Glossary

Agroindustry involves processing materials from primary agricultural/animal production, forestry, and fishery (the processing can include transformation and preservation through physical or chemical alterations, storage, packing, and [Read More]

Agrotourism (also known as farm tourism, agritourism, rural tourism, nature tourism, and green tourism) generally refers to visitor-oriented, value-added farm/ranch enterprises, operated singly or as part [Read More]

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is informal litigation channels for dispute or complaint resolution. They consist of a process entailing arbitration, conciliation, mediation, political lobbying, and reconciliation. [Read More]

Aquaculture is the raising and harvesting of fresh- and saltwater plants and animals. The most economically important form of aquaculture is fish farming, an industry that [Read More]

Business excellence awards are similar to and sometimes used interchangeably with national quality awards. In some cases, business excellence awards are used to engage the private [Read More]