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Web Sites of Interest

The Internet has evolved into a seemingly limitless source of information. By using one of the many search engines, you can find articles about any crop or animal, hobby or profession, or agricultural business enterprise you can imagine. To save you time, here are some Web sites to start with. Many contain links to similar sites on the Web.

www.state.nd.us
The granddaddy of North Dakota Web sites, it features links to sites you'll find useful when gathering information about starting a value-added business: the Department of Agriculture, Economic Development & Finance, Game and Fish, Tourism, Attorney General, Tax Department, and a host of others. Each of theose contains much information and many provide links to related sites on the Web. Start here!

www.ext.nodak.edu
Naturally, this is a must-see site -- one you'll want to bookmark. NDSU Extension Service has developed this excellent no-nonsense Web site. It's not only an invaluable resource but also enjoyable to visit. When you want ag education, information and help, visit this site

.www.prairiepublic.org
To learn more about getting on a solid business footing, you'll need to know the basics. On the Let's Talk Business web companion, you'll be able to review information on financial management, market research, employee hiring, and other small business management topics.

www.nalusda.gov
The National Agricultural Library is a major international source for agriculture and related information. This site is a gateway to it all.

www.rural.org
Another gateway to the myriad agriculture-related Web sites. Start here if you want to surf and have plenty of time on your hands. Features "Favorite Sites" and "The Farmer's Guide to the Internet."

www.agriculture.com
This is one of Meredith Corporation's commercial Web sites, a good one for national and international agri-business information and current events.

Search Engines

To discover product-specific Web sites, try these search keywords: Rhea, Ostrich, Emu, Rabbits, bison, buffalo, Elk, Reindeer, exotic animals, bird feeders, sunflower products, in-home business, sustainable agriculture, hunting guides, fishing guides. Try these research web sites:

www.yahoo.com www.altavista.com www.netsearch.com