NAL's specialized information centers provide access to comprehensive and essential information resources focusing on the specific aspects of agricultural subjects. In addition to the general reference services available at NAL, each center offers Internet access to resources enhancing information availability and dissemination. The centers have staff available to serve customers on-site as well as by phone, fax or email.
Information Centers
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AFSIC specializes in identifying and accessing information related to alternative agricultural enterprises and crops as well as alternative cropping systems. More...
AWIC provides information and training for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition. More...
FNIC has been a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971. See also:
FSIC was established in 2003 to efficiently use library resources, develop stronger collaborations among the library's food safety programs, and disseminate information on a variety of food safety topics. The Food Safety Research Information Office (FSRIO) is the cornerstone of FSIC. Learn more:
NISIC is a gateway to invasive species information; covering Federal, State, local and international sources. More...
RIC provides information services for rural communities, officials, organizations and citizens. More...
WQIC provides electronic access to information about water and agriculture. More...