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2007 Farm Bill: A California Perspective
 
This site brings together viewpoints on the 2007 Farm Bill from "various industry sectors -- nutrition, agriculture, resources" in the state of California ("the largest agricultural producer and exporter in the nation."). "Covering such issues as energy, nutrition, conservation, and rural development -- the farm bill is an omnibus multi-year authorizing law for major food and farm programs. ... [and] domestic assistance programs (food stamps)." From the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/farmbill07/
Topics: California: Agriculture
Last updated Jul 16, 2007
Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR): Free Publications
Over 300 publications on California pests, crops, tips for gardeners, and related information. From the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California, Davis.
http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/FreePublications/
Topics: Agriculture, California: Agriculture, California: Environment & Energy, California: Gardening, California: Science, Gardening, Plants
Last updated Feb 7, 2008
Agritourism
Resources on agricultural tourism in California. This type of tourism involves "visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or agribusiness operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education, or active involvement." Contains fact sheets on managing agri-tourism operations (topics include conducting tours, marketing, and safety), a database of agritourism operations in California, articles, and more. From the Small Farm Center, University of California, Davis.
http://sfc.ucdavis.edu/agritourism/
Topics: California: Agriculture, California: Business, California: Travel
Last updated May 17, 2008
California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC)
The official Web site of the CFAITC is intended to "increase awareness and understanding of Agriculture among California's educators and students." It provides resources for student programs and teacher training, links to topics in agriculture education for teachers and students, and information on organizing "farm days" field trips.
http://www.cfaitc.org/
Topics: Agriculture, California: Agriculture, California: Education, California: Environment & Energy
Last updated May 26, 2005
Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center
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: California Agriculture: Crops, California: Agriculture
Last updated Feb 7, 2007
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