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Agricultural Research Service Image Gallery view detail comment email this

High quality colorful photographs with an agricultural theme including fruits, vegetables, crops, insects, researchers, animals, and more. These free images are available in three sizes, from thumbnail to full screen, and can be searched by category or keyword. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Research Service.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife

Last updated Jun 2, 2006


All About Cherimoya view detail comment email this

"The cherimoya is a native of the Andes Mountain range in South America the mountain area between Colombia to Bolivia." This site provides images and basic information about this fruit, including what it tastes like, when it is ripe, and how to eat it. Also includes links to a few recipes featuring cherimoya and images of a cherimoya orchard. From a California ranch that grows cherimoyas.
http://www.calimoya.com/about/about-cherimoyas.html
Topics: Crops, Gardening

Last updated Aug 23, 2005


Baobab view detail comment email this

Provides information about the "strange looking tree that grows in low-lying areas in Africa and Australia." Describes the tree's flowers and fruit, uses, and native legends involving the tree. Includes photos. From the Kruger National Park (South Africa) safari information site.
http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_baobab.html
Topics: Crops, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World

Last updated Jun 27, 2005


Basic Current Books: A Selected List of Current Wine Making and Grape Growing Books view detail comment email this

A brief but well-chosen list of core readings in the areas of wine making, grape growing, and wine history in the United States and Europe. From the Shields Library, University of California, Davis, "home to one of the finest collections of grape growing and wine making literature in the world."
http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/dept/bioag/collections/vitic/basic-current-books.php
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Nonfiction by Genre, Wine

Last updated Jul 23, 2005


Brooklyn Botanic Garden: BBG's Online Library of Gardening Information view detail comment email this

This site features "gardening articles and growing tips" selected from Brooklyn Botanic Garden horticultural newsletters, handbooks, and guides. Topics include gardening techniques, garden design, wildlife gardening, wildflowers, kitchen gardening (vegetables, fruits, herbs, recipes), houseplants, urban gardening, botany, ecology, plant conservation, and pests and diseases.
http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/
Topics: Animals, Crops, Environment, Gardening

Last updated May 18, 2005


The California Backyard Orchard: A University of California Resource for Fruit and Nut Crops view detail comment email this

This site provides material for backyard gardeners, consumers, and others about fruit and nut crop issues. Features facts sheets and related publications on topics such as site selection, planting and maintenance, and pest control. Also includes material on specific crops, maintenance calendars, a glossary, and a guide to using the services of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners program. From the U.C. Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center, University of California, Davis.
http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu
Topics: Crops, Gardening

Last updated Jul 25, 2006


The California Backyard Orchard: Pomegranate view detail comment email this

Collection of resources on pomegranates, with an emphasis on growing the fruit in California. Discusses planting, fertilization, pruning, training, diseases, and varieties suited to different areas of the state. Provides information for pomegranates as home garden and agricultural crops. From the UC Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center, University of California, Davis.
http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/pomegranate.html
Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables

Last updated May 26, 2007


California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) view detail comment email this

This site provides membership information and some useful publications for those interested in growing rare fruits in California. The "fruit facts" online publications contain information on individual fruits - including plant descriptions, origins, growth habits, culture, and cultivators. There is an listing of plant common names and a section on “fruit cultural data, arranged by scientific name, containing temperature limits and information on soil conditions for over 700 individual fruits.”
http://www.crfg.org/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening

Last updated Feb 26, 2003


Carambola view detail comment email this

Information about this fruit, also known as a star fruit, which produces five-pointed, star-shaped slices. Includes information about growing area, use, and preparation, and two recipes featuring the carambola. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the University of Florida Extension, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
http://sarasota.extension.ufl.edu/FCS/FlaFoodFare/Carambola.pdf
Topics: Crops

Last updated Aug 15, 2007


CrateLabelsOnline view detail comment email this

This site is designed to sell crate labels, but it is also a good resource for browsing and viewing this art form, which adorned agricultural packing crates between the mid-1800s and the 1950s. A table for each type of produce shows the labels with packing house, city, company that printed the labels, and approximate dates used. Includes a brief history on the use of these labels.
http://www.cratelabelsonline.com/
Topics: Crops, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts

Last updated Aug 24, 2004


Cucurbit Disorders: A Guide to the Identification of Common Problems view detail comment email this

Does your pumpkin have a problem? To find out what's noshing on your squash, click through the images on this pest management "online problem solver" for cucurbits (plants of the gourd family). Major topic areas include leaf, fruit, stem and seedling disorders, and insect pests. From the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/publications/cucurbitproblemsolver/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Plants

Last updated Sep 17, 2009


Date Palm Cultivation view detail comment email this

This thorough if rather technical report from 2002 describes date palm propagation, production, protection, and other agricultural topics. Includes a botanical description, details about origins, a list of countries where this fruit is grown, world production and trade data, and a bibliography. From the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/y4360e/y4360e00.htm
Topics: Crops

Last updated Jan 11, 2007


Florida Department of Citrus view detail comment email this

"The Florida Citrus Commission/Department of Citrus is an executive agency of state government established in 1935." Its site features a history of citrus cultivation in Florida, an illustrated guide to Florida citrus varieties, citrus fruit laws and rules, citrus nutrition facts, news, and recipes. Also provides statistics and research sources, information about dealers and brands, and materials for teachers and students.
http://www.floridajuice.com
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening

Last updated Sep 21, 2004


Flying High for Fine Wine view detail comment email this

This site provides information about the use of "remote sensing, multi-spectral imagers mounted on planes ... to map the health of the vines across a vineyard in a matter of months instead of decades." Discusses NASA's efforts to improve California vineyards with airborne cameras to detect the vigor of plants as influenced by insect activity and other types of crop stress. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Earth Observatory.
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/Grapes/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Geography

Last updated Apr 10, 2009


Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center: Almond view detail comment email this

This site features a collection of publications related to almonds as an agricultural crop. Topics include almond varieties, the almond production process, pests and diseases, and production economics. From the Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis.
http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?reportnumber=612&catcol=2806&categorysearch=Almond
Topics: Agriculture, Crops

Last updated May 17, 2008


Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center view detail comment email this

A directory of links to research and data on a variety of fruit and nut crops. Includes information for specific crops, general information about fruit and nut crop production (such as insects and diseases, irrigation, and soil), and related resources. Also contains a newsletter archive and weather information. Searchable. From the Department of Pomology, University of California, Davis.
http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Water

Last updated Sep 17, 2003


Fruits of Warm Climates view detail comment email this

The full text of a 1987 book by the same name. Species are listed by common name under the botanical family name. Each entry includes a description, illustrations, and information about the varieties, climate, soil, pests, diseases, food uses, and toxicity. By the late Julia F. Morton, director of the Morton Collectanea at the University of Miami, a research and information center devoted to economic botany.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/index.html
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening

Last updated Jul 21, 2005


The Garden Helper view detail comment email this

Advice on starting a garden and growing, maintaining, and cultivating flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables, grasses, and shrubs. Plants for Specific Needs is about the care and culture of various types of plants and growing environments. Site offers solutions to problems from drainage and moving plants to repelling pests such as slugs and snails and weeds. Other useful articles include composting, fertilizing, garden tools, gardening with children, and planting a new lawn. Searchable.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/
Topics: Crops, Gardening, Plants by Name

Last updated May 4, 2005


Giant Pumpkins: The World's Biggest Fruit view detail comment email this

This site features detailed instructions for growing giant pumpkins, covering site selection, seed germination, fertilization, harvesting, and more. Includes diaries of pumpkin growers, records, festival and organization listings, and instructions for estimating the weight of a pumpkin. From Pumpkin Nook, a collection of activities related to pumpkins.
http://www.pumpkinnook.com/giants.htm
Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre

Last updated Aug 24, 2004


Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and Pierce's Disease view detail comment email this

Information, links, and news stories (some in audio) about this agricultural pest (Homalodisca coagulata), which can spread diseases to grapevines, almond trees, alfalfa, citrus, and oleanders. Also available in Spanish. From the University of California, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
http://news.ucanr.org/mediakits/gwsskit/gwsskit.shtml
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Plants, Wine

Last updated Sep 23, 2004


Grape and Wine Industry view detail comment email this

Research and educational resources on grape growing and wine making. Some materials are specific to Missouri, but many others are of general interest. From the Mid-America Viticulture and Enology Center (MVEC) at Southwest Missouri State University-Mountain Grove.
http://mtngrv.missouristate.edu/grapeandwine/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Wine

Last updated Sep 29, 2009


Growing Grapes for Wine and Table in the Puget Sound Region view detail comment email this

This publication discusses "some of the unique features of growing grapes in the Puget Sound region of western Washington [state]." Covers grape cultivars (varieties), weather data of selected locations, where to plant, and other topics. Provides recommendations for further reading on propagation, trellis construction, training and pruning, soil management, and pest control. From the Washington State University Cooperative Extension.
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb0775/eb0775.html
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Wine

Last updated Jan 14, 2004


Growing Grapes in West Virginia view detail comment email this

Information about growing grapes in backyards and small-scale commercial settings. Although some information is specific to growing conditions in West Virginia, this site contains useful general information about growing grapes, such as location, soil, temperature, obtaining plants, planting, and pruning and care. From the West Virginia University Extension Service.
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/grograps.htm
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Wine

Last updated Dec 27, 2003


Homeowners Guide to Citrus view detail comment email this

This site provides tips for growing citrus plants at home. Topics addressed include care of young and established trees (watering, fertilizing, pruning, weed control, and freeze protection), citrus diseases, and citrus pests. Includes images of diseased plants and pests. From Texas A&M University, Kingsville Citrus Center.
http://kcc-weslaco.tamu.edu/oldwww/webpages/homeownerguide.htm
Topics: Crops, Gardening

Last updated Jun 28, 2009


How to Manage Pests: Grape view detail comment email this

"University of California's official guidelines for pest monitoring techniques, pesticides, and nonpesticide alternatives for managing pests" in grape crops. Features information about specific diseases, insects and mites, nematodes, and weeds. Includes photos, general information about pesticides and herbicides, and a list of research projects related to grapes. From the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM), University of California, Davis.
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/selectnewpest.grapes.html
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Wine

Last updated Sep 5, 2004


iloveplants.com view detail comment email this

This directory of plant and garden related items provides information about plants and seeds; products; general garden information (including such things as farmer's markets, mulching, and where to by beneficial bugs); events calendars; community gardens; catalogs; arboretums, botanical, and historical gardens; extension offices; master gardener programs; and associations and societies. Features facts and growing tips for fruits and vegetables. The Garden Zone gives plant hardiness information for the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Offers free access to an online forum and monthly newsletter.
http://www.iloveplants.com/
Topics: Crops, Plants, Weather

Last updated Mar 21, 2005


ISU Viticulture view detail comment email this

Iowa State University Extension's Department of Horticulture presents research and resources for information on grape growing and wine making. Features conference proceedings, research papers, books and publications, trade organizations contacts, and Web resources. Topics include training and pruning, pest management, and the grape industry.
http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Industries, Wine

Last updated Dec 27, 2003


Lodi Wine & Visitor Center view detail comment email this

This site features information about the wine country of Lodi, California, including visitor information, history and statistics on grape growing in the region, and an overview of Lodi's sustainable viticulture program. Also provides technical information for growers. From the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission.
http://www.lodiwine.com/
Topics: Crops, Wine

Last updated Jun 27, 2004


Museo dell' Olivo/ Olive Tree Museum view detail comment email this

The website for this museum (located in Imperia, Italy) features history of the olive tree and information about olive cultivation and oil production. Includes a virtual tour of the museum, a brief discussion of the role of olive oil in the Mediterranean Diet, and images of olive pits, oil lamps, tree, harvesting, and olive oil production equipment. Available in several languages.
http://www.museodellolivo.com/eng/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings

Last updated Oct 5, 2005


Northwest Berry & Grape Information Network view detail comment email this

Information about Pacific Northwest grapes, blueberries, strawberries, huckleberries, caneberries, kiwis, currants, and gooseberries. Includes information on research, growing, markets, news, and more. Provides links to fruit organizations, labor information, extension services, regional and international forums, government and legal sites, and numerous other resources. Searchable. From Oregon State University, Washington State University, the University of Idaho, and the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
http://berrygrape.org/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening

Last updated Sep 15, 2009


Northwest Cherries view detail comment email this

Information about cherries: varieties, recipes, nutrition information, and related links. Part of the site is for consumers, and part of the site is for national and international industry members and provides information on ads, marketing, shippers, tonnage, and more.
http://www.nwcherries.com/?q=nwcherries/season
Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables

Last updated May 2, 2009


Organic & Integrated Fruit Production Home Page view detail comment email this

"Access resources related to integrated and organic fruit production," covering topics such as apple replant disease, orchard floor management, soil management, pest management, and mulching. Includes crop acreage data. From the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center.
http://organic.tfrec.wsu.edu/OrganicIFP/Home/Index.html
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening

Last updated Oct 19, 2003


Persimmon view detail comment email this

A collection of links to information about this tree fruit (originally from Asia) as an agricultural crop. Includes fact sheets, production management tools, and organizations with related information. From the University of California, Davis, Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center (FNRIC).
http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?reportnumber=612&catcol=2806&categorysearch=Persimmon
Topics: Crops, Gardening

Last updated May 19, 2008


Pinot Noir view detail comment email this

Profile of this grape varietal that is known for being difficult to grow and ferment into wine. Discusses origins, challenges, pests, aroma and flavor, and related information. Includes links to other sites about pinot noir. From Professional Friends of Wine.
http://www.winepros.org/wine101/grape_profiles/pinot.htm
Topics: Crops, Wine

Last updated Dec 14, 2004


Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center view detail comment email this

Postharvest information for "California growers, shippers, marketers, carriers, distributors, retailers, processors, and consumers of fresh horticultural crops." See "Produce Facts" for "recommendations for maintaining postharvest quality" of specific fruits and melons, vegetables, and ornamental produce (this information also available in Spanish and Arabic). Also features articles on home storage and handling, fact sheets on physiological disorders in fruit, and links to related resources. From the Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center, University of California, Davis.
http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/
Topics: Crops

Last updated Feb 7, 2007


Professional Friends of Wine view detail comment email this

This site "is dedicated to increasing wine appreciation by providing wine education, wine information, and wine training, and offering wine opinions." It provides a broad range of information about wine and wine making, covering history, grape growing, wine label interpretation, selecting and serving wine, tasting notes, and more. Includes event listings, editorials, reading recommendations, and related links. Searchable. From a group of grape growers, merchants, and restaurateurs.
http://www.winepros.org/
Topics: Crops, Nonfiction by Genre, Wine

Last updated Apr 28, 2005


Strawberries & More view detail comment email this

Information about growing, finding, selecting, and preparing strawberries. Features history, statistics, recipes, a list of strawberry festivals, and information about common pests and diseases of strawberries. From the University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/strawberries/
Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables

Last updated Sep 14, 2009


Strawberries: Organic and IPM Options: Horticulture Production Guide view detail comment email this

Provides information for strawberry production using organic growing methods and "covers integrated pest management [IPM] and weed control techniques that can reduce pesticide use in conventional strawberry production." Discusses planting, plastic mulch, weed and insect control methods, diseases, alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation, and harvesting. Lists plant sources, recommended varieties by state, and related resources. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/strawberry.html
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables

Last updated Jul 30, 2005


UltimateCitrus.com: The Ultimate Citrus Page view detail comment email this

This site "is your portal to the world of citrus, the most complete index of links to web pages involving the Florida Citrus Industry and other citrus web sites around the world." The site features numerous annotated links on topics such as the citrus industry, orange juice, recipes, growing regions (including Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, Brazil, and Mexico), and weather. From a citrus grower.
http://www.ultimatecitrus.com
Topics: Crops

Last updated Sep 22, 2004


USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection view detail comment email this

Find approximately 175 images of fruit watercolors from the collections of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library. The "USDA established the Division of Pomology in 1886. ... An important focus of the division was to publish illustrated accounts of new varieties." Includes illustrations of apples, pears, berries, and other fruit varieties. Browsable.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/speccoll/collectionsguide/mssindex/pomology/
Topics: Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Crops, Literature & Books, Plants, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts

Last updated Apr 24, 2006


Vanilla view detail comment email this

Information about this edible fruit of the orchid family. Includes a brief history (dating back to the 16th century and the Aztec Indians in Mexico), a description of growing vanilla, tips for using vanilla extract, and instructions for making vanilla sugar and vanilla extract. From an online magazine devoted to orchids.
http://www.clanorchids.com/culture/vanilla.html
Topics: Crops, Plants by Name

Last updated Aug 18, 2005


Vegetable MD Online view detail comment email this

Vegetable MD Online provides access to fact sheets produced by Cornell University's Department of Plant Pathology. Diseases of about two dozen vegetables and fruits are listed by crop. There is a photo gallery of diseased plants, news articles and disease alerts, a glossary of plant pathology terms, and links to vegetable IPM (integrated pest management) sites.
http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/
Topics: Crops, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants

Last updated Apr 14, 2002


Virginia Tech Enology: Grape Chemistry Group view detail comment email this

This group "exists primarily to support the growing grape and wine industry in Virginia." The Web site features information about teaching and research activities focusing on grape quality, climate, and fungal disease. The "Extension" section includes many technical papers, newsletter articles, and other publications on wine and grapes.
http://www.fst.vt.edu/extension/enology/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Wine

Last updated Jan 28, 2004


Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) view detail comment email this

Information about this Washington state tree fruit industry foundation that "fosters educational opportunities, encourages academic excellence and promotes awareness of the values of Washington [state]'s tree fruit industry." Describes farm worker education, nutrition education, scholarship, and industry grant programs. Includes images of winning artwork from the Year of the Apple art contest, foundation background information and updates, and industry links.
http://www.waef.org/
Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables

Last updated Jul 18, 2005


Washington Apples view detail comment email this

This attractive site contains extensive information about varieties of apples grown in the state of Washington, an apple usage chart, nutritional information, recipes, statistics and "core" facts. Directions to the Washington Apple Commission Visitor Center in Wenatchee are available as well as a Just for Kids section, media kit, and large graphics library which includes historical photographs.
http://www.bestapples.com/
Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables

Last updated Oct 12, 2005


The Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC) view detail comment email this

The online home of the WRRC provides "news, information, recipes and new product information for consumers, manufacturers, and industry members." There is also information on the claimed benefits of ellagic acid; red raspberries are good sources of ellagitannins, from which ellagic acid is derived in a chemical process. The "Promotions" portion of the site is available to members only.
http://www.red-raspberry.org/
Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables

Last updated Jul 23, 2003


Washington State Grape Society (WSGS) view detail comment email this

This Washington state society exists to collect and distribute "data and information for the overall advancement of the grape industry." Areas of this site available to nonmembers include a calendar, meeting proceedings, newsletter back issues, Newsworthy Notes, a message board, pesticide information, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) risk management updates, and details about scholarships and awards available through the society. Searchable.
http://www.grapesociety.org/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Wine

Last updated Dec 31, 2003


Washington State Horticultural Association (WSHA) view detail comment email this

Describes this organization that has represented the tree fruit industry in Washington state since 1904. Features documents such as "Washington State Tree Fruit Portfolio," a historical timeline of the WSHA, a tree fruit economic impact study, and issue briefs. Outlines activities in the areas of education, political action, and communication. Includes a calendar and meeting and event details.
http://www.wahort.org/
Topics: Crops, Plants

Last updated Jul 20, 2005


Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center: Postharvest Information Network view detail comment email this

Materials about the proper care and handling of tree fuit by producers after harvesting, for these Washington state crops: apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruit. Find articles on diseases and disorders, improving quality and flavor, marketing, packaging, storage, and shipping for specific varieties such as Gala and Fuji apples, Anjou and Bosc pears, and Rainier and Lambert cherries. Also includes general material about postharvest practices such as use of chemicals.
http://postharvest.tfrec.wsu.edu
Topics: Crops

Last updated Jul 31, 2006


Washington Tree Fruit Commission view detail comment email this

Established by the Washington State Legislature, this commission has a mandate "to promote and carry on research ... which will or may benefit the planting, production, harvesting, handling, processing or shipment of tree fruit." The site features a project funding database, research review schedule, links to Washington state tree fruit research reports, and documents related to the commission's technology roadmap project to "ensure the U.S. tree fruit industry remains economically viable."
http://www.treefruitresearch.com/
Topics: Crops

Last updated Jul 18, 2005


White Sapote view detail comment email this

Fact sheet on this fruit species, which is native to central Mexico and "is successful wherever oranges can be grown." The fruit has "a custard-like texture and a sweet delicious flavor reminiscent of peach or banana, although sometimes with a hint of bitterness." Lists varieties that perform well in California, and discusses a related species, the wooly-leaf sapote. From the California Rare Fruit Growers organization.
http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/whitesapote.html
Topics: Crops, Gardening

Last updated Aug 23, 2005


Wine Grape Network view detail comment email this

This site "for wine grape growers is a springboard for finding ways to improve farming techniques, facilitating communication with wineries, and keeping abreast of the marketplace." Features links to resources on growing grapes (topics include soils, irrigation, and pest and disease control), making wine (materials and regulations), marketing products (pricing and shipping), and grape exchanges (buying and selling). Searchable. Note: Events calendar is not regularly updated. From Pennsylvania State University.
http://winegrape.cas.psu.edu/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Water

Last updated Jan 3, 2004


Winefiles.org: The Database for Wine Professionals and Wine Lovers view detail comment email this

This database of citations to primarily paper-based publications emphasizes "authoritative information on wine, wine making and grape growing, including the business, technology and history associated with wine. Our coverage is worldwide with a special emphasis on California." Includes the California Wine History Files, an index of citations for 1849 through 1999 by noted California wine historian Charles Sullivan. Maintained by Wine Librarian Bo Simons of the Sonoma County (California) Library.
http://winefiles.org/
Topics: Crops, Industries, Wine

Last updated Nov 25, 2004




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