1. United States Department Of Agriculture's Home Page Agricultural and related information.Category Science agriculture...... Bush Administration Makes Additional Food Relief Available for Africa agricultureSecretary Ann M. Veneman and us Agency for International Development http://www.usda.gov/

Search: Veneman Swears In Vernon Parker To Civil Rights Post Veneman Announces Key Sign-Up Dates for Crop and Other Disaster Programs Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced key sign-up dates for programs under the Agricultural Assistance Act of 2003, including the crop disaster assistance program. Veneman said that sign-up for the crop program, which will reimburse producers for qualifying crop losses in either 2001 or 2002, will begin June 6, with payments to begin shortly thereafter. Veneman Says Food Stamp Benefits For Newly Qualified Legal Immigrants Begin April 1 Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman: "President Bush is committed to ensuring that those eligible to receive food stamps can access available benefits," said Veneman. "This is an important step in the on-going effort to improve access for low-income households and in restoring fairness and equity for legal immigrants." New Agriculture Fact Book is Now Available Veneman Announces $7 Million for Conservation Efforts in the Klamath Basin Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman released $7 million to assist farmers in the Klamath Basin in Oregon and California. The funds are part of a $50 million fund for Klamath farmers made available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) authorized in the 2002 Farm Bill.

2. Research Education And Economics Provides knowledge spanning the biological, physical, and social sciences related to agricultural Category Business Resources News and Media Research Reports......Welcome to the Research, Education and Economics (REE) agencies ofthe us Department of agriculture. The purpose of this site is http://www.reeusda.gov/ree/

Science is the Foundation of Agriculture . . . Welcome to USDA’s U.S. Department of Agriculture basic and applied science, economics and statistics site the Research, Education, and Economics home page. Here you will find direct links to the four agencies that make up this mission area. Please visit them to learn more about the exciting work we are doing. You can also view our latest public remarks and find other information. Please contact us through the REE Directory if you have any questions USDA FirstGov Privacy Policy Accessibility ... FOIA Questions and Comments: Maureen Wood Last Updated: March 28, 2003 Webmaster

3. National Agricultural Statistics Service For U.S. Agriculture Statistical Inform Publications covering a wide range of subjects, from traditional crops, to livestock, to parcels of Category Regional North America government Statistics...... statistics in service to us agriculture, NASS Logo with link to Agency Information.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Send email to nass@nass.usda.gov or phone http://www.usda.gov/nass/

U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service providing timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U. S. agriculture Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Send e-mail to nass@nass.usda.gov or phone the Ag. Statistics Hotline at 800-727-9540 or 202-720-3878. Read the NASS Security Pledge Accessibility Statement STATISTICAL INFORMATION Publications Historical Data Search NASS State Office Websites ... Census of Agriculture AGENCY INFORMATION News and Coming Events Agency Information Customer Service NASS Kids ... Other Links Try our new Search In Progress

4. Www.FoodSafety.gov - Gateway To Government Food Safety Information Library of Congress links to Executive Office of the President sites. Official us Executive Branch Web Sites Department of agriculture (usDA). Agricultural Research Service Regulatory Commission (NRC). us Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) http://www.foodsafety.gov/

Selected Highlights First World Congress on Food Irradiation: Meeting the Challenges of Food Safety and Trade (May 5-7, 2003) (NFSTC) Protecting the Food Supply: FDA Actions on New Bioterrorism Legislation February 28, 2003 (FDA) President Bush to Propose Record-Level Funding for USDA Food Safety Programs January 23, 2003 (USDA) Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - Due Februrary 28, 2003 (CSREES) The Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (FDA) Update: Listeriosis Outbreak Investigation (CDC) Presentations from the 2nd National Conference on Food Safety Education (FSIS) Food Safety News from CDC EPA FSIS FDA ... Recent Additions to the FoodSafety.gov web site Partnership for Food Safety Education (Fight BAC!) Food Safety Training and Education Alliance International Privacy ... Site Description/Webmaster Last updated on 2003-FEB-28 by dms

5. The National Agricultural Library Homepage One of four national libraries in the us, this institution is a major source for agriculture and related information. Investigate its resources. http://www.nal.usda.gov/

The National Agricultural Library Abraham Lincoln Building is Currently Operating Under Threat Level Orange per the Office of Homeland Security The National Agricultural Library (NAL), part of the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture , is one of four National Libraries in the United States. NAL is a major international source for agriculture and related information. This Web site provides access to NAL's many resources and a gateway to its associated institutions. NAL Embarks on a Website Redesign. Federal Workers: Please take the design survey. Newly availableAssessment of the National Agricultural Library and Recommendations for Revitalization NAL Publishes “Index to USDA Technical Bulletins” USAIN Conference 2003United States Agricultural Information NetworkApril 25-28 ... Privacy NAL Web Site Updated Daily

6. Agriculture Committee Of The U.S. House Of Representatives Oversees legislation involving farms and farming, forestry, nutrition, rural development, rural electrifi Category Regional North America House of Representatives...... House Committee on agriculture Bob Goodlatte, Virginia Chairman 1301 LongworthHOB Washington, DC 20515 (202) 2252171 agriculture@mail.house.gov. http://agriculture.house.gov/

accessibility navigation links House Committee on Agriculture Bob Goodlatte, Virginia Chairman 01 Longworth H.O.B. Washington, D.C. 20515 agriculture@mail.house.gov SEARCH - NEWS - RESOURCES Search News Releases Ag Glossary Ag Facts Inside USDA Archives INSIDE THE AG COMMITTEE Members of the Ag Committee Subcommittees History of the Ag Committee Plan for Legislative Work Rules of the Committee HEARINGS Hearing Links Schedule Live Audio Audio Help Statements Transcripts Updated links to:

7. USDA, FSA, Agriculture For Kids Features fun facts, coloring pages, and other printables. From the us Farm Service Agency.Category Kids and Teens School Time Science Farming......agriculture for Kids us farmers grow the food that feeds the world. Thereare more than 2 million farms in the nation and in California http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ca/agforkids.htm

Col oring Game Pages Ag Trivia ... Nondiscrimination Statement You are entering an Official United States Government System, which may be used only for authorized purposes. Unauthorized modification of any information stored on this system may result in criminal prosecution. The Government may monitor and audit usage of this system, and all persons are hereby notified that use of this system constitutes consent to such monitoring and auditing. Agriculture for Kids: U.S. farmers grow the food that feeds the world. There are more than 2 million farms in the nation and in California alone there are nearly 90 thousand. Some states (like Texas and Iowa) have more farms, but California farmers grow the most. The USDA Farm Service Agency helps farmers by loaning them money to buy equipment. And after a flood or a drought, we help the farmers put their fields back in shape. We also help farmers take some of their farmland (along rivers) and plant them so birds and wildlife will visit. What's New: 2003 Coloring Calendar (PDF file 623 kb) Food game (PDF file 200 kb) Honey facts coloring sheet (PDF file 17 kb) Find the foods (PDF file 61 kb) Farmers keep us growing (PDF file 38 kb)

8. Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Part of us Department of agriculture. Site provides extensive information on animal and plant health/di Category Science agriculture Pests and Diseases......APHIS Services. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/

APHIS Services Find Traveler's Information Search Regulations Find Permit Application Information Download permit forms Apply Online for Import Authorization View Status of Biotech Applications Apply to Import, Move or Field Test Genetically Engineered Organisms Register Select Agents Animals Plants Locate Missing Pets Apply for AWA Licenses/Registration Find Vet Accreditation Information Locate Wildlife Damage Resources Report a Pest or Disease View Small Business Information Email Us Search Privacy Statement EEO Statement ... MRP

9. Welcome To The Agricultural Research Service The main in-house research arm of the us Department of agriculture. Research news, find-a-researcher, Category Science agriculture Research Centers...... The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the principal inhouseresearch agency of the us Department of agriculture (usDA). ARS http://www.ars.usda.gov/

Edward B. Knipling, Acting Administrator The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the principal in-house research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ). ARS, one of the Research, Education and Economics ( REE ) agencies, is charged with extending the Nation's scientific knowledge with 22 National Programs , with research projects in agriculture, nutrition, technology, the environment and other topics that affect the American people on a daily basis. Conference Report for Omnibus Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2003 (Legislative Affairs) The Latest News from ARS Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Careers with ARS Scientific Quality Review ... Online Civil Rights Training New training now available Accessibility ARS Mission FOIA Contact the ARS Webmaster ... ARS Home page USDA-ARS http://www.ars.usda.gov

10. FAS Online Home Offers links to current information on a variety of agricultural issues in multiple countries.Category Science Social Sciences Economics Agricultural Economics...... FAS Attaches us agriculture's Eyes and Ears Abound See more information FAS Attaches us agriculture's Eyes and Ears Abound. http://www.fas.usda.gov/

Doing Business With FAS Buying U.S. Products Commodities About FAS ... Joint Statement on the Doha Development Agenda Negotiations Question whether WTO members are "willing to step up to the challenge of serious reform of the world agricultural trade," a goal specified in the Doha mandate. (03/31) "Not Surprised" WTO Misses Agriculture Trade Deadline (Commentary; 03/31) USDA Announces PL 480, Title I, Country Allocations For Fiscal 2003 Preliminary allocations total $156.8 million for programs funded under Public Law 480, Title I, and Title I-funded Food for Progress programs. (03/28) FAS Issues Proposed Rule for McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Comments accepted through April 25, 2003. Submit comments online via Regulations.gov

11. USDA Home APHIS Home PPQ Home Mission, Org. Charts, Etc. Lists the rules and procedures for obtaining and keeping a permit to work with genetically modified Category Science Biology Biotechnology...... Biotechnology Staff, Riverdale Contact us for technical Plant Health Offices; StateDepartments of agriculture. E-MAIL biotechnologist@usda.gov Comments and http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/biotech/

New Information and Announcements Frequently Asked Questions APHIS Documents and Reports International Harmonization Activities ... Additional Information and Contacts Product Approvals by U.S. Regulatory Agencies EPA FDA Application status Permitting, Notification, and Deregulation Biotechnology Permits Branch USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road, Unit 147 Riverdale, MD 20737 This web site contains detailed information on how the USDA Animal and Plan t Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates the movement, importation, and field testing of genetically engineered plants and microorganisms through permitting and notification procedures. Other APHIS web sites contain information on permits for other types of genetically-engineered organisms or products such as transgenic arthropods , products with applications as veterinary biologics , as well as non-genetically engineered articles such as plant pests plants and plant products , and animal and animal products.

12. Agricultural Research Magazine Welcome to the us Department of agriculture's science magazine, published monthlyby the Agricultural Research Service and also available electronically. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/

Welcome to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's science magazine, published monthly by the Agricultural Research Service and also available electronically. Click here to see table of contents for the April 2003 issue or here to view previous issues. For questions or comments, contact the Editor Agricultural Research Magazine 5601 Sunnyside Ave. Editorial staff Subscriptions Home News ... E-mail us

13. Food & Nutrition Information Center Provides access to the us National Agricultural Library's databases on nutrition, school meals and Category Science Technology Food Science Nutrition...... The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is located at the National AgriculturalLibrary (NAL) , part of the us Department of agriculture (usDA) and http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/

Accessibility Info This site is updated daily. Last full review 2/28/03 The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is located at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) , part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS FNIC is supported in part by a Cooperative Agreement with the University of Maryland's Department of Nutrition and Food Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. FNIC's mission, since 1971, has been to collect and disseminate information about food and human nutrition. Click on the link to learn more about FNIC, FNIC job openings , our award winning site , and about borrowing library materials from NAL. FNIC Email About FNIC National Agricultural Library Privacy ... Agricultural Research Service This is an official Agriculture Network Information Center Web Site.

14. ERS/USDA Emphasis - Harmony Between Agriculture And The Environment: U.S.Organic us Organic agriculture Gaining Ground, Agricultural Outlook, April 2000 Sustainableagriculture Research and Education Program webadmin@ers.usda.gov page updated http://www.ers.usda.gov/Emphases/Harmony/issues/organic/organic.html

Jump over Nav Bar search home research emphases ... issues harmony between agriculture and the environment: current issues U.S. organic agriculture Introduction Organic farming became one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture during the 1990's. Certified organic cropland more than doubled from 1992 to 1997, and two organic livestock sectors–eggs and dairy–grew even faster. ERS recently analyzed data from State and private certification groups to calculate the extent of certified organic farmland acreage and livestock in the United States( U.S. Organic Farming Emerges in the 1990s: Adoption of Certified Systems Farmers in 49 States dedicated 1.3 million acres of farmland to organic production systems in 1997. Two-thirds of the farmland was used for growing crops, with Idaho, California, North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Iowa the top producing States ( table 3 ). Colorado and Alaska had the largest amount of organic pasture and rangeland. Nearly half the States were raising certified organic livestock (

15. FNCS Home Page Ensures access to nutritious, healthful diets for all Americans. Through food assistance and nutrition Category Regional North America Departments agriculture...... The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) was created in the us.Departmentof agriculture, December 1, 1994, and is the focal point within usDA http://www.fns.usda.gov/fncs/

Welcome! The Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services ensures access to nutritious, healthful diets for all Americans. Through food assistance and nutrition education for consumers, FNCS encourages consumers to make healthful food choices. Today, rather than simply providing food, FNCS works to empower consumers with knowledge of the link between diet and health, providing dietary guidance based on research. FNS CNPP The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) increases food security and reduces hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) was created in the U.S.Department of Agriculture, December 1, 1994, and is the focal point within USDA where scientific research is linked with the nutritional needs of the public. Eric M. Bost

16. APHIS | Hot Issues Information on the current status of this disease and its prevention and control in horses, poultry, and other livestock. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/oa/wnv/

APHIS Services Find Traveler's Information Search Regulations Find Permit Application Information Download permit forms Apply Online for Import Authorization View Status of Biotech Applications Apply to Import, Move or Field Test Genetically Engineered Organisms Locate Missing Pets Apply for AWA Licenses/Registration Find Vet Accreditation Information Locate Wildlife Damage Resources Report a Pest or Disease View Small Business Information Email Us Privacy Statement EEO Statement USDA ... Return to Home Page West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus Address has changed. The new address is: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/wnv/wnv.html Remember to change your bookmark. Wait 10 seconds or click on the new address to link to the correct site.

17. Plant Genome Data And Information Center Provides access to a variety of information, products and services on a range of plant and animal genome mapping. From the National Agricultural Library of the us Department of agriculture. http://www.nal.usda.gov/pgdic/

Welcome to the Plant Genome Information Resource (PGDIC) WWW site, from the National Agricultural Library of the US Department of Agriculture ARS Access is provided to a variety of information services and publications covering many aspects of plant genome mapping. Linkage to a commercial site does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of any product or service identified at the linked site over similar products or services not named. PGDIC Publications and Links to Other Sites Plant Genome Research Program Plant Genome Online Database Tutorial AGIS, Agricultural Genome Information Server (Plant Genome Databases) Plant Genome Phonebook Plant Genome Grant Information ... Real-Time GenBank Nucleotide Sequence Databank Searches Full-Text Digitized Plant Books and Journals PGDIC Products Bean Improvement Cooperative Articles (in SGML) Strawberry Improvement: Past and Future Recent Advances in Wheat Head Scab Research in China Probe Newsletter Precious Seeds: The Legacy of Hank Beachell and Fellow Rice Scientists Links to Other Journals Arabidopsis Information Service Barley Genetics Newsletter Dendrome Newsletter ... Weeds World Links to Articles, Books, and Reports

18. Rural Utilities Service Redirected Home Page The us Department of agriculture announced $108 million in rural water and wastewaterprojects to build and modernize water and wastewater disposal systems. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rus/

19. Farm Service Agency - US Department Of Agriculture (USDA-FSA) - Site has information on and applications for FSA farm loan, conservation reserve, and commodity programs Category Regional North America Departments agriculture...... the us government Visit Firstgov.gov. Content updated March 11, 2003, Follow thislink to go Back to top. usDA logo, us Department of agriculture Farm Service http://www.fsa.usda.gov/

20. 2002 Farm Bill: U.S. House Committee On Agriculture harvest and life on the farm Glossary of farm bill terms by USDA's Economic ResearchService House Ag Committee Members speak out for agriculture the farm http://agriculture.house.gov/farmbill.htm

SEARCH NEWS COMMITTEE BUSINESS HEARINGS Resources: Farm Bill answers for producers - continually updated on USDA's web site USDA announces county loan rates for 2002 crops Producers' Base and Yield Update Option Analyzer is available on line Prior to signing-up a farm, producers should check to see if the base and yield updating rules or the price projections have changed since the last analysis. Direct link to the Base and Yield Analyzer web site USDA forms you can complete on their E-file site Facts about farming - trade, harvest and life on the farm Glossary of farm bill terms by USDA's Economic Research Service House Ag Committee Members speak out for agriculture - the farm bill debate in their own words Summaries of 2002 Farm Bill: short summary (six pages) comprehensive summary (17 pages) (pdf document format - help for software) Review the new law full bill text and the narrative Statement of Managers. Timeline of action 2002 Farm Bill has been officially designated Public Law 107-171 USDA Implements the "Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002"

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