EDIS Update

Archive for June, 2007

FCS-8145/FY469: Prevent Osteoporosis: Catch the Silent Thief

June 15th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

Revised! FCS-8145, a 10-page factsheet by Linda Bobroff, provides statistics and facts about osteoporosis and information about how to stop this “silent thief” of bone density. Includes calcium-rich recipes. Revised to reflect new statistics. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2007.

FCS-8753-Span/FY934 Vida Activa para una Buena Salud: Personas de la Tercera Edad

June 15th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS-8753-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Anne Kendall, is the Spanish version of “Living Actively for Good Health: Older Adults” (FCS8753). It encourages older adults to engage in regular physical activity, listing the advantages of this practice and suggesting ways to overcome possible barriers and stay safe. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2007.

FCS-8847-Span/FY935 Vida Saludable: Esta en Riesgo de Deshidratacion?

June 15th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS-8847-Span, a 1-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan, is the Spanish version of “Healthy Living: Are You At Risk of Dehydration?” (FCS8847). It provides a short quiz users can take to find out if they are at risk for dehydration and subsequent problems. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2007.

AEC-383/WC064: Defining Community Food Security

June 15th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

AEC-384, a 4-page fact sheet by Lutz, A.E., Swisher, M.E., and Brennan, M.A., provides background and history of the concept of community food security. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2007.

AEC-384/WC065: Community Food Security and Florida Cooperative Extension Service

June 15th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

AEC-384, a 4-page fact sheet by A.E. Lutz, N.T. Place and M.E. Swisher, defines community food security and identifies its importance for extension agents in Florida. Includes references and a table corresponding community food security concepts and extension focus areas. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2007.

WEC-223/UW262: Establishment of Food Plots for White-tailed Deer in Central and South Florida

June 8th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

WEC-223, a 7-page fact sheet by Emma. V. Willcox, Brandon J. Schad, William M. Giuliano, and James F. Selph, describes how and why to add food plots to habitats being managed for white-tailed deer. It discusses considerations for location, size, shape and distribution; what to plant; how to plant, fertilize, and lime the plot; and economic considerations. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, May 2007.

HS-1063/HS318: Vines in Florida Citrus

June 7th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

HS-1063, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Stephen H. Futch, provides growers with detection and management information for vine weeds in citrus groves. Includes a table of herbicides recommended for vine control. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2007.

« Previous Page