The United States Agricultural Information Network (USAIN) is a member-focused organization that connects librarians and other information professionals working in agriculture. As such, USAIN

  • provides a forum for discussion of issues in agriculture, food, natural resources and the environment, sustainability, human ecology, and rural sociology
  • takes a leadership role in the formation of a national information policy as related to these areas
  • makes recommendations to the National Agricultural Library (NAL) on agricultural information matters and advocates for NAL, and
  • promotes cooperation and communication among its members and with other organizations and individuals.

Through committees, interest groups, and a biennial conference, USAIN members are active in professional development; preservation and digitization of current and historical publications; dissemination of and access to publicly funded research information and data; and the exchange of research results generated by our members and collaborators.

Upcoming events

    • 17 Nov 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Join us on a learning journey – pick one, two or all three sessions.

    We will dip into a range of sources and invite everyone to share about how they are grappling with the complexities of AI and rural communities/farming. Examples of topics: the role of the Extension agent and farmers’ adoption of AI for farm management and wellness. What is being gained and what is being lost? Generative AI and machine learning models will be addressed. We look forward to seeing you; sessions will not be recorded. 

    Please register here:

    If you have questions about these events, please reach out to SIRI convener Madeleine Charney.


    • 15 Dec 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Join us on a learning journey – pick one, two or all three sessions.

    We will dip into a range of sources and invite everyone to share about how they are grappling with the complexities of AI and rural communities/farming. Examples of topics: the role of the Extension agent and farmers’ adoption of AI for farm management and wellness. What is being gained and what is being lost? Generative AI and machine learning models will be addressed. We look forward to seeing you; sessions will not be recorded. 

    Please register here:

    If you have questions about these events, please reach out to SIRI convener Madeleine Charney.





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