These links will take you to educational materials for agricultural, food, or nutrition professionals. The resources collected can be used in a formal setting, or they can serve as the basis for self-guided instruction. Foreign language materials are noted where appropriate.
Professional and Vocational Training
Spotlights
The Core Historical Literature of Agriculture
An electronic collection of agricultural texts published in the nineteenth and mid-twentieth century selected for their historical importance.
AgNIC Calendar of Events
Agriculture Network Information Center.
A calendar of events in agriculture primarily for the agricultural educator or professional. Includes meetings, conferences and symposia. Viewable by the coming week, month, or year, or searchable by keyword.
National Ag Safety Database
DHHS. CDC. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
An extensive collection of education and research materials designed to educate workers and managers about occupational hazards associated with agriculture. Includes listings for documents, videos (some online), and links, with many resources in both English and Spanish.
Training Opportunities
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Lists upcoming conferences, meetings, and workshops regarding rural issues. Also provides complete contact information and links for agencies, organizations, and businesses that offer training on topics important to rural communities.
Training Opportunities in Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture.
A collection of links to online training opportunities or information in food safety, agriculture, and related fields.
Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Describes the content and focus of the workshop, supplemented by slides from previous sessions. Also presents schedule, registration, and travel information.
WIC Learning Online
USDA. NAL. WIC Works Resource System.
A series of 12 online modules designed to train all levels of staff working in the WIC program. This course is also approved by the American Dietetic Association for 4 CPE credits.
Youth in Agriculture: Safety Training
DOL. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
An illustrated, interactive Web-based training tool addressing common agricultural hazards and offering potential safety solutions for both employers and young workers. Includes links to related resources.
Extension Education and Training
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Searches for article citations in the NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) on extension education and training from January 2005 to the present. Or search for books from 2000 to the present.
Agricultural Education and Training
USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Searches for article citations in the NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) on agricultural education from January 2005 to the present. Or search for books and audiovisuals from 2000 to the present.
Resources on Sustainability for Educators
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Provides agricultural educators with training resources to help farmers and ranchers establish thriving farming systems.