Chapter 12. Calibration of Chemical Applicators Used in Vegetables by Richard K. Sprenkel

“…Also, since the label on a container of pesticide is considered to be a legal document, calibration of equipment ensures the product is being applied as specified on the label and that environmental contamination will be minimized. Some methods for calibration sprayers and d material spreaders are described in this document. …”
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Coreopsis leavenworthii by Edward F. Gilman, Jeffrey G. Norcini, Teresa Howe

“…This document is Fact Sheet FPS-142, 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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PROJECT ACTIVITIES FOR TRAINING SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE MANAGEMENT by T. V. Salynskaya, A. A. Yasnitskaya

“…It has been noted that the stabilization of the environmental situation is one of the priorities of state policy. …”
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Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Bisphenol-A by Ignacio Rodriguez-Jorquera, Yun-Ya Yang, Gurpal S. Toor

“…This 7-page fact sheet will discuss the occurrence, use, and potential harmful effects of BPA and will suggest ways to reduce human and environmental exposure to BPA. Written by Ignacio A. …”
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Old World Diamond-Flower Biology and Management in Turf by Darcy E. P. Telenko, Barry J. Brecke, Ramon Leon, J. Bryan Unruh

“…Bryan Unruh, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2013. ENH1232/EP493: Old World Diamond-Flower Biology and Management in Turf (ufl.edu) …”
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Uso Apropiado y Manipulación de Glifosato en Viveros de Plantas by Shawn T. Steed, Robert H. Stamps, Rodrigo Diaz

“…Stamps, and Rodrigo Diaz, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2013.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep470  …”
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Megaformalism of living. Genealogy and prerogatives of a potential morpho-technotype by Oscar Eugenio Bellini, Marianna Arcieri

“…The research for new forms of shared housing, able to face the multiple environmental and social criticalities of the planet, is driving to rethink the conventional ways of living together. …”
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De l’activisme à la négociation urbaine. Dynamiques d’engagement politique et environnemental à la Floating University de Berlin by Antoine Apruzzese

“…Raumlabor’s projects aimed to set up the cultural conditions for the development of a local community that shares common social and environmental values and is capable of acting upon its own condition of inhabiting the city. …”
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Cost Share Programs for Florida's Agricultural Producers and Landowners by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Hines, Alyssa Dodd

“… SL-264, a 4-page fact sheet by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Hines, and Alyssa Dodd, describes several conservation programs included in the 2008 Farm Bill — the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), Grassland Reserve Program (GRP), Wildlife Habitats Incentive Program (WHIP), and the Conservation Security Program (CRP) — which may be of high interest to farmers, ranchers, land owners, agricultural consultants, local decision-makers and extension agents. …”
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Frost Protection Irrigation for Florida Peaches: Economic Considerations by Tori Bradley, Tatiana Borisova, Mercy Olmstead

“…This 7-page fact sheet describes a strategy for limiting water use for frost protection of peach trees in the winter to reduce producers’ costs, protect lakes and streams, and reinforce the public image of farmers as innovators and environmental stewards. Written by Tori Bradley, Tatiana Borisova, and Mercy Olmstead, and published by the Food and Resource Economics Department, February 2016. …”
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South Florida Gardening Calendar by Sydney Park Brown

“…Written by Sydney Park Brown and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2012. ENH1191/EP452: South Florida Gardening Calendar (ufl.edu) …”
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Urban Pests and Pest Management by Philip G. Koehler

“… The warm southern states provide an ideal environment for a wide variety of pests — and because almost everyone has problems with pests, most urban areas are sprayed with pesticides. 30 to 40 percent of pesticide use is in urban areas, but most pesticide applications are unnecessary and can result in environmental contamination and human exposure to pesticides. …”
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Design and Implementation of Edible Plant Demonstration Gardens: A Case Study of the Putnam County Extension Edible Garden by Gail Hansen, Joe Sewards, Rebecca Almeida, Andrew Dunn

“…The UF/IFAS program and the Partnership for Water, Agriculture, and Community Sustainability (FPWACS) designed and implemented the demonstration garden using a step-by-step process that is discussed in this 15-page fact sheet written by Gail Hansen, Joseph Sewards, Rebecca Almeida, and Andrew Dunn, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2012. …”
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Ten Common Conifers of the Tampa Bay Area by Andrew K. Koeser, Holly Finley, Gitta Hasing, Gary W. Knox, Melissa H. Friedman

“…Friedman, and published by the Environmental Horticulture Department, April 2015. …”
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Transition product design. A framework proposal for a holistic approach to systemic design by Mario Bisson, Stefania Palmieri, Alessandro Ianniello, Luca Botta

“… The Transition Design (TD) discipline is based on a design framework and methodology that prioritises social and environmental well-being and the goals of local resilience and radical changes in socio-technical contexts. …”
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What’s The Beef? Current Trends of the Florida Beef Cattle Industry as Perceived by Florida Beef Cattle Industry Leaders by Michah Gallagher, Matt Benge, Lauri Baker

“…Thirteen themes emerged from the data, such as environmental protection and alternative proteins. Florida ranchers need support from government entities to continue participation in conservation, education, and improvement of the cattle industry in Florida. …”
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Seed Production of Goldenmane Tickseed by Jeffrey G. Norcini

“…This document is ENH 882, 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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Settlement Characteristics of Urban Underground Comprehensive Pipe Gallery under Different Backfill Conditions by Fengting Li, Ke Wu, Xiaoyang Ma, Pengfei Jin, Wenbin Xu, Dapeng Liu

“…The results show that many external environmental factors have an impact on pavement settlement, and methods such as increasing the compaction degree of backfill soil and the slope of the foundation pit, reducing the width of the pit floor, and controlling the vehicle load after work can avoid the pavement damage caused by uneven settlement.…”
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Weed Control for Ornamentals Inside Greenhouses and Other Enclosed Structures by Chris Marble, Jeremy Pickens

“…Written by Chris Marble and Jeremy Pickens, and published by the Environmental Horticulture Department, November 2015. …”
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Florida Foliage House Plant Care: Adenium obesum by Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen

“…Chen, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep474 …”
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