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National Agricultural Library
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Topics

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Farms and Agricultural Production Systems

    Selected resources on various aspects of farming including Sustainable Agriculture; Aquaculture; and Heirs' Property.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Research and Technology

    Focuses on subject areas: Bioenergy and Biofuels; Biotechnology; Production Technology and Agricultural Engineering; and USDA National Program Areas.

  • Rural Development

    Links to resources on Community Development; Rural America Collections; Opioid Misuse; Environmental Justice Collection; Rural Funding Resources; and Sustainable Rural Communities.