The databases below contain scholarly, peer-reviewed journal content specific to agriculture. Try using search terms related to your topic, or use some of the keywords listed in "Getting Started" tab.
Why search here?
To find publications and resources encompassing all aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines: animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural economics, extension and education, food and human nutrition, and earth and environmental sciences.
What's included?
Consists of two subsets of records. The first contains citations for journal articles that include abstracts. The second consists of bibliographic records describing monographs, serials, audiovisual materials, and online content from around the world. Contains 5,200,000+ records and includes printed works from as far back as the 15th century. Most resources in full-text, though some may need to be requested through InterLibrary Loan for full access.
Why search here?
To find historical biodiversity information, primary sources, digitized natural sciences texts, and recent openly accessible research regarding biodiversity and ecosystems.
What's included?
BHL operates as a worldwide consortium of natural history, botanical, research, and national libraries working together to digitize the natural history literature held in their collections and making it freely available for open access as part of a global “biodiversity community.” Free access to hundreds of thousands of volumes, comprising over 59 million pages, from the 15th-21st centuries.
Why search here?
To find books, journal content, and news. Covers agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, or urban planning.
What's included?
Contains more than 2.4 million records from more than 2,200 domestic and international titles going back to 1888 (including over 1,350 active core titles) as well as more than 190 eBooks. The database also contains full text for more than 920 journals--most resources are available in full-text, though some may need to be requested through InterLibrary Loan for full access.
Why search here?
To find current and authoritative scholarly journal, trade journal, magazine, and newspaper content that spans the agriculture industry—from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture.
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Strong emphasis on titles covered in the Agricola database, this collection of more than 600 journal titles is focused on agriculture-related fields. In addition, more than 30 Delmar titles provide in-depth coverage on a variety of agriculture-related topics.
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Horticulture enthusiasts of all levels will find scholarly articles, reference works such as guidebooks and handbooks with images, and popular magazines to explore. This database offers biotechnologists, farmers, hobbyists, and landscape architects access to important content relevant to their pursuits.
What's included?
More than 3.6 million articles from more than 100 journals, as well as more than 20 reference titles from Delmar, including Handbook of Flowers; Foliage and Creative Design; Computer Graphics for Landscape Architects; and more. Most resources are available in full-text, though some articles may need to be requested through InterLibrary Loan for full access.
Why search here?
To find quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues from multiple viewpoints and a variety of source types. User-friendly topic browsing options.
What's included?
Viewpoints, academic journal content, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.
