AGRISCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES CAREERS

Careers in Science Descriptions and links to science careers. Yahooligans - Science and Nature Careers Site that links to numerous science and nature career sites. Real Science A - Z descriptions of science careers. Includes an online teacher's guide. Agricultural Career Guide Agriculture, Aquaculture and Forestry career descriptions, resources, lesson plans, and activities. Engineering and Science Career Guide Engineering and science career descriptions, resources, lesson plans and activities. Environmental Career Guide Environmental career descriptions, resources, lesson plans and activities. Animal Science Career Guide Animal Science career descriptions, resources, lesson plans and activities. Horticulture and Landscape Design Career Guide Horticulture and Landscape Design career descriptions, resources, lesson plans and activities.

GENERAL AGRISCIENCE

Ag Worldwide Latest headlines from the global Ag network. Ag Center Information on animals, crops, forestry, and nurseries /greenhouses sponsored by the EPA. The National Agriculture Compliance Assistance Center is the "first stop" for information about environmental requirements that affect the agricultural community. Agriculture and Environment Lesson Plans Agriculture and Environment classroom projects, teaching activities and lesson plans. Biofuels - USDA This page contains information on biofuels, especially biodiesel and ethanol, and related programs from the USDA and other organizations. Biotechnology Directory This directory contains well over 1500 URLs of companies, research institutes, universities, sources of information and other directories specific to biotechnology, pharmaceutical development and related fields. Farm Credit Administration The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) is an independent agency in the executive branch of the U.S. Government. It is responsible for the regulation and examination of the banks, associations, and related entities. Farm Service Agency News, services, and programs; quick links about HomeLand Security; 2002 Farm Bill, and more. National Agriculture Library Huge site featuring publications, databases, services, programs, news, etc… Science in Your Shopping Cart Some of the many ways, both familiar and surprising, that agricultural research touches and improves daily life in the United States. Science Sites An index of subjects from astronomy to physics, just click and it will link you to interesting articles and sites. Technology & Science MSNBC has a great site with the latest news in science and technology. The Why Files The science behind the news. Great site! United States Department of Agriculture Home page for the government agency. Huge, comprehensive, and has top stories and issues facing all aspects of farm, food, natural resources, marketing and regulatory, and the environment.

AQUACULTURE, AQUATICS

Fish Farm An open-ended, student centered laboratory activity for high school students. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Collection of Florida fisheries articles. Intra Fish All-inclusive site about aquaculture and fisheries with daily top stories. National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration Home page for the NOAA features a Question of the Month, cool web site links, media advisories, and the latest news, research on weather, fisheries, oceans, satellites, climate, coasts, and navigation charts. National Water and Climate Center Contains water supply forecasts, information on snow and climate, soil moisture, and temperature and more. Salt Institute The Salt Institute is the world's foremost source of authoritative information about salt and its' more than 14,000 known uses. Comprehensive site also has an online multi-disciplinary curriculum for high school teachers. The Sea Beautiful site packed with information. Choose Sea News, Aquarium Resources, Ocean Realm, Ocean Exploration, Sea Lab, Sea Links or even Sea Games. The Seaweed Site This site has a lot of information on all aspects of seaweed and marine algae biology. U.S. Salinity Laboratory A national laboratory for basic research on the chemistry, physics, and biology of salt-affected soil-plant-water systems.

ANIMAL SCIENCES

4-H Virtual Farm Select a farm! Either beef, dairy, poultry, wheat, or aquaculture and discover why farming is part of your life even if you've never been on a farm. AMS Dairy Programs Dairy programs, resources, and services. BisonCentral.com Welcome to Bisoncentral.com, where the buffalo roam on the World Wide Web. This is the most comprehensive bison information web site on the internet today. Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA) Headings on antimicrobial resistance, biotechnology, aquaculture, food safety, plus and A - Z index and a multitude of topics. Chicken Incubation and Embryology University of Illinois Extension supplies an expansive site all about chickens. Farm Systems Provided by the University of Minnesota, this site has information on farm business, crops, and livestock. Food and Agricultural Resources (EDIS Home Page) University of Florida offers an extensive document menu on animals, crops, pest management, etc… Also a Hot Topics menu pertinent topics like anthrax, drought, and hurricane impact. Got Milk? Fun interactive site explains where milk comes from, how it's made, cheese and flavored milk production, nutritional information, milk safety, and it also has games and trivia. Hampshire Down Sheep Sheep farming and its history, specifically with the Hampshire Down breed. Have a Cow, Dude Take a look at "The Girls". Choose your favorite from our herd of Holstein dairy cows and through our newsletter follow her progress. Like a virtual fieldtrip, you can even ask the farmer questions. Herding Dogs: Past and Present The "living fence". Herding tradition and practices, rules, regulations, training, and puppy try-out pictures. Marine Biology University of North Carolina site gives career titles, majors, skills, web sites, and internship sites. Marine Ecology Lynx Table of contents has several current subjects. Just click for a bountiful list of pertinent links. Great research tool. Poultry Programs Poultry Programs facilitates the marketing of poultry, eggs, egg products, and rabbits through grading, certification, standardization, market news, and commodity procurement services.

FORESTRY, NURSERY OPERATIONS, CROP FARMING

AccuWeather.com Today's weather headlines, satellite maps, precipitation maps, weather map animations, all the updated meteorological news on one page. Agronomic Crops Ohio State University provides data on Ag engineering, crops, pest and disease management, crop performance trials, and newsletters. Alaska Rain Forest Campaign Rain forest information with multimedia video and audio clips and other links to rain forest preservation sites. American Forests Trees are nature's public utilities; they improve our air, clean our water; and save us energy. This site contains news, resources, and activities about trees. Apples & More The history of the apple. Site offers activities including the apple history timeline, varieties, growing apples, even recipes and preservation. Bureau of Land Management The home page of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers 262 million acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Crop Index Alphabetical listing of crops by genus and common name. Click on a plant and a page gives links to information on that plant. Crop Information North Carolina State supplies information and links on a many crops. Grape growing guides, biotechnology, tobacco, turf management, herbs, spices, etc… Crop Life America Site promotes the environmentally sound use of crop protection products for the economical production of safe, high quality, abundant food, fiber and other crops. Dirtland: The Microbe Zoo Many millions of moving microbes make a mighty living munching manure in the soil. Each gram of soil may contain up to 1,000,000,000 or more microbes. That's as many microbes in a single gram of soil as there are people in all of China! Fun and interesting site. Earth Resource Observation Center Aerial, satellite, elevation, and land cover maps from the USGS Global Visualization Viewer. Also international activities, satellite missions, and national archive links. Environmental Protection Agency Home page for the EPA featuring key topics bar, current issues, and latest news and resources. Everglades Research and Education Center Learn about University of Florida's research center. Covers data on crop improvement, pest management, soil and water. Farm Systems Provided by the University of Minnesota, site has anything on farm business, crops, and livestock. Also has the newest information on the web links. Food and Agricultural Resources (EDIS Home Page) University of Florida offers an extensive document menu on animals, crops, pest management, etc… Also a Hot Topics menu pertinent topics like anthrax, drought, and hurricane impact. Green Magazine Online Magazine for John Deere enthusiasts. Horticulture Publication Listing PDF and HTML versions of many publication on horticulture. Can also order print copies. Hydroponics - Crop Physiology Laboratory Many articles, research, and tables on nutrient management. International Institute of Tropical Forestry Part of the USDA Forest Service. The IITF is located in Puerto Rico and is dedicated to tropical forestry on an international level. The IITF's mission is to: "Develop and exchange knowledge critical to sustaining tropical ecosystem benefits for human kind" Photosynthesis Research Unit Crop productivity can be limited by intrinsic inefficiencies in the photosynthetic process and by environmental conditions such as water shortages or extreme temperatures. The mission of the Photosynthesis Research Unit (PRU) is to investigate critical steps in photosynthesis as well as in-plant nutrient distribution. Plant Pathology Online Dedicated to the study and control of plant diseases, daily feature articles, information on bio-security measures, and more. Pulp and Paper.Net Pulpandpaper.net has the most comprehensive pulp and paper industry information resource and electronic community available on the Internet. RadioSource.net Search for audio programming from leading land grant research universities with featured stories on a variety of topics. The Vegetable Laboratory News, history, scientists, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, late blight, and other related links are located here. TreeLink.com Provides a rich set of resources for the urban forestry community. For example, here you'll find: Educational materials, How-to guides, Research database, Discussion forums, Quarterly webzine, Comprehensive link list of national and local resources, Late-breaking news, Interactive tools for tree identification and selection. USDA Research Center - Southwest Watershed Research Center Webcam, research, and articles on soil erosion, watershed scale modeling, hydrology, global climate, and geographic information systems. Watermelon.org Ever wondered where watermelons came from, how long they have been around or what exactly a watermelon is - fruit or vegetable? In 1999 over 4 billion pounds of watermelon were produced in the United States. This site has great information about the history, varieties, and other watermelon links. Wind Erosion Research Unit The laboratory serves as a focal point for wind erosion research in the United States and is also a frequent stop for foreign scientists interested in various aspects of wind erosion. Great multimedia video, audio, and pictures.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ag Safe An Agriculture Health and Safety Professional Development Association that provides current news and articles on safety. Fight Back Site features steps to fight contamination in food, success stories, food borne illnesses, and other links to food safety sites. Food Institute Wonderful site has industry news updated daily, food price outlooks, economic articles, and links to other food related sites. Free registration and downloads! Institute of Food Research International site on food science with information sheets, science briefs, news releases, a great research issue search. Safefood.org This site will allow you to find important information - in an easy-to-navigate manner - on food safety, nutrition, consumer affairs, and provides links to other valuable sources of information on food related issues.