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The University of Nebraska offers four home study courses called Beef Basics.Addressed at the basic level, topics include reproduction, genetics, selection, nutrition, health, and forage utilization. Cost: $45 per home study course. Contact: Robert Strizke, Jefferson County Extension, 517 F St., Fairbury, Neb. 68352; phone (402) 729-3489; fax (402) 729-3078.

The free 1997 edition of Suppliers of Beneficial Organisms in North Americalists commercial sources for beneficial organisms that kill or control farm and garden pests. Cost: Free. Contact: California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation, Environmental Monitoring and Pest Management Branch, Attn: Beneficial Organisms, 1020 N Street, Rm., 161, Sacramento, CA 95814-5624; phone (916) 324-4100; fax (916) 2324-4088.

One Green World, a 1998 nursery catalog, features unusual fruiting plants from around the world that are hardy, disease resistant, and nutritious. Cost: Free. Contact: Jim Gilbert, 28696 S. Cramer Rd., Molalla, OR 97038; phone (503) 651-3005; fax (503) 651-3882.

Dynamic Farmers' Marketing: A Guide to Successfully Selling Your Farmers' Market Productsoffers step-by-step procedures for vendors, market management and new market organizers. Cost: $14.95. Contact: Jeff Ishee, Bittersweet Farmstead, HCR 32 Box 109, Staunton, VA 34401; phone/fax (540) 886-8477.

Web Sites

AgShow
http://www.agshow.com
Virtual farm show open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

NewCROP
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop
Purdue University site includes crop description index, directory of crop experts, listserve and national farmers' market list.

California EPA Department of Pesticide Regulation Database Resources 
http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/database/database.htm
Includes databases on chemical ingredients, products/labels, company names, and Section 18 emergency exemptions.

Family Health
http://www.fhradio.org/
Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine maintains an extensive library of short audio files on various health questions that might be asked of a family practitioner. Before listening, you will be given instructions for downloading an audio player.

The Sustainable Agriculture Network
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/san/htdocs/pubs/
Includes on-line and print publications on topics including profitable dairy options.