HACCP: An Overview by Renee M. Goodrich, Keith R. Schneider, R. H. Schmidt

“…The objectives of this fact sheet are to introduce the topic and to summarize the key components of a HACCP program.  This document is FSHN05-12, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Botrytis Fruit Rot or Gray Mold of Strawberry by J. C. Mertely, M. S. Oliveira, Natalia A Peres

“… Botrytis fruit rot (BFR), also known as gray mold, is caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea and is one of the most important diseases of strawberry in Florida and worldwide. This 4-page document describes the symptoms and management of BFR among strawberry plants. …”
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Composted Materials on Florida Roadsides by Grady L. Miller, Michael S. Harrell, Gerald Kidder, Robert Black

“… This fact sheet gives a brief overview of a two-year project conducted by researchers of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) as part of contract WO#7 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This document is ENH 872, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Rhythm of the Seasons: Planting Seeds of Safety, Harvesting Grains of Hope -- A Lesson Plan for Farm Safety Audiences by Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown

“…The lesson plan gives direction for the educational part of the workshop. This document is CIR 1437, one of a series of Florida AgSafe, a program in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida. …”
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Alfalfa Production in Florida by Carrol G. Chambliss

“…Thus, occasionally there is interest in growing alfalfa in the state. This document is SS-AGR-188, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Forage by Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“…By 1915, almost 1700 plant introductions had been tested and evaluated as potential new varieties. 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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Operation of Residential Irrigation Controllers by Michael D. Dukes, Dorota Z. Haman

“…Electronic irrigation controllers are used to control these systems; however, it is not always obvious how to program these controllers to apply the desired amount of irrigation water. This document is CIR1421, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Wilting Bermudagrass Improves Forage Silage Quality and Cattle Performance by William E. Kunkle

“…The round bale silage was compared to similar bermudagrass harvested as round baled hay. This document is AN146, one of a series of the Department of Animal Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS. …”
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Proper Handwashing for Produce Handlers by Amy Simonne, Mark Ritenour, Jeff Brecht, Steve Sargent, Keith Schneider

“… This document is FCS8762-Eng, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611. …”
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Chapter 4: Seed Quality and Seeding Technology by Kent Cushman

“…Poor quality seed results in "skips," excessive thinning, or yield reductions due to overcrowding, all of which diminish profitability. This document is HS713, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Okra by Mark A. Mossler, Esther Dunn

“…Harvest extends from March through November, but most of the production occurs in the summer months (4,6). This document is PI-57, a publication of the Pesticide Information Office, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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South American Fruit Fly, Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“…In most of South America it probably is the most important species of Anastrepha. This document is EENY-266 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 217), 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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Manual de los Reglamentos del Agua en Florida: Uso de Consumo 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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Developing Skills for Youthful Leaders Module 3: Being Your Best Archival by Elizabeth B. Bolton, John R. Rutledge, Linda Bowman, Linda Barber

“… The objective of this lesson are to identify your own unique personality traits, to accept both compliments and criticism from others in a positive way, to choose one trait to work toward improving and develop a specific plan for improvement, to recognize that you must take risks in order to grow and develop, and to learn to value yourself. This document is FCS9090, one of a series of the Family Youth and Community Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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2003 Handbook of Employment Regulations Affecting Florida Farm Employers and Workers: Field Sanitation and Drinking Water [Federal] by Leo C. Polopolus, Michael T. Olexa, Fritz Roka, Carol Fountain

“… Field sanitation and drinking water regulations provide federal standards of field sanitation and drinking water for hand laborers. This is EDIS document FE398, 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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Guidance for Processing Fermented and Dried Sausage in Retail Operations by Keith R. Schneider, Victor Garrido, W. Steve Otwell, Ray Mobley

“… This recommended guidance is for specialty meat products processed at retail, for display and distribution at retail. This document is FSHN05-01, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. …”
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Redbanded Hairstreak, Calycopis cecrops (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) by Donald W. Hall, Jerry F. Butler

“… The redbanded hairstreak is a very attractive butterfly and is one of our most common hairstreaks throughout the southeastern United States in dry open woods and wooded neighborhoods. This document is EENY-108, 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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Choosing A Credit Card by Mary N. Harrison

“…How do you know which card offers you the best terms? This document is Fact Sheet FCS5038, 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. …”
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Pain Reports by Older Adults in Long-Term Care: A Pilot Study of Changes Over Time by Margaret C Gibson, M Gail Woodbury, Kim Hay, Nancy Bol

“…PURPOSE: To document self-reported pain descriptions throughout residency in a long-term care facility for a convenience sample of older adults (Canadian war veterans).…”
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Plant Connections Leader’s Guide—Lesson 1: What Is a Plant? by Janice Easton, Deborah J. Glauer

“… This revised document is the first lesson of the Kids Growing with Plant Connections Leader’s Guide. …”
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