SL316/SS528 A Guide to EPA's Proposed Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria for Florida

SL316, a 9-page illustrated guide by Thomas Obreza, Mark Clark, Brian Boman, Tatiana Borisova, Matt Cohen, Michael Dukes, Tom Frazer, Ed Hanlon, Karl Havens, Chris Martinez, Kati Migliaccio, Sanjay Shukla, and Alan Wright, provides a basic, concise, and understandable description of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida, the background events that led to its release, some pertinent scientific issues, and implications for the future. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss528

WC090 Evaluation Situations, Stakeholders & Strategies

WC090, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Glenn Israel, David Diehl, and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, provides guidelines for extension faculty to tailor their evaluation activities to balance their available time and resources with the situation, as well as their individual and stakeholders’ needs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC090

ENH1150/EP411 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Metal

ENH1150, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using metal in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep411

ENH1149/EP410 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Plastics and Rubber

ENH1149, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes the environmental concerns, design strategies and construction techniques for using plastics and rubber in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep410

ENH1148/EP409 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Brick

ENH1148, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, highlights the environmental impact, design strategies and construction techniques for using bricks in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep409

PI223 Pesticide Fires

PI223, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, introduces the potential problems associated with pesticide fires, precautions to take, what to do if a fire occurs, and a table to decode the numbers on the diamond-shaped National Fire Protection Association warning symbol. Includes form for pre-fire plan and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI223

PI224 The EPA Conventional Reduced Risk Pesticide Program

PI224, a 9-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, describes this program initiated by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 — advantages, criteria for consideration, carbamate and organophosphate pesticides and current use trends. Includes references and tables listing reduced risk and organophosphate alternative pesticides registered in the U.S. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi224

AN232 Pasture-Raised Poultry: Getting Started

AN232, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by B. Burbaugh, E. Toro, and A. Gernat, provides information that will help identify the characteristics of alternative poultry production, explain the opportunities and challenges associated with pasture based production systems, provide an overview of breed selection for egg-type laying hens and meat-type birds, as well as discussing to the equipment and practices that facilitate getting birds off to a good start. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an232

AE452 Chill Accumulation Monitoring and Forecasting

AE452, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Clyde W. Fraisse and Alicia Whidden, introduces a new web-based tool for agricultural producers to track and forecast chill accumulation during the winter season to reduce risks associated with climate variability in the southeastern U.S.A. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE452

FE824 Water Quality Credit Trading: General Principles

FE824, an 8-page fact sheet by Tatiana Borisova and Fritz Roka, reviews the basic components of a water quality credit trading program and discusses opportunities and challenges associated with a water quality credit trading program design. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe824

ABE368/AE396 South Florida Tropical Fruit Grower Perspectives: Water Conservation Management Practices

Revised! ABE368, a 6-page fact sheet by Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, Edward Evans, Bruce Schaffer, Yuncong Li, and Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, presents results of fruit grower responses from a survey designed to assess changing views of agricultural producers in Miami-Dade county from 2006 to 2009 regarding water quantity and quality management practices — methods, demographics, water quality and quantity opinions concerning lifestyle, agriculture, and best management practices (BMPs). Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE396

FCS8892/FY1143 Raising Healthy Children: Family Fitness

FCS8892, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Lisa D. Chan and Karla P. Shelnutt, addresses the obesity epidemic, the benefits of physical activity for children and adults and how to work physical activity into family lifestyle. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1143

FCS8894/FY1145 Healthy Living: Change Your Lifestyle Word Scramble

FCS8894, a one-page illustrated handout by Valerie Weyenberg and Karla P. Shelnutt, provides an activity to familiarize program participants with lifestyle changes that can help prevent high blood pressure. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1145

FCS8891/FY1142 Raising Healthy Children: Introducing New Foods to Your Preschooler

FCS8891, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt, discusses different ways to encourage children to try and accept new foods. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1142

FCS8890/FY1141 Raising Healthy Children: Age Three

FCS8890, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Anghela Z. Paredes and Karla P. Shelnutt, provides general guidelines for parents of three-year olds in nutrition, physical activity, and developmental milestones. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1141

FCS8888/FY1139 Raising Healthy Children: Age One

FCS8888, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Anghela Z. Paredes and Karla P. Shelnutt, provides general guidelines for parents of one-year olds in nutrition, physical activity, and language and social development. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1139

FCS8893/FY1144 Living with Diabetes: Keeping Track of Your Blood Glucose

FCS8893, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, describes how patient self-monitoring and hemoglobin A1C testing are used to help persons with diabetes attain their treatment goals. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1144

WEC272/UW317 Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio)

WEC272, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Elise V. Pearlstine and Juan Sebastian Ortiz, describes this non-native gallinaceous bird from the Indian subcontinent — background, description, similar species, habits, habitat, food, nesting and reproduction, potential ecological impacts, and legal aspects. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw317

SL310/SS522 The Role of Periphyton in the Everglades

SL310, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Pamela Brown and Alan L. Wright, defines periphyton, describes its role in nutrient cycling for the Everglades ecosystem, and explains the ongoing research related to periphyton in Everglades restoration. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss522

FCS8612/FY685 Healthy Eating: Nutrition and Diabetes

Revised! FCS8612, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by B. Bobroff, Jennifer Hillan, and Emily Minton, provides tips for a healthy diet that can help control diabetes and reduce the risk of complications. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy685