scholarly journals Reconciling Immigration and Agricultural Labor Concerns for a Sustainable State Economy

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandra Bowden ◽  
Alexa Lamm ◽  
Hannah Carter ◽  
Tracy Irani ◽  
Sebastian Galindo
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Agricultural Labor ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
State Economy ◽  
Clear Information

Immigration in Florida is a contested issue and having an understanding of this issue can help facilitate communication. This 6-page fact sheet provide brief but clear information about the trends in policies that can be used by Extension agents to increase educated conversations around immigration issues. Written by Chandra Bowden, Alexa Lamm, Hannah Carter, Tracy Irani, and Sebastian Galindo, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc132

scholarly journals A Cooperative Agreement and the Implementation of the Endangered Species Act: How Extension Can Facilitate Stakeholder Involvement and Compliance

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandra Bowden ◽  
Alexa Lamm ◽  
Tracy Irani ◽  
Sebastian Galindo
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Endangered Species Act ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Cooperative Agreement ◽  
Clear Information

This 4-page fact sheet provides a brief description of the Endangered Species Act and updated action pertaining to the endangered species issue. The goal of this publication is to provide brief but clear information about the legislation and current agreements around this issue that Extension agents can use to increase educated conversations. Written by Chandra Bowden, Alexa Lamm, Tracy Irani, and Sebastian Galindo, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc141

Water Issues in Florida: How Extension Can Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Odera ◽  
Alexa Lamm ◽  
Michael Dukes ◽  
Tracy Irani ◽  
Hannah Carter
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Informed Decision Making ◽  
Surrounding Water ◽  
The Public ◽  
Water Issues ◽  
Clear Information

This 6-page fact sheet is a brief description of recent discussions and policies surrounding water management, use, and quality in Florida. The goal of this publication is to provide brief, but clear, information about the trends in policies that can be used by Extension agents to increase educated conversations about water issues. Water in Florida is a contested issue, and Extension agents may be called upon as a source of unbiased information by the public. Having an understanding of important agricultural and natural resources issues in Florida, including water, can help facilitate conversation, raise awareness, and lead to informed decision making. Written by Erica Odera, Alexa Lamm, Michael Dukes, Tracy Irani, and Hannah Carter, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc151

scholarly journals Community Food Security and Florida Cooperative Extension Service

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison E. Lutz ◽  
Nick T. Place ◽  
Mickie E. Swisher
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Community Food Security ◽  
Fact Sheet

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. AEC 384/WC065: Community Food Security and UF/IFAS Extension (ufl.edu)

Missing Children: Kidnapped and Abducted Children and Resources Available to Parents and the Community

EDIS ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacy Daniels ◽  
Mark A. Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Community Leaders ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Missing Children ◽  
Different Types

FCS-2256, a 5-page fact sheet by Stacy Daniels and M.A. Brennan, is the second in a two-part series focusing on missing children. This final installment considers children who have been abducted. Readers will learn about different types of abductions (family, nonfamily, and kidnapping) and find out how common each type is. This paper also provides information on some of the resources available for families, community leaders, and extension agents and tips on how to prevent abductions in any community. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2006.

scholarly journals Meloidogyne hapla, the Northern Root-Knot Nematode, in Florida Strawberries and Associated Double-Cropped Vegetables

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Desaeger
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Crop Loss ◽  
Meloidogyne Hapla ◽  
Root Knot Nematode ◽  
Root Knot Nematodes ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Nematode Parasites ◽  
And Behavior

Northern root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne hapla) are rather uncommon nematode parasites of strawberries and vegetables in Florida, but when present they are capable of causing significant crop loss. Root-knot nematodes are largely unknown to strawberry growers in Florida and very little is known about their biology and behavior in the state. This 5-page fact sheet written by J. Desaeger and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology is intended to educate and provide information on this nematode to researchers, Extension agents, growers, industry representatives, and other stakeholders in the strawberry and vegetable community. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1224

scholarly journals Who Said That? Citing Sources in Social Science Research

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Rhoades ◽  
Brian E. Myers
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Fact Sheet

AEC-380, a 5-page fact sheet by Emily Rhoades and Brian E. Myers, provides justification and basic guidelines for following APA style, and provides standard citation formats with examples for citations in text and in references or works cited pages.  Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2006.

scholarly journals Engaging Distance Learners in Cooperative Extension

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Austen Moore ◽  
Amy Harder
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Online Distance Education ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Online Distance

Distance education allows organizations to reach broader audiences, reduce costs per learner, and better serve communities. This 4-page fact sheet discusses how to incorporate the best practices for engaging learners in online distance education programs. Written by Austen Moore and Amy Harder, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc142

scholarly journals Stakeholder-Identified Barriers, Challenges, and Obstacles in Community Gardens

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Webb ◽  
John M. Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Community Members

Florida Extension agents play a vital role in assisting community members to start and sustain community gardens through site visits, workshops, and educational events. This 3-page document discusses the results of a Delphi study conducted in order to create a picture of the barriers, challenges, and obstacles to starting and sustaining community gardens in Florida. Written by Susan Webb and John Diaz and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, March 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc301

scholarly journals Developing Urban Community Garden Projects

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Austen Moore ◽  
Amy Harder ◽  
Norma Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Community Garden ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Private Lands ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Urban Community Gardens

Community 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

scholarly journals Speaking with Policymakers About Current Issues

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexa J. Lamm
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resource ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
National Level ◽  
Local State ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Easy Task ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Resource Industry ◽  
The Right ◽  
Industry Professionals

The future of the agricultural and natural resource industry requires that educators, industry professionals, and policymakers work together when addressing contentious issues. However, discussing contentious issues with policymakers at the local, state, and national level is not always an easy task. Policymakers in general are busy people with many issues competing for their limited time. Once in the door, it is important to deliver strong messages in the right way for the policymaker to listen and use your information when making important decisions. This 2-page fact sheet discusses the differences between education and persuasion and when to use each, offers information on how to make presentations that will get their attention, and identifies things to avoid when visiting with a policymaker. Written by Alexa J. Lamm and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc152

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