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RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
A Review of Strawberry Production and Price Trends from 2010 to 2022
FE1143/FE1143by Tara Wade, Kelvin Amon, Zhengfei Guan, and Wael ElwakilApril 23, 2024This publication provides information on conventional fresh strawberry acreage, volume, and pricing for California and Florida from 2010 through 2022. It is one of a series of EDIS publications that illustrate trends in Florida’s five most economically important specialty crops, excluding citrus: strawberries, bell peppers, tomatoes, watermelons, and sweet corn. The information in this publication will be useful to producers, Extension agents, and others interested in trends concerning specialty crop commodities. It serves as a single location where valuable information about the specialty crop market and production trends can be found.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records
4H387/4HFSV376 by Written by Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink. Revised by Kathy Hartman and Candi DierenfieldApril 22, 2024This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.Critical Issue: 7. 4-H Youth Development
Vector-Borne Rickettsia Pathogens
IN1418/ENY-2107by Yuexun Tian, Phillip E. Kaufman, and Cynthia C. LordApril 22, 2024The genus Rickettsia contains species that are important in human health as they cause several serious diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This publication summarizes the human-disease-causing pathogens in the genus Rickettsia in the United States and delivers general knowledge of their vectors and the diseases they cause. Prevention and management of disease-causing Rickettsia species, mainly for vector control agencies and entities, are also discussed. This publication is written for audiences of all ages and with any educational background and serves as a resource for public education.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist
4H384/4HFSV373 by Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, and Sarah Hensley. Revised by Arielle Pierce and Candi DierenfieldApril 22, 2024This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.Critical Issue: 7. 4-H Youth Development
Cómo prevenir encuentros entre niños y serpientes
UW514/WEC201Sby Steve A. Johnson y Martin B. MainApril 22, 2024La forma más efectiva de proteger a los niños de la mordedura de serpientes es simplemente evitar que interactúen con ellas. En este documento se recomiendan medidas que pueden tomar las escuelas para prevenir el ingreso de serpientes a la propiedad escolar. Además se ofrecen algunas ideas para desarrollar programas educativos sobre estos reptiles y para entrenar a los niños sobre qué hacer si se encuentran con una serpiente en su escuela o en otro lugar. Se incluye un programa educativo breve que los maestros pueden utilizar con los estudiantes. Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality