AVRDC: The World Vegetable Center - International organization that aims to increase production and consumption of vegetables in tropical developing countries. Focus is on seed distribution, new technologies, crops and training. World Carrot Museum - History, nutrition, cultivation, recipes, trivia and interesting facts of this important vegetable. Vegetable Research & Information Center - University of California - Information on the cultivation, production and harvesting of vegetables in California for farmers and home gardeners. Biotechnology, composting, fertilizers, irrigation and postharvest techniques also included. Vegetables - New South Wales Agriculture - Features pest and diseases, soil management, irrigation and growing guides. Vegetable Crops - University of Florida - Information on commercial vegetable production, vegetable gardening and aspects of the vegetable industry. Vegetables: Farmer's Bookshelf - Fact sheets from the University of Hawaii at Manoa on growing various crops, including tropical crops, in Hawaii. Vegetable Program - University of Saskatchewan - Provide commercial and hobby producers of Saskatchewan with up to date, locally relevant, production, handling, and marketing information. Vegetables - Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - All aspects of vegetable production are covered including factsheets, newsletters, crop updates, pest and disease control and statistics. Vegetable Statistics - US Department of Agriculture - Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service on fresh market vegetables, strawberries and melons including area harvested, yield and production, by season and by crop from the larger states. Redbud Farm - A family business in Berkeley County, WV, growing specialty organic vegetables. It received its organic certification in 2002 and provides an internship program and on-farm research Commodity Growing Guides: Leeks - Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including climate, soil, fertiliser, planting, weed control, irrigation and harvesting. Commercial Vegetable Production - Information on cultural practices, economics, irrigation, nutrition and fertilizers, pest management, post-harvest procedures and marketing. Weed Management - Information on cultivation practices for different vegetable crops, mechanical control and the use of herbicides. Plant Petiole Sap-testing For Vegetable Crops - Information on this process designed to optimise fertilizer use, especially for drip-irrigated vegetables. Fertilization of Vegetables on Organic Soils in Florida - Results of various studies on the response to the use of fertililizers in sweet corn, celery, romaine, escarole, endive and radish. Beet Production - Factsheet on the cultivation of this crop with special reference to North Carolina. Spinach Production in California - Information on growing this crop, its harvesting, handling and marketing. Growers IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production - Discussion of the general principles involved in managing these crops. Commodity Growing Guides: Sweet Corn - Illustrated factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including information on the fresh and processing industry, cultivars, general cultivation, integrated pest management and harvesting. Microclimate Modification with Plasticulture - Information on extending the growing season for vegetable crops by using plastic mulches, mini-tunnels and floating row covers, with the benefits and disadvantages of each. Jerusalem Artichoke - Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. Vegetables - The University of Arizona - Research-based, desert crop production information on all aspects of vegetable growing including management, pests and diseases, irrigation and economics. Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center - Part of the Horticultural Department of Texas A&M University set up to develop vegetable and fruit research programs. Explains the aims behind the research and the programs taking place to educate people about the health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. Cornell Vegetables - Homepage for Cornell University. This is the gateway to an extensive resource backup for the commercial vegetable grower.