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New and revised publications from the University of Florida Insitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

    Parliamentary Procedure: Previous Question (WC138)

    February 19th, 2013
    Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development

    Gavel Resting on BooksThe motion Previous Question is used to immediately close debate and to prevent the making of all subsidiary motions, except for the motion to Lay on the Table. Ordering the Previous Question does not prevent the making of any privileged or incidental motions, has no effect on the last question considered by the assembly, and is not allowed in committees. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of James E. Dyer, January 2013.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc138

    Ultrasound and Carcass Merit of Youth Market Cattle (AN279)

    June 27th, 2012
    Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Livestock

    Figure 1. Technician using real-time ultrasound machine.Market cattle shown at county and state fairs and other youth shows across the United States are food animals. The endpoint value of food animals is primarily based on their carcass merit. Ideally, carcass merit should be assessed from actual carcasses. However, when carcass data cannot be collected, ultrasound evaluation of market cattle is an excellent method to accurately assess differences in fat thickness, ribeye area, and percentage of intramuscular fat within the ribeye. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Chad Carr, Dwain Johnson, and Mark Shuffitt, and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, June 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an279

    Starting and Maintaining 4-H Clubs (4HGCL00/4H281)

    June 7th, 2012
    Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

    coverThis 16-page guide, intended for 4-H staff and volunteers, provides an overview to the types of clubs, the criteria and forms for chartering a new club, and for maintaining club status annually. It also outlines the fiscal responsibilities of club management and the standards for recognition. Written by J. Jordan, B. Terry, D. Pracht, J. Butterfield, and A. Cletzer, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, March 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h281

    Best Practice Checklist for Management of a Swine Show for Youth (AN274)

    January 11th, 2012
    Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Livestock

    Figure 3. Pig behavior and handling diagram.The management team for a swine show for youth should have a plan to manage the facilities, pigs, and personnel in a way that allows the show to be as stress-free and educational as possible. This 3-page fact sheet includes a checklist of information about unloading pigs, the size of the show ring, and pig handling training so that show managers know how to prepare for their show. Written by Chad Carr and Justin Crosswhite, and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, December 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an274

    Conducting a Successful Livestock Show for Youth (AN268)

    January 4th, 2012
    Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Livestock

    youth showing a hogWant to plan a livestock show for youth that will serve as the educational summit of the livestock project experience? Make sure the entire event is as stress-free as possible for the livestock, youth exhibitors, their families, and show management and as educational as possible for youth exhibitors, their families, and all public spectators. Consider the recommendations in this 4-page fact sheet written by Chad Carr, Justin Crosswhite, Jennifer Shike, and Heather Shultz, and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, December 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an268

    Public Speaking (WC115)

    August 30th, 2011
    Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development

    4-H Congress gives the youth of Florida the chance to practice their public speaking skills.Knowing what to say and how to say it are foundational skills for all leaders; therefore, people promoting the agricultural industry need to know how to speak in face-to-face situations. This 3-page fact sheet shares the basics about gathering information and organizing, writing, and delivering speeches. Written by Ricky Telg and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc115

    Public Speaking Tools (WC117)

    August 30th, 2011
    Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development

    A graphic, photograph, or chart may be easier to understand than someone's vocal description of a topic.When making a public speech, there are various tools at your disposal: vocal delivery, body language, visual aids, audience engagement, and the method of delivery. This 3-page fact sheet provides some suggestions about how to make good use of these tools. Written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc117

    Florida 4-H Project Leader Guide (4HGCL22/4H316)

    April 25th, 2011
    Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

    Adult volunteers who share knowledge and skills with youth as project leaders and mentors are critical to the success of 4-H. This 20-page guide provides an overview of the standards that guide the development and delivery of 4-H projects. For volunteers new to being a Florida 4-H Project Leader, the contents of this guide cover the basics of elements of 4-H that every project leader should learn. Written by Georgene Bender, Joy C. Jordan, Amanda Thein, Sarah Hensley, and Karen Henry, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, March 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h316

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