Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Community Portal
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The Habitable Planet is a multimedia course for high school teachers and adult learners interested in studying environmental science. The Web site provides access to course content and activities developed by leading scientists and researchers in the field.
New Materials
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An Introduction to Waste Management and Circular Economy
This introductory textbook provides an essential interdisciplinary guide to waste management and circular economy. It...
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Climate Change Sheetslets: Interactive Animated Google Sheets Spreadsheets
Interactive animated Google Sheets spreadsheets, Sheetslets, illustrating a variety of dynamic climate concepts. These...
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A Country of Shepherds: Cultural Stories of a Changing Mediterranean Landscape
This book draws on the life stories told by shepherds, farmers, and their families in the Andalusian region in Spain to...
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An Interactive Text for Food and Agricultural Marketing
An Interactive Text for Food and Agricultural Marketing is intended to be the primary textbook for a University of...
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Atlas climático digital de la República Argentina
El Atlas Climático Digital de la República Argentina contiene una colección de mapas que representan la distribución...
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Morfogénesis fluvial
Presentación hipertextual vinculada principales aspectos de la geomorfologicos de los cursos de agua.
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Climate in Arts and History: Promoting Climate Literacy Across Disciplines
Climate in Arts and History is a climate literacy resource developed by an interdisciplinary team at Smith College. This...
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What do these charts say about the safety of nuclear reactors?
This data story includes interactive visualizations and discussion of the safety of nuclear power reactors. It includes...
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The history of oil production in the United States
This data story includes interactive visualizations and discussion of history of oil production in the United States. It...
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Visualizing Energy
Visualizing Energy is an open access, interdisciplinary science communication project that aims to increase actionable...
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Supplementary Teaching Materials for Fish, Fishing, and Conservation
These supplementary teaching resources align to the open textbook, Fish, Fishing, and Conservation which is a 389-page,...
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Climate Justice in Your Classroom
As the inequitable impacts of climate change become more evident and destructive, it is essential for climate and...
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Telling Stories to Save the World
Explores the history and impact of the “Cli-Fi Film,” or Climate Fiction Film, a sub-genre of narrative cinema that...
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The Era of Global Risk: An Introduction to Existential Risk Studies
This innovative and comprehensive collection of essays explores the biggest threats facing humanity in the 21st century;...
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The Movement and Storage of Water in Soils
Soils hold water differently, which affects how plants take water from the soil and how water moves through the soil....
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Conserve Water Interactives
Water is the basis of all life on Earth. Treating and managing water in a sustainable and integrated way helps maintain...
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Cleaning and Sanitizing Farm Tools and Equipment | Virtual Labs
Learn about how to minimize contamination from pathogenic microorganisms on farm tools and equipment to reduce...
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Virtual Insect Collection Lab
The Virtual Insect Collection Lab allows learners in formal or informal settings to practice pinning, pointing, and...
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Seabirds in the North-East Atlantic: Climate Change Vulnerability and Potential Conservation Actions
This book was produced by the Zoological Society of London and the University of Cambridge with two aims: to assess...
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Fish, Fishing, and Conservation
Fish, Fishing, and Conservation is a 389-page, peer-reviewed open textbook intended for undergraduate students who are...
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Interactive Water Cycle Diagram for Kids (Advanced)
This interactive diagram shows the entire process of the water cycle.
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Sustainable Development Literacy
According to the literature review, researchers have concluded that there are several key findings for the Sustainable...
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The Ecosphere and Environmental Issues
This textbook is designed for introductory environmental studies and science students. The goal is to teach essential...
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D-Lab I: Development
D-Lab Development addresses issues of technological improvements at the micro level for developing countries, in...
New Members
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Adriana PerrettaMarcellus Central Schools
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Chandra VasasaliAmrita University
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Alka SharmaGJUST,Hisar, India
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Amber Azizullahother
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Cynthia SHHF
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gebremariam gebrezgabher gebremedhinAdigrat university
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Mary GunningLoyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Leonardo Javier PistanUniversidad Nacional de Salta
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bashar nabilBbbb
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Cecille Gabrielli TungolPhilippine Women's University
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Erin BauerUniversity of Nebraska System
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Oladimeji EstherVobels
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Maria Eugenia Saltos PonceIndependent
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Jody HerchenbachUniversity of Nebraska - Kearney
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Kathleen NuckollsUniversity of Kansas
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Lorraine BrooksEdmonds Community/Technical College
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Aminu Ibrahim DanejiUsmanu Danfodiyo University
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Donna MartinWatts Public School
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CM NewellMt. Wachusett Community/Technical College
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Jennifer SchriberSan Jose City College
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Lisa RobinsonOwens Community/Technical College
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mark evansAlberta Vocational College
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Amie ParksMichigan state
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Paulo CarvalhoUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco
Materials by Discipline
- Agriculture and Bio Engineering (57)
- Agriculture Education (83)
- Agriculture, Environment, & Development Economics (133)
- Animal Sciences (99)
- Environment and Natural Resources (284)
- Food science (215)
- Plant Sciences (231)
Professional Organizations
- American Association for Agricultural Education
- American Dairy Science Association
- American Agricultural Economics Association
- American Society of Animal Science
- American Society of Agronomy
- American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
- National Association of Ag Education
- Crop Science Society of America
- Society of Range Management
- Institute of Food Technologists
- Society of American Foresters
- The Wildlife Society
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences on the Web
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Lincoln County proclaims Agriculture Week - KNOP
Mar 18, 2024 04:43 PM PDT
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Coalition of business, labor and agriculture groups support Illinois lawmakers' carbon ...
Mar 18, 2024 03:42 PM PDT
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Celebrating Agriculture Week with LandPro Equipment - ABC27
Mar 18, 2024 03:35 PM PDT
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Province ramps up help to farmers as BC dries up - Delta Optimist
Mar 18, 2024 03:28 PM PDT
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House hearing to investigate China's threat to U.S. agriculture industry - Washington Times
Mar 18, 2024 02:49 PM PDT
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Proposed exemption for agriculture products draws concern for weakening PFAS bans
Mar 18, 2024 01:57 PM PDT
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Agriculture topics | Weston News | wvnews.com
Mar 18, 2024 01:52 PM PDT
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Broadband Breakfast on April 3, 2024 – The Promise of Precision Agriculture
Mar 18, 2024 01:51 PM PDT
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Upcoming Congressional Hearing on China's Threat to U.S. Agriculture and Land Ownership
Mar 18, 2024 01:47 PM PDT
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Revolutionizing Agriculture: Sexed Semen Promoted for Enhanced Livestock Genetics
Mar 18, 2024 01:47 PM PDT
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'Power grab,' says Beshear of bill to move Fish and Wildlife to agriculture department
Mar 18, 2024 01:45 PM PDT
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Utah Agriculture Department seeking specialty crop grant proposals | ParkRecord.com
Mar 18, 2024 01:43 PM PDT
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Agriculture needs better frame for carbon value - Manitoba Co-operator
Mar 18, 2024 01:29 PM PDT
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AI for agriculture - Business - DAWN.COM
Mar 18, 2024 01:20 PM PDT
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ABARES conference highlights opportunities and challenges in Australian agriculture
Mar 18, 2024 01:14 PM PDT
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Despite Recent Growth, Illinois Ranks Last For Women in Agriculture - Radio Monmouth, IL
Mar 18, 2024 01:11 PM PDT
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Kalmowitz's Trailblazing Support of Horticulture - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Mar 18, 2024 12:56 PM PDT
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Telling the story of Wisconsin Agriculture | Opinion | dailyunion.com
Mar 18, 2024 12:47 PM PDT
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Eye on Agriculture higher beef prices - YouTube
Mar 18, 2024 12:31 PM PDT
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Pivot Bio Shares Four Trends Driving Agriculture Forward | Morningstar
Mar 18, 2024 12:07 PM PDT