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General
http://attra.ncat.org/
ATTRA is one of the best sources of information on non-traditional agricultural
enterprises. It provides many publications, both online and in print, for those
interested in alternative crop and livestock enterprises. ATTRA publications can
also be obtained for free by calling ATTRA at 1-800-346-9140, Monday-Friday, from
7am to 7pm CST.
http://agalternatives.aers.psu.edu/
Offers an alphabetical list of dozens of possible production enterprises, with
links to fact sheets on each one.
http://www.ag.ncat.edu/extension/publications/decision.pdf
Judy Green, North Carolina State University and A&T State University Cooperative Extension, 1992
This workbook was originally developed for Ways to Grow, another award-winning program designed to expose small farmers to alternative agriculture. It helps farmers evaluate their potential for success with an alternative enterprise. Publication is in
PDF format.
http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/
University of Missouri
The Missouri Alternatives Center's mission is to provide Missourians with timely information about alternative agricultural opportunities, to evaluate diverse enterprises, improve management decisions, increase economic returns, and enhance the quality of their lives.
Phone: 1-800-433-3704 (Missouri only) Fax: (573) 884-4336 E-mail:
kellyd@missouri.edu
Horticultural
http://www.beachplum.cornell.edu/
Cornell University
Beach plum (
Prunus maritima) is a fruiting shrub native to coastal dunes of the northeastern United States. Since colonial times, people have collected wild fruit to make preserves and jelly.
Interest in commercial production is growing. We've undertaken 30 small-scale production trials in the Northeast to help increase yields and improve growing practices.
Our goals are to develop an integrated system for a sustainable beach plum industry. This includes fruit production, processing the crop into value-added products, developing niche markets for these products, and educating growers, processors, and marketers.
For more information, contact: Richard H. Uva Project Manager Department of Horticulture 134A Plant Science Bldg. Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-5904 Phone: (607) 255-2746 Fax: (607) 255-9998 E-mail:
rhu1@cornell.edu
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/
Center for New Crops & Plant Products, Purdue University
Online since 1995, NewCROP (New Crops Resource Online Program) is an information-rich site related to crop plants. It is a project of the Purdue University Center for New Crops and Plant Products and is associated with the New Crop Diversification project and the Jefferson Institute.
Jules Janick Center for New Crops & Plant Products Purdue University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture 625 Agriculture Mall Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2010 Phone: (765) 494-1329 Fax: (765) 494-0391
http://www.acresusa.com/books/closeup.asp?action=search&prodid=44&catid=&pcid=2
Richard Alan Miller Millions of people are rediscovering the healing power of
herbs and the traditional medicines of our ancestors. The market for fresh, locally-grown
herbs and spices is seemingly unending. In this definitive work, herb growing,
processing, and marketing authority Richard Alan Miller shares his decades of
experience. Miller takes herb production out of the home garden and plants it
firmly into the realm of the commercially viable enterprise. 230 pages. $20 plus
S&H. Order online or contact: Acres Books P.O. Box 91299 Austin, TX 78709 Phone:
(512) 892-4400 or 1-800-355-5313 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm CT) Fax: (512) 892-4448
Livestock
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/alt-ag/deer.htm
Theresa Golz, North Dakota State University Extension, January 1993
The two main deer species being farmed in the United States are the fallow and the red deer. The fallow deer are small (100-pound does), somewhat flighty, and produce a fine-textured meat. The red deer are about twice as large as the fallow and more "docile" (though quite unpredictable, occasionally). The red deer belong to the same species as the wapiti (American Elk). Efforts have been made to genetically improve disposition, early breeding, antler size, and growth rate of the red deer.
http://www.deerfarmer.com/
Online since February of 1998, Deerfarmer.com has become the leading source of information for those interested in raising deer, elk and reindeer. The site features all kinds of information related to deer farming, including a huge links page.
http://www.wcdefa.org/
This site features information about red deer, fallow deer, and elk.
http://www.nadefa.org/
The North American Deer Farmers Association exists to:
- establish, encourage, and facilitate an exchange of ideas on breeding, handling, and deer farm management among members;
- promote deer farming and ranching and venison consumption in North America and to acquire and distribute information on all aspects of deer farming and ranching to members;
- provide a forum for the solution of deer farming and ranching challenges and to keep members informed regarding the implementation of such solutions;
- represent the deer farming and ranching industry to all levels of government, to livestock producers, and to other related organizations;
- provide a registry for privately-owned cervidae;
- establish and promote ethical standards of conduct and husbandry in deer farming and ranching;
- establish, promote, and actively market standards for deer and deer products.
Aquaculture
http://www.natlaquaculture.org/
The NAA is a non-profit, tax exempt organization whose mission is to work with
all segments of the U.S. aquaculture community for the purpose of national representation
of mutual interests. The U.S. aquaculture industry is comprised of a wide diversity
of species, including trout, shellfish, salmon, catfish, marine shrimp, baitfish,
hybrid striped bass, freshwater shrimp, tilapia, crawfish, alligators, ornamental
fish, and many others. NAA provides a unified national voice for aquaculture that
ensures its sustainability, protects its profitability, and encourages its development
in an environmentally responsible manner. National Aquaculture Association 111
W. Washington Street Suite 1 Charles Town, WV 25414-1529 Phone: (304) 728-2167
Fax: (304) 728-2196 E-mail:
naa@frontiernet.net
http://www.aquaculturemag.com/
Information on fish farming, processing, breeding, and raising aquatic species including tilapia, trout, salmon, shrimp, catfish, crayfish, oysters, Redclaw, hybrid striped bass, and shellfish. Topics include pond management, diseases, market trends, farm stocking, recirculating systems, statistics, selling, nutrition, feed, and more. U.S. and international aquaculture industry focus.
A 1-year subscription (6 issues) in the U.S. is $24. Other subscription options are listed at the site's
subscription page
[https://www.aquaculturemag.com/subscribe.html]
. To subscribe by phone or mail, contact: Aquaculture Magazine P.O. Box 2329 Asheville, NC 28802 Phone: (828) 254-7334 Fax: (828) 253-0677 E-mail:
circulations@aquaculturemag.com
http://www.aquanic.org/
The goals of AquaNIC are to:
- Provide access to all electronic aquaculture information at the national and international level.
- Increase the quantity and quality of electronic information available to the aquaculture industry.
- Provide self-paced aquaculture instruction to the aquaculture industry.
- Obtain user input in directing AquaNIC services.
http://www.naqua.com/
Northern Aquaculture is a monthly trade publication devoted to the growth of a strong, economically viable, and environmentally conscious cold water aquaculture industry in North America. It covers the latest news in finfish and shellfish culture from both coasts as well as the central regions of North America. Species covered include salmon, trout, arctic charr, halibut, and shellfish.
A 1-year subscription in the U.S. (12 issues) is $33.25. Click
here [http://www.naqua.com/subs.html]
to download and print a subscription form for mailing or faxing or use the automated subscription process using e-mail.
