Subject Guides: Agriculture - Steenbock Library, UW-Madison

People, Places & Organizations

Agricultural Conferences, Meetings, Seminars Calendar (AgNic)
Papers Invited (individuals can pursue subscription)
Useful resource for tracking calls for papers and conference information. Public and subscription features, student opportunites.

Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), Iowa State University
Conducts and disseminates research in trade and agricultural policy, resource and environmental policy, food and nutrition policy, agricultural risk management policy and science and technology policy.
Farmland Information Center, American Farmland Trust, USDA, NRCS
Access to resources on farmland protection and responsible farming practice.

Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, USDA
Information on cooperative efforts with public and private sectors to increase access to agricultural information. Promotes research from land-grant colleges and extension agencies.
Environmental Protection Agency
Access to news, data and documents regarding environmental health and policy.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Access to news, health and consumer information regarding food and medicinal products.
National Agricultural Library (NAL)
Access to documents, databases, and supporting agencies.
National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information (NCALRI)
Access to research and analysis regarding agricultural law issues--a cooperative effort of NAL and the University of Arkansas School of Law.
National Pest Management (CSREES, USDA)
Access to information on environmentally and economically-sound pest management practices.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS USDA)
Access to information, partners and projects in conservation.
Small Business Administration
Information on starting, financing, and expanding the small business. Includes special section on disaster assistance.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Access to information regarding United States agricultural policy and trade. Links to agricultural news, livestock health, nutrition, sustainable development,...etc.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Access to information regarding Canadian agricultural and food industry policy, programs and services.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Access to news, data analysis and information regarding conferences, programs and services. Provides critical appraisal of global food and agricultural product quality and distribution.