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Resource Pointer # 180

September 17, 1998

For copies of the following resources, please contact the 
appropriate publishers or organizations directly.

*Integrated Weed and Soil Management, 1998* J.L. Hatfield et 
al (eds.) Emphasizes integration of techniques to anticipate 
and manage weed problems rather than reacting to them after 
they are present. Includes chapters on economics of weed 
control and value of weed management; producer attitudes 
towards weed management; herbicide leaching and 
volitilization. 383 pp. US$59.95. To order, contact Ann Arbor 
Press, 121 South Main St., Chelsea, Michigan 48118.

*Biological Pesticides: Technology for Sustainable 
Agriculture, 1998* Jess Estrada et al. Spanish. Examines use 
of biological pesticides within the context of Cuban 
agriculture. Includes information on use of microorganisms as 
well as insects in the controlling of pests. Examines 
compatibility of biological controls with other inputs such 
as fertilizers and chemicals. For cost and ordering 
information, contact Red de Accin en Alternativas al uso de 
Agroqumicos (RAAA), Mariscal Miller 2622 Lince, Lima- Peru; 
phone (511) 421-0826; fax (511) 440-4359; email 
rapalpe@mail.cosapidata.com.pe.

*Plants, Biology, and the Landscape, 1998* Lidia A. 
Gaivironsky. Spanish. Overview of plant biology. Includes 
chapters on plant adaptations, photosynthesis and 
respiration, plant nutrition, propagation and germination and 
genetics. 146 pp. US$25. To order, contact Lidia Gaivironsky, 
C.C. No. 038- Sucursal 17, 1417- Buenos Aires, Argentina; 
email gaivi@overnet.com.ar.

*Ontario Environmental Farm Plan Workbook, 1994* Ontario Farm 
Environmental Coalition. Identifies 17 key issues facing 
Ontario agriculture. Provides worksheets to assess yourfarm 
and create an "action plan." Includes worksheets on soil 
management; water wells; pesticide, fertilizer, and petroleum 
product storage and handling; disposal of farm waste; 
livestock yards; water and energy efficiency; crop 
management; and pest management.
217 pp. For cost and ordering 
information, contact Ontario 
Farm Environmental Coalition c/o Ontario Federation of 
Agriculture, 491 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 500, Toronto, Ont. 
M5N 3A2 Canada; phone (416) 485-3333.

*Making Change in the Marketplace- A National Conference on 
Eco-Labels, Portland, OR, October 22-23, 1998* Hosted by The 
Food Alliance (TFA). Focuses on the use of eco-labels in 
changing consumer purchases and farm practices. Seminars 
include Eco-commerce or good works: what are we trying to 
achieve; keeping money at the farmgate; the "right" consumer 
messages and products; measuring success; labels and on-farm 
changes; retailers and eco-lables. $185 for full registration 
and $100 for one day registration. For more information, 
contact The Food Alliance, 1829 NE Alberta, Suite 5, 
Portland, OR 97211; phone (503) 493-1066; fax (503) 493-1069; 
email conference@thefoodalliance.org; web site 
www.thefoodalliance.org.

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