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Agriculture Organizations

Food Related Sites

Federal Government

Ontario Government

Provincial Governments

Provincial Ministries of Agriculture and Food

United States Government

Great Lake State Departments of Agriculture

'Think Tanks'

International Organizations

Canadian Universities - Departments of Agricultural Economics and Business

U.S. Universities - Colleges of Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Organizations

Canadian Alliance of Agri-Food Exporters
The Canadian Alliance of Agri-Food Exporters is a group that represents much of the export-oriented commodity producers. Here you will find a list of the member groups with contact names and phone numbers.

Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Here you will find information on breeds, affiliations, trade information, technology and much more.

Chicken Farmers of Canada
Here you will see things such as Trade information, On-Farm Food Safety, publications, and information on upcoming meetings.

Dairy Farmers of Canada
Here you will find press releases, trade and industry issues, nutrition information, and updates.

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Food Related Sites

Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors
The Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to advancing and promoting the interests of the grocery distribution industry across Canada. CCGD members represent more than 80% of all companies involved in Canada's food distribution industry. Here you will find information from CCGD on biotechnology, food safety, and consumer concerns.

Canadian Soft Drink Association
CSDA represents soft drink bottlers, distributors, franchise houses and industry suppliers on a variety of issues. At this site you will find associate information, industry information, and CSDA publications.

Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) is a non-profit trade organization founded with the purpose of furthering the unique interests of Canada's independent and franchised grocery stores. You will find publications, information on programs and membership, and a section on current issues on this site.

Food and Consumer Products Manufacturers of Canada
The Food and Consumer Products Manufacturers of Canada represents over 180 companies coast to coast, which provide consumers with an array of food and consumer products that are integral to daily life at home, work and leisure. Here you will find news releases, publications, and FCPMC related events.

Guelph Food Technology Institute
GFTI is a research group with a primary interest in the area of food science. At this site you will find information on applied research, product development, technical training, equipment and facilities, membership, and quality systems.

Toronto Food Policy Council
The Toronto Food Policy Council is an organization assembled with the goal of developing an environmentally sustainable food system for all Torontonians. At the site you will find TFPC publications and Toronto Food Policy links.

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Federal Government

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
This is the Agri-Food Trade Policy section of the AAFC website. It has a range of information on various agricultural policy topics, such as trade policy, safety net programs, research and food safety. The site also has links to various agricultural organizations.

Agri- Web
Agri-Web Canada is a national directory of Canadian agriculture and agri-food information resources available via the Internet and other electronic means.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Agency's mission is to provide safe food, consumer protection and market access for producers. At this site you will find information on things such as biotechnology, food safety, labeling, and information on various Acts and Regulations.

Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food
This committee's website contains studies, lists of reports, membership, and committee business.

National Climate Change Secretariat
This site has been created to inform Canadians about the process of developing a national implementation strategy on climate change. Here you will find information on the secretariat itself, the process, the key players, the tables, and key links.

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Ontario Government

Government of Ontario
The website of the Province of Ontario with links to the various Ministries within Ontario, and pertinent information for all of Ontario.

Ontario Legislative Assembly
The Official web page of the Ontario Legislative Assembly at Queen's Park in Toronto.

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Provincial Governments

The Province of Alberta government web page.

The Province of British Columbia government web page.

The Province of Manitoba government web page.

The Province of New Brunswick government web page.

The Province of Nova Scotia government web page.

The Province of Newfoundland government web page.

The Province of Prince Edward Island government web page.

The Province of Quebec government web page.

The Province of Saskatchewan government web page.

The Northwest Territories government web page.

The Yukon Territory government web page.

The Nunavut Territory government web page.

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Provincial Ministries of Agriculture and Food

Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
At this site you will find publications, industry information, newsletters, information on government initiatives, and links to other pertinent sites.

British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries

Manitoba Agriculture and Food

Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods

New Brunswick Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

Prince Edward Island Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (en Francais)

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and Food

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United States Government

Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is the regulating agency for the food, cosmetics, medical services, and radiation-emitting consumer products in the U.S. The FDA also oversees feed and drugs for pets and farm animals. At this site you will find information on all of those topics, regulations and acts, and useful links.

The Economic Research Service
The Economic Research Service is the economic analysis and information section of USDA. Here you will find information on farm income, commodity markets and reports on a wide range of policy issues.

USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture deals with all things related to Agriculture and Agriculture policy in the U.S. At this site you will find news releases, the various agencies and services offered, and links to important sites.

USDA Publications
This is the National Agricultural Statistics Service section of the USDA. Here you will find commodity situation and outlook, crop conditions, and a newsletter called "Statistical Highlights".

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Great Lake State Departments of Agriculture

Illinois
The Department of Agriculture provides regulatory protection to producers, agri-businesses and the consuming public. It promotes agricultural products in domestic and international markets and educates citizens about the agricultural industry. At this site you will find information on state agriculture and food programs and services, news and publications, and key links.

Indiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Nebraska

New York

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Wisconsin

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'Think Tanks'

Canadian Agrifood Trade Research Network
Find discussion papers pertaining to the WTO negotiations and other agricultural trade topics, upcoming conferences and list of agriculture trade policy experts at the three sponsoring institutions: University of Guelph, Université Laval and the University of Saskatchewan.

FAPRI
The Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute provides economic analysis for policy makers, opinion leaders, and stakeholders in U.S. agriculture. At this site you can find information on the outlook of different agricultural commodity markets and reports on various policy issues.

George Morris Center
The goal of the GMC is to provoke quality dialogue on relevant policies and issues and to encourage innovations in the agriculture and food sector. At this site you can find market information, publications, programs and events.

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International Organizations

APEC Tariff Database
This website has the tariff rates for all 18 APEC member countries, including Canada and the United States.

Cairns Group
The Cairns Group of 18 agricultural exporting countries was formed in 1986 to push for trade liberalization in agriculture. At this site you can find ministerial meeting statements and communiqués, press releases and speeches, and proposals for WTO negotiations.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The Agricultural Trade section of the FAO website has information on the synergies between the work of the FAO and that of the WTO. One of the FAO's key strengths is its continual monitoring of the global food supply and demand situation.

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Here you will find information on topics such as agricultural policy, trade liberalization, the environment, rural development, non-member economies, fisheries, biological resources, international, and standardization.

Text of WTO Agreement on Agriculture
See the legal texts of the WTO Trade Agreements (including the Agreement on Agriculture) on this section of the International Trade Law Monitor website.

World Trade Organization
A wealth of information on the WTO itself, ongoing activities, status of trade disputes, copies of panel rulings and loads of related information.

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Canadian Universities - Departments of Agricultural Economics and Business

McGill University
At this site you will find published research papers, links to faculty and staff, and information about the various programs in the department.

University of Alberta

University of Manitoba

University of Saskatchewan

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U.S. Universities - Colleges of Agriculture and Food

Cornell University
At this site you will find published research papers, links to faculty and staff, and information about the various programs in the department.

Iowa State

Kansas State

Michigan State

Mississippi State University

Montana State

North Caroline State

Ohio State University

Penn State

Purdue

Texas A&M

University of Arizona

University of California at Berkley

University of Maryland

University of Nebraska

University of Wisconsin

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