Agriculture & Aquaculture

The science and art of farming, including the work of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and aquatic animals.

Resources in this category:

American Dairy Goat Association
http://www.adga.org/

"The American Dairy Goat Association...collects, records and preserves the pedigrees of dairy goats...and provides genetic, management, and related services of the highest possible quality to dairy goat breeders." Site includes news, events, and membership information.

American Dairy Science Association
http://www.adsa.org/

"The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is an international organization of educators, scientists and industrialists who are committed to advancing the dairy industry...Together, ADSA members have discovered new methods and technologies that have revolutionized the dairy industry." The site includes membership information, a newsletter, meeting announcements, and access to several of the organizations publications. Abstracts to the Journal of Dairy Science are also available.

American Emu Association
http://aea-emu.org/

The AEU site lists books and resources for emu farmers as well as membership information.

American Farm Bureau
http://fb.org/

Farm owners can find out the benefits of joining their local Farm Bureau chapter, view resources for current members, and learn how to get politically active in issues pertinent to farming such as immigration and farm labor, energy and the environment, and agricultural practices. Includes the necessary forms for legally hiring temporary foreign farm workers.

American Meat Science Association
http://www.meatscience.org/

"The American Meat Science Association provides credible, science-based information to the industry and facilitates a greater understanding of muscle foods and associated animal products as a major food source in the U.S. and world economies. Nonprofit scientific society with members working in meat science and related professions in industry, academia and government." Site includes memebrship information, job announcements, and pointers to Internet resources.

American Seed Trade Association
http://www.amseed.com/

"The motto of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) expresses the basic premise which underlies our industry; There is no substitute for quality seed -- a fact of life dating back to the early settlers who knew it as the difference between survival and disaster... ASTA is an organization formed and directed by its members as an effective voice of action in all matters concerning the development, marketing and free movement of seed, associated products and services throughout the world with a minimum of regulations affecting its members." On the site, you can read the association's newsletter, view the calendar of events, and find links to other agricultural resources on the web.

American Society for Horticultural Science
http://www.ashs.org/

"The American Society for Horticultural Science promotes and encourages scientific research and education in horticulture within the US and throughout the world. The ASHS web site includes HortOpportunities (a job listing for people with horticulture and plant science degrees), information on who ASHS is and who would be interested in membership, helpful info for authors publishing horticultural papers, Conference information, on-line forms for abstract submission, award nominations, etc."

American Society of Agronomy
http://www.agronomy.org/

"The official web site for the American Society of Agronomy. Founded in 1907, the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) is dedicated to the development of agriculture enabled by science, in harmony with environmental and human values. The Society supports scientific, educational, and professional activities that enhance communication and technology transfer among agronomists and those in related disciplines on topics of local, regional, national, and international significance." This site provides information about the association, publications, career resources, and press briefings.

Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
http://www.cias.wisc.edu/

CIAS was built in 1989 at UW-Madison for "agriculture research programs that respond to farmer and citizen needs and involve them in setting research agendas." Find interdisciplinary research (grazing dairy systems and regional food systems), publications and resources on farmer networks, organizations and events.

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology
http://www.cast-science.org/

"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 use in public policy decision making." The CAST site has news, information about the organization, a list of publications, and links to related resources.

Crop Science Society of America
http://www.crops.org/

"The official web site for the Crop Science Society of America. The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) is an educational and scientific organization comprised of more than 4,700 members dedicated to the advancement of crop science. Founded in 1955, the Society is truly international in scope with members in more than 100 countries who are advancing 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." This site provides information about the association, publications, career resources, and news.

Herb Society (UK) Online
http://www.henriettesherbal.com/

This United Kingdom herbalist society has world wide membership, and they say, "Growers and gardeners, botanists and medical herbalists, researchers and historians, cooks, crafters, aromatherapists, beauticians, and garden designers all can find something of interest in the Herb Society." This web site has a wide variety of quality articles about herbs.

International Dairy Foods Association
http://www.idfa.org/index.htm

"The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is a Washington, DC-based association for processors, manufacturers, marketers, distributors and suppliers of dairy foods, including milk, cheese, and ice cream and frozen desserts. IDFA serves as an umbrella organization for three constituent groups: the Milk Industry Foundation (MIF), the National Cheese Institute (NCI), and the International Ice Cream Association (IICA)." The site has information about the association, news, events, publications, and links to other dairy resources. There's also a passworded section for members only.

International Sprout Growers Association
http://www.isga-sprouts.org/

"A trade organization which serves the sprout industry by providing information about sanitary sprouting practices, good business practices, industry trends, and by supporting research to make sprouts a safer product. The site contains information that will appeal to consumers and to the industry. Consumer pages include: recipes, growing sprouts, sprout news. Industry pages include: HAACP (Sanitary practices check list), Membership list, notices of organization meetings, membership benefits, business management topics."

International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers¹ Associations
http://www.iuf.org/

"The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) is a world-wide federation of trade unions representing workers employed in: agriculture and plantations; the preparation and manufacture of food and beverages; all stages of tobacco processing, hotels, restaurants catering services and the tourism industry ." This site is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Swedish/Norwegian and contains news and IUF views on important issues.

The National Aquaculture Association
http://www.nationalaquaculture.org/

"The National Aquaculture Association (NAA) is a non-profit, tax exempt organization whose purpose is to work with all segments of the US aquaculture community for the purpose of national representation of mutual interests. While the organization means to encompass the broadest base possible, it is designed to be producer oriented. NAA is dedicated to the establishment of policies that further the common interest of its membership, both as individual producers and as members of an industry. We believe the private sector is capable of achieving a successful industry, of working with government to create a climate conducive to its success, and to do so without compromising our nation¹s natural resources."

National Pecan Shellers Association
http://www.ilovepecans.org/

"NPSA was created to promote the general welfare of the pecan shelling and processing industry. This is currently being accomplished through a variety of programs, principal among them the Marketing, Promotion and Research Program (MPRP). The MPRP is led by a committee comprised of pecan shellers and growers, which reports to the NPSA Board of Directors." The site has sections on the history of pecans, nutrition facts, the industry profile, a food technologist's guide, and a directory of companies that produce pecans or pecan products.

National Pork Producers Council
http://www.nppc.org/

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is an organization dedicated to the pork industry and standards. The resource provides industry news, statistics and legal information.

The Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association
http://www.ndga.org/

"The Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association was formed in 1996 to preserve and promote the small, functional, dairy-type Nigerian Dwarf Goat. ndga registers Nigerian Dwarf Goats, provides sanctioning for shows and supports breeders and owners of dwarf goats through its promotional efforts and breeder assistance programs" Site includes a member listing, an e-mail list called "Dwarf Digest", and information on upcoming shows.

Northern Nut Growers Association
http://www.icserv.com/nnga/

"The NNGA brings together those who are interested in growing nut trees. Members include experts in nut tree cultivation, farmers, amateur and commercial nut growers, experiment station workers, horticultural teachers and scientists, nut tree breeders, nurserypeople, foresters and beginning nut culturalists. The site includes articles about different varieties of nuts and nut trees, an experts page that allows visitors to e-mail questions, a library, a monthly featured article, answers to frequently asked questions, recipes, etc."

Organic Consumers Association
http://www.organicconsumers.org/

A "national consumer advocacy organization committed to educating, uniting, and organizing organic consumers. We will actively work to protect the integrity of organic food, and dramatically increase its accessibility to the point where sustainable agriculture becomes the dominant form of food and fiber production in the US and across the world." Provides news, calendar of events, book reviews, links to other resources.

Québec Forest Industries Association
http://www.aifq.qc.ca/

"QFIA represents 97% of the pulp and paper production and two-thirds of the lumber production in Quebec. QFIA is involved in a number of issues: mill fibre supplies, management of mill effluents, wastes and emissions, energy efficiency, transportation, etc."

Soil Science Society of America
http://www.soils.org/

"The Official Web Site for the Soil Science Society of America. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional home for over 6,000 professionals throughout the world dedicated to the advancement of soil science. The primary purpose of the Society 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." This site provides information about the association, publications, career resources, news and a glossary of soil science terms.

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
http://www.poultryegg.org/

"The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is a national organization that represents its members in all aspects of poultry and eggs on both a national and an international level. It focuses on research, education, and communications." The Website "contains pages on the International Poultry Exposition, research, Poultry Protein & Fat Council, Poultry Water Quality Consortium, and important links."

United Farm Workers
http://www.ufw.org/

The United Farm Workers works for social justice for farm workers, especially migrant workers. The organization was formed by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta in California. Included in this site are action alerts, news releases, upcoming events, history, information about how to help, and the UFW store.

United Plant Savers
http://www.plantsavers.org/

"United Plant Savers' mission is to protect native medicinal plants of the United States and Canada and their native habitat while ensuring an abundant renewable supply of medicinal plants for generations to come." This site has a great variety of educational material about sustainable use and harvesting of medicinal plants. The organization does research on which native medicinal plants are "at risk" and works to raise the awareness of medical herbalists in order to inspire action to help preserve "at risk" plants.