Much of this information can be accessed at sites that include many different areas and kinds of agricultural information. Three examples of this kind of site is the Illinois Cooperative Extension , Stratsoy , and Agriculture Online . These sites include production, marketing, research, Q and A, databases, and other general information. A major machinery manufacturer will be offering farmers the opportunity to access dealership's parts inventory and discover availability. If the parts are available, the farmer can order them and have the parts waiting when he gets to the dealership.
Elevators are starting to provide information to farmers can use to gather information.
Farmers who need to monitor such things as the temperature of grain in the storage bin or the environment of a hog barn that might be miles away can receive this information over the internet. Sensors at remote locations miles away can save hours of time. Farm families can also find valuable information on the internet. Planning family vacations, education, games, product information, organizations, and hobbies are just a few of the areas found on the internet that can be useful.