Agricultural History Center Agricultural history Center University of California, Davis The Agricultural history Center, an Organized Research Unit of the University of California http://repositories.cdlib.org/ahc/
Extractions: Browse by Year: Author: PAPERS FROM 2002 Peter H. Lindert (October 1, 2002) Voice and Growth: Was Churchill Right? PAPERS FROM 2000 Peter H. Lindert, Philip T. Hoffman, David S. Jacks, and Patricia Levin (October 1, 2000) Prices and Real Inequality in Europe since 1500 HOME SEARCH HELP ... SEARCH MELVYL
USDA Rural Utilities Service - Electric Program The rural electricity program of the United States Department of agriculture. Contains extensive drawings, designs and descriptions of power distribution networks. http://www.usda.gov/rus/electric
Extractions: Electric Program Electric Home Page Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) Success Stories Staff Directory ... Recently Revised Pages News Spotlight It all began on May 11, 1935: See Executive Order 7037 for details. Also see 70 Years of Commitment to Rural America: A History of Rural Development Programs Are you interested in receiving e-mail updates from the Electric Programs , such as information about new or revised publications, Federal Register issuances, and other Electric Programs news? Visit the USDA Rural Development eMail News and Information page to sign up. Advance Disbursement Notice: See Advance Disbursement Notice page for information. September 2005 Summary of Items of Engineering Interest is now available. See Engineering page. Revised Avian Protection Plan Guidelines: See Engineering page for information.
The National Grange Rural family fraternity founded in 1867, the nation's oldest general farm organization. The Grange is comprised of families and individuals who share a common interest in community involvement, agriculture, and working together in a family environment. http://www.nationalgrange.org/
Extractions: President Bill Steel Message: Donate to Charities to Help Katrina Victims Now! Urge the House of Representatives to Support the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act Ask Key Lawmakers to Consider the Interests of Rural Over-the-Air TV Viewers in Transition to Digital TV Send Your Comments on the Federal Tax Code Reforms ... Introducing the National Grange "Policy Discussion Room" Register Today! Why Grange?
Heritage Breeds Conservancy, Inc. Nonprofit membership organization working to preserve rare and endangered breeds of livestock and their genetic resources, preventing the loss of biodiversity in agriculture. http://www.nehbc.org/
Resource Centre On Urban Agriculture And Forestry Provides resources for the integration of agriculture into urban planning. Website holds a number of papers and links to related sites. http://www.ruaf.org/
Extractions: English Promoviendo la prosperidad en las comunidades rurales de las Américas Informe Anual El Informe Anual reseña las acciones realizadas y los resultados obtenidos en apoyo al desarrollo sostenible de la agricultura, la seguridad alimentaria y la prosperidad en las comunidades rurales de las Américas. Agendas Nacionales Las Agendas Nacionales de Cooperación son el eje sobre el que giran las actividades de cooperación del IICA. El nuevo estilo de cooperación técnica del Instituto implica el trabajo conjunto con sus Estados Miembros y sus socios estratégicos. Oficinas en los países -Seleccione- Antigua y Barbuda Argentina The Bahamas Barbados Belice Bolivia Brasil Canadá Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dominica Ecuador El Salvador España Estados Unidos Granada Guatemala Guyana Haití Honduras Jamaica México Miami, Florida Nicaragua Panamá Paraguay Perú Rep. Dominicana San Cristóbal San Vicente Santa Lucía Surinam Trinidad y Tobago Uruguay Venezuela 20 de Octubre: Semana de Representantes 2005 Apertura a Exportaciones y Problemas Sanitarios: el caso de la Fiebre Aftosa en Uruguay Acceda a información actualizada del IICA, a través de IICAconexión
Extractions: Mariann Fischer Boel L' accord entre l' UE et les États-Unis sur le commerce des vins renforcera la protection des dénominations européennes et préservera le plus grand marché d'exportation de l'Union plus... EU Trade Commissioner Mandelson and EU Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel to Washington DC for Doha talks more... La Commission remanie sa proposition tarifaire pour la banane plus... Accord entre l' UE et la Thaïlande sur un nouveau régime communautaire d'importation du riz plus... Si vous souhaitez recevoir notre News Digest
ETH - ZIL ZIL - Swiss Centre For International Agriculture Promotes and supports projects in international agricultural research, especially for the sustainable use of natural resources in agriculture and forestry in nonOECD countries. http://www.zil.ethz.ch
Extractions: The Swiss Centre for International Agriculture (ZIL) is an association based at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich established in 1993. ZIL's mission is to initiate, support, and coordinate collaborative research by its members and partners that will enable resource-poor farmers in low-income countries to achieve sustainable improvements of their livelihoods. This includes the mobilisation of Swiss research capacity and the promotion of awareness about the role of agricultural and food science in meeting the human and environmental challenges of low-income countries. The Centre has achieved national and international recognition as facilitator and convener of internationally relevant agricultural research in Switzerland. Its research focus over the last ten years has been on cassava, integrated pest management (IPM), legumes, and smallholder milk production and marketing. Its current programme is dedicated to "Livestock systems research in support of poor people". The results of the Centre's research have been documented in numerous publications, most in refereed scientific journals. ZIL has produced training materials and organised training workshops attended by many scientists and policy makers. The Centre continuosly supports PhD candidates in development relevant themes.
Main Frame A view on agriculture and global warming. http://www.geocities.com/freetime52/
Extractions: Midwest Agricultural Appraisals is a professional agricultural appraisal service in Olathe Kansas, that conducts appraisals of most types of agricultural chattels specializing in livestock and farm equipment. The types of agricultural chattels that we appraise include beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, tractors, combines, farm implements, farm vehicles and other types of agricultural machinery. All appraisals are performed by a knowledgeable, experienced and certified agricultural appraiser in a timely and professional manner. Midwest Agricultural Appraisals conducts professional appraisal evaluations for a wide range of personal and professional needs. We perform appraisals that are commonly utilized for financing and loan packages, inventory reports, bankruptcy, divorces, partnerships, leases, insurance coverage and claims, audits, donations, and many other business and personal transactions. We perform appraisals to assess both the value and condition of agricultural property to aid individuals and businesses establishing an unbiased property value to assist in establishing collateral, making investment decisions and dispute resolutions.
Dow AgroSciences Canada Providing crop protection and plant genetic technology for agriculture, as well as products in forestry and urban pest management. http://www.dowagro.ca
California Women For Agriculture Advocacy organization and affiliate of American AgriWomen. News, projects, meetings, and positions. http://www.cawomen4ag.com
Extractions: If you eat food and wear clothes, you are involved in agriculture. Join us to help support, promote and enjoy California's wonderful agriculture industry. CWA's basic role is to help its members develop the knowledge and skills necessary to convey the mutual benefits of a vibrant agricultural economy and healthy rural communities to those who are in positions to impact the future of agriculture in California. "California's agriculture feeds the world. You should be proud of your job in producing crops and livestock." Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and CWA President Jeri Hansen at the World Ag Expo, February 11, 2004. Read more Last updated on We invite you to visit us or attend an event. Our members are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the organization and how you can join.
Extractions: Outer Space ... NatureServe Explorer A searchable online encyclopedia of plants, animals, and ecosystems of the U.S. and Canada. Insects on the Web "Shameless Promotion of Insect Appreciation." A fun and informative insect appreciation site with some amazing pictures. The National Science Foundation Vermont Institute of Natural Science and the Vermont Raptor Center: a premier living museum and natural science non-profit organization. The Continental Divide Trail Alliance Promotes, constructs, and manages a primitive trail along the Continental Divide and protects significant resources along the trail by the support of volunteers and public and private partnerships. Their goal is to promote the appreciation, preservation, and enjoyment of America's natural lands through education and by preserving the opportunity to experience the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Bert's South Pole Page Think the weather is chilly, tired of short days? this page is a must, weather, information and photos from our friend Bert.
CFIP: Canadian Farm Income Program Twoyear national program designed to provide funding for Canadian agricultural producers to cushion extreme income reductions beyond their control. http://aceis.agr.ca/aida/welcome.html
Welcome To AgriBank A specialized bank for agriculture with capital paid by some other banks. It covers most villages in Iran. http://www.agri-bank.com
Biotechnology A brief argument against the use of biotechnology in agriculture and the creation of genetically modified foods. The argument consists of eleven main assertions supported by detailed research. http://www.geocities.com/biotechdoubts/
Extractions: Biotechnology: Gateway to Environmental Destruction A brief of argument against biotech agriculture and foods. by Kulsoom Anwer "We should not have to vouch for the safety of biotech food. Our interest is in selling as much of it as we can" Phil Angell, Monsanto's Corporate Communications Director If that isn't an evil corporate mandate, what is? No wonder biotechnology's leading company is often referred to as Monsatan. The biotechnology industry as a whole is ruthless, irresponsible and wily. They don't have to be too clever though; after all, most of us don't protest much about what is on our plates let alone the agricultural practices which brought it to us. The Europeans, who have banned genetically modified (GM) foods, say in response to our North American apathy, that Americans (but it applies to us here in Canada too) will eat anything as long as the portions are large. It's okay. You don't have to run out and join Greenpeace. However, the first step to doing anything is to become aware. It is a cliché but how else can we see the outrageous lies behind the simplistic "information" posted on Monsanto's propaganda-laden website? To learn why there is cause for concernor more aptly, panicabout the unchecked invasion of biotechnology into our world, read my 11 assertions which make up my 'brief of argument' against biotech agriculture and foods. A lot of my sources can be found on the web. I would especially like to highlight the Rural Advancement Foundation International (
Cuban Urban Agriculture In Cienfuegos An agronomist, professor, and researcher at the University of Cienfuegos, Cuba, writes briefly of the development of urban agriculture in his city. Includes graphs and photos. http://www.cityfarmer.org/cubacastro.html#castro
Extractions: Several basic considerations have been specified for the sustainability of Urban Agriculture. Agro-ecological practices have been developed by using technological alternatives that follow the trend of the rational use of resources. The province of Cienfuegos is the capital of Urban Agriculture in Cuba. It is possible to affirm because this province has had the best results on the evaluation indicators considered for the special evaluation of the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture in 1998. Excellent photos here! The graph shows the cultivated area per year for each of the different ways urban agriculture is practised in Cuba. The 1999 data are prognostics prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture. This graph shows the production in each one of the urban agriculture modalities per year. The information for 1999 are pronostics by the Ministry of Agriculture. qq = quintal = 100 pounds.
