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Biopesticides Website - Information on microbial and biochemical pesticides regulated by EPA.

IPM in Schools Website - Collection of publications, course/workshop announcements, grants, and partnerships related to the advancement of integrated pest management in schools.

National Agriculture Compliance Assistance Center - Gateway to a library of information about environmental requirements that affect the agricultural community. The site includes comprehensive information on compliance, pollution reduction and prevention technologies, as well as up-to-date news about related EPA programs and proposals. 

New Active Ingredient Fact Sheets - This page contains fact sheets on new active ingredients registered by the Office of Pesticide Programs.

Office of Environmental Education - Goal is to advance and support education efforts that develop an environmentally conscious and responsible public and inspire personal responsibility in caring for the environment.

Pesticides and Food website - This website also provides information on several topics including pesticide regulation, residues, children's sensitivities to pesticides, IPM, and organic production.

Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) - This page contains information on SAI, which assists in Food Quality Protection Act implementation though an extensive communication and partnership effort with the regional pesticide user, teacher and researcher communities. SAI provides grant funding for projects that emphasize the use and study of reduced risk pesticides and alternatives to pesticide use.

Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) - Progress Report 2007 (20 pp, 2305 K, about PDF) - This report highlights the activities and accomplishments of SAI in 2007.

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Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) - The national sustainable farming information center operated by the private nonprofit National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).  ATTRA provides technical assistance on sustainable farming production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, and innovative marketing to farmers, extension agents, market gardeners, agricultural researchers, and other ag professionals in all 50 states.

IR-4 Database for Biopesticide and Organic Pest Management Solutions - The database, which is searchable by crop, pest, and state, will assist commercial and home growers of specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, ornamentals and turf, but IR-4 also includes minor pests that are found on major row crops in this database.

Biopesticide Demonstration Projects - To promote the adoption of safe pest control technologies, the IR-4 Project and EPA’s Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division have been cooperating in the review and funding of several research projects. Reports from these projects as well as open calls for proposals are available on the IR-4's website.

Center for Agricultural Partnerships - Aa 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to solving agricultural problems by helping farmers adopt more environmentally sound and profitable practices. CAP programs improve the productivity and well being of farm communities, build healthier ecosystems, reduce pesticide risk, and improve water quality in growing regions across the country. Through a cooperative agreement with EPA, CAP has undertaken several noteworthy field implementation projects.

Center for Integrated Pest Management - A National Science Foundation sponsored Industry/University Cooperative Research Center serving a lead role in technology development, program implementation, training, and public awareness for IPM at the state, regional, and national level.

IPM Net - A free, electronic global IPM information resource produced and provided by the Consortium for International Crop Protection.

Lawncare and Landscaping

Responsible Environmental Activities for Lawncare and Landscaping in Yards with IPM (REALLY IPM) - USDA site that provides a broad range of lawn care and landscape options including both chemical and organic recommendations. 

Lawns and the Environment Initiative - A coalition of businesses, government agencies, universities, and environmental groups working to change the way Americans take care of their home landscape:

National Roadmap for IPM (PDF, 7 pp, 38 K, about PDF) - The Road Map for the National Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program identifies strategic directions for IPM research, implementation, and measurement for all pests, in all settings, throughout the nation. This includes pest management for all areas including agricultural, structural, ornamental, turf, museums, public and wildlife health pests, andencompasses terrestrial and aquatic invasive species.

Pesticides & their Non-Target Impacts: Sources of Data & Information, Corrnell University - This "guided tour" of pesticide data/information sources is intended to help in navigating through the array of available materials.

School IPM - University of Florida site for IPM in schools

Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) Toolbox - In support of the SAI, this toolbox offers information that will help leverage resources to maximize outcomes, set appropriate performance measures, tap into existing monitoring efforts by EPA, other agencies and organizations, and access the SAI Transition Gradient.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Pest Management Policy Crop Profiles Database

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

University of California Statewide IPM Project

University of California Statewide IPM Project - Pesticides and Water Quality

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