Specialty Crops & Horticulture
Learn the essential aspects that a specialty crop farmer must consider for a successful agricultural operation. These include soil health, pest and disease management, irrigation, crop selection and rotation planning, marketing and sales strategies, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
Small Ruminant
Access multiple resources and reputable links covering sheep and goat operations. You’ll find information covering everything from nutrition and breeding to budgeting and market reports.
Wood & Timber
The wood and timber industry is multi-faceted. Browse multiple resources covering everything from tree specie and growth and development to market and timber prices, taxation and regulations.
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Browse resources covering Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) to include information on hydroponics, system designs, crop selection and lighting. This portal also includes CEA crop handbooks and growing guides for lettuce, spinach, mushrooms and strawberries.
Other Grains
Browse the crops and grains portal to obtain knowledge and skills in crop management, rotation, pest control, water management, and sustainable agriculture. You will also find resources for field crop budgets, weather, crop progress reports, industry news, market reports, and state-specific resources.
Farm Safety
Farm safety is crucial for preventing accidents and injuries. By following guidelines and having an emergency plan, farmers can protect themselves, their workers, and their operations. Browse the farm safety portal for resources on equipment, chemical, animal, and weather safety, as well as additional resources.
Agricultural Advocacy
The agricultural advocacy portal provides tools for effective advocacy in agriculture, including educational videos, legislative advocacy, and printable resources.
A Focus on Well-being
This portal offers a diverse range of valuable resources to provide education and support, with a focus on the well-being of individuals involved in the agriculture industry.
School Farm Visits
Browse the school farm visits portal which contains resources for farmers interested in hosting school groups. Preparations are essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Beekeeping
Are you looking to add bees to your agriculture operation? Browse multiple resources covering how to get started and access resources covering topics like bee behavior, hive maintenance, bee disease and nutrition, honey harvesting and more.