Ag Links - Ag Science and Technology

AG SCIENCE INFORMATION

• Agriculture Network Information Center
• The Globe Program - worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment
• Integrated Pest Management - North Carolina pest management information
• Mosaic - crop nutrition
• National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine
• National Agricultural Library
• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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AG SCIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
• American Society of Agricultural Consultants
• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
• American Society of Agronomy
• American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.
• Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST)
• Institute of Food Technologists
• National Mastitis Council
• National Pest Management Association Inc.
• Poultry Science Association
• Soil and Water Conservation Society
• Soil Science Society of America

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BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION

• DNA Interactive - information about DNA, genomes, DNA manipulation and applications of DNA science
• Hofstra University - Biotechnology and Public Opinion
• Ohio Bioproducts Information Center (OBIC) - bioproducts education and outreach
• Oregon State University - Biotechnology in Agriculture - lectures, PowerPoints, news, regulation, many resources
• Purdue University - The Science of GMOs
• United Soybean Board - explores the connection between biotechnology and critical issues facing the world

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

• A Brief History of Computer Technology - from the U.S. Department of Energy
• Computational Science Education Project - CSEP is an electronic book for teaching Computational Science and Engineering. The site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
• The Computer History Museum - an overview of the history of computing, including changing online exhibits about a number of interesting computer topics
• Computer History: A Timeline of Storage and Memory - a tech report by CDW
• Cornell University Program of Computer Graphics - guide to research, publications and online resources
• HTML Goodies
• IBM Information Management Software - information from IBM on applications of its data management systems
• Webopedia - searchable guide to thousands of computer related terms

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

• The Biz/Tech Network - links to news articles, research, books, glossary, company research, and careers
• Decision Support System Resources - Decision support systems (DSS) are a specific class of computerized information system that support decision-making activities.
• K-State Extension - details about agriculture-related mobile apps

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TUTORIALS

• ActDen (Digital Education Network) - online software tutorials and courses
• Computer/Internet Tutorials - links to many tutorials about basic computer use, computer programs and the internet. Compiled by the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County, Alabama
• Microsoft Education - tutorials designed to help teachers and students use Microsoft software in the classroom

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DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE

• Internet Explorer - for downloading Internet Explorer updates
• Mozilla - download Firefox browser
• Web Style Guide - provides webpage design standards

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EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

• Central Intelligence Agency - World Factbook - detailed country profiles with maps, geographical information, government, people, economy and flags
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - education resources on weather, climate change, oceans, space and more
• SuperKids Educational Software Review - reviews of children's software by parents, teachers and kids

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION

• American Dietetic Association - food, nutrition and health resources
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - FoodSafety.gov - covers food safety issues
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Consumer Updates
• Partnership for Food Safety Education - Fight BAC
• USDA AMS - AMS Publications
• USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - publications, consumer food safety information

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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health - health information.

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HOMEWORK HELP

• iTools - research tools
• Martindale's Calculators On-line Center - calculators for math, statistics, engineering, agriculture and horticulture and more

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PRECISION FARMING

• New Holland, Inc. - Precision Land Management
• PrecisionAg - magazine site, helpful links
• Purdue University - Site-Specific Management Center - Choose "Related Sites" from sidebar to access precision farming links.
• Trimble Navigation - home page
• Trimble Navigation - GPS tutorial
• University of Texas - global positioning system overview
• University of Georgia - Nationally Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory
• University of Minnesota - Precision Agriculture Center

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TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION

• American Welding Society
• CarParts.com Learning Center - pictures, descriptions and animations showing automobile systems
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - construction safety and health information
• Concrete Network - concrete information and resources including calculator

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USING THE INTERNET

• Comparitech - protecting online privacy
• Education World - online reference tools including dictionaries, encyclopedias, quotations, translators, converters, search engines, homework help, museums, libraries and more
• LibrarySpot - lists of encyclopedias, online libraries, quotations, dictionaries, calculators, associations, directories, maps, biographies and more
• Purdue University - Evaluating Digital Sources
• The Virtual Chase - evaluating the quality of information on the internet

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WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH

• Atlantic Training - Construction Safety Tips
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - workplace safety and health topics.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emergency Management Guide For Business & Industry.
• U.S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration - publications and posters.

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