General Information Links for Agriculture

• Purdue Agriculture Departments
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  COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
  Agronomy
  Animal Sciences
  Botany & Plant Pathology
  Economics
  Entomology
  Forestry & Natural Resources
  Plant and Pest Diagnostic

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Agricultural Statistics -
Information on each Indiana County
2009-2010 Impact of Agriculture
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Publications that may be downloaded or ordered from:
    Purdue
    Ohio State
    USDA

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Production Agriculture Resources
Allen Co. Ag Research Report
Allen Co. Resource Guide

Sustainable Agriculture


Aquaculture and Sustainable Seafood (PASS)
Increasing demand for domestic aquaculture products is creating opportunities for processed products and products from other parts of the fish. To learn more visit

Organic Farming Systems
   What is Organic Farming?
   Fertility with the Organic/Biological System
  Marketing Organic Produce
  Marketing Certified Organic Field Crops
  Organic Certification
  Organic Pest Management
  Organic Weed Control
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Additional Information Sources

Create Your Farm Mission Statement

Farm Rental Fact Sheets

Indiana Custom Rates - 2012

Cash Rents & Farmland Values 2010

Hay Locators - web site to buy/sell Hay
HayMarkets - web site to buy/sell Hay
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Pesticide Applicators
Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC)
Database searches through OISC
Private Applicator Web Site - to become registered (For assistance call 481-6826)

Driftwatch™ is a tool to help protect pesticide-sensitive crops and habitats in Indiana. Managers of ecologically sensitive areas and owners of commercial fields and apiaries may register - this site is not intended for homeowners. Pesticide applicators can easily locate registered sites before they spray using a Google Maps™ interface.

Record Keeping document

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From Out Farm to Your Table
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State Contacts
Department of Agriculture - Includes links to other state commodity sites
Board of Animal Health (IBOAH)
Environmental Management (IDEM)
Natural Resources (IDNR)

 

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AG Answers - provides timely agricultural problem-solving advice, strategies, and reminders to help Indiana and Ohio farmers better manage their crops, livestock and marketplace transactions.
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Ag Weather - Indiana State Climate Office
Allen County Weather

Ag Terminology - definitions of common terms used
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Agri News
(for owners of Small Farms)
-----------------------------Alternative Agriculture Resources

• The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) specializes in identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices in support of USDA's effort to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide.
• Missouri Alternative Ag Center
  SARE: Fact Sheet
  
  Chicago Board of Trade
  
  Farm Markets - information on local farmers markets
  
  Community Supported Agriculture
  
  Indiana Agritourism and Farm Markets
  
  Market Maker - link to statewide resource to buy or sell products
  
  National Organic Standards

Food Entrepreneurship - link to various publications at Purdue on starting a food business
Small Scale Food Processing

Aquaculture Production Resources

Meat Goat Production document

Honey Bee Production

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Controlling Critters and Invasive Species
Indiana Weed Control Laws
2011 Weed Control for Ohio and Indiana
Midwest Invasive Plant Network
Emerald Ash Borer
Caterpillar and Moth Identification
Insects, Spiders and More
Wildlife Conflicts Hotline and Animal Damage
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Other Links
Emergency Management - Disaster Resources

Growth in Agriculture Through Education (G.A.T.E.)

Indiana State Fair

Minorities in Agriculture and Related Sciences