EDIS Update

Florida Fresh series

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition, Small Farms, Sustainable Living

This is a series of 2-page fact sheets by Claudia Peñuela 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.

• FCS8877/FY1099: Cucumbers
• FCS8881/FY1121: Pecans
• FCS8876/FY1115: Persimmons
• FCS8878/FY1101: Cantaloupes
• FCS8880/FY1119: Summer Squash
• FCS8674/FY273: Tomatoes (revised, with Jennifer Hillan)
• FCS8879/FY1117: Lettuce

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

FOR227/FR289 Windbreak Designs and Planting for Florida Agricultural Fields

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Forest Resources

FOR-227, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. Rockwood, reviews several design and planting options in order to assist in windbreak planning and development. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR289

FOR288/FR290 Management of Field Windbreaks

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Forest Resources

FOR-288, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. Rockwood, summarizes the most important management practices needing attention from the time the windbreak is planted to when it is replaced. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR290

FCS7237/FY1104 Understanding Sustainability: The Importance of Sustainable Development and Comprehensive Planning

October 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Sustainable Living

FCS-7237, a 6-page paper by J.P. Gellerman, M.A. Brennan, Devesh Nirmul, and Karla Lenfesty, discusses sustainable development — different perspectives, aspects of sustainable communitites, and strategies for achieving sustainable communities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1104

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

AE449 Using Reclaimed Water for Landscape Irrigation

October 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Sustainable Living, Water

AE449, a 6-page fact sheet by Christopher J. Martinez and Mark W. Clark, discusses how to manage for salinity and nutrients contained in reclaimed water when using it for landscape irrigation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE449

AE448 Reclaimed Water and Florida's Water Reuse Program

September 28th, 2009
Topic(s):Sustainable Living, Water

AE448, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Christopher J. Martinez and Mark W. Clark, decribes Florida’s program for reusing water from municipal wastewater treatment plants tht has been treat to allow safe use for designated purposes — why reuse this water, how it is used in Florida, how it is produced, and treatment requirements. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE448

SSFOR23/FR156 Improving, Restoring, and Managing Natural Resources on Rural Properties in Florida: Sources of Financial Assistance

September 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Forest Resources, Getting Involved, Sustainable Living

Revised! SS-FOR-23, an 11-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, Martin B. Main and Mark E. Hostetler, inform landowners about government programs available to help conserve natural resources. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR156

FOR221/FR283 Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Basics

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Forest Resources, Sustainable Living

FOR-221, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jessica Tomasello, Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, and Annie Oxarart, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It discusses non-renewable and renewable energy sources in general and woody biomass as a soure of renewable energy. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR283

SL301/SS514 Soil Structure in Everglades Agricultural Area Histosols: Effects on Carbon Sequestration and Subsidence

August 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Environment

SL-301, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by A.L. Wright and E. A. Hanlon, discusses organic soil oxidation relative to storing or releasing carbon and nitrogen, evaluates effects of cultivation, and uses this information to predict long-term outcomes for agricultural production and reclamation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS514

FOR222/FR284 Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Conversion Technologies

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Forest Resources, Sustainable Living

FOR-222, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Marian Marinescu and Todd Bush, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It describes current technologies and those that are being developed to convert wood to energy. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR284

ENY902/IN824 Solarization for Pest Management in Florida

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops

ENY-902, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Romy Krueger and Robert McSorley, describes this soil management practice that is typically carried out during the warm summer months to benefit crops grown in the following fall — how it works, technical advice, affected organisms, integrating soil fertility, and considerations/drawbacks. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN824

FOR210/FR272 Carbon Sequestration and Storage by Gainesville's Urban Forest

April 6th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Forest Resources, Getting Involved, Sustainable Living

FOR-210, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, presents analysis of data to determine the extent to which Gainesville’s urban and natural trees mitigate the effects of climate change by squestering CO₂. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR272

FOR207/FR269 Wood to Energy: Use of the Forest Biomass for Wood Pellets

April 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Environment, Forest Resources, Sustainable Living

FOR-207, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Marian Marinescu and Todd Bush, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It introduces the use of wood pellets as a renewable energy source — current and new feedstock sources, feasibility and research needs. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR269

FE796 Fuel Sources and Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Electric Power Plants in the United States

March 31st, 2009
Topic(s):Sustainable Living

FE796, a 13-page illustrated report by Alan W. Hodges and Mohammad Rahmani, summarizes trends in carbon dioxide emissions of electric power plants by type of fuel and by state in the United States during the 2003–2007 period. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE796

ENH1110/EP374 Design Strategies for a Sustainable Home Landscape

February 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Sustainable Living

ENH-1110, a 5-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen de Chapman, describes strategies for landscape design that is Florida-friendly without compromising aesthetics. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP374

ENH1112/EP375 Landscape Design: Ten Important Things to Consider

January 27th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Sustainable Living

ENH-1112, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Gail Hansen, guides homeowners step by step through the design process to develop a master plan for their environmentally sustainable residential landscapes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP375

AE439 Best Management Practices (BMPs): Perimeter Borders

January 26th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops

AE439, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Kati W. Migliaccio, Brian Boman, Jemy Hinton, and Kevin Hancock, describes perimeter borders used in agricultural production systems in Florida, their benefits and maintentance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE439

AE441 LEED for Homes: Explanation of the Landscape Irrigation Budget Calculation for Florida

January 26th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Sustainable Living

AE441, a 3-page fact sheet by Michael D. Dukes, explains the landscape irrigation budget found under “Landscaping” in the LEED for Homes Rating System. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE441

AE443 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Forest and Agricultural Lands: Reducing Emissions

January 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Forest Resources

AE443, a 7-page fact sheet by Solomon G. Haile, Clyde W. Fraisse, P.K. Ramachandran Nair and Vimala D. Nair, is part of the Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Forest and Agricultural Lands series. It provides basic information about greenhouse gases (GHGs), the greenhouse effect, and global warming, and sources of GHG emissions from forest and agricultural lands and discusses land management practices that have potential to reduce GHG emissions in the agricultural and forestry sectors of Florida. Includes refererences. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE443

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