Understanding Extension for School-Based Agricultural Education #3: FFA and 4-H—A Comparison by Debra Barry, Alyssa J. Shepherd, Jennifer Patton, Stephen Gran

“… Even though many recognize FFA and 4-H, there is still a big disconnect in understanding the similarities and differences between them. This 4-page document serves as an educational tool for school-based agricultural education and 4-H programs, and provides a background of the history, characteristics, and membership process of these long-standing organizations. …”
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Pepper Weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by John L. Capinera

“… The pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano, is the most important insect pest of pepper in the southern United States. This document is EENY-278, 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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2017–2018 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Grove Planning and Establishment by Mongi Zekri, Ute Albrecht, Christopher Vincent, Tripti Vashisth

“…Careful planning and preparation is necessary to ensure success and reduce future frustrations. This 3-page document describes the factors that contribute to the success of new grove establishment. …”
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Alimentación Saludable para Personas de Edad: Dieciséis Comidas Saludables Para “Picar” by Jennifer Hillan

“…Use estas ideas la próxima vez que se sienta con ganas de ”picar” algo. This is document FCS 8697-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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Creating A Line Of Logic In The County Plan of Work by Glenn Israel, Steffany Dragon

“…This is followed by a discussion of the FAS2 components that define the program through logical situation and rationale statements and a description of the audience. This document is AEC 371 one of a series of the Agricultural Education and Communication Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Healthy Living for Elders: Food Can Affect Your Medicines by Paulina Wittkowsky

“…When taking certain medicines, some foods should be avoided. This is document FCS 8622-ENG, is 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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The Conservation Balancing Act: Leader's Guide by Virginia Peart

“… This program will provide the participant with an understanding of how to conserve water and energy without sacrificing benefits in three major water using areas of the home: the bathroom, the laundry, and the kitchen.  This document is FCS 3231, one of 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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The Issue of Food Security in Cuba by José Alvarez

“…This fact sheet tries to provide an answer to the question: Are Cubans adequately fed? This is EDIS document FE483, 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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Teaching for Extrinsic Motivation by Isabella Damiani, Andrew C. Thoron, James C. Bunch

“…Extrinsic motivation is a specific type of motivation that is fueled by external rewards or an expected outcome. This 2-page document, written by Isabella Damiani, Andrew Thoron, and J. …”
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Principles of Fertilization and Irrigation Management for Vegetables Crops Grown in Florida in the BMP Era: Introduction by Eric Simonne, George Hochmuth

“…Thus, fertilization and irrigation practices have aimed at supplying enough nutrients and water to ensure economical yields. This document is HS897, 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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Helpful Tips for Chemigation of Papaya by Kati L. White, Teresa Olczyk, Jonathan Crane, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Tina Dispenza, Harry Trafford

“…The purpose of this report is to provide some helpful tips for papaya growers interested in chemigation. This document is ABE 360, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Universtiy of Florida. …”
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Helpful Tips for Chemigation of Papaya by Kati L. White, Teresa Olczyk, Jonathan Crane, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Tina Dispenza, Harry Trafford

“…The purpose of this report is to provide some helpful tips for papaya growers interested in chemigation. This document is ABE 360, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Universtiy of Florida. …”
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Status and Preliminary Research on Non-Synthetic Herbicides for Organic Production by James J. Ferguson, Carlene A. Chase

“…Our purpose is to explain this process and to review preliminary research on several non-synthetic herbicides. This document is HS1003, 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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"J" Rooting of Florida Strawberry Transplants by John R. Duval, Elizabeth A. Golden

“…This study was implemented to determine if current planting technique adversely affects strawberry performance. This document is HS990, 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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Pintoi Peanut: A Seed-Propagated Perennial Peanut Forage Option for Florida by Joao D. Sanchez, Joao Vendramini, Maria L. Silveira, Jose Dubeux Jr., Lynn Sollenberger, Philipe Moriel

“… Because of its adaptability to Florida’s environmental conditions and ability to produce viable seeds, pintoi peanut represents an interesting forage alternative for cow-calf producers in the state. This 5-page document provides current information on pintoi peanut for forage and livestock producers in Florida. …”
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Housing As We Grow Older: Community Support Services by Virginia Peart, Carolyn Wilken

“… This document is Fact Sheet FCS 3191, 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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Balans, Moderasyon, ak Varyete by Isabel Valentin-Oquendo

“…Piramid sa a gen twa mesaj ladann: balans, moderasyon, ak varyete. This document is FCS8721-Hai, one of 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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Escritura y lucha armada en la posguerra española: ¡Tortura! (1949) by Mercedes Yusta Rodrigo

“…The reading and analysis of this exceptional document allows us to access the subjectivity of an anti-Franco guerrilla through the filter of literary fiction.…”
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2017–2018 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Grove Planning and Establishment by Mongi Zekri, Ute Albrecht, Christopher Vincent, Tripti Vashisth

“…Careful planning and preparation is necessary to ensure success and reduce future frustrations. This 3-page document describes the factors that contribute to the success of new grove establishment. …”
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Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Records and Contracts by Stefanie Prevatt, Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn Norman, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink

“… This 2-page publication is one in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development. This document will clarify the expectations and procedures for signature authority regarding contracts within UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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