4-H-- Home page of the Council, a youth development organization that helps provide "hands-on" co-educational programs and activities to young people nationwide in collaboration with the youth development education initiatives of the Cooperative Extension System of the United States Department of Agriculture, state land-grant universities and county extension programs.
American Seed Trade Association --The Association is a trade organization involved in seed production and distribution, plant breeding, and related industries in North America.
American Society of Agronomy -- Home page of the Society, whose mission is to support scientific, educational, and professional activities that enhance communication and technology transfer among agronomists and those in related disciplines.
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas -- ATTRA is the national sustainable farming information center providing technical assistance in the areas of sustainable farming production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises and innovative marketing.
Australian National Botanic Gardens -- Describes plants and animals in the gardens, upcoming events, and the botanical bookshop. Includes maps of the gardens and descriptions of horticultural research projects.
CARD: Center for Agricultural and Rural Development-- Home page of the Center, whose mission includes multidisciplinary programs addressing contemporary policy issues. Operating within a land-grant institution, CARD embraces issue-driven research, outreach, and graduate teaching.
CAST: The Science for Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Issues. -- The mission of the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is to identify food and fiber, environmental, and other agricultural issues and to interpret related scientific research information for legislators, regulators, and the media for us in public policy decision making. CAST is a nonprofit organization composed of 36 scientific societies and many individual, student, company, nonprofit, and associate society members. CAST's Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the scientific societies and individual members, and an Executive Committee. CAST was established in 1972 as a result of a 1970 meeting sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council.
Center for Rural Affairs -- The Center for Rural Affairs, a non-profit organization, serves and advocates for America's family farms and rural communities for over 25 years. The Center has two broad program areas: policy and strategic services. Its policy work strives to influence state and federal policies which strengthen family farms and rural communities. Its strategic services work involves individuals and families in demonstrating positive alternatives for rural areas in job creation, economic opportunity for beginning farm families, agricultural marketing and farm stewardship practices. The Center engages in research, education, advocacy, and service work to further this vision of rural America. Links to the Center's resources, its services and collections are provided.
CGIAR -- The CGIAR, established in 1971, is an informal association of fifty-seven public and private sector members that supports a network of sixteen international agricultural research centers. This site provides links to information about the organization, its research centers, members and partners, initiatives and the global forum.
CICP-- Home page of the Consortium, whose principal purpose is to assist developing nations reduce food crop losses caused by pests while also safe-guarding the environment.
CIMMYT, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center -- CIMMYT is a nonprofit scientific research and training organization specializing in research for sustainable maize and wheat systems. Contains information on research programs, workshops and conferences, job postings and calendar of events. Includes annual report: CIMMYT in... beginning with 1995-96.
Crop Science Society of America -- Home page of the Society, whose mission is to advance the discipline of crop science by acquiring and disseminating information about crops in relation to seed genetics and plant breeding; crop physiology; crop production, quality and ecology; crop germplasm resources; and environmental quality.
CropLife America -- Introduces CropLife America (formerly American Crop Protection Association), a nonprofit trade organization of United States manufacturers, formulators, and distributors of agricultural crop protection and pesticide control products. Asserts CropLife America's dedication to developing more environmentally friendly herbicides and pesticides and providing ways to recycle packaging. Offers press releases and information on governmental affairs. Provides links to information on special events and scientific information.
European Forest Institute -- The mission of the European Forest Institute is to promote, conduct and co-operate in research of forests, forestry and forest products at the pan-European level and to make the results of the research known to all interested parties, notably in the areas of policy formulation and implementation, in order to promote the conservation and sustainable management of forests in Europe.
Farmland Information Library -- Extensive collection of resources on agriculture as well as environmental, economic, and policy issues in agriculture. Includes research reports, news articles, pamphlets, statutes, and databases, along with links to related organizations and web sites. Includes search engine.
Forest Products Society -- An information network for all segments of the forest products industry.
Global Agriculture Programs (Iowa State University College of Agriculture) -- Contains information about outreach projects, study-abroad programs, conferences, workshops, and cooperative agreements. Also offers support resources such as travel information and links to organizations promoting international cooperation.
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy -- The Institute promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and technology, and advocacy.
International Seed Testing Association -- The primary purpose of the International Seed Testing Association is to develop, adopt and publish standard procedures for sampling and testing seeds and to promote uniform application of these procedures for evaluation of seeds moving in international trade.
International Union of Forestry Research Organizations-- The homepage of the Union, a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists whose objectives are to promote international cooperation in forestry and forest products research.
Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station -- Offers information about the Experiment Station and its activities, along with links to forms, procedural documents, funding sources for research grants in agriculture and home economics.
Iowa Corn -- Provides links to the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and the Iowa Corn Growers Association.
Iowa Crop Improvement Association -- The Association's mission is to provide an unbiased source of service and education in production and quality assurance for Iowa agricultural crops. Includes Iowa crop performance tests and the 1998 Iowa Seed Directory.
Iowa Soybeans -- Homepage for the Iowa Soybean Association and the Iowa Soybean Promotion Board. Provides links to organization news, soyfoods and school education.
Iowa State Water Resources Research Institute -- Information about the Institute, including the annual report, current projects, the graduate program and courses, and faculty and staff.
The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture -- The Center offers progressive leadership and educational programs to all those interested in making farming and ranching environmentally friendly, socially equitable, and economically viable over the long term.
Living History Farms -- Home page of the museum, which "tells the amazing story of how Iowans transformed the fertile prairies of the Midwest into the most productive farmland in the world."
Midwest Institute for Biological Control -- The home page for the Midwest Institute for Biological Control is meant to serve as a primer on biological control of insect pests.
Missouri Botanical Garden -- Home page of the Missouri Botanical Garden, a center for research, education and horticultural display. Also contains information about the Shaw Nature Reserve, an extension of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
NASF's Home Page -- A non-profit organization that represents the directors of the state forestry agencies from all fifty states, seven U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information -- Gateway to full-text legal resources and websites on agriculture and its legal issues, including environmental and international law. Arranged by broad subject area and type of resource.
National Corn Growers Association, NCGA -- The home page for the NCGA, the trade organization in the U.S. that represents U.S. corn growers throughout the entire corn industry, the U.S. government, among the general public, and throughout the world. Provides information on corn growing issues.
National Drought Mitigation Center--The Center helps people and institutions develop and implement measures to reduce societal vulnerability to drought by stressing preparation and risk management.
National Farmers-- Home page of the Organization, whose mission is to improve agricultural commodity prices by serving as a bargaining agent for its members.
New Uses Council : Changing the World Through Renewable Resources -- Promotes the use of renewable resources in industry, energy production, and consumer products. Site includes membership information, the Council's newsletter, other reports and reference documents, and links to related sites.
New York Botanical Garden -- Home page of the New York Botanical Garden, founded in 1891 by botanist Nathaniel Lord Britton. This National Historic Landmark is recognized for its horticultural excellence, educational programs, and scientific research.
nffc.net -- Includes membership information, position statements, task force reports, and press releases of the National Family Farm Coalition.
Organic Farming Research Foundation-- Home page of the Foundation, whose mission is to sponsor research related to organic farming practices, to disseminate research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting organic production systems, and to educate the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues.
Organization of Biological Field Stations --An association of more than 200 field stations and professionals concerned with field facilities for biological research and education, primarily in North and Central America.
Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology -- The Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology has been established to be an independent and objective source of credible information on agricultural biotechnology for the public, media and policymakers.
Plant Biotechnology Institute-- Home page of the Institute, whose mission is to perform, assist and promote strategic research in plant biotechnology by performing strategic research in key areas of plant biotechnology, ensuring industrial relevance of its research programs, and informing and transferring discoveries in plant biotechnology to all interested parties in Canada.
Plant Research International -- Plant Research International is a research institute which integrates knowledge in the fields of genetics and reproduction, crop protection, crop ecology and agricultural systems.
Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University-- Presents a virtual tour of the Gardens along with maps; information about activities, volunteering, publications, and facilities rental; a live webcam; and links to other public gardens and sources of gardening information.
Society of Wood Science and Technology -- SWST is a technological and professional organization for scientists and engineers working in academia, government, consulting, and the forest products industries; it is dedicated to providing education and expertise in finding better ways to use and produce wood products.
Soil and Water Conservation Society -- Home page of the Society. Its mission statement declares that it fosters the science and the art of soil, water, and related natural resource management to achieve sustainability.
Soil Science Society of America -- Home page of the Society, whose mission is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use.
Soybean Insect Research Information Center--Provides access to the SIRIC database which contains information reflecting the direct relationship between the soybean plant and injurious, herbivorous arthropods or vectors of diseases, as well as beneficial pollinators and biological control agents of the pests.
United States Agricultural Information Network (USAIN) -- Includes the organization's history, membership information, and other documents, as well as information about current activities. Also offers links to extension publications, reference databases, and online journals in the field of agriculture.
U.S. Grains Council -- The Council is a private, non-profit organization that seeks to develop export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and their related products in over 80 countries.
USAID: The United States Agency for International Development -- USAID is an independent federal government agency that provides foreign assistance in: economic growth and agricultural development; population, health and nutrition; environment; democracy and governance; education and training, and; humanitarian assistance.
Voice of Agriculture --Covers news, views, and issues affecting the nation's farmers and ranchers.
Winrock International : Putting Ideas to Work -- Information about the organization, its activities, staff, and facilities. Focus is on sustainable rural development around the world.
World Bank Group --The World Bank Group homepage includes information about its current projects, news, press releases, and speeches. It also includes a publications catalog, information about missions and policies of sectors within the bank, and a growing full-text library, some of which is available in multiple languages.
