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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Healthy Eating for Elders: Nutrition and Diabetes by Jennifer Hillan

“…This leaflet contains some tips for a healthy diet. This document, FCS8612-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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Florakirk Bermudagrass by Paul Mislevy, William F. Brown, L. S. Dunavin, W. S. Judd, Robert S. Kalmbacher, Thomas A. Kucharek, Joseph W. Noling, O. C. Ruelke, R. M. Sonoda, R. L. Stanely, Jr.

“… This document is SS-AGR-183, 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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Working With Others: Coping with Criticism by Marilyn K. Lesmeister

“…We can use our energy wisely to ensure a safe, productive and encouraging environment for one another, our organizations and our communities. This document is FCS9211, 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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Alimentación Saludable para Personas de Edad: Nuevas Ensaladas by Jennifer Hillan

“…¡Pruebe alguna de las ideas que le sugerimos en su próxima ensalada! This is document FCS 8696-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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Teaching and Learning: Motivating Learners by Isabella Damiani, Andrew C. Thoron, James C. Bunch

“…Educators must be aware of the continuum of motivation and appropriately provide opportunities for student engagement, learning, and growth. This 2-page document discusses how to motivate learners. Written by Isabella Damiani, Andrew Thoron, and J. …”
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Asian Ambrosia Beetle, Granulate Ambrosia Beetle (no official common name), Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scolytidae) by Thomas H. Atkinson, John L. Foltz, Robert C. Wilkinson, Russell F. Mizell, III

“… This document is EENY-131 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular No. 310), 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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Housing As We Grow Older: Taking Stock by Virginia Peart, Carolyn Wilken

“… This document is Fact Sheet FCS 3187, 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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Important Resources for the Development and Sustainability of School Garden Programs by John M. Diaz, Erin Elsberry

“… This 3-page document provides an outline of important resources to help in the development and sustainability of a school garden program. …”
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Florida Springs Land Use Information Tool by Thomas Obreza

“… The purpose of this publication is to provide information about how land use influences the amount of nitrogen that may be imported as fertilizers or soil amendments, the amount of nitrogen that may be exported in the harvested portion of a crop, the amount of water that may be consumed, and the relative pesticide loading. This document is CIR 1448, a circular of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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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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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Salmonellosis by Keith R. Schneider, Renée M. Goodrich, Sarah Z. Waithe

“… This is one in a series of fact sheets targeting the processing and retail sector of food science. This document is FSHN0214, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida. …”
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Federal Regulation of the Food Industry: Part 1, The Regulatory Process by Ronald H. Schmidt, Douglas L. Archer, Michael T. Olexa

“… This fact sheet is intended to enhance understanding of federal regulations and provide a general overview of the regulatory process. This document is FSHN05-10, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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An Overview of Small Farm Direct Marketing by Mickie E. Swisher, James Sterns

“…Other times, the consumer and farmer may not actually meet, for example, Internet sales. This document is FCS 7211, 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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Working With Others: Developing Trust and Cooperation by Marilyn K. Lesmeister

“…When trust and cooperation exist in a group, then individuals, committees, organizations, and communities benefit. This document is FCS9212, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences. …”
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Developing SMART Goals for Your Organization by Henry M. Cothran, Allen F. Wysocki

“…It then describes a process based on the acronym SMART for developing and implementing goals. This document is FE577, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Advanced Tree Risk Assessment: Resistance Recording Drills by Drew McLean, Andrew Koeser, Gitta Hasing

“…While not required for tree risk assessment work, resistance recording drills have been shown to be effective in helping arborists detect and document internal tree decay in trees. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Drew McLean, Andrew Koeser, and Gitta Hasing, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2014.   …”
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Making Simple Repairs: Building Your Toolbox by Mary N. Harrison

“…Always put your tools back in the box after using them. This document is FCS5234-01, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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The Pecan Bud Moth: Pest of Nursery Stock and Transplanted Pecans by Russell F. Mizell, III

“…Arizona and New Mexico are free of this pest to date. This document is ENY-690 (formerly ENT-56), one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Healthy Living for Elders: High Blood Pressure by Leigh Ann Martin

“…Many are not even aware they have a problem. This document, FCS8599-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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