Decoding Food Labels: Handouts for People with Food Allergies by Amy H. Simonne, Elizabeth Gollub

“…FCS-8786, a 14-page document by Amy Simonne and Elizabeth Gollub, presents visually appealing handouts that can help people with food allergies quickly scan food labels for the foods they are allergic to. …”
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Value Added Agriculture: Is It Right for Me? by Edward Evans

“… The purpose of this article is to explore the concept of value added agricultural businesses and to provide a set of preliminary questions which may help agricultural producers decide whether a particular value added business is suitable for them.  This document is FE638, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Chapter 8: Principles and Practices of Irrigation Management for Vegetables by Eric H. Simonne, Michael D. Dukes, Dorota Z. Haman

“… This section contains basic information on vegetable water use and irrigation management, along with some references on irrigation systems. This document is AE260, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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JobStart Part 2 The Right Job–Just for You by Elizabeth B. Bolton, George O. Hack

“… This document is FY346, Part 2 of an 8 part series developed for the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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An Overview of Risk Management Planning by Martie Gillen, Beatrice Pierre

“… As risks evolve and diversify, approaches to conducting business require a targeted focus on risk management, particularly in agriculture. This new 3-page document explores risk in agriculture, the need to understand risk, formation of strategies to manage risk, and government programs that exist to help growers and producers manage risk. …”
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Controlled-Release Fertilizer Opportunities and Costs for Potato Production in Florida by Chad M. Hutchinson, Eric H. Simonne

“… The objective of this article is to compare the costs and benefits of a nitrogen CRF program to a traditional soluble N program in potato. This document is HS941, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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A Low Input Sustainable Fresh Market Tomato Production System by Jim R. Rich, Fred M. Rhoads, Steve M. Olson, Dan O. Chellemi

“…During the 1999-2000 season, the crop was grown on over 41,000 acres and was valued at over 418 million dollars. This document is ENY-678, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Publication Date: February 2003. …”
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Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success by Mark E. Hostetler, Gregg Klowden, Sarah Webb Miller, Kara N. Youngentob

“… This document is Circular 1429, one of a series of the Department of Widlife Ecology and Conservation, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Dairy Business Analysis Project: 2003 Financial Summary by Albert de Vries, Russell Giesy, L. Ely, Brent Broaddus, C. Vann, B. Butler

“…It is intended for general use by dairy farmers, the allied industry, and government, and educational professionals. This document is DS178, one of a series of the Department of Animal Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS. …”
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JobStart Part 2 The Right Job–Just for You by Elizabeth B. Bolton, George O. Hack

“… This document is FY346, Part 2 of an 8 part series developed for the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Twolined Spittlebugs in Turfgrass by D. E. Short, Eileen A. Buss, Larry Williams

“…Adults also feed on ornamental plants, especially hollies (Ilex cassine or I. opaca).  This document is ENY-334, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Overview of Cuba's Food Rationing System by José Alvarez

“…Issues related to food security are discussed in another fact sheet of this series (EDIS FE483). This is EDIS document FE482, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. …”
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Ornamental Palms for South Florida by Robert Black, Timothy K. Broschat

“…Proper palm selection will improve the chances of a palm thriving in a particular location. This document lists a number of species that can be grown in south Florida landscapes. …”
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Pipevine Swallowtail, Blue Swallowtail Battus philenor (Linnaeus 1771) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae: Papilioninae: Troidini) by Donald W. Hall

“… This document provides an in-depth profile of the pipevine swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor. …”
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Pesticide and Container Disposal for Homeowners by Olaf Norman Nesheim

“… This document is PI-27, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Weed Control in Parsley by William M. Stall

“…Bensulide may be applied to parsley preplant incorporated or preemergence on mineral soils. This document is HS952, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Mole Crickets, Scapteriscus spp. by John L. Capinera, Norman C. Leppla

“… This document is EENY-235, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Third Party-Certifications in Aquaculture by Emily H. Roan, Joshua Patterson, Matthew DiMaggio, Roy Yanong

“… This publication provides information on common third-party certification programs for aquaculture products, mostly those intended for human consumption. The goal of this document is to increase consumer awareness and understanding of what commonly observed third-party certification labels signify. …”
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Value Added Agriculture: Is It Right for Me? by Edward Evans

“… The purpose of this article is to explore the concept of value added agricultural businesses and to provide a set of preliminary questions which may help agricultural producers decide whether a particular value added business is suitable for them.  This document is FE638, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Guava Fruit Fly, Bactrocera correcta (Bezzi) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr., Thomas R. Fasulo

“… This document is EENY-200 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular No. 291), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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