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 Agricultural Research and Productivity
Why productivity is important, comparisons with other industries, the affect of agricultural research on productivity.
 PLANTS Database
The USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is the world's most widely used online educational plant information system. Learn about the plants in your state, endangered plants, noxious plants, or wetland plants. Choose native plants for restoration efforts or to support wildlife, or look at 40,000+ pictures available for educational uses.
 Outreach Activities
Information for future scientists and teachers regarding careers
 Soil Education
Soil facts, state soils, K-12 materials for students and teachers. and the world of science, global outreach through an international research program, links to other outreach sites
 Agricultural Thesaurus
Search for a term, browse for terms by subject, alphabetical listing.
 Extension Disaster Education NetworkThis is an external link or third-party site outside of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website.
This site links Extension educators from across the U.S. and various disciplines, enabling them to use and share resources to reduce the impact of disasters.
 Educational Materials for Teachers/Parents
A collection of materials for teachers, parents and students on agriculture, health, nutrition, and science.
 How to Request Materials from the National Agricultural Library
Eligibility, submit a request, register for an ID, status of a request.
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