Resources (Publications/Web Sites)

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Publications

The 1999 National Organic Directory includes more than 1,000 listings of farmers, wholesalers, farm suppliers, support businesses, certification groups and resource groups, an index of organic commodities, and explanations of state and federal organic laws. Cost: $47.95 plus $3 shipping and handling. Contact: Community Alliance with Family Farmers, P.O. Box 363, Davis, CA 95617; (800) 852-3832.

A new 12-page publication, Put Your Ideas to the Test: How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch, from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE), contains practical research tips for crop and livestock producers. Cost: free. Contact: Valerie Berton, SARE Communications Specialist, Sustainable Agriculture Publications, Hills Building, Room 10, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405-0082; (301) 405-3186.

Pests of the Garden and Small Farm, A GrowerÕs Guide to Using Less Pesticide stresses alternative pest management practices such as biological control, resistant varieties, traps, barriers, and changes in irrigation and fertilization practices. Cost: $35 plus tax and shipping. Contact: University of California, DANR Communication Services Ð Publications, 6701 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94608-1239; phone: (800) 994-8849.

A new 168-page book, Cover Cropping in Vineyards: A Grower's Handbook, details how cover crops enhance vineyard performance. The publication includes color photographs, tables, and illustrations. Cost: $20 plus tax and shipping. Contact: University of California, DANR Communication Services Ð Publications, 6701 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94608-1239; (800) 994-8849.

Web Sites

Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings Manual
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN) http://ace.orst.edu/info/nptn/rmpp.htm

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (food safety) Guidelines
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/prodguid.html

UC Cooperative Extension Farm Safety Newsletter (English/Spanish)
http://www.engr.ucdavis.edu/~bae/FarmSafety/FARMSAF.HTML

Online Newsletters for Growers (U.S. and Canada)
Ontario Ministry of Food and Agriculture
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/crops/othernws.html

National Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Network (Western Region)
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/IPM/index.html

Agriculture Law
http://www.agriculturelaw.com

USDA Economic Research Service
http://www.econ.ag.gov

The California Federation of Certified Farmers' Markets
http://farmersmarket.ucdavis.edu

California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
http://www.cfaitc.org

Agriculture Network Information Center Database
http://www.agnic.org/agdb/