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

    Developing Urban Community Garden Projects (WC139)

    March 29th, 2013
    Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Program Development, Sustainable Community Development

    image of print publicationCommunity gardens are pieces of land where groups of people grow and maintain vegetable and flower plants. They exist in all types of areas, including neighborhoods, at schools, or on other public or private lands. Community gardens grow food for local consumption or sale and can also be used for teaching gardening and other skills This 7-page fact sheet provides a guide to individuals or groups interested in starting urban community gardens and includes information about how to identify garden sites, build partnerships, engage community members, and develop a project overview. Written by Austen Moore, Amy Harder, and Norma Samuel, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, March 2013.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc139

    Environmental Education Resources from Federal and State Agencies (FOR100/FR128)

    February 25th, 2013
    Topic(s):Getting Involved, Program Development

    Teacher with students on road in forestGoing on a field trip? Want a spiffy new poster? Looking for a guest speaker? Or do you just need to know more about wildland fire, endangered species, coastal management, or invasive exotics? Many agencies are available to provide information, share resources, support field trips, and contribute to your environmental education programming. This 8-page fact sheet explores federal and state agencies in Florida with major educational resources. Written by Martha C. Monroe and Alison W. Bowers, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, December 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr128

    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

    Capturing Change: Comparing Pretest-Posttest and Retrospective Evaluation Methods (WC135)

    February 11th, 2013
    Topic(s):Program Development

    walking manTwo models that are commonly used in Extension programming to capture change over a short period of time are the pretest-posttest model and the retrospective pretest (or post-then-pre) model. When deciding which model to use, Extension professionals should keep in mind that each participant has a knowledge base that includes both factual information and perceptions pertaining to factual information. As you read about the strengths and weaknesses of these two design models, consider how each model fits the evaluation situation to select the one that can best measure change in your program. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of Jessica L. Gouldthorpe and Glenn D. Israel, January 2013.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc135

    Design and Implementation of Edible Plant Demonstration Gardens: A Case Study of the Putnam County Extension Edible Garden (ENH1205/EP466)

    December 12th, 2012
    Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Program Development

    Figure 11. Lattice and hanging baskets in area #2 of the Hastings gardenDemonstration gardens are a collection of plants assembled and organized in a manner that allows garden visitors to access and study them. Most gardens are designed with a particular focus and include plants that support the purpose and educational theme of the garden. This case study features an edible plant demonstration garden that was designed and installed in Hastings, Florida, on the Extension office grounds. 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.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep466

    The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WC120)

    October 18th, 2012
    Topic(s):Program Development

    Wedgworth Leadership Institute iconThe Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) develops and refines the leadership capabilities of leaders involved in Florida agriculture and natural resources. These leaders are prepared to become increasingly involved in forming policies that affect the future of Florida agriculture and natural resources in a direct or indirect manner. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Hannah Carter and Rochelle Strickland, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc120

    Instructional Methods for Distance Education (AEC345/WC026)

    September 17th, 2012
    Topic(s):Program Development

    Web camera on laptop staring at you.Much of the time, teaching with distance education technologies is a matter of adapting the teaching styles and instructional methods teachers have been using for years in the traditional classroom. This 5-page fact sheet applies basic teaching principles to distance education technologies. Written by Ricky W. Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc026

    The Basics of Educational Podcasting: Enhancing the Student Learning Experience (MB004)

    August 24th, 2012
    Topic(s):Program Development

    Podcasting has become a well-known way to communicate in the digital age. Many educators are finding ways to use podcasts in the classroom as a learning tool. This document covers the basic equipment, software, and techniques of podcasting, as well as ways to use podcasts in the classroom, with an in-depth example from the University of Florida. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Jamie S. Foster, Jennifer Larmore, and Stephanie A. Havemann, and published by the UF Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, July 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mb004

    Brochures and Newsletters (WC131)

    July 17th, 2012
    Topic(s):Program Development

    Figure 1. Target audienceBrochures are small, usually folded documents used to inform, educate, or persuade the reader. They are commonly used to promote organizations, products, or events. Brochures attract attention through eye-catching design. Brochures must contain clear, concise, focused writing because they are so short. When writing and designing a brochure, incorporating these recommendations can contribute greatly to your document’s overall effect. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc131

    Graphic File Formats (WC130)

    July 17th, 2012
    Topic(s):Program Development

    Figure 1. Raster graphic with vector overlay.When designing documents, you have to be aware of the different types of images you may receive. This 2-page fact sheet provides an overview of raster graphics and vector graphics. Written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc130

    Elements of Document Design (WC129)

    July 17th, 2012
    Topic(s):Program Development

    Figure 1. Designer Anthony Sigalas created this bold visual that kicks with vivid color, high contrast, large typefaces, and surrounding white space.Where the principles of document design provide considerations for overall document layout, the elements of document design focus on these specific visual elements that make up the visual content of the document: text and typefaces, visuals, graphics, color, and white space. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc129

    Principles of Document Design (WC128)

    July 17th, 2012
    Topic(s):Program Development

    Figure 1. My Document Good design does not call attention to itself, but good designers use the principles of document design to make sure their layouts look pleasing and attractive. The principles of document design are balance, proportion, order, contrast, similarity, and unity. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc128

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