(TSU patrons only): "includes complete collections of the U.S. Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, congressional Record, U.S. Code, U.S. Statutes at Large, U.S. Treaties & Agreements, and legislative Histories of more than 2400 of the most important pieces of legislation in U.S. History. Includes the U.S. State Package for Tennessee Laws." For information on the Congressional Serial Set, consult HeinOnline's LibGuide .
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA) is a catalog/compendium of inherited disorders, other (single-locus) traits, and genes in 247 animal species (not including human, mice and rats, which have their own resources), authored by Professor Frank Nicholas of the University of Sydney, Australia.
The catalog contains more than 1,100 items including publications, books, videos, and other educational materials developed by subject-matter specialist to assist people across Tennessee.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is a multi-faceted Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act and carrying out wildlife damage management activities.
The Tennessee 4-H Program, a part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, to offer development opportunities to the young people of Tennessee.
The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Even small plots of land - whether rural or urban - growing fruit, vegetables or some food animals count if $1,000 or more of such products were raised and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the Census year.
The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, CNPP focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.
Every five years, HHS and USDA publish the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nation’s go-to source for nutrition advice. The latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines reflects the current body of nutrition science, helps health professionals and policymakers guide Americans to make healthy food and beverage choices, and serves as the science-based foundation for vital nutrition policies and programs across the United States.
Find out how to get food in case of an emergency, apply for food stamps and what free or low-cost food programs are available for infants, children and seniors.
Nutrition.gov serves as a gateway to reliable resources on food, healthy eating, physical activity and food safety. Find links to information from Federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and universities with expertise in food and human nutrition to help you make healthful eating choices.
The Online Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Agriculture sectors which are establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats. Additional regulatory information may also be available from the USDA and the FDA.
Includes Department of Agriculture's Judicial Decisions, food distribution regulations, food safety regulations and policies, rural development regulations, and more.
Has general jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight of some federal agencies. Can recommend funding appropriations for various governmental agencies, programs, and activities, as defined by House rules.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is a multi-faceted Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act and carrying out wildlife damage management activities.
FAO’s program focuses on sustainable development of dairy, beef, pig and poultry as well as small ruminants production and draught animals. It takes into account, among others, animal health and welfare related issues, the responsible use of animal genetic resources, sustainable animal nutrition and feeding.
The "One Health" approach is the collaborative effort of the human health, veterinary health and environmental health communities. From the USDA.
The Food and Agriculture Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Below are useful links from FAO.
FAOLEX is a comprehensive and up-to-date legislative and policy database, one of the world's largest electronic collection of national laws, regulations and policies on food, agriculture and natural resources management.