Agriculture Resources
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| programs & services | plant
& soil resources | food & nutrition
agriculture agencies
statistics
U.S.
Census of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture is the leading source of facts and figures about
American agriculture. Conducted every 5 years.
Market
Reports
Reports from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, available for 2003
forward.
Statistics
Services
State and county level statistics from the National Agriculture Statistical
Service and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
Economic
Research Service
The Economic Research Service is a primary source of economic information
and research in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
programs & services
Programs
& Services
Alphabetic listing of programs and services offered by the Oklahoma Department
of Agriculture
Made
in Oklahoma
A database to find Made in Oklahoma products and the companies that offer
them
Agriculture
Network Information Center
The Agriculture Network Information Center (AgNIC) is a voluntary alliance
of members based on the concept of “centers of excellence”.
The member institutions are dedicated to enhancing collective information
and services among the members and their partners for all those seeking
agricultural information over the Internet.
National
Agricultural Law Center
The National Agricultural Law Center is the only agricultural law research
and information facility that is independent, national and international
in scope, and directly connected to the national agricultural information
network.
plant & soil resources
United States Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a botanic garden run by the Congress
of the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C., on the U.S. Capitol
Grounds campus near Garfield Circle.
PLANTS Database
The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular
plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.
Soils
Surveys
Soil surveys furnish soil maps and interpretations needed in giving technical
assistance to farmers and ranchers; in guiding decisions about soil selection,
use, and management; and in planning research and disseminating the results
of research.
USDA Agriculture
Research Service (ARS)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency. Our
job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans
every day, from field to table.
USDA Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
APHIS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research
agency. Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect
Americans every day, from field to table.
food & nutrition
Nutrition.gov
Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human
nutrition for consumers. A service of the National Agricultural Library,
USDA.
MyPyramid.gov
MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help
you plan and assess your food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans.
Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
The Dietary Guidelines are jointly issued and updated every 5 years by the
Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). They
provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good
dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
Fruits
& Veggies Matter
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Produce for Better
Health Foundation (PBH) are leading this initiative and are in partnership
with other health organizations. The goal is to achieve increased daily
consumption of fruits and vegetables.
USDA
National Nutrient Database
Search foods to learn their nutrient values.
FoodSafety.gov
FoodSafety.gov is the gateway to food safety information provided by government
agencies.
Oklahoma Food
Safety Rules
Enforces Federal and State Laws and Rules relating to the production of
food and food products that are derived from animals.