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Using Search EnginesUsing Search Engines

Finding Ag Information You Need On The Internet

Why we use the InternetWhy we use the Internet

Much quicker way of obtaining info.Multiple Sources Use your timeframeNo longer need to archive certain

information yourself

The ProblemThe Problem

Too many resultsWrong InformationLoosing Track Of Where You Are

Where do we start?Where do we start?

Yahoo, Google, MSN, AOL, Alta VistaBrowser Search BarsLocal Provider Portals

Specific SitesUSDA, MO Dept of ConservationAgEBB, XSAG, Agriculture.com

Search ExampleSearch Example

Looking for past topics at Computers on The Farm By Dan Barker

Dan Barker ExampleDan Barker Example

Searching For A Bigger TopicSearching For A Bigger Topic

A member of the National Organic Program In Missouri

National Organic ProgramNational Organic Program

Narrow The SearchNarrow The Search

Using search terms the are more specific

Using the advanced tools in search engines

Look in different places

Advanced TechniquesAdvanced Techniques

Google ToolBarGoogle ToolBar

Mozilla ToolsMozilla Tools

Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer

Finding Other Contact InfoFinding Other Contact Info

Phone Numberswww.reversephonedirectory.com

www.anywho.com

Government Phone Numbershttp://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/call/phone.htm

Top Search Engines IN 2004Top Search Engines IN 2004

Google

Alltheweb Yahoo

Ask Jeeves

DOGPILE

www.searchenginewatch.com

Using Search Engines….Using Search Engines….

Questions?