Agriculture - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia agriculture is the production of food, feed, fiber and other goods by the systematic growing/harvesting of plants, animals and other life forms. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture
Extractions: Agropedia Portal Agriculture refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants animals and other life forms. The study of agriculture is known as agricultural science Agriculture encompasses many subjects, including aquaculture agronomy animal husbandry , and horticulture . Each of these subjects can be further partitioned: for example, agronomy includes both sustainable agriculture and intensive farming , and animal husbandry includes ranching herding , and intensive pig farming . Agricultural products include food vegetables fruits , and cereals fibers cotton wool ... silk and flax ), fuels (
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House Committee On Agriculture: Oversees legislation involving farms and farming, forestry, nutrition, rural development, rural electrification and watersheds, and school nutrition http://agriculture.house.gov/
Agriculture | The WWW Virtual Library Australian agriculture Australian agriculture This Virtual Library aims to provide information on various topics that relate to Australian and New Zealand http://vlib.org/Agriculture
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Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services Florida Department of agriculture and Consumer Services safeguards the public and supports Florida s agricultural economy by ensuring the safety and http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/
Agriculture The Census of agriculture is conducted every 5 years, for the same years as the Economic Census and the Census of Governments. Starting with reference year http://www.census.gov/econ/www/agrimenu.html
Extractions: The Census of Agriculture is conducted every 5 years, for the same years as the Economic Census and the Census of Governments. Starting with reference year 1997, the agriculture census has been conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). For 1992 and earlier years, the census was conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau or its predecessors. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) The Census Bureau website includes 1997 and 1992 publications . These data are also available at the USDA website, along with data for 1950 and prior years. Agriculture census data for 1960 to 1987 are primarily available in printed form at major libraries. Skip this navigation
FAO Agriculture 21 Home Food and agriculture Organization s agriculture website. Includes a news magazine plus guides and links to information on livestock, biotechnology, http://www.fao.org/AG/
MDA - Department Of Agriculture Information on food safety, animal welfare and other topics related to Michigan s agricultural business. Many online articles aimed at consumers, http://michigan.gov/mda
WWW Virtual Library: Agriculture Welcome to the new WWW VL for agriculture. It has been converted to a database driven web site, with automated features such as selfregistration of new http://cipm.ncsu.edu/agVL/
Extractions: Welcome to the new WWW VL for Agriculture. It has been converted to a database driven web site, with automated features such as self-registration of new sites. We apologize for any mistakes we may have made in categorizing sites. We encourage you to suggest new categories, request changes in site descriptions, or changes and additions you would like to see made. Please contact us with requests. You can now submit your site for inclusion in the VL with our online form From Moreover.com:
Pennsylvania Department Of Agriculture Mission Statement To encourage, protect and promote agriculture and related industries throughout the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania Department of agriculture http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/
Extractions: Search: Home Consumers Producers Partners ... Blueprint for a Hunger Free Pennsylvania Agriculture News CONFERENCE ADDRESSES BALANCE BETWEEN AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT HARRISBURG Pennsylvanias agricultural and environmental leaders will gather this summer to identify opportunities to better protect Pennsylvanias land and waters, said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. PENNSYLVANIA FARMERS TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION IN CROP INSURANCE ASSISTANCE HARRISBURG Pennsylvania farmers who signed up for an eligible crop insurance policy by March 17 will receive an automatic premium reduction of up to $175 per policy, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said today. AGRICULTURE SECRETARY RECOGNIZES PENNSYLVANIAS COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE FARMING DURING NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK HARRISBURG Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff recognized National Agriculture Day during a visit today to Graywood Farms in Peach Bottom, Lancaster County. SECRETARY WOLFF CELEBRATES NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY AT SCHUYLKILL COUNTY SCHOOL HARRISBURG Agricultural science students at a Schuylkill County high school got a lesson in Pennsylvanias ag industry today as part of National Agriculture Week.
Ohio Department Of Agriculture Home Page Provides regulatory protection to producers, agribusinesses and the consuming public. Includes news, hotlines, programs, and resources. http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/
Agriculture - NIOSH Topic Page NIOSH Topic page provides links to NIOSH publications and other resources about Agricultural Safety and Health. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/agriculture/
Extractions: Search NIOSH NIOSH Home NIOSH Topics Site Index ... Contact Us Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. Farmers are at high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, work-related lung diseases, noise-induced hearing loss, skin diseases, and certain cancers associated with chemical use and prolonged sun exposure. Farming is one of the few industries in which the families (who often share the work and live on the premises) are also at risk for injuries, illness, and death. The Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals on a farm, ranch, or from their natural habitats. NIOSHTIC 2 search results on Agriculture
Texas Department Of Agriculture State agency with agricultural marketing and regulatory responsibilities. Includes program, marketing information, farmers markets, and producer services. http://www.agr.state.tx.us/
Agriculture - Wex Generally, laws grouped under the heading agricultural law relate to the production of the fruits of these activities as they are carried out in a http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/agriculture.html
Extractions: 3 other topics Agriculture includes soil preparation, seed planting, crop harvesting, gardening, horticulture, viticulture, apiculture (bee-raising), dairying, poultry, and ranching. Generally, laws grouped under the heading "agricultural law" relate to the production of the fruits of these activities as they are carried out in a commercial setting. There are numerous federal statutes that subsidize, regulate or otherwise directly affect agricultural activity. Several focus on agricultural workers: The Federal Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act provides protection for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers ( et seq. et seq. provides for financial assistance to farmers and others for the construction or improvement of farm housing and other agriculturally related purposes. Some states have also passed statutes relating to agriculture production and labor. For example, Arizona has enacted legislation granting agricultural workers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining activities.
Department Of Agriculture | Home State of New Jersey Deapartment of agriculture title graphic Welcome to the New Jersey Department of agriculture graphic http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/
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College Of Agriculture, Purdue University The Purdue University College of agriculture serves Indiana and the nation through teaching, Extension, research and International Programs. http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/
Arizona Department Of Agriculture Arizona Department of agriculture, agriculture Consultation and Training Program, Envirnonmental Services Division, Plant Services Division, Animal Services http://www.azda.gov/
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