Using Search Engines Finding Ag Information You Need On The Internet
Why we use the Internet Much quicker way of obtaining info. Multiple Sources Use your timeframe No longer need to archive certain information yourself
The Problem Too many results Wrong Information Loosing Track Of Where You Are
Where do we start? Yahoo, Google, MSN, AOL, Alta Vista Browser Search Bars Local Provider Portals Specific Sites USDA, MO Dept of Conservation AgEBB, XSAG, Agriculture.com
Search Example Looking for past topics at Computers on The Farm By Dan Barker
Dan Barker Example
Searching For A Bigger Topic A member of the National Organic Program In Missouri
National Organic Program
Narrow The Search Narrow The Search Using search terms the are more specific Using the advanced tools in search engines Look in different places
Advanced Techniques
Google ToolBar
Mozilla Tools
Internet Explorer Internet Explorer
Finding Other Contact Info Phone Numbers Government Phone Numbers
Top Search Engines IN 2004 Google Alltheweb Yahoo Ask Jeeves DOGPILE
Using Search Engines…. Questions?