Resource Pointer #148
November 5, 1997
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*How to Find Agricultural Information on the Internet,
1997.* Mark Campidonica. Presents beginner-level
information about using Internet, focusing on how email
and the World Wide Web can benefit farmers, extension
agents and agricultural scientists. Includes sections on
email listservers, usenet groups and web search engines,
and gives examples of how these resources can help
agricultural workers. 92 pp. US$12. University of
California, Division of Agriculture and Natural
Resources--Publications, 6701 San Pablo Ave, 2nd Floor,
Oakland, CA 94608-1239; phone (510) 642-2431; fax (510)
643-5470; email danrcs@ucdavis.edu.
*Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) for Roadsides,
1997.* Sheila Daar and Shawn King. Presents in-depth
information about implementing IVM in Washington, with
emphasis on how road crews can develop long-term
sustainable strategies. Defines IVM as process of
monitoring; determining injury levels and action
thresholds; proper timing of maintenance efforts;
selection of least disruptive control tactics; and
evaluation. Includes information about deciding when and
where to apply treatments, selecting treatments and
monitoring beneficial and noxious vegetation. 180 pp.
Free. Don Priest, Urban Pesticide Initiative, U.S. EPA
Region X, 1200 6th Avenue, Mail Station ECO 084,
Seattle, WA 98101; phone (206) 553-2584; fax (206) 553-
1775; email priest.donald@epamail.epa.gov.
*Steel in the Field: A Farmer's Guide to Weed Management
Tools, 1997.* Greg Bowman, ed. Discusses history of
herbicide use and concurrent decline in knowledge about
weed management tools. Describes techniques of using a
variety of cultivation tools while minimizing erosion
and soil compaction. Presents case studies of weed
management systems used by farmers throughout U.S.,
including small and large farmers growing agronomic,
horticultural and dryland crops. Includes detailed
drawings and explanations of many tools, including hoes,
cultivators, flamers and guidance systems. 128 pp.
US$18. Sustainable Agriculture Publications, Hills
Bldg., University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405-0082;
phone (802) 656-0471; email nesare@zoo.uvm.edu.
*Green Methods Catalog, 1997.* The Green Spot. Gives
overview of biological control and least toxic pest
management. Sells range of products for bio-control and
integrated pest management (IPM), including parasitoids
and other natural enemies, least-toxic physical controls
and books. Describes benefits and draw-backs of each
control agent, and provides information about scouting
for target pests and uses of beneficial organisms. 145
pp. US$8.95. The Green Spot, Ltd., Department of Bio-
Ingenuity, 93 Priest Rd., Nottingham, NH 03290; phone
(603) 942-8925; fax (603) 942-8932; email
grnspt@internetmci.com.
*Maximizing Shareholder Retention in Southeastern CSAs:
A Step Toward Long Term Sustainability, 1997.* Deborah
Kane and Luanne Lohr. Presents findings of study on what
makes community supported agriculture programs (CSAs)
successful. Focuses on CSAs in Southeastern U.S., but
provides conclusions that may have wider relevance,
including recommendations regarding marketing, farm
management and public education. Provides listing of
CSA-related resources nationally. 30 pp. US$8. Deborah
Kane, 2703 NE 11th, Portland, OR 97212; phone (503) 335-
5970; email tfa@teleport.com.
We encourage those interested in having resources listed
in the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of
publications, videos or other sources to our office
(address listed below) or to contact Information Program
Associate Adam Kirshner for further information.
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