Computers on the Farm / Farm Uses for Computers, How to Select Software and Hardware, and Online Information Sources in Agriculture

by Deborah Takiff Smith

[Learning More About Computers on the Farm]

The computer field is changing so fast that it is difficult to keep up with the changes. One way to keep current is to join a users group for your particular brand of computer, or an agricultural users group. Another way to get up-to-date information about new computer hardware and software products is to read a private newsletter. Some of these are:

AgriComp
1001 East Walnut, Suite 201
Columbia, MO 65201

Agricultural Computing
Doane-Western, Inc.
8900 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63144

Agricultural Microcomputing
Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology
Ridgetown, Ontario
CANADA NOP 2CO

Compu-Farm
Alberta Agricultural
Box 2000
Olds, Alberta
CANADA TOM 1PO

Computer Farming Newsletter
Lloyd Dinkins
P.O. Box 22642
Memphis, TN 38122

Farm Computer News
Successful Farming
1716 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50336