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Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC).
Defines value-added agriculture and discusses market opportunities. AgMRC also maintains an Agritourism subject resource and produces online directories: U.S. Department of Agriculture directories, State Resource Directory and Value-Added Agricultural Businesses.
USDA. NAL. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
Lists alternative crop and livestock species and related enterprises with links to Extension sources that help evaluate and start non-conventional farming enterprises.
University of Tennessee. Agricultural Extension Service.
Subtitled "Concepts, Principles and Practices for Planning, Developing, and Marketing New Opportunities," this publication serves as a primer for farmers who are considering new marketing strategies.
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC).
"Provides information to help you understand and analyze the food industry in terms of value-added markets and industries." Topics include organics, community supported agriculture, e-markets, farmers' markets and market trends.
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - A National Sustainable Agriculture Assistance Program.
Several publications on value-added operations, food processing, and specialty agricultural products are accessible under this topic.
National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Provides links to federal and state regulatory, technical and business information and Cooperative Extension Service publications on food products.