Extractions: Select a Topic Agriculture Banking and Finances Brownfield Redevelopment Business Resources Carbon Offsets Climate Change Commercial Energy Community Development Community-based Stewardship Ecosystems/Biodiversity Education Equity Fish/Fisheries Food Forestry Garden General Sustainability Government Initiatives Green Building Home Indicators/Measurement Land Management Land Use Planning Lifestyle Choices NGO Non-Timber Forest Products Oregon Government Procurement Product Stewardship Recycled Material Mkts. Residential Energy Resource Efficiency Smart Consumption Species/Habitat Conservation Sustain. Material Mkts. Training Transportation Value-Added Products Volunteer Opportunities Watersheds The Notice of Funds Availability/Request for Proposals for the Value-Added Agricultural Product Market Development Grant Program has been published in the Federal Register.
USDA GLOBE Home Page U.S. Department of agriculture Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Employee Organization (USDA GLOBE). To create a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation. News, contacts, information. http://www.lambda.net/~aglobe/
Extractions: U.S. Department of Agriculture fyi: OSC The Culture Wars Gay Marriage Recognizing One of Our Own Wanted: Leaders OSC Update: OSC on Federal Employee Protections for Sexual Orientation Discrimination http://www.fedglobe.org/ http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0204/022704lb.htm http://www.washblade.com/2004/2-20/news/national/activists.cfm http://www.hrc.org/Content/ContentGroups/News_Releases/20042/HRC_Denounces_Rollback_of_Rights_and_Possible_Cover_Up_in_U_S_Office_of_Special_Counsel.htm ... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13493-2004Mar21.html?referrer=emailarticle Gay rights advocates, for their part, see themselves as the victims of election-year grandstanding, easy targets for a president looking for a wedge issue to galvanize the voters. ''It's saying, 'We think so little of you that we are willing to amend the Constitution to put you in your place,' '' said Matt Foreman, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. ''It's hard to explain the visceral feeling." Update: Bush backs Constitutional Amendment Banning Gay Marriage http://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/24/politics/24CND-GAY.html
Extractions: Select a Topic Agriculture Banking and Finances Brownfield Redevelopment Business Resources Carbon Offsets Climate Change Commercial Energy Community Development Community-based Stewardship Ecosystems/Biodiversity Education Equity Fish/Fisheries Food Forestry Garden General Sustainability Government Initiatives Green Building Home Indicators/Measurement Land Management Land Use Planning Lifestyle Choices NGO Non-Timber Forest Products Oregon Government Procurement Product Stewardship Recycled Material Mkts. Residential Energy Resource Efficiency Smart Consumption Species/Habitat Conservation Sustain. Material Mkts. Training Transportation Value-Added Products Volunteer Opportunities Watersheds Agri-Business Council of Oregon
UK GovTalk - GCL agriculture, environment and natural resources Narrower category Energy and fuelenvironmental protection Farming Fisheries Forestry Horticulture Land Mineral http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/schemasstandards/gcl.asp?term=499
UK-FarmClassifieds Comprehensive classified advertising system for agriculture,horticulture,livestock farming and the rural environment http://www.ukfarmads.com
Volunteer Work Abroad And International Internships In Thailand And Tanzania Wit International volunteering and internship opportunities for crosscultural learning and community service in Thailand and Tanzania. Short-term (two to four weeks), long-term (two to six months), and student internship programs are available, in projects in healthcare, education, and environment/sustainable agriculture. http://www.globalservicecorps.org/
Extractions: AND BE PART OF A GLOBAL FAMILY! Global Service Corps (GSC) is a nonprofit international volunteer organization that provides volunteer opportunities for people worldwide to live and work abroad in developing countries. We care about people. We care about the earth. We learn and we teach. Programs: Enjoy cultural immersion service-learning programs in Thailand and Tanzania. Programs in health, environment and/or education year-round - from two weeks to six months. International Internships in all areas including International Healthcare. Our international volunteers have the unique experience of: Living with local families
Animal Agriculture, Environment Community Guidance Documents Agricultural Manure Storage Facilities (PDF file) a 2pagefact sheet published by the PA Department of Environmental Protection. http://agenvpolicy.aers.psu.edu/LawsPoliciesPrograms/PA.htm
Production Of CEA-grown Hydroponic Spinach Publication by the Controlled environment Agricultural (CEA) Program of the College of agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. An electronic handbook for the production of CEA hydroponic spinach. http://www.cals.cornell.edu/dept/flori/spinach/index.html
Agriculture, Environment & Telecommunications Summit Yolo Area Regional Network presents an agriculture, environment TelecommunicationsSummit Friday, May 15, 1998, 900 am 400 pm. http://www.yarn.org/aetsinvitation.html
Extractions: 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland, CA 95776 Yolo Area Regional Network (YARN) invites you to participate in a special Agriculture, Environment and Telecommunications Summit, Friday, May 15, 1998, at the Heidrick Ag History Center, 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland, CA. Yolo County's economy is primarily based on agriculture. In the emerging Information Age, rapid growth and complex change are effecting this and all other sectors of society. The Yolo Area Regional Network invites you to participate in a free public Summit to explore the ways in which new telecommunications systems and services can be deployed in this region to the mutual service and benefit of our changing agricultural and environmental interests and needs. The Friday morning Summit, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm. will feature a facilitated public roundtable discussion, plus panels, and special informational presentations. Organizations are invited to set up and showcase their information and wares on display tables surrounding the meeting space. Issues to be discussed include: How can the Internet be used and developed to provide improved access to ag. resources, best practices, new markets, strategies and economic opportunities?
Index.html Supplies microbial inoculants which protect the root system of plants and creates a healthy growing environment within the soil. For horticulture, agriculture and turf industries. http://www.naturalindustries.com
Extractions: Natural Industries, Inc. was established in 1992 by Bill Kowalski. His vision for the company was to use specific microorganisms to reduce and/or eliminate the use of certain harmful chemicals. Though no mission statement was formally written at that time, it soon became obvious to growers that this small company was run by a good and honest man they could trust and believe in. Continuing The Tradition Today, Natural Industries is a rapidly growing corporation whose acclaimed products are used by thousands of growers. This success is due directly to the integrity of its founder and his dedication to honesty. Employees at Natural Industries, Inc. are deeply committed to operating the company with an adherence to these same principles and ethics.
Agriculture, Environment & Telecommunications Summit YARN Summit (May 15, 1998) Notes Introductions Richard Lowenberg, YARNDavid Rosenberg and Lynnel Pollock, Yolo County Supervisors. Background. http://www.yarn.org/aets.html
Extractions: David Rosenberg and Lynnel Pollock, Yolo County Supervisors Background Internet development: Department of Defense and NATO; scientific computing network; defense (high speed data and communication); email; early 1990s Internet became a public network; private sector involvement; public funding; WWW developed in Cern, Switzerland; new way of packaging data; browser; 2nd only to email in use; replaced older technology, i.e gopher. Connectivity: twisted copper, coax and fiber; transoceanic cables; satellites and terrestrial wireless Convergence: all technology becoming digital i.e. phones, television, computers; long term trends lean towards analog; organic communicicaiton; companies merging What is this evolving information society?: large as the Gutenberg revolution; impact on society comparable to automobile, electrification; a matter of choice (use it or not); a valuable tool; commercialization of communication; tv, radio ads; internet becoming more info-tainment; Internet technology. Poll of Summit attendees (partial)
Extractions: Tel: 260-3949, 265-1832, 06-20-20-31329 Investment into Controlled Atmosphere cold storage in the heart of an excellent fruit growing region of Hungary. Inquiry fruit@agroservice.hu Special Farm Visit Opportunities in Hungary Investment opportunity to local Hunting Pansion / Hunting Lodge and refurbishment of old cottages in the Mountanous region of touristic North Hungary (Kozard). Inquiry: huntinglodge@agroservice.hu Napfény Vendégház, Kozárd Welcome to the Hungarian Countryside!! Revised/Frissítve: Contact: Club@agroservice.hu Visitors AgroTourism Posters: Kozard Farm Holidays, Hungary Vadászat Kozárdon, 2004. tavaszán-n yarán. Hunting in Kozard Forests, Hungary: Please contact: Peter P. Hajas, Hunting Director/Master Game Warden, Tel From abroad: +36-20-941-1464 e-mail: phajas@axelero.hu Well established (12 years) agricultural farm and related Ag.Ltd. is available for sale for agricultural investors from EU countries. Renting of cropland is possible up to 700 hectares. Inquiry: farm@agroservice.hu
Hydroponic Lettuce Production Details of setting up and running a lettuce production facility using Controlled environment agriculture techniques. Illustrated with descriptive photos. Cornell University. http://www.bee.cornell.edu/extension/CEA/LettuceHandbook/Lettuce Main.htm
Centre For Rural Social Research Social Aspects of agriculture, environment Sustainability. Members of theagriculture, environment and Sustainability research group include. http://www.csu.edu.au/research/crsr/research/about_4.htm
Extractions: The Centre for Rural Social Research (CRSR) conducts research into the social aspects of environmental management, especially in agriculture, with specific reference to the Murray-Darling Basin. Qualitative and quantitative methods including Rapid Rural Appraisal, focus group discussions, unstructured interviewing, as well as large scale social surveys and GIS mapping have been undertaken to research, amongst other things, the social basis of adoption of sustainable agriculture. Research projects undertaken by CRSR in this area include:- Australian Farm Families' Experiences of Drought Severe drought has long term economic and social costs to all Australians. Research for this project focused on farm families in the Central Queensland and Riverina areas who have lived - and are still living - through drought, and explored the sociological variables which influence attitudes to drought. The work was conducted by CRSR researcher, Dr Ian Gray, in conjunction with the Rural Social and Economic Research Centre at Central Queensland University. The knowledge gained through the `lived' experience of drought has been analysed and interpreted in order to bring that knowledge to other farm families in Australia. It will also enable an informed long term management strategy to be developed which will assist rural adjustment and counselling agencies in their activities. A report was published by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and is available at www.rirdc.gov.au.
Welcome To Terraseed Ltd Provides a new seedmat system for landscaping for agriculture, amenity, forestry and environment. UK. http://www.terraseed.com
Extractions: This is achieved by the use of physical barrier systems, replacing agrochemicals for weed, insect and disease control. Public anxiety about food safety and health is addressed by Terraseed technology through reducing the threat of salmonella and E.coli contamination in fresh salad crops. The technology also has applications in pharmaceutical crops and herbs. Terraseed is proven in organic farming for salad and vegetable production and makes large-scale organic production viable, where consumer demand exceeds the ability of leading growers to supply.
Extractions: Dr. Tony Prato, Co-Director of CARES, will take a research leave for the 2004-2005 academic year, starting on June 10. Dr. Gamini Herath, a visiting scholar at SSU and CARES, will complete his 3-month stay and return to Australia on June 8. Erin Wilson will help with a workshop at the America's Service Commissions Annual Conference on June 3-4. home about CARES projects map room
USDA For Kids Page Dozens of kidfriendly links to sites about food, agriculture, and the environment. http://www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/index.html
Agriculture & Environment Division of division and its research projects.IACRRothamsted,UK. Aims to optimise crop yield and quality while protecting soils, water, the food chain and the global environment through an understanding of nutrient acquisition, nutrient transformations, soil ecology and remediation. http://www.iacr.bbsrc.ac.uk/aen/aenindex.htm
Extractions: Welcome to Nizwa.NET Nizwa is one of the largest cities in Oman and the capital of the interior region. It has a wealth of cultural and ancient landmarks, most prominent is Nizwa fort built over a period of 12 years and located in the middle of downtown. The fort is surrounded by ancient traditional souqs (markets) where the locals trade in traditional as well as imported merchandise, from vegetables to jewelry. Nizwa is an oasis in the enclosed by a series of mountains upon which the famous green mountain ( al Jabal al Akhdar ) lies. The city is also at cross roads that lead to southern Oman as well as the Dhahirah and Sharqiah regions. Nizwa.NET is educational, public, web site with the purpose of spreading awareness about the country of Oman in the Middle East. Nizwa.NET started as "Nizwa Oasis" and hosted by geocities but due to the popularity of the site, it was often blocked when bandwidth reached its maximum limits. Nizwa.NET was born out of that site with pretty much the same information but with more flexibility and ease of navigation. Besides tourist information, the site focuses on issues related to agriculture and the environment, which reflects my field of study.
ES & ANTHRO 149 Agriculture, Environment And Society World agriculture, Food and Population Environmental Studies149/Anthropology149/Anthropology 204. Next time taught Fall 2003 by David Cleveland. http://www.anth.ucsb.edu/faculty/clevelan/Courses/149/149intro.htm
Extractions: The challenge to agriculture has never been greater than it is at the beginning of the 21st century. World food production over the last 12,000 years has been able to keep up with the demand for food as farming spread from its centers of origin, and as farmers developed new crop varieties and technologies. Modern industrial agriculture and the green revolution have greatly increased yields. However, the human population of 6+ billion is currently doubling every 40 years, the negative impact of agricultural production on the Earth's natural resource base is increasing, the social and economic structure of agriculture is changing dramatically, and many millions of people continue to be malnourished.
