An Overview of Diversity by Lisa A. Guion

“…This series will include specialized papers on enhancing cultural competence, recruiting diverse volunteers, planning culturally appropriate marketing strategies, and other topics that are integral to the design and implementation of culturally relevant Extension education programs. This document is FCS9217, one of a series of the Family Youth and Community Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Citrus: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers by Amy Simonne, Mark Ritenour

“…However, fresh unpasteurized orange juice has been associated with several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. This document describes steps you can take to reduce your risk of foodborne illness from fresh citrus and home made citrus juice. …”
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Stress Management: Strategies for Individuals by Suzanna Smith, Joe Pergola

“…Understanding stress is the first step in preventing and managing it so it does not take a toll on your physical and emotional health and relationships. This document is FCS2077A, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida. …”
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Establishing a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization: An Overview by Jacqueline Phillips, Jorge H. Ruiz-Menjivar, Jennifer A. Jones, Julianne Shoup

“… This new 3-page document provides an overview of the process to establish a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and also discusses eligibility criteria and filing requirements. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Sugarcane by Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“…Canal Point clones occupied 75% of Florida's sugarcane area, accounting for $560 million in farm income. This document is part of Circular 1440, a publication of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Agronomy Department and IFAS Communication Services, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Keeping it Safe: Extension Cords by Mary N. Harrison

“…Using the wrong kind of cord, or using it incorrectly can create safety hazards such as fire, shock, electrocution, trips and falls, and blown fuses. This document is FCS5233-03, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Planning a Successful Field Trip by Keith G. Diem, Ben Knowles

“…Field trips also contribute to the experiential learning philosophy of 4-H. This document includes some suggestions to make a field trip fun, safe, and educational. …”
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Chapter 38: Strawberry Production in Florida by Natalia A. Peres, James F. Price, William M. Stall, Craig K. Chandler, Stephen M. Olson, Timothy G. Taylor, Scott A. Smith, Eric H. Simonne

“… This document is HS736, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Management Practices to Control Tropical Soda Apple by Jeff Mullahey, Pat Hogue

“…What is the game plan when it comes to controlling TSA? This document is WEC 177, one of a series of the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Clean Water Act (CWA) by Michael T. Olexa, Aaron Leviten, Kelly Samek

“…The definition of waters is broad, including all waters subject to tidal movements, reaching between states, or used in interstate or foreign commerce. This is EDIS document FE452, 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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Worker Protection Standard: Decontamination Supplies by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Employers must make sure that decontamination supplies for washing off pesticide residues are provided to workers who are working in a pesticide-treated area and are doing tasks that involve contact with anything that has been treated with the pesticide, including soil, water, or surfaces of plants. This document is PI-116, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Chapter 41: Tomato Production in Florida by Stephen M. Olson, William M. Stall, Timur M. Momol, Susan E. Webb, Timothy G. Taylor, Scott A. Smith, Eric H. Simonne, Eugene McAvoy

“… This document is HS739, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Some Practical Matters Related to Riviera Soil, Depth to Clay, Water Table, Soil Organic Matter, and Swingle Citrumelo Root Systems by Bill Castle, Mace Bauer, Brian Boman, Tom Obreza

“… This document is Fact Sheet HS-894, 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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Brazilian Peppertree Seed Wasp, Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) by James P. Cuda, Gregory S. Wheeler, Dale H. Habeck

“… This document is EENY-270, 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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Use of Amphibians as Indicators of Ecosystem Restoration Success by Ken G. Rice, Frank J. Mazzotti, J. Hardin Waddle

“…Circular 1484, a 5-page illustrated document by Ken G. Rice, Frank J. Mazzotti, and J. …”
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Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: State Agencies by Michael T. Olexa, Aaron Leviten, Kelly Samek

“… Four state agencies are primarily involved in solid and hazardous waste management and pollution control: Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Community Affairs (DCA). This is EDIS document FE464, 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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Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2001 by B. Glaz, Robert A. Gilbert

“…As a result, the census contains much descriptive and useful information for the Florida sugarcane industry. This document is SS AGR 198, a publication of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Row Covers for Commercial Vegetable Culture in Florida by George J. Hochmuth, Robert C. Hochmuth, Steve Kostewicz, William Stall

“… This publication describes the present state of technology regarding row covers in the United States and provides examples of potential applications of that technology to Florida vegetable production. This document is CIR728, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Planting Cypress by Susan W. Vince, Mary L. Duryea

“…Incentives for planting cypress may be available; more information can be obtained from your Division of Forestry county forester or UF-IFAS county extension agent. This document is Circular 1458, one of a series of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Worker Protection Standard: What Workers and Handlers Need to Know by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Handler employers must make sure that handlers are trained about general pesticide safety and about correct ways to handle pesticides (Figure 2). This document is PI-114, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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