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Food and Agriculture

  • Agricultural Biotechnology USDA 
    Safe and appropriate use of science and technology, including biotechnology.

  • Agricultural Resources for Idaho http://info.ag.uidaho.edu/
    A web site from the Communications Center at the University of Idaho. Includes the Resources Catalog, Idaho Ag. stories, and news and links for the 1996 Farm Bill Update.

  • American Egg Board  http://www.aeb.org/   
    U.S. egg producer's link to the consumer in communicating the value of eggs, including recipes, facts, nutrition information and industry information.

  • American Meat Institute  http://www.meatami.org/  
    Includes information about the AMI, current press releases regarding the meat industry, as well as food safety and HACCP information. 

  • Biotechnology, Genetics and Breeding      
    Information on basic plant genetics, plant breeding programs, plant germplasm repositories and conservation, and plant bioinformatics. 

  • Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) http://www.csrees.usda.gov/
    CSREES provides the focus to advance a global system of research, extension and higher education in the food and agricultural sciences and related environmental and human sciences to benefit people, communities, and the Nation.

  • Dairy Council of California  http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/ 
    Current, credible nutrition information and nutrition education materials.  This site also provides on-line learning activities for kids and adults to evaluate their calcium intake as well as the overall adequacy of their diets. 

  • FDA Biotechnology  http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/biotechm.html  
    U. S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition links to biotechnology information. 

  • FDA News http://www.fda.gov/opacom/hpnews.html
    Provides press releases, background reports, new regulations and FDA Consumer Magazine.

  • Flax Council of Canada  http://www.flaxcouncil.ca/   
    Site provides flax facts of interest to consumers, as well as more specialized information for nutritionists, dietitians, food produces, manufacturers and flax growers.  

  • FoodCom Home Page http://www.batnet.com/foodcom
    For professionals in the Food and Beverage industry, much information is available.

  • Food Research and Action Center  (FRAC)  http://www.frac.org/index.html 
    A leading national organization working to improve public policies to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States.

  • Grain Nutrition Information Center   http://www.wheatfoods.org/ 
    The Wheat Foods Council sponsored site includes news, trends, health and nutrition information, industry news, items for kids and teens, contests, quizzes, recipes and more.

  • Illinois Cooperative Extension Disaster Resource Site http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/
    Provides access to information on disaster preparedness and recovery for the state of Illinois and the Internet community

  • International Coffee Organization  http://www.ico.org/  
    Includes coffee facts, industry news, press releases, association, links, and so on.

  • MarketPlace   http://www.marketplaceofideas.org/
    Marketplace of Ideas is an annual gathering of North Dakota people, ideas, and resources.  More than 100 workshops and  more than 200 booths, all made possible by more than 1,000 private and public groups, organizations, and volunteers.

  • National Cattlemen's Beef Association  http://www.beef.org/   
    This website features information pertinent to beef and the beef industry, including current news releases and research studies.  Also has links to recipes and food safety information for the consumer, food service professionals, and retail.  

  • National Honey Board  http://www.honey.com/honeyindustry/   
    Site includes news releases, research, marketing, industry info, kids activities, and general information on honey.

  • National Meat Association  http://www.nmaonline.org/   
    Information targeting meat packers and processors. 

  • National Pork Producers Council  http://www.nppc.org/    
    Site for pork lovers, pork producers, and anyone who wants to learn more about pigs and pork.

  • North Dakota Wheat Commission  http://www.ndwheat.com/   
    Works to increase the economic well-being of states' wheat producers by developing, and servicing domestic and international markets.  Site includes industry news, food & nutrition information and wheat facts.

  • The Peanut Institute  http://www.peanut-institute.org/   
    Non-profit organization dedicated to expanding state of the art knowledge regarding peanuts and peanut products.

  • Popcorn Board  http://www.popcorn.org/   
    Non-profit organization funded by US popcorn processor and supervised by the USDA.  Site includes teacher and classroom ideas, recipes, nutrition information, contests, kids activities, marketing and merchandising ideas, news releases, and so on.

  • Sustainable Vegetable Production Information http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/cals/sustainable/peet
    Includes information on techniques, integrated pest management and crop profiles

  • The Food Resource http://food.oregonstate.edu/
    An information base that provides a collection of jpeg images of foods, other foods references, and links to related documents.

  • The National Agricultural Library http://www.nalusda.gov/
    National Agricultural Library is a major international source agriculture and related information.

  • University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/
    UF/IFAS is a statewide organization dedicated to teaching, research, and extension and serves the agricultural, human and natural resources needs for the state of Florida

  • US Poultry and Egg Association  http://www.poultryegg.org/   
    Website includes research, education, and food safety.  

  • USDA Home Page http://www.usda.gov/
    Contains information on USDA's news and current information, message from the Secretary,agencies and programs, and more.

  • United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization http://www.fao.org/

  • US Soyfoods Directory  http://www.soyfoods.com 
    A resource for soyfoods--description, companies, nutrition information, recipes and research updates about the health benefits of soyfoods.

  • Whole Grain, Good News for Your Health  http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/index.aspx  
    Website hosted by General Mills Co. which includes background information on whole grains.

 

 

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Distribution Center, NDSU Extension Service

Morrill Hall, P.O. Box 5655
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105-5655

Phone: 701 231-7882
FAX: 701 231-7044
E-mail: dctr@ndsuext.nodak.edu

 

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