• Ag-related companies & organizations
• Cooperative extension & research
• Customer sites
• Departments of agriculture & USDA
• Farm Bureau
• Government agricultural departments Growers, marketers and trade associations
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Ag-related companies & organizations

www.agriculture.com A place for farmers and agronomists to share sound science and practical experience

www.agribusiness.org. This global agribusiness portal contains a very comprehensive and wide ranging collection of links ranging from input suppliers to governmental agencies, from trade organizations to retailers and wholesalers.

www.agriculturelaw.com. AgricultureLaw.com is an agricultural policy portal covering legislative news to state regulations to an extensive collection of links. They bill themselves as providing "the most complete source of timely information and ideas on agricultural policy."

www.cawomen4ag.com California Women For Agriculture conveys the mutual benefits of a vibrant agricultural economy and healthy rural communities to those who are in positions to impact the future of agriculture in California.

www.cbot.com. The Chicago Board of Trade, the world's premier futures and options exchange, including agricultural commodities.

www.calasfmra.com. American Society Of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers provide land and lease values with economic cost studies for California Farm Managers.

www.cfbf.com. Up to date ag-oriented news and information, state and national issues and information about membership and benefits can all be found at the California Farm Bureau site.

www.cfwc.com. The California Farm Water Coalition strives to increase the public's awareness of agriculture’s efficient use of water and promote the industry’s environmental sensitivity regarding water. Their site contains publications, educational materials, position statements, commentary archive and a kids page.

www.farmfoundation.org. Farm Foundation serves as a catalyst for sound public policy by providing objective information to foster deeper understanding of issues shaping the future for agriculture, food systems and rural regions.

www.fca.gov. The Farm Credit Administration is an independent agency in the executive branch of the U.S. Government responsible for the regulation of the Farm Credit System.

www.fccouncil.com. The Farm Credit Council is the trade association for the Farm Credit System. Extensive background and news releases on the economy (both domestic and global), current market information, research and links to agricultural and financial sites.

www.federalreserveeducation.org - This site offers an easy to understand introduction to the workings of the Federal Reserve System. Click on FED101, for easy-to-understand lessons on the Federal Reserve's role in the U.S. economy. You can also learn the Fed's history, its structure, and its functions in the areas of monetary policy, banking supervision and financial services. Interactive graphics and a series of quizzes and self-tests makes the learning a bit more fun.

fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu. The Center consists of all University of California (UC) personnel with work related to the production of fruit and nut crops. UC has faculty from several departments at three universities (Davis, Riverside, and Berkeley) conducting research related to the environmental and economic sustainability of California fruit and nut crops.

www.irs.ustreas.gov - The Internal Revenue Service site contains a wealth of information from regulations, publications and forms to statistics, "tax regs in English" and electronic service descriptions all delivered in a very "light" tone.

www.minnesotamutual.com. Learn more about Minnesota Mutual, the insurance company that underwrites Farm Credit's credit life insurance program.

Cooperative extension & research

www.aes.ucdavis.edu UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences site is the gateway to information about the college, departments, research programs and center, outreach and public services along with publications, events and student information.

www.agecon.ucdavis.edu/outreach/crop/cost.htm. A catalog of costs and return studies available through the University of California, Davis, Cooperative Extension Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

are.berkeley.edu UC Berkeley Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics is more academically oriented with access to the Giannini Library, faculty research and course offerings.

cafes.calpoly.edu The Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences site contains information about the college, its programs, centers and institutes, majors, new and events and an assortment of student focused material.

www.cati.csufresno.edu The California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI) is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to improving California agriculture, located at California State University, Fresno.

www.ces.purdue.edu/farmretirement/ This site, sponsored by Purdue University and USDA, is designed to help you answer some of your questions about retirement. It includes a 10-module course on planning for a secure retirement and links to other resources.

www.citrusresearch.com - The Citrus Research Board administers the Citrus Research Program. Research results, requests for proposals and extensive links to appropriate sites are available.

danr.ucop.edu. This University of California, Agriculture & Natural Resources site is the gateway to campus and regional cooperative extension resources. It also offers information on statewide programs and support, publications and administrative support (both on line and printed).

www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/library. This site contains a database of over 1,000 article summaries on a multitude of topics - from production and marketing to farm management and equipment - that is comprehensive and small-farm specific. Additional small-farm resources are available at the "home" of the library.

www.ucanr.org The UC Agriculture and Natural Resources portal site. The site provides access to publications, county extension offices, program calendars and other resources within the organization.

www.ucavo.ucr.edu Avocado information site hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension provides a wide range of information on avocados including answers to questions, varieties, rootstock, irrigation, phenology, conferences and additional links.

Customer sites

www.boskovichfarms.com - Boscovich Farms is one of North America's largest grower/packer/shippers of fresh produce. Their product line includes over 30 varieties of mixed vegetables and strawberries, and an array of consumer and institutional value-added items.

www.brokawnursery.com Brokaw Nursery is one of California's largest suppliers of subtropical orchard trees. They produce and sell an extension selection of citrus and avocado nursery stock along with exotic fruiting plants.

www.familyfarmfresh.com Family Farm Fresh is a premier provider of locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs raised in Tulare County and delivered to your door each week through its "Community Supported Agriculture" program.

www.firestonewalker.com Firestone Walker Brewing Company is dedicated to creating a true regional beer that represents the best of Santa Barbara County.

www.limoneira.com Limoneira Company is a leading grower, packer and marketer of high quality agricultural produces for national and international distribution.

www.missionpro.com Mission Produce packs and distributes avocados

www.pacificearth.com Pacific Earth Resources delivers landscape solutions from start to finish through Pacific Sod and Pacific Arbor Nurseries. You can also find The Amazing Maize Maze®.

www.sod.com Southland Sod Farms is the exclusive grower of high quality Marathon Sod. Southland’s operations are concentrated in Oxnard where eleven varieties of sod are produced and shipped throughout Southern California.

www.underwoodfarmmarket.com Underwood Ranches are direct marketers and growers of produce with an emphasis on achieving strong consumer relationships and positive farm experiences.

Departments of agriculture & USDA

www.ams.usda.gov/directmarketing/. Agricultural Marketing Services Farmer Direct Marketing site includes publications, farmer market directories, state direct marketing resources, resources and links, information about the service and a "Where can I get assistance for my market or project" feature.

www.cdfa.ca.gov California Department of Food and Agriculture offers information about its programs and services, mission and historical prospective.

www.cdpr.ca.gov California Department of Pesticide Regulation

www.dwr.water.ca.gov California Department of Water Resources

www.ers.usda.gov/publications. Economic Research Service outlook reports provide current and prospective information on commodity supply, demand, and price conditions. Annual yearbooks include historical data series on acreage, yield, supply, domestic use, foreign trade, and price and topical articles pertinent to understanding the U.S. and global markets. Many reports are available via e-mail subscription or online.

www.nass.usda.gov/ca/ - National Agricultural Statistics Services (NASS) - a wealth of current and historical data and analysis of ag business and methods in their covered territories. You can also subscribe to a wide variety of e-mail delivered reports.

www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome United States Department of Agriculture

Farm Bureau

www.cfbf.com. Ag-oriented news, state and national issues and membership and benefits can all be found at the California Farm Bureau site. It also serves as the home to county sites and information about the bureau programs.

Government data resources

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/idtheft/idt01.htm
Identity Theft - Facts for Consumers, Fighting Back Against Identity Theft

www.ss.ca.gov/business/business.htm - The California Secretary of State Business Service Center is your gateway access to a wide range of business documents and searching a variety of filings required by the state.

Growers, marketers and trade associations

www.almondsarein.com California Almond Board
www.pistachios.org California Pistachio Commission
www.calapple.org California Apple Commission
www.eatcaliforniafruit.com California Tree Fruit Agreement
www.nurserygrowers.org/index.html Nursery Growers Association of California
www.ccgga.com Central Coast Greenhouse Growers Association
www.ccfc.org California Cut Flower Commission
www.calavo.com Calavo Avocado Growers of California
www.cacitrusmutual.com California Citrus Mutual
www.citrusresearch.com California Citrus Research Board
www.calstrawberry.com California Strawberry Commission
www.cawg.org California Association of Winegrape Growers
www.pasowine.com Paso Robles Vintners & Growers Association
www.slowine.com San Luis Obispo Vintners and Growers Association
www.sbcountywines.com Santa Barbara County Vintners Association
www.wineinstitute.org Wine Institute
www.sunmaid.com Sunmaid Raisins
www.beef.org The National Cattlemen's Association
www.calcattlemen.org The California Cattlemen’s Association
www.calcot.com Calcot Cotton Information
www.ccgga.org California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association
www.cottoninc.com Cotton Incorporated
www.jessmith.com Cotton marketer Jess Smith & Sons LLC
www.realcaliforniacheese.com California Milk Advisory Board
www.dairycouncilofca.org The Dairy Council of California
www.westernuniteddairymen.com Western United Dairymen
www.wga.com Western Growers Association
www.cbot.com Chicago Board of Trade
www.nybot.com New York Board of Trade

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