SL272/MG453 Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Drainage and Water Holding Capacity

Figure 1. Subsidence of organic soils can occur due to the rapid breakdown of organic matter following artificial drainage.
SL-272, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, helps homeowners understand the natural water status of local soils, allowing them to make decisions about plant selection and irrigation needs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG453

FOR174/FR248 Forest Management in the Interface: Generating Income from Interface Forests

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FOR174, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser and Martha C. Monroe, explores traditional and nontraditional opportunities for generating income in the interface. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR248

AN-204/AN204 Custom and Retail Exempt Meat Processing

AN204, a 4-page fact sheet by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, explains the exemptions for custom and retail exempt meat processors, and also covers Florida Sunshine Law
specific to meat processors. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN204

FE720/FE720 Primer for Developing a Farm Business Plan

FE720, a 3-page fact sheet by Edward A. Evans, is the first of the Agribusiness Primer series, providing 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, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE720

AN203/AN203 USDA Inspected Livestock Slaughter Facilities in Florida

AN203, a 3-page ilustrated fact sheet by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, provides a comprehensive list of USDA inspected meat animal slaughter facilities in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN203

FOR187/FR242 Expanding Florida’s Farming Business to Incorporate Tourism

FOR-187, a 5-page fact sheet by Wendy Francesconi and Taylor Stein, proposes bringing Florida’s two economic engines, tourism and agriculture, together. Describes the current farming situation in Florida, why Florida farmers should consider agritourism, and planning needed for an agritourism operation. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR242

AN202/AN202 The Effects of Freezing on the Processing Characteristics and Palatability Attributes of Fresh Pork Legs

AN202, a 5-page report by B. G. Sapp, D. D. Johnson, L. E. Eubanks, and J. H. Brendemuhl, presents the results of a study to ascertain if de-boning and vacuum packaging of fresh hams for frozen storage had any effect on the processing qualities and oxidative rancidity of the cured ham as compared to the traditional method of freezing and storing of fresh bone-in hams. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN202

HS-1121/HS338 Keys to Successfully Choosing Enterprises That Suit Your Small Farm

HS-1121, an 11-page fact-sheet by Robert Hochmuth, Larry Halsey, George Hochmuth, Chad Hutchinson, and Linda Landrum, helps farmers begin the decision-making process of evaluating alternative enterprises. It discusses key points to consider, and how to take a resource inventory before getting started. Published by UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, September 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS338

FCS8842/FY966: Small Farm Food Safety, Fresh Produce: Part 1

FCS8842, a facts-heet by Brian Lapinski, Amy Simonne, and M.E. Swisher, introduces readers to the PACE principles (prevention, accountability, control, and education) of food safety as they apply to small farm management. Includes a slide presentation. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY966