Agricultural and Veterinary Librarian
Specific Agriculture Guides
Subject not covered above? Check here!
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All Subject GuidesFind guides for Business, Education, Engineering, History, and Social Sciences!
Best bets for scholarly research articles
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LionSearch Advanced Menu-Combine keywords from different concepts
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CAB Abstracts (agriculture, nutrition and global health) This link opens in a new windowarticles in all aspects of agriculture and nutrition
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PubAga portal to USDA-authored and other highly relevant agricultural research
Penn State account not required.
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Web of Science This link opens in a new windowcore articles in all subject areas and the ability to see who is citing older articles.
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ERIC (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windoweducation and extension projects and articles.
Penn State account required however there is a
FREE version available:
ERIC at the US Dept. of Education
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News and Newspapers SourcesHow to access the many newspapers available through the PSU Libraries
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Grow: Plant Health ExchangeTimely, science-based information on plant health. An outreach service from the American Phytopathological Society.
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Invasive Species Compendium This link opens in a new windowinformation on over 1500 invasive species and animal diseases
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PAIS Index This link opens in a new windowcurrent public policy issues emphasizing factual and statistical information
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PubMed (Medline) This link opens in a new windowBiomedical research, including nutrition, environmental health, nursing, and public health.
Penn State account not required. but non Penn Staters should use this link: PubMed
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MedlinePlusinformation about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in easy-to-understand language.
Penn State account not required.
Top USDA sites
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USDA/NAL Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)Credible nutrition information for health professionals, educators, government employees and consumers.
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SNAP-Ed Connectiona dynamic online resource center for State and local SNAP-Ed providers.
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Rural Information Centerservices for rural communities. Includes funding information (search 'funding' in the search box)
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Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC)information related to sustainable and alternative agricultural systems, crops and livestock.
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National Pesticide Information Centerobjective, science-based information about pesticides
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Water and Agriculture Information CenterCollects, organizes, and communicates the scientific findings, educational methodologies, and public policy issues related to water and agriculture.
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National Invasive Species Information CenterGateway to invasive species information; covering Federal, State, local, and international sources.
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Animal Welfare Information Centerinformation for improved animal care and use in research, testing, and teaching.