and manure, grain and beans, cover crops, and high-value farming. A good resource for farmers.
http://www.ibiblio.org/farming-connection/
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Discusses alternative systems of raising poultry, such as yarding, free-range, colony, and permaculture methods, for sustainable agriculture. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/poultryoverview.html
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"To increase opportunities and choice for poor rural communities in semi-arid areas to improve their livelihoods through sustainable innovation in agriculture". Links to an extensive list of related organizations.
http://www.syngentafoundation.org/index.htm
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http://www.nadsdiptera.org/Tach/TTimes/TThome.htm
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Links to other related newsletters.
http://members.tripod.com/~taranews/
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Gardening basics: garden planning, planting, growing transplants (planting dates for Chicago area only), composting, insect and disease control, herbs, and harvesting and storing vegetables. Includes handy charts describing how and when to harvest vegetables and herbs, and simple diagrams of a compost pile and vegetable storage systems. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/tog/
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http://www.growinglifestyle.com/h72
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Tries to ensure that wildlife trade is at sustainable levels and in accordance with domestic and international laws and agreements. Provides news and information about the wildlife trade.
http://www.traffic.org/
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“Raintree is dedicated to providing accurate and factual information on the important plants of the Amazon Rainforest,...”
http://www.rain-tree.com/plants.htm
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Access to state agricultural resources including colleges, information systems, and other services. Listed by state, school and department.
http://agrinet.tamu.edu/universi/default.htm
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A collection of "information factsheets and brochures [that] relate to diseases of concern to ... cattle, equine, poultry, small ruminants and swine industries." Includes information on anthrax, foot-and-mouth disease, bovine tuberculosis, West Nile virus, and other diseases. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://cahfs.ucdavis.edu/show.php?id=700
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"All you need to know to grow a lawn [in California] using little or no pesticide." Contains illustrated guidelines for identifying and managing different species of turfgrass, preparing a site and planting turf, renovating lawns, lawn care for new and established lawns, and managing pests and diseases. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/TOOLS/TURF/
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Search or browse articles, textbooks, and more on "the management and effects of more than 32 species of plants usable as cover crops." Includes over 400 cover crop images.
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/ccrop/
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Detailed information on a number of cover crops.
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/cgi-bin/ccrop.EXE/sho
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Supports scientific research and education to encourage farmers, farmworkers, and consumers in California to produce, distribute, process and consume food and fiber in a manner that is economically viable, sustains natural resources and biodiversity, and enhances the quality of life.
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/
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A portal to "the world of citrus, the most complete index of links to web pages involving the Florida Citrus Industry and other citrus web sites around the world." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.ultimatecitrus.com
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Includes all subjects related to city farming, including rooftop gardens, community development, rats, waterwise gardening, fruit trees, herbs, and more. Searchable.
http://www.cityfarmer.org/
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An interactive map showing 10 different minimum temperature zones in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and introduces zone 11 to represent essentially frost free areas. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone
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Vanilla by an online magazine devoted to orchids
Information about this edible fruit of the orchid family. Includes a brief history (dating back to the 16th century and the Aztec Indians in Mexico), a description of growing vanilla, tips for using vanilla extract, and instructions for making vanilla sugar and vanilla extract. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.clanorchids.com/culture/vanilla.html
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A brief history on the origin and evolution of vanilla flavoring and fragrance. Has a description of vanilla products and species: Bourbon (applies to beans grown on the Bourbon Islands of Madagascar, Comoro, Santa Maria, and Reunion), Mexican, and Tahitian. Also links to recipes featuring vanilla (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.bostonvanillabeans.com/vanilla_bean_history.htm
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Fact sheets and photos on diseases for about two dozen vegetables and fruits. Also glossary.
http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/
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Collection of documents on commercial and home garden tomatoes in California. Features publications on tomato production and processing, diseases (such as blossom-end rot and powdery mildew), tomato history, variety trials, and related topics.
http://vric.ucdavis.edu/selectnewcrop.tomato.htm
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"FAO's information clients (its Members, the international community and the public at large) will continue to require timely and relevant information in support of decision-making and policy development."
http://www.fao.org/waicent/portal/Virtualibrary_en.asp
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High quality directory maintained by an expert in the field.
http://cipm.ncsu.edu/agVL/
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High quality directory maintained by an expert in the field.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/library/dairy/
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Comprehensive directory of forestry resources. Links to university and research groups, organizations, publications, policy documents, software, databases, and event information.
http://www.metla.fi/info/vlib/Forestry/
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High quality directory maintained by an expert in the field.
http://posc.tamu.edu/library/dother.html
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Organized resource directory for Sustainable Agriculture.
http://www.floridaplants.com/sustainable.htm
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/asparagus1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/beans1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/beans1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/beet1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/broccoli1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/brusselssprouts1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/cabbage1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/carrot1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/cauliflower1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/chard1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/collards1.html
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Covers planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Includes descriptions of yellow, white, and bicolor corn varieties. Also in Spanish. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/corn1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/cucumber1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/eggplant1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/kohlrabi1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/lettuce1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/muskmelon1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/mustard1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/okra1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/onion1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/parsnip1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/peas1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/peppers1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/potato1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/pumpkin1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/radish1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/rhubarb1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/spinach1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/ssquash1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/sweetpotato1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/tomato1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/turnip1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/watermelon1.html
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Covers recommended varieties, planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Also in Spanish.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/wsquash1.html
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Has an illustrated guide to new potato varieties, educational activities, games for children, basic cooking information, many recipes, and more. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.westernpotatoes.com.au
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Defines sustainable agriculture, and explores its impact on farming, plants, and animals.
http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/concept.htm
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Features a handy chart showing the differences between sweet potatoes and yams, and presents preparation instructions for baking, boiling, steaming, microwaving, and frying sweet potatoes. Also includes recipes for candied sweet potatoes, sweet potato butter, and sweet potato pecan pie. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/vegetables/sweetpotato.html
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Collection of recipes for dishes using tropical fruit. Dishes include sticky rice with mango, papaya salsa, roasted pineapple tartlets, and tropical fruit compote. Also includes cooking tips for mangoes and pineapples. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.epicurious.com/cooking/menus/cooknow/tropicalfruit
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White Sapote by the California Rare Fruit Growers organization
Fact sheet on this fruit species, which is native to central Mexico and "is successful wherever oranges can be grown." The fruit has "a custard-like texture and a sweet delicious flavor reminiscent of peach or banana, although sometimes with a hint of bitterness." (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/whitesapote.html
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Categorized by country, disease, disease control measures and countries sanitary situation comparison.
http://www.oie.int/wahid-prod/public.php?page=home
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"This portal offers latest information on food commodity prices, supply and demand and factors that affect world food markets." Covers damaged crops, food emergencies, specific countries in crisis, food prices and volatility in agricultural commodities, climate change, and more.
http://www.fao.org/worldfoodsituation/
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Works to conserve natural resources, attain sustainable agriculture, and address problems of food security, income generation, and the environment. Many links to international food and agricultural agencies.
http://soils.usda.gov/use/worldsoils/
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Dedicated to informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems. Has a wealth of free online papers and resources.
http://www.worldwatch.org/
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Current news and more on the farming and agriculture industries.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Farming_and_Agriculture
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Plant identification information to distinguish American chestnut trees (which produce edible chestnuts) from horse chestnuts and Ohio buckeye trees (which produce non-edible seeds). Includes illustrations and descriptions of leaves, buds, and seeds. (Description copyright Librarians' Internet Index)
http://www.extension.umn.edu/projects/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h401chestnuts.html
