Biotech Web Sites Glossary
AgBioForum
http://www.agbioforum.missouri.edu
AgBioForum publishes articles that enhance the on-going dialogue on the economics and management of agricultural biotechnology. The purpose of AgBioForum is to provide unbiased, timely information and new ideas leading to socially responsible and economically efficient decisions in science, public policy and private strategies pertaining to agricultural biotechnology.
AgBiotechNet
http://www.agbiotechnet.com
AgBiotechNet publishes current information about biotechnology and biosafety for researchers and policy makers worldwide. The site provides rapid and convenient access to research developments in genetic engineering and updates on economic and social issues.
AGCare
http://www.agcare.org
AGCare represents Ontario's 45,000 growers of field and horticulture crops on agricultural pesticide use, crop biotechnology developments, and other related environmental issues. AGCare provides Ontario crop producers' unified voice on these important matters.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada – Market Analysis Division
http://www.agr.ca/mad-dam/e/index2e.htm
The Market Analysis Division provides timely market information, analysis and forecasting of supply, demand, trade and prices for the domestic and international grains, oilseeds, and special crop sectors to industry and governments.
Agri-Food Risk Management & Communication
http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca
Fsnet, Agnet and AnimalNet are electronic communications tools to: assist in risk management and communication activities, to promote awareness of public concerns in scientific and regulatory circles; and to exchange timely and current information for direction of research, diagnostic or investigative activities.
Ag-West Biotech, Inc.
http://www.agwest.sk.ca
Ag-West Biotech's goal is to initiate, promote and support the growth of Saskatchewan's agricultural biotechnology industries and the commercialization of related food and non-food technologies. Ag-West Biotech works with industry and external stakeholders in facilitating the development of an effective infrastructure, providing support to large and small companies, raising awareness and understanding of the role of biotechnology, and providing support and leadership in the management issues around the regulatory process.
American Feed Industry Association
www.afia.org
The AFIA seeks to build on the industry's record of producing the safest and most abundant supply of meat, milk and eggs in the world, at the lowest cost to the consumer. The AFIA places great emphasis on safety, providing the public with the highest quality foods.
ASBP
http://www.iia.msu.edu/absp
The Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity Project takes an integrated approach to combining applied research, product development, and policy development in the areas of biosafety and intellectual property rights (IPR). ASBP assists developing countries in accessing and generating biotechnology, and in using that technology in an environmentally and legally responsible manner.
BioTech
http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu
BioTech aims to educate those who may not have as much experience with biology and biotechnology while at the same time providing quick access to biology-related resources for those who are dealing with much more specific and detailed information.
Biotech Knowledge Center
http://www.biotechknowledge.com
An evolving collection of news items, technical reports and other documents helping to promote a deeper understanding of agricultural biotechnology are contained in this web site.
Biotechnology Industry Organization
http://www.bio.org
BIO is a membership organization that strives to deliver results, products, and services that members value. In addition to lobbying, advocacy and media work, BIO has an array of services and programs including BIO Business Solutions, which offers products savings for their members.
Biotechnology Information Resource
http://www.nal.usda.gov/bic/
The BIC web site provides access to selected sources, services and publications covering many aspects of agricultural biotechnology.
Boyce Thompson Institute
http://bti.cornell.edu/
The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research conducts research to expand the frontiers of plant biology and related areas of science while continuing a tradition of using science and technology to protect the environment and improve human health and well being.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.cfia-acia.agr.ca
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, reporting to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, delivers all federal inspection services related to food; animal health; and plant protection.
Canadian Organic Growers
http://www.cog.ca
Canadian Organic Growers Inc. is Canada's national membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in all provinces.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
http://www.cfa-fca.ca
The CFA is an organization that promotes the interests of Canadian agriculture and agri-food producers, including farm families, through leadership at the national level and to ensure the continued development of a viable and vibrant agriculture and agri-food industry in Canada.
Canola Information Service
http://www.canolainfo.org
Produced by the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission this web site aims to educate people about Canola through media releases, statistics, and newsletters.
The College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences
http://www.coafes.umn.edu/
University of Minnesota's College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences' mission is to teach, conduct research, and share findings through outreach efforts.
Consumers Association of Canada
http://www.consumer.ca
The Consumers Association of Canada represents and articulates the best interests of Canadian consumers to all levels of government and to all sectors of society by continually earning recognition as the trusted voice of the consumer on a national basis.
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST)
http://www.cast-science.org
CAST assembles, interprets, and communicates science-based information regionally, nationally, and internationally on food, fiber, agricultural, natural resources, and related societal and environmental issues to stakeholders, legislators, regulators, policy makers, the media, the private sector, and the public.
Council for Biotechnology Information
http://www.whybiotech.com
The Council for Biotechnology Information is committed to providing objective, balanced information to help you better understand and appreciate the benefits biotechnology offers, as well as to encourage informed debate about the issues it raises.
Council of Canadians
http://www.canadians.org
Strictly non-partisan, the Council lobbies Members of Parliament, conducts research, and runs national campaigns aimed at putting some of the country's most important issues into the spotlight: safeguarding our social programs, promoting economic justice, renewing our democracy, asserting Canadian sovereignty, advancing alternatives to corporate-style free trade, and preserving our environment.
CropLife International
http://www.croplife.org
CropLife International is a global network which represents the plant science industry. Through balancing environmental, economic and societal concerns the plant science industry contributes significantly to promoting sustainable agriculture which is fundamental to food production and poverty alleviation.
The Danforth Center
http://www.danforthcenter.org/
The Danforth Center aims to increase the understanding of basic plant biology and to apply new knowledge to help sustain productivity in agriculture, forestry and allied fields. It facilitates the rapid development and commercialization of promising technologies and products as well as contributes to the education and training of graduate and postdoctoral students, scientists and technicians from around the world.
Electronic Journal of Biotechnology
http://www.ejbiotechnology.info
The EJB Electronic Journal of Biotechnology is an international scientific electronic journal that publishes papers from all areas related to Biotechnology. It provides an effective way to publish research papers and review articles.
Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations
http://www.fao.org
The FAO is the largest specialized agency in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development.
Health Canada Online
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Health Canada is the Canadian federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health.
Information Systems for Biotechnology
http://gophisb.biochem.vt.edu
The focus of ISB is to provide value-added information in a readily accessible form. Resources are designed to serve the agricultural and environmental biotechnology community at large, including scientists, regulators, teachers, administrators, and the interested public.
Institute of Food Technologists and Membership Index
http://www.ift.org
The Institute of Food Technologists advances the science and technology of food through the exchange of knowledge.
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
http://www.ifpri.cgiar.org
IFPRI's mission is to identify and analyze policies for sustainably meeting the food needs of the developing world. Research at IFPRI concentrates on economic growth and poverty alleviation in low-income countries, improvement of the well being of poor people, and sound management of the natural resource base that supports agriculture.
International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI)
http://www.ilsi.org
ILSI is committed to encouraging the developing of common science-based understanding by which scientific leaders can evaluate products, technologies, and public health strategies.
Manitoba Ministry of Agriculture and Food
http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture
Provides information regarding agriculture in Manitoba.
National Agricultural Biotechnology Council (NABC)
http://www.cals.cornell.edu/extention/nabc
The NABC addresses the central questions of agricultural biotechnology from a multi-constituency perspective.
National Center for Biotechnology Information
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Established in 1988 as a national resource for molecular biology information, NCBI creates public databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome data, and disseminates biomedical information - all for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease.
National Food Processors Association (NFPA)
http://www.nfpa-food.org
The NFPA is the principle scientific and technical trade association for the food industry. It provides leadership and value to its members on food safety, processing, health and nutrition issues.
National Research Council – Plant Biotechnology Institute
http://www.pbi-ibp.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/en/pbi.htm
NRC performs, assists, and promotes strategic research in plant biotechnology to improve and diversify Canadian industry, and to strengthen Canada's competitive position in the global economy by fostering an entrepreneurial culture.
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center
http://www.ncbiotech.org
The Center aims to provide long-term economic benefit to North Carolina through support of biotechnology research, development and commercialization statewide by assisting business, education, and science.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
http://www.oecd.org/
BioTrack Online aims, not only to help member country governments and industries with biotechnology product notifications/assessments, but also to make the information, developed by the Working Group on Harmonization of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology, accessible to all who need it, including non-OECD countries that might find it useful.
UC Davis Biotechnology Program
http://www.biotech.ucdavis.edu
Assists in the organization of University activities related to biotechnology and to coordinate such activities with other efforts on the Davis campus.
UC Davis Centre for Consumer Research
http://ccr.ucdavis.edu
The CCR focuses on consumer attitudes toward food safety and quality.
United States Department of State International Information Programs
http://usinfo.state.gov/topical/global/biotech
This web site provides up-to-date information regarding global issues surrounding biotechnology
United States Environmental Protection Agency Home Page
http://www.epa.gov
The EPA serves to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment.
United States Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/usregs.html
Provides links to departments responsible for the regulation of biotechnology in the United States.
USDA Agricultural Biotechnology
http://www.usda.gov/agencies/biotech/
The USDA monitors and regulates the movement, importation, and field-testing of Genetically Engineered Organisms (GEOs) through permitting and notification procedures.
University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Centre
http://www.biotech.wisc.edu
The UW-Madison Biotechnology Center has been making new inroads into the realm of distance learning by taking the lectures it presents and placing them onto its web site.
www.strategis.gc.ca – Canada's Business and Consumer Site
http://www.strategis.gc.ca
Strategis is produced by Industry Canada, a department of the federal government. The department's mission is to work with Canadians to build a growing competitive, knowledge-based economy.
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