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National Agricultural Library
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Notice

To help protect the public from the spread of COVID-19, the National Agricultural Library (NAL) building is currently closed to the public.

We continue to serve our customers remotely during regular business hours. Online information products are always available at https://www.nal.usda.gov/.

USDA continues to monitor the situation closely. We will update the operating status of NAL public facilities on our website when it changes.

National Agricultural Library

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is one of five national libraries of the United States.  It houses one of the world's largest collections devoted to agriculture and its related sciences.

AWIC Celebrates 35 Years

Established at NAL in 1986, the Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) provides information for humane animal care and use in research, testing, and teaching. 

Learn about AWIC

Online Resources

AGRICOLA

Search citations from two agricultural science databases: indexed journal articles and the NAL catalog.

Search the Catalog

PubAg

Find full-text articles and citations to peer-reviewed journal articles in the agricultural sciences.

Browse Journal Articles

Ag Data Commons

Access open data relevant to agricultural research.

Access Open Data

Digital Collections

Explore NAL collection materials available in digital format.

Explore Our Collections

NAL Thesaurus

Browse an online vocabulary tool of agricultural terms in English and Spanish.

Search the Thesaurus

Invasive Species

Learn about invasive species that threaten the United States.

Get Invasive Species Info

Nutrition.gov

Uncover reliable resources on food, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety.

Find Nutrition Info

LCA Commons

Find Federal life cycle assessment data, research, and information systems.

Access Data Repositories

Staff Picks

Wheat! A 3-Part Webinar Series

The National Agricultural Library hosted a three-part webinar series exploring the intersection between food, agriculture, and society, as a bridge to learning about world cultures. 

Explore the Series and Documents

Climate Change and Invasive Species

The National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) brings together current resources to help you understand the intersection of climate and invasive animals and plants.

View Selected Resources

NAL's Internet Archive Collection

Find digitized materials from NAL's collections including seed trade catalogs, USDA agency publications, and special agricultural topics.

Search the Internet Archive

USDA Employees