EDIS Update

FCS2083Span/FY972 Pautas para cuidadores

November 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Aging & Caregiving, Spanish Language

FCS2083Span, a 5-page fact sheet by Suzanna Smith and Jennifer E. Gove, is a new Spanish language version of FCS2083/HE018 Guidelines for Caregivers. It provides guidelines for managing stress, maintaining health, and getting the help that is needed to better enjoy all parts of one’s life. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY972

FCS8599Span/FY659 Vida Saludable: Presión sanguínea alta

November 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Aging & Caregiving, Health & Nutrition, Spanish Language

Revised! FCS8599Span, a 1-page illustrated fact sheet by Leigh Ann Martin and Linda B. Bobroff, is the Spanish language version of FCS8599/FY684 Healthy Living: High Blood Pressure. In brief it tells what high blood pressure is, what hypertension can cause, risks, how it afffects the arteries, and the importance of regular blood pressure check-ups. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY659

HS1160 Prácticas Culturales para la Producción Comercial de Fresas en Florida

November 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Spanish Language

HS1160, a 15-page illustrated Spanish language fact sheet by Bielinski M. Santos y Henner A. Obregón, describes strawberry production in Florida, its history, cultivar development and cultural practices. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS1160

FCS8882-Span/FY1130 Vida Saludable: Monitoreando la presión arterial desde la casa

November 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition, Spanish Language

FCS8882Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Karla P Shelnutt, is the Spanish language version of FCS8882/FY1126 Healthy Living: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home. It provides instructions and explanation of blood pressure readings, along with a blank blood pressure log. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1130

FE819 Cartilla para Desarrollar un Plan de Negocio Agrícola

November 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Small Farms, Spanish Language

FE819, a 3-page fact sheet by Edward A. Evans, is the Spanish language version of FE720: Primer for Developing a Farm Business Plan, the first of the Agribusiness Primer series. It provides an overview of developing a business plan. It identifies the main components of a business plan and reiterates why you should develop one. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE819

FCS1059b-Spn/FY415 La Importancia del Desayuno

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition, Spanish Language

FCS1059b-Spn, a 2-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela, is the Spanish language version of FCS1059b/HE550 The Importance of Breakfast, which describes the benefits of this most important meal of the day, gives some reasons why people skip breakfast, and makes healthy recommendations and ideas. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY415

FCS8726Span/FY458 Lactancia Materna: Beneficios para los bébes, las madres, y la sociedad

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Health & Nutrition, Spanish Language

Revised! FCS8726-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela and Jennifer Hillan, is the Spanish language version of FCS8726/FY457 Breastfeeding: Benefits for Babies, Mothers and Society. It lists the benefits for breastfeeding for babies, mothers, and society. Includes tips for breastfeeding and references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY458

FCS1099Span/FY202 Elija Bocaditios Saludables Usando MiPirámide

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition, Spanish Language

Revised! FCS1099Span, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela and Isabel Valentin-Oquendo, is the Spanish language version of FCS1099/FY201 Choosing Healthy Snacks Using MyPyramid. It discusses healthy snacks, including snacking myths, who should snack, planning snacks, how to read food labels, and including food groups that are missing from meals. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY202

Lo más fresco de la Florida serie

October 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Small Farms, Spanish Language, Sustainable Living

This series of 2-page illustrated fact sheets are Spanish language translations of the Florida Fresh series, about fruits and vegetables available in Florida’s farmers’ markets. They include nutrition facts, brief discussion of why consumers should buy locally, information about where and when the produce is available in Florida, selection tips and recipes. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.

• FCS8674Span/FY1098: Tomates
• FCS8876Span/FY1116: Persimos
• FCS8877Span/FY1100: Pepinos
• FCS8878Span/FY1102: Melones (cantaloupes)
• FCS8879Span/FY1118: Lechugas
• FCS8880Span/FY1120: Calabacines (de Verano)
• FCS8881Span/FY1122: Nueces (pecans)

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_spa_series_lo_mas_fresco_de_la_florida

4HFS101.11Spn/4H288 Preguntas más Frecuentes sobre 4-H

September 14th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

4H-FS-101.11-Spn, a 3-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4H-FS-101.11, 4-H FAQs. It answers frequently asked questions about 4-H, such as “What happens in a 4-H club?” and “What is the 4-H Pledge?” Published by the UF 4-H and Youth Development Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H288

4-Hs-FS-101.3Spn/4H287 Descubriendo la Estructura Organizacional

August 11th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

4-Hs-FS-101.3-Spn, a 3-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4-HS FS101.3/4H236: Discovering the Organizational Structure. It describes the national, state, county, and foundation roles in the 4-H organization. Published by the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H287

4HSFS101.6Spn/4H285 Conociendo lo Básico Acerca de los Clubes 4-H

August 10th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

Revised! 4-HS-FS-101.6Spn, a 5-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy c. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4HSFS101.6/4H239 Knowing the Basics About 4-H Clubs. It explains what a 4-H club is, who can join, criteria for 4-H youth development programming, types of 4-H clubs, starting and maintaining 4-H clubs, fiscal requirements, and evaluating club perfomance. Published by the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H239

4HSFS101.1Spn/4H267 Entendiendo la Cultura de 4-H

August 10th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

4HS-FS101.1-Spn, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4HS-FS101.1 Understanding 4-H Culture. It describes what 4-H is, the colors, pledge, motto, slogan, name and emblem. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H267

FE803 Importación de Frutas Tropicales de Tailandia

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Spanish Language

FE803, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Edward A. Evans and Sikavas Nalampang, is the Spanish language version of FE719, Importation of Tropical Fruits from Thailand. It assesses the price competitiveness of imports of longan and lychee, outlines import regulations and highlights Thailand’s production and export trends for these commodities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE803

AN219 El Caballo Cracker de Florida

July 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Livestock, Spanish Language

AN219, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge Rey, is the Spanish language version of AN216: The Florida Cracker Horse. It describes this small breed of saddle horse designated “Florida’s Heritage Horse” by the Florida Legislature in 2008 — breed characteristics, history, current status, and events. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN219

PP263 Citrus Greening, Blight and Tristeza Comparison Identification Sheet

May 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Citrus, Spanish Language

PP263, a 2-page English/Spanish ID sheet by M.M. Dewdney, J.D. Yates, R.H. Brlansky, T.M. Spann, and M.E. Rogers, guides identification of Citrus Greening and provides a comparison chart for Citrus Greening, Blight and Tristeza. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP263

SSAGR17SP/AG328 Control de Brazilian Pepper-tree

March 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Spanish Language

SS-AGR-17-Sp, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Ken Gioeli and Ken Langeland, is the Spanish language version of SS-AGR-17/AA219 Brazilian Pepper Tree Control. It describes this shrub or small tree which is one of the most agressive non-native invaders of mangrove communities, and affecting nearly all terrestrial ecosystems in central and southern Florida — its history, habitat, identification, and control. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG328

WCE137S/UW294 Efectos del fuego en la vida Silvestre de Florida y su hábitat

March 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Environment, Spanish Language

WEC-137-S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Martin B. Main and George W. Tanner, is the Spanish language version of WEC137/UW132 Effects of Fire on Florida’s Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat. It addresses concerns regarding the use of prescribed fire to manage wildlife habitat in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW294

FE790 Tendencias Recientes en la Producción, Comercio y Consumo de Mango en el Mundo y en los Estados Unidos

December 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Crops, Spanish Language

FE790 is the Spanish language version of FE718, “Recent Trends in World and U.S. Mango Production, Trade, and Consumption,” a 7-page article by Edward A. Evans. It summarizes some of the recent trends in world and U.S. mango production, trade, and consumption. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE790

FE789 Exención de Impuestos para Equipos Agrícolas Selectos en Florida

December 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Spanish Language

FE789 is the Spanish language of FE715, “Florida Tax Exemption for Selected Farm Equipment,” a 3-page fact sheet by Edward A. Evans, is part of the Tax Exemption for Agricultural Producers series. It describes the Power Farm Equipment Exemption Law, what farm equipment is included, and the procedure for obtaining the tax exemption. Includes references and a sample exemption certificate. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE789

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