Students both on and off campus have access to the library materials and services at Oregon State University's Valley Library. You can access research databases, reference services, interlibrary loan forms, and other library resources. A number of other on-line services are available as well (advising, access to student records, computing information, etc.) Please click on the link that is appropriate for you.

Student Services for Distance Students

Student On-Line Services

USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service

All kinds of statistics on agriculture

 

USDA-NRCS-Plant Fact Sheets

This site provides information on over 130 species of plants encountered in conservation work

 

USDA-NRCS-Programs

Conservation Programs administered by NRCS

 

USDA-NRCS-National Soils Data Access Facility

Information on soils and soil surveys

 

USDA-NRCS-PLANTS Database

A search engine for locating information regarding plants used in conservation

 

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center

Sustainable Agricultural, Integrated Pest Management, Organic Farming, Aquaculture

 

National Handbook of Conservation Practices

NRCS Standards for Conservation Practices

 

Conservation Practice Standards

Guidance for applying technology on the land

 

Database of IPM Resources

Links to internet resources on vegetable pest management

 

Pesticide Information Profiles

Over 150 pesticide fact sheets written for the non-expert

 

Pesticide Fact Sheets and Information

Links to internet resources on pesticides

 

Farmers Guide to the Internet

Links to internet resources on farming

 

Wildlife Damage Webpage

Links to internet resources on wildlife damage

 

Management of Agricultural Landscapes for the Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Birds

Guidelines for managing Neotropical migratory birds

 

USGS Topogrpahic Maps

Finding and ordering hardcopy USGS topographic maps

 

Digital Raster Graphics (DRG)

Finding and ordering digital USGS topographic maps

 

USGS Aerial Photographs

Finding and ordering USGS aerial photographs and orthophoto quadrangle maps

 

Microsoft TerraServer

Determine if orthophotos are available for your area

 

USDA NRCS National Soil Survey Center

USDA NRCS National Soil Data Access Facility provides access to various national soil databases