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Agricultural Law
Supports the dissemination of agricultural and food law information to consumers, researchers, and legal professionals. Agricultural law is defined broadly to include Land-Based Agriculture; Aquaculture; Energy Issue; and Food and Fiber Production and Systems.
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Animal Health and Welfare
Provides information on animal research and animal use alternatives, animal housing and care, animal health, livestock, animal welfare laws and regulations, animal welfare audit programs.
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Education and Outreach
Contains educational resources and services related to agriculture. Topics include: Agricultural Education; Educational Resources for Children, Parents, and Teachers; and Vocational Education and Job Training.
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Farms and Agricultural Production Systems
Selected resources on various aspects of farming including Sustainable Agriculture; Aquaculture; and Heirs' Property.
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Human Nutrition and Food Safety
Browse information on various nutrition and food safety topics including food security, nutrient composition, food defense, and local food systems.
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Invasive Species
Explore content including Species Profiles, Resources by Location and Subject, Emerging Issues, and more. An invasive species is defined as an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause environmental or economic harm or harm to human health.
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Marketing and Trade
Presents information on various aspects of marketing and trade. Topics covered are Agricultural Subsidies; Distribution, Imports, and Exports; Economics and Agricultural Statistics; Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behavior and Trade; and Trade Policy.
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Natural Resources and Environment
Offers links to resources on agricultural topics as they relate to natural resources and the environment. Topics include Weather; Energy; Water Resources; and Sustainable Agriculture.
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Plants and Crops
Provides links to sources on plants and crops. Topics include Agricultural Biotechnology; Plant Genetics and Plant Breeding; Commercial Horticulture, Home Gardening; Plant Diseases and Disorders, Plant Pests and Weeds.
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Research and Technology
Focuses on subject areas: Bioenergy and Biofuels; Biotechnology; Production Technology and Agricultural Engineering; and USDA National Program Areas.
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Rural Development
Links to resources on Community Development; Rural America Collections; Opioid Misuse; Environmental Justice Collection; Rural Funding Resources; and Sustainable Rural Communities.