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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

USDA provides information on its in-house research arm. Includes research locations, programs and employment opportunities.

Biotechnology, Biologics and Environmental Protection

World Wide Web: www.aphis.usda.gov

Site is divided into three sections: Environmental Analysis and Documentation; Technological and Scientific Services; and Biotechnology Permits. Includes information on securing permits for genetically engineered organisms, veterinary biologies, compliance with state and federal environmental laws, and pesticide use. Also, a list of viruses by state.

USDA Graduate School

World Wide Web: www.grad.usda.gov/

USDA graduate school provides details on class schedules and events in the D.C. area and elsewhere. Includes online registration.

National Agricultural Library

World Wide Web: www.nalusda.gov/

The National Agricultural Library lists events and resources, including links to publications, and information on the new Farm Bill. Includes a staff telephone list. Also, links to the NAL's 10 infor mation centers: Agricultural Trade and Marketing; Alternative Farming Systems; Animal Welfare; Aquaculture; Biotechnology; Food and Nutrition; Plant Genome Data; Rural Information and Rural Health Service; Technology Transfer; and Water Quality.

National Genetic Resources Program

World Wide Web: www.ars-grin.gov/

This site offers files on the National Plant Germplasm System, National Animal Germplasm (including aquatics), National Microbial Germplasm, National Insect Genetic Resources, Plant Genome database Gopher: s and global biological information servers.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

World Wide Web: www.nrcs.usda.gov/

This site provides links to databases on natural resource assets, such as soil, water, air, plants and animals, including humans. Also links to the National Cartography and Geographic Information System Center, National Plant Data Collection Center, National Resources Inventory, National Soil Survey Center and the Plants Information Share Fast Track, and information on NRCS programs, including conservation partnership and volunteer programs. Also includes technical references, news releases and organizational information.
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