Resources EPA’s Online Ag Center
http://epa.gov/agriculture.
The online National Agriculture Compliance Assistance Center is
intended as the "first stop" for information about environmental
requirements that affect the agricultural community. The Ag Center
was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the
support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Ag Center is
currently soliciting input through a brief survey on how well its
services are meeting the needs of the agriculture community. The
survey can be accessed from the Ag Center web site at http://epa.gov/agriculture.
Although it can be completed anonymously and should take no more
than 5-10 minutes to complete the survey, participants who opt to
submit contact information will have their names entered into a
drawing to win a hand held computer.
Rural Route 2 Is Available at 1-800-468-1834
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/ruralroute/
The Rural Route 2 service is designed to help farm families get
through tough times. This confidential service provides referrals
for farm business and family financial advice; helps manage economic
as well as personal situations; helps locate local support; and
identifies assistance through the Illinois Farm Development Authority.
Publications Plus –University of Illinois Agricultural
and Horticultural Publications
Call 1-800-345-6087 or order on the web www.PublicationsPlus.uiuc.edu
It’s a one-stop shop for a current catalog of research-based
information (Mastercard and VISA accepted)
Creating Habitats and Homes for Illinois Wildlife
With more than 200 color photographs, this book depicts Illinois
wildlife while providing scientific information about the status
of wildlife habitat in Illinois. To order the book contact the
Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield,
IL 62702, or call in Illinois 1-800-720-3249, outside Illinois
217-782-1687.
Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing
a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses
http://www.sare.org/publications/.
A step-by-step guide to developing a business plan for farms.
Sample worksheets illustrate how real farm families set goals,
determined potential markets and evaluated financing options and
help the reader develop a detailed business plan. To order, contact
Sustainable Agriculture Publications, 210 Hills Building, University
of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405-0082 or call 802-656-0484.
Nutraceuticals for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention,
IP 24
http://www.cast-science.org
This report identifies existing and emerging issues in the development
and use of nutraceuticals. It addresses consumer questions, key
regulations, and safety issues, and has recommendations on research
and policy needs, October 2003, 16 pp. To order, contact CAST,
4420 West Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-3447 or call 1-800-375-CAST
or 515-292-4512.
Beef Quality and Yield Grade Video VAS-1460
Today's consumers are demanding meat products that are economical
and good tasting. To meet those requirements, the livestock and
meat industry must produce animals that are leaner yet still as
palatable as animals of twenty years ago. This program looks at
how the factors of meat quality and yield grade figure into the
process of meeting today's consumer standards. The program reviews
various management and feeding techniques that can help produce
the kind of animal that fits the new criteria. To order: write
the Instructional Video Library, Agricultural Communications Services,
229 Stadium View Road, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0229
Fax 859-323-1051; e-mail meclov@uky.edu
or call 859-257-7233
Heifer Replacement Video, VAS-1474
Heifer Replacement is a key ingredient in a productive and profitable
cow-calf operation. This video reviews key factors such as age,
weight and genetic make-up and the management steps needed to
get the right heifers in the best possible condition for their
first breeding season. Some of the management tools covered include
choosing the right heifers, pelvic measurements and reproductive
track scores, vaccinations, estrus synchronization, determining
the breeding season, bull selection, A. I. vs. natural service
and other essential details. To order: write the Instructional
Video Library, Agricultural Communications Services, 229 Stadium
View Road, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0229 Fax
859-323-1051; e-mail meclov@uky.edu
or call 859-257-7233.
Round Bale Silage Video, VAG-1457
Baled silage can preserve the quality of stored forages by eliminating
most weather-related losses associated with hay production. This
video illustrates silage management practices recommended by the
University of Kentucky to maximize success in achieving high quality
baled silage. To order: write the Instructional Video Library,
Agricultural Communications Services, 229 Stadium View Road, University
of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0229 Fax 859-323-1051; e-mail
meclov@uky.edu or call 859-257-7233.
Shiitake Mushrooms on Natural Logs (Growing & Marketing) Video
VFR-1488
There is an increasing interest in shiitake mushrooms production
throughout the United States. This program includes a comprehensive
look at the various tools and management techniques needed to
successfully grow shiitake mushroom on natural logs. To order:
write the Instructional Video Library, Agricultural Communications
Services, 229 Stadium View Road, University of Kentucky, Lexington,
KY 40546-0229 Fax 859-323-1051; e-mail meclov@uky.edu
or call 859-257-7233
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