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Cooperatives (3) Agriculture is changing. Large agribusiness corporate farms are driving many family farms out of business. Cooperatives help to even that playing field. Genetically Modified (14) Genetic modification of agricultural products is a huge and very hot issue affecting agricultural production and policies the world over. This section provides links to sources on all sides of the issue. |
Organic (8) The Organic agriculture market is exploding. |
Rural Futures : Agriculture Links
- Flax lignan has practical health benefits
- Flaxseed contains a health-boosting, disease-preventing compound called flax lignan, and scientists from the Saskatoon Research Centre (SRC) have developed the technology for extracting and purifying this compound.
(Added: 25-Apr-2003 Hits: 50 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute
- FAPRI is a Congressionally-enacted institute whose mission is to provide objective analysis of food, agricultural, nutritional, and environmental issues. FAPRI analysis has been used by members of Congress writing farm legislation, by negotiators working on trade agreements, and by agribusinesses, farmers, and the general public.
(Added: 20-May-2003 Hits: 56 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Fundamentals - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
- The publications in this series provide an introduction to the principles of sustainable agriculture and some of the "systems" approaches associated with it. Beginners as well as experienced farmers who are making the transition to sustainable practices will find thoughtful insights and valuable information here.
(Added: 17-Mar-2003 Hits: 55 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Great Plains Buffalo Association
- To encourage research to develop a better understanding of the natural hardiness of the buffalo and explore associated environmental and health related issues including:
research on the nutritional value of buffalo meat especially that from grass fed buffalo.
researching various aspects of the buffalo's naturally strong immune system.
studying inter-relationships of buffalo and grassland ecosystems.
(Added: 12-May-2004 Hits: 45 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Heatwave's warning for future of farming
- The heat wave plaguing Europe this summer bodes dramatic changes ahead for agriculture. The European Commission reports reduced yields of
crops such as wheat and maize throughout southern Europe due to the heat wave compounded by droughts. Agriculture could cease altogether in the most-parched areas of southern Europe, predicts J�rgen Olesen of the Danish Institute for
Agricultural Sciences.
(Added: 27-Aug-2003 Hits: 34 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Iowa Grain Quality Initiative
- The Iowa Grain Quality Initiative (IGQI) at Iowa State University is a cutting edge grain quality research and information program. The mission of the Iowa Grain Quality Initiative is to create knowledge and provide information that will improve the efficiency of traditional commodity grain markets and will assist emerging markets for user-specific grains.
(Added: 28-Dec-2003 Hits: 29 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
- The Kerr Center's mission is to encourage a more sustainable agriculture in the state of Oklahoma and beyond. A sustainable agriculture is environmentally responsible, profitable for family farmers, and equitable-- giving farmers fair prices, fair access to markets, maximum opportunities, and a good quality of life. By improving the quality of life for farmers, a sustainable agriculture also supports healthy, vital rural communities.
(Added: 4-Nov-2003 Hits: 63 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - L A N D O ' L A K E S F O U N D A T I O N
- Land O'Lakes Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in communities where
Land O'Lakes, Inc. has members, employees, plants and facilities. Land O'Lakes Foundation proactively helps rural communities prosper and prepare for tomorrow by donating resources that develop and strengthen organizations dedicated to human service, education and youth, civic and art endeavors.
(Added: 11-Feb-2002 Hits: 71 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
- A research and education center with statewide programs to develop sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and conserve natural resources. The Center explores and cultivates alternatives that secure healthier people and landscapes in Iowa and the nation; conducts research into the negative impacts of agricultural practices; assists in developing alternative practices; works with ISU Extension to inform the public of findings.
(Added: 13-Jun-2003 Hits: 47 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Livestock - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
- Pasturage and forage crops are the heart of sustainable livestock production and the foundation for many of the ATTRA publications in this section. You will also find information on organic livestock production, shelters for animals, and alternative marketing strategies. Other livestock topics include Beekeeping, Bison Production, and Llama and Alpaca Farming.
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