About AFSIC

• AFSIC History
• Partners
• Library Services
• Staff and Outreach

Alternative Crops and Plants

• Agroforestry
• Alternative Grains and Field Crops
• Industrial, Energy, and Non-food Crops
• Medicinal and Culinary Herbs
• Native Plants and Ecofriendly Landscaping
• Ornamental and Nursery Crops
• Post-harvest Handling and Processing
• Seeds and Plant Breeding
• Specialty, Heirloom, and Ethnic Fruits and Vegetables
• Ethnic Crops
• Fruits and Nuts
• Sustainable Viticulture
• Heirloom Varieties
• Vegetables and Mushrooms

Alternative Marketing and Business Practices

• Direct Marketing
• Community Supported Agriculture
• Farm Business Planning and Management
• Food Industry and Trade
• On-farm Enterprises and Value-added Products

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Databases

• AFSIC Highlights
• Primary Research Databases
• Secondary Research Databases
• Related Databases
• Selected Glossaries
• Selected Directories
• Finding Additional Specialized Resources
• Information about Obtaining Full-text Journal Articles

Ecological Pest Management

• Biological Control
• Botanical, Natural, and Organic Pesticides
• Cultural Control
• Mechanical Control
• Pests and Diseases of Livestock
• Pests and Diseases of Plants
• Weeds

Education and Research

• Classroom and Curricula
• Education, Training, and Employment Opportunities
• Research Databases and Collections
• Support and Funding Sources
• Whole System and On-farm Research Techniques

Farm Energy Options

• Bioenergy and Biofuels
• Farm-related Energy Policies and Programs
• Geothermal
• Hydroenergy
• On-farm Energy Efficiency
• Solar
• Wind

Farms and Community

• Beginning/New Farmers
• Community Food Systems and Civic Agriculture
• Farmland Preservation
• Grants and Loans for Farmers
• Small Farms
• Urban Agriculture and Community Gardening
• Women and Minorities in Agriculture
• Gender Issues
• Minority Issues

Grazing Systems and Alternative Livestock Breeds

• Animal Products: Meat, Dairy, and Eggs
• Aquaculture
• Federal Government Agencies
• State and National Organizations
• Industry Organizations
• Species Specific Organizations
• Research Organizations
• Education, Employment and Careers
• Business Planning
• Data and Statistics
• Laws and Regulations
• Graphics and Images
• Beekeeping
• Grazing Systems and Pasture Management
• Raising Alternative Livestock Breeds
• Emus, Ostriches and Rheas
• Goats
• Llamas and Alpacas
• Rabbits

Help

• A-Z Index
• Site Map
• Learn to Navigate AFSIC's Web Site
• Search Tips
• Technical Resources

Organic Production

• Organic Culture: Crops and Gardening
• Organic Livestock
• Standards and Certification
• USDA Programs

Publications

• About AFSIC Information Products
• Publication Archive
• Publications Order Form (PDF | 30 KB)

Soil and Water Management

• Compost and Composting
• Conservation Tillage Practices and Erosion Control
• Cover Crops, Green Manures, and Mulches
• Soil Amendments and Nutrient Management
• Soil Quality and Testing
• Water Conservation
• Water-saving Irrigation Techniques
• Whole Farm Systems

Sustainability in Agriculture