Clean Air Engineering

Agricultural Engineering Branch of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (AGSE) -- Agricultural engineering solutions are also being sought increasingly to solve environmental problems such as reduction of pollution and health hazards of agrochemicals through improved application technology and improved soil tillage technology to reduce soil degradation.

URL: http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/agricult/ags/AGSE/agse.htm

Agricultural Research Service (US Department of Agriculture) -- The Agricultural Research Service (ARS), one of the Research, Education and Economics (REE) agencies, is the main in-house research arm of the United States Department of Agriculture

URL: http://www.ars.usda.gov/

National Agricultural Library (US Department of Agriculture) -- One of four National Libraries in the United States. NAL is a major international source for agriculture and related information.

URL: http://www.nal.usda.gov/

National Agricultural Statistics Service (US Department of Agriculture) -- NASS publications cover a wide range of subjects, from traditional crops, such as corn and wheat, to specialties, such as mushrooms and flowers; from calves born to hogs slaughtered; from agricultural prices to land in farms. The abundance of information produced has earned for NASS employees the title, "The Fact Finders of Agriculture."

URL: http://www.usda.gov/nass/pubs/pubs.htm

National Organic Program (US Department of Agriculture) --Our mission is to develop and implement national standards that govern the marketing of agricultural products as organically produced, to facilitate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced, and ensure consumers that such products meet consistent standards.

URL: http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/

NPTN, National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (US Environmental Protection Agency) -- a service that provides objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects, including pesticide products, recognition and management of pesticide poisoning, toxicology and environmental chemistry. NPTN is staffed by highly qualified and trained pesticide specialists who have the toxicology and environmental chemistry education and training needed to provide knowledgeable answers to pesticide questions.

URL: http://ace.orst.edu/info/nptn/

US Department of Agriculture Economics and Statistics System -- contains nearly 300 reports and datasets from the economics agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These materials cover U.S. and international agriculture and related topics. Most reports are text files that contain time-sensitive information. Most data sets are in spreadsheet format and include time-series data that are updated yearly.

URL: http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/

US Department of Agriculture State Partners -- Directory of Cooperative State Research Education facilities and State Extension Services.

URL: http://www.reeusda.gov/1700/statepartners/usa.htm

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Trade Associations:

ACPA, American Crop Protection Association -- ACPA is the not-for-profit trade organization representing the major manufacturers, formulators and distributors of crop protection and pest control products, including biotechnology products with crop production and protection characteristics.

URL: http://www.croplifeamerica.org/

American Dairy Products Institute -- The purposes of the Institute are to promote the acceptance and utilization of dairy products both nationally and internationally, to maintain liaison and represent the industry in dealings with government agencies and regulatory bodies, to support technical and marketing research, and to assemble and disseminate statistics and other information about dairy products.

URL: http://www.americandairyproducts.com/

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.

URL: http://www.agronomy.org/

American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) -- Established in 1908, the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) is a professional organization for animal scientists designed to help members provide effective leadership through research, extension, teaching and service for the dynamic and rapidly changing livestock and meat industries.

URL: http://www.asas.org/index.asp?page=reasas.html

Corn Refiners Association -- The Corn Refiners Association, Inc. is the national trade association representing the corn refining (wet milling) industry of the United States. The association, and its predecessors, has served this important segment of American agribusiness since 1913.

URL: http://www.corn.org/web/cornmain.htm

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.

URL: http://www.crops.org/

Dairy Farmers of America -- Operating 33 manufacturing plants in 15 states to produce a variety of quality dairy products including cheeses, butter, condensed milk, cream, shelf stable nutritional beverages and cheese dips, nonfat dry milk, dehydrated dairy products and a variety of whey products.

URL: http://www.dfamilk.com/

Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association-- FEMA's Web site is contains information about FEMA membership as well as links to farm equipment resources.

URL: http://www.farmequip.org/memEvents.htm

The Fertilizer Institute -- TFI is the trade association representing the fertilizer industry. From manufacturers, to retailers, brokers, traders, and transporters of commercial fertilizers, we represent companies that are, in some way, involved in making commercial fertilizers-- or plant food -- available to farmers here in the U.S. and worldwide.

URL: http://www.tfi.org/

Food Processing Machinery and Supplies Association -- FPM&SA represents nearly 500 member-companies which provide processing and packaging equipment, supplies and services to the food and beverage industries domestically and internationally. The mission of FPM&SA is to help members market their products and services. To accomplish this mission, the programs of FPM&SA are specifically designed to maximize the synergy of all members resulting in increased sales and marketing strategies that benefit all members.

URL: http://208.242.51.56/

Institute of Food Technologists -- the Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society with 28,000 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia and government. The IFT site has an excellent news center on its home page.

URL: http://www.ift.org/

International Commission of Agricultural Engineering (CIGR) -- It is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organization regrouping, as a networking system, Regional and National Societies of Agricultural Engineering as well as private and public companies and individuals all over the world.

URL: http://www.ucd.ie/cigr/

National Food Processors Association -- The National Food Processors Association (NFPA) is the voice of the $460 billion food processing industry on scientific and public policy issues involving food safety, nutrition, technical and regulatory matters and consumer affairs. NFPA's members process and package fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and specialty food and beverage products using a variety of technologies including canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration, and aseptic manufacturing. The benefits of membership include scientific and technical assistance, crisis management, claims handling, product liability insurance, and representation before Congress and the regulatory agencies.

URL: http://www.nfpa-food.org/who.html

Soil Science Society of America -- 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.

URL: http://www.soils.org/

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Trade Magazines/Journals:

Agricultural Research Magazine -- U.S. Department of Agriculture's science magazine, published monthly by the Agricultural Research Service. Online Version.

URL: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/

Food Processing -- Food Processing is a B2B information conduit for the food and beverage industries.

http://www.foodprocessing.com/fp/index.html

Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research -- The Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research reflects the broad spectrum of interdisciplinary interests inherent in this field. It publishes mainly original research papers but also includes in-depth review articles and short research notes.

URL: http://www.academicpress.com:80/jaer

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Professional Organizations:

American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) -- The specific purpose of ASAC is to foster the science of agricultural consulting in all its varied fields; to promote the profession and maintain high standards under which the members conduct their service to the public; hold meetings for the exchange of ideas and the study of the profession of agricultural consulting; and maintain a Code of Professional Ethics in the broad field of agricultural consulting.

URL: http://www.agconsultants.org/fwho.htm

American Society of Agricultural Engineers-- The American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), founded in 1907, is a not-for-profit professional and technical organization of members worldwide interested in engineering knowledge and technology for food and agriculture, associated industries, and related resources. ASAE, the society for agricultural, food and biological systems, coordinates educational opportunities such as technical sessions, workshops, conferences and tours at ASAE and other Society meetings with the purpose of communicating new research results, discussing applications and stimulating debate on important topics related to the collection of renewable resources and the processing of these resources for conversion to energy and industrial products.

URL: http://asae.org/

Also check out the ASAE's list of International Agricultural Engineering Societies --

URL: http://asae.org:80/hotlist/abe/aes.html

Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association -- The Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association (CCAA) is a membership driven organization of Professional Agrologists (PAg), who are dedicated to providing consulting services to agricultural sectors across Canada and internationally.

URL: http://www.consultingagrologists.com/

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Other Sites of Interest:

@griculture Online -- Online agriculture news magazine related to the Print publication, Successful Farming.

URL: http://www.agriculture.com/welcome.html

EngineeringNET, Agricultural Engineering -- Agricultural information links. Hot Items: Link list of ABET Accredited Programs in the Agricultural Engineering Group.

URL: http://www.engineeringnet.com/disc/discagri.htm

Food Online -- Digital community for food industry professionals. A food industry portal site.

URL: http://www.foodonline.com/

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Updated: 15-Apr-2008