Data Resources - Food Production
Library databases, books, journals, & articles - Food Production
- Agricola
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AGRICOLA is a database produced by the National Agricultural Library (NAL). It contains over 6 million records encompassing all aspects of agriculture and allied discipline.
- Agricultural and Environmental Science Database
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Collection of resources related to environmental science, engineering, biotechnology, bacteriology, atmospheric science, ecology, and biology.
- Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems and Community DevelopmentThe Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD) is the world's only peer-reviewed, transdisciplinary journal focused solely on food and farming-related community development.
Government and community resources - Food Production
Many agencies in the United States regulate and conduct research on food. Below are some introductory websites from several of them. Additionally, if you are interested in finding more information from a specific agency, you can include their name in the Author field of your database searches.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Executive agency is charge of food security, rural economic development, agriculture, and forestry.
- Agricultural Trade Periodicals and Reports (USDA)"Data products and reports covering U.S. agricultural trade and factors affecting trade flows."
- National Agricultural Library (USDA)One of the five national libraries of the U.S., the National Agriculture Library is one of the largest agricultural research libraries in the world.
- Foreign Agricultural Service Statistical Data (USDA)"The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products, to build new markets, to improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and to provide food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries."
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA)Agency responsible for protecting animal health, animal welfare, and plant health. Includes regulation of genetically modified organisms, administration of the Animal Welfare Act, and coordination of efforts to fight pests and disease among plants and animals.
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)International agency to improve food security globally.
- Country Statistics from the Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAOSTAT is a web-based information system for food and agriculture statistics at regional, national and sub-national levels.
- Food and Drug Administration: Food (FDA)Responsible for the protection of human health through the regulation of food, drugs, animal feed, tobacco products, etc.