Elder Companion Overview by Elizabeth B. Bolton

“…The objective of the program is to help participants develop the necessary skills to provide high-quality care including: assistance with daily living activities, home management services and companionship for the elderly adult. This document is FCS5246/FY586, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida, UF/IFAS, Gainesville 32611. …”
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Propagation and Production of False Rosemary by Mack Thetford, Debbie Miller

“…Coastal homeowners interested in diminished water and fertilizer application may consider the use of false rosemary in landscapes of coastal developments. This document is Fact Sheet ENH 973, from the Environmental Horticulture Department and the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Powdery Mildew on Watermelon in Florida by Pamela D. Roberts, Mathews L. Paret, Nicholas S. Dufault

“… This 3-page document discusses the symptoms and management of powdery mildew, a problematic fungal disease, on watermelon in Florida. …”
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The Effect of Harvesting and Replanting on Arthropod Ground Predators in Florida Sugarcane by Ronald Cherry, Robert Gilbert

“…This fact sheet summarizes the effects of sugarcane harvesting and planting on these predators during a one-year study. This document is ENY-696, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Ornamental Teaching Gardens: Design, Development, and Use by Sandra B. Wilson, Tara M. Minton, Laurie K. Mecca, Judith Gersony

“…The educational value of the gardens is witnessed daily by demonstrated landscape design principles and visible plant nomenclature. This is EDIS document FE469, 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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Vida Saludable para Personas de Edad: Los Suplementos Dietéticos by Jennifer Hillan

“…Si usted toma cualquiera de estos productos, siga los siguientes consejos que le ayudarán a usarlos de una manera segura. This is document FCS 8623-SPAN, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural, Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. …”
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Continuous Canopy Shake Mechanical Harvesting Systems by Stephen H. Futch, Fritz M. Roka

“…Continuous canopy shake systems will be discussed in this article and trunk shake harvesting systems will be discussed in other documents. This document is HS1006, 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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Manual de los Reglamentos del Agua en Florida: Introducción y Tabla de Contenido by Michael T. Olexa, Zachary Broome

“…Este manual está diseñado para proporcionar un resumen exacto, actual y autorizado, de las principales leyes Federales y de Florida que están directa o indirectamente relacionadas con la agricultura. This revised document is part of a series of 37 brief fact sheets, the Spanish-language version of the Handbook of Florida Water Regulation. …”
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Lee Citrus Hybrid by L.K. Jackson, Stephen H. Futch

“…There has been renewed interest in Lee following the freezes of the 1980's since the fruit matures early and the trees are fairly cold hardy. This document was published first time Sept. 1993.  …”
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2003 Handbook of Employment Regulations Affecting Florida Farm Employers and Workers: Table of Contents by Leo C. Polopolus, Michael T. Olexa, Fritz Roka, Carol Fountain

“… This is EDIS document FE388, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. …”
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Manual de los Reglamentos del Agua en Florida: Manejo de Desechos Sólidos by Michael T. Olexa, Zachary Broome

“…Este manual está diseñado para proporcionar un resumen exacto, actual y autorizado, de las principales leyes Federales y de Florida que están directa o indirectamente relacionadas con la agricultura. This revised document is part of a series of 37 brief fact sheets, the Spanish-language version of the Handbook of Florida Water Regulation. …”
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Ornamental Growers' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County by Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Jonathan H. Crane, Glenn D. Israel, Joe Garofalo

“… This fact sheet reports water conservation trends for ornamental nursery producers based on an extensive survey carried out in Miami-Dade County. This document is Fact Sheet ABE347, one of a series of Agricultural and Biolgoical Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Recruiting and Retaining Members in Agricultural Organizations by Ricky W. Telg

“…The UF/IFAS PIE Center conducted membership surveys of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Florida CattleWomen to aid both groups in their membership efforts. This 3-page document discusses common membership barriers and practices in order to help agricultural organizations be better equipped to attract new members and keep current ones. …”
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Manual de los Reglamentos del Agua en Florida: Apéndice by Michael T. Olexa, Zachary Broome

“…Este manual está diseñado para proporcionar un resumen exacto, actual y autorizado, de las principales leyes Federales y de Florida que están directa o indirectamente relacionadas con la agricultura. This revised document is part of a series of 37 brief fact sheets, the Spanish-language version of the Handbook of Florida Water Regulation. …”
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How I Grow: Months Three and Four by Millie Ferrer, Keith Gouin

“…By creating a stimulating, playful environment, parents help their infant develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. This document is FCS2218, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Gainesville, FL 32611. …”
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Hieroglyphic Moth, Diphthera festiva (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by James C. Dunford, Kathryn A. Barbara

“…The conspicuous larvae often occur gregariously on a wide array of plant species and occasionally are considered pests of pecan, coconut palms, sweet potato and soybeans. This document is EENY-326, 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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Golf Courses' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County by Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Jonathan H. Crane, Glenn D. Israel, Charles Yurgalevitch

“… This fact sheet reports water conservation trends from golf course managers based on an extensive survey carried out in Miami-Dade County. This document is Fact Sheet ABE348, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biolgoical Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Validation of an Area-Wide Extension Program to Estimate the Seasonal Abundance of Adult Citrus Root Weevils with Unbaited Pyramidal Traps by Stephen H. Futch, Larry W. Duncan, Mongi Zekri

“… This document is HS994, 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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Stakeholder-Identified Barriers, Challenges, and Obstacles in Community Gardens by Susan Webb, John M. Diaz

“… Florida Extension agents play a vital role in assisting community members to start and sustain community gardens through site visits, workshops, and educational events. This 3-page document discusses the results of a Delphi study conducted in order to create a picture of the barriers, challenges, and obstacles to starting and sustaining community gardens in Florida. …”
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Lesser Cornstalk Borer, Elasmopalpus lignosellus (Zeller) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by John L. Capinera

“…Despite its wide distribution, damage is limited principally to sandy soil, so it tends to cause injury in the coastal plain of the southeastern states from South Carolina to Texas. This document is EENY-155, 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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