Media Resources and Links

We know Ohio Farm Bureau is a great source of information on any topic related to agriculture, food and the environment, but there are other resources out there. Try one of these links!

Agricultural Publications - check out what other agricultural publications have to say about today's top issues.

Associations - There are many agricultural organizations that share the same viewpoint on today's top issues as Farm Bureau. Take a look at these Web sites.

Biotechnology - Want to learn more about the agricultural, environmental and medical advances of biotechnology? Check out these great Web sites.

Environment - These issues are always on the top of the list of concern for Ohio's farmers. These Web sites will give a more accurate and scientific outlook on our environment.

Government - Need to contact a state senator or representative? Want to find out where talks are headed on the 2002 Farm Bill? Want to find out about new legislation? Visit these government-related Web sites.

Marketing - Just how are commodity prices these days? Where do you go for current trends or an outlook on farm marketing? Visit these locations.

Other Agricultural Information - Some Web sites just don't fit is a specific category. Look here to see what other information is available on the Internet!

Politics - Interested in what the political parties have to say on a specific issue? Look here for information about Ohio's and the nation's Democrat, Reform and Republican parties.

Universities/Education - Our nation's universities and education system releases information daily about current research and breakthroughs in agriculture. See that information here. Or check out Ohio's Agriculture in the Classroom program.

Weather - What's in store for Ohio farmers from Mother Nature? Check out these weather-related Web sites.

Agricultural Publications

Ag Exporter

This site shows the monthly magazine for food and agricultural exporters; published by USDA Foreign Agriculture Service.

Agricultural Law Press

Publisher of newsletters, books, textbooks and CDs on Agricultural Law.

Agricultural Outlook

Published 10 times per year by the Economic Research Service of USDA.

Ag Week Online

This site is a link between those with products to sell and those who are looking to buy. It also includes market news, policy information and agricultural opinion pieces.

American Small Farm Magazine

The largest national magazine that specializes exclusively in the interest and needs of the American Small Farmer.

Farm and Dairy

Farm and Dairy was established in 1914. For over the 85 plus years Farm and Dairy has been reaching out to the agri-community of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Fruit Growers News

A tabloid sized newspaper publication for commercial fruit growers and others related to the fruit industry.

Ohio Farmer Magazine

Published by Farm Progress, which was established in 1841. Farm Progress is the nation's leading agricultural publishing company, reaching more farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses than any other information provider in the industry.

Progressive Farmer

This magazine's continuing mission is "to show farmers newer and better ways to make money, save money and enjoy their lifestyle more."

Successful Farming Magazine

Read the magazine and other features from Successful Farming online at this site.

Vegetable Growers News

A tabloid sized newspaper publication for commercial vegetable growers and others related to the vegetable industry.

Associations

Agriculture Industries - http://www.f-a-r-m.com/

Agriculture Law.com - http://www.agriculturelaw.com/

American Agri-Women Online - http://www.americanagriwomen.org/&a mp;l t;/ p>

American Farm Bureau Federation - http://www.fb.com/

American Agricultural Economics Association - http://www.aaea.org/

American Society of Ag Engineers - http://www.asae.org/

American Society of Animal Science - http://www.asas.org/

American Vet Med Association - http://www.avma.org/

Beef Nutrition.org - http://www.beefnutrition.org/

Fruit Growers Marketing Association of Ohio - http://web.tusco.net/fruitgrowers/

Heartland Agdeavor - http://www.heartlandagdeavor.com/&a mp;l t;/ p>

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy - http://www.iatp.org/

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture - http://www.nasda-hq.org/

National Cattlemen's Beef Association - http://www.beef.org/

National Corn Growers Association - http://www.ncga.com/

National Farm-City Council - http://www.farmcity.org/

National Hay Association - http://www.nationalhay.org/

National Institute for Farm Safety - http://www.ag.ohio-s tate. edu/~agsafety/NIFS/nifs.htm

National Pork Producers Council - http://www.nppc.org/

National Sheep Improvement Association - http://www.nsip.org/

Ohio Apple Marketing Program- http://www.ohioapples.org/

Ohio Association of Meat Processors - http://www.oamp.org/

Ohio Cattlemen's Association - http://www.ohiobeef.org/

Ohio Christmas Tree Association - www.ohiotrees.com

Ohio Corn Growers - http://www.ohiocorn.org/

Ohio Dairy Producers, Inc. http://www.ohiodairyproducers.org

Ohio Florists' Association - http://www.ofa.org

Ohio Forestry Association - http://www.ohioforest.org/

Ohio Fruit Growers Society - http://www.ohiofruit.org

Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association - http://www.ohha.com/

Ohio Livestock Coalition - http://www.OhioLivestock.org

Ohio Nursery and Landscape association - http://www.onla.org/

Ohio Nut Growers Association - http://ealnet.com/nonprof/onga/

Ohio Pork Producers Council - http://www.ohiopork.org/

Ohio Sheep Improvement Association - www.ohiosheep.org

Ohio Society of American Foresters - http://www.ohiosaf.org/

Ohio Soybean Association - http://www.soyohio.org/

Ohio Vegetable and Potato Growers Association - http://www.ohiovegetables.org

Ohio Veterinary Medical Association - http://www.ohiovma.org/

Ohio Wine Producers Association - http://www.ohiowines.org/

Sheep and Goat Marketing Page - http://www.sheepandgoat.com/marke t.htm l

United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Associaton - http://www.uffva.org/

United Soybean Board - http://www.unitedsoybean.org/

Biotechnology

Biotech Knowledge Center

This site is sponsored by Monsanto and contains a collection of news items, technical reports and other documents that represent many points of view and will promote a deeper understanding of agricultural biotechnology.

Biotechnology Information Center

This site is from the National Agricultural Library of the US Department of Agriculture and provides access to selected sources, services and publications covering many aspects of agricultural biotechnology.

Bt Corn and Monarch Butterflies

Have questions about the impact of Bt Corn on monarch butterflies? Check out this site from USDA.

Council for Biotechnology Information

The Council was founded in April 2000 by leading biotechnology companies to create a comprehensive communication campaign about biotechnology.

Food Biotechnology Communications Network

Offers general information about food biotechnology and links to various organizations and individuals with greater expertise about specific topics.

National Center for Biotechnology

Established in 1988 as a national resource for molecular biology information, NCBI creates public databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome data, and disseminates biomedical information.

Environment

American Coalition for Ethanol

Web site for the non-profit membership association devoted to promoting the increased production and use of ethanol.

National Biodiesel Board

Web site for the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the U.S. The NBB was founded in 1992 by state soybean commodity groups, who were funding biodiesel research and development programs.

New Uses Council

Web site for a membership organization run by volunteers dedicated to expanding the development and commercialization of new industrial, energy, and non-food consumer uses of renewable agricultural, forestry, livestock and marine products.

Ohio EPA

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency cooperates with government and private agencies, manages some federally funded pollution control projects, obtains technical and laboratory services, establishes advisory boards, investigates environmental problems, and disseminates information on environmental programs. The director also authorizes enforcement actions against violators of pollution laws and regulations.

Project Biodiesel

A Web site for a "musical solution for the impending fossil fuel crisis. The goal of Project Biodiesel is to be an educational resource for the use of sustainable fuel. Also includes a comprehensive list of other Web resources.

Renewable Fuels Association

As the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has been working as the "Voice of the Ethanol Industry" since 1981 to secure a strong marketplace for ethanol.

USDA National Organic Program

The NOP's 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.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

The mission of NRCS is to provide leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, improve, and sustain our natural resources and environment.

U.S. EPA

The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land - upon which life depends.