EDIS Update – Page 16 – New and revised publications from the University of Florida Insitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Indoor Vertical Farming Systems for Food Security and Resource Sustainability

Indoor vertical farming has been gaining increased popularity worldwide as a method of addressing food security while satisfying sustainability needs. This 5-page fact sheet written by Jiangxiao Qiu, Haimanote K. Bayabil, and Yuncong Li and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation provides a comprehensive summary of the current status of indoor vertical farming in the United States and globally, commercial derivatives, major sustainability benefits and limitations and challenges. Learn about the limitations and challenges of the industry as well as the potential benefits both for food security and resource sustainability.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr429

Wading Birds of Northern Belize

Belize is home to over 605 bird species, many of them wading birds popular with bird watchers who enjoy their bright colors and charismatic behavior. Bird-watching is a major contributor to successful wildlife conservation and is important as native habitat loses ground to development. This 4-page fact sheet written by Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Jorge E. Ruano, Justin R. Dalaba and Frank J. Mazzotti and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation presents photos and descriptions that will help identify some common and some rare wading birds.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw469

White-tailed Deer of Florida

A fawn at a private deer farm. Photo by Tyler Jones taken on 10-13-15

The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is the most economically important big game mammal in North America and Florida. This 12-page fact sheet written by Raoul K. Boughton, Bethany Wight, Samantha Wisely, Karen Hood, and Martin B. Main and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation provides an overview of the various subspecies of white-tailed deer with populations in Florida and describes their history, biology, and management.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw121

Planificacion de comidas para la diabetes: manejo de la ingesta de carbohidratos

Mantener una ingesta constante de carbohidratos durante todo el día es un método eficaz de planificación de comidas para ayudar a mantener su objetivo de niveles de glucosa en sangre. Los alimentos que contienen carbohidratos tienen el mayor efecto sobre los niveles de glucosa en sangre en comparación con los alimentos que contienen principalmente proteínas o grasas. Los carbohidratos en los alimentos que contribuyen a la glucosa en la sangre incluyen azúcares y almidones. Los alimentos que contienen carbohidratos se dividen en grupos según su similar contenido de carbohidratos por porción. La cantidad de carbohidratos que consuma se basa en sus objetivos de tratamiento de la diabetes y la tolerancia a los carbohidratos.
This new 2-page article is the Spanish translation of FSHN20-1/FS324, Diabetes Meal Planning: Managing Your Carbohydrate Intake, written by Nancy J. Gal and Wendy J. Dahl, translated by Daniela Rivero Mendoza, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs377

Planificacion de menu para adultos con diabetes

La nutrición, la actividad física y la medicación son los tres componentes principales de un plan de manejo de la diabetes. Según la Asociación Americana de Diabetes, no existe un plan específico de comidas para la diabetes. Si tiene diabetes, es importante desempeñar un papel activo en su autocontrol diario. Al trabajar con un Dietista Nutricionista Registrado (RDN), preferiblemente uno que sea un educador certificado en diabetes (CDE), puede desarrollar un plan de nutrición personalizado basado en sus objetivos de tratamiento, medicamentos y preferencias personales.
This new 2-page article is a translation of FSHN19-3/FS323, Meal Planning for Adults with Diabetes, written by Nancy J. Gal and Wendy J. Dahl, translated by Daniela Rivero Mendoza, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs376

Vegetarianismo y adultos mayores

Las dietas basadas en plantas se recomiendan para reducir el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas. Una dieta vegetariana es una dieta basada en plantas compuesta de vegetales, frutas, granos integrales, legumbres, nueces y semillas, con o sin alimentos a base de lácteos y huevos. Si se excluyen todos los alimentos de origen animal, se considera una dieta vegana. Las dietas vegetarianas y veganas bien planificadas pueden mejorar la salud durante todas las etapas de la vida, incluida la edad adulta. Sin embargo, cuando se sigue una dieta vegetariana como adulto mayor, se debe prestar especial atención a los cambios en las necesidades nutricionales relacionadas con la edad.
This new 4-page article is a translation of FSHN19-1/FS317, Vegetarianism and the Older Adult. Written by Kelly Johnston and Wendy J. Dahl, translated by Daniela Rivero Mendoza, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs378

COVID-19 Preventative Measures: Facemasks and Cloth Face Coverings

These five new flyers in the COVID-19 Preventative Measures series, written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman of NC State University, provide guidance on the benefits and proper use of facemasks and cloth face coverings in nonmedical settings, including for food employees. Published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs371
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs372
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs373
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs374
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs375

COVID-19 and Farm Stands: Steps for Farm Stand Operators

This new flyer, written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman (NCSU) and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, provides information on best practices, communication with customers, and cleaning and disinfection for farm stand operators. The original version of this flyer was published at https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/covid-19-resources/.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs370

Handling COVID-19: Best Practices for Agribusiness

COVID-19 is spread primarily via close person-to-person contact, or when virus-containing droplets expelled during coughing or talking contaminate a surface that is later touched by a healthy individual. While most feed and supply stores continue to operate during disease outbreaks and other emergencies, preventive steps can be taken to protect the health of employees and customers. The original version of this flyer was published at https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/covid-19-resources/. Written by Tom Maddox and Laurel Dunn (University of Georgia) and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs369

COVID-19: Medidas preventivas: Lavando y desinfectando bolsas reutilizables

Limpiando y desinfectando bolsas de plástico y de náilon

Limpiando las bolsas de tela

Diluyendo cloro o lejía

This is the Spanish language version of FSHN20-24/FS354, COVID-19 Preventative Measures: Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags. The original version was published at https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/covid-19-resources/.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs368

Handling COVID-19: Produce Farms and Packinghouses

While there is no evidence that the COVID-19 virus is a food safety concern, it is a worker health concern because it spreads via close person-to-person contact or by contact with contaminated surfaces. Food does not appear to be a likely cause of COVID-19 transmission, but many of the same practices used to prevent foodborne illness on foods should still be used to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 contamination on fresh produce and the risk of COVID-19 spread among farm and packinghouse workers. This material is adapted from the version published at https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/covid-19-resources/. Written by Laurel Dunn and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department; 2 pages.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs366

Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, Third Edition

This update to 2007’s second edition adds information regarding nutrition of Florida citrus trees affected by huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. Much of the guidance provided in this document on nutrients, application methods, leaf and soil sampling, and irrigation scheduling is also effective for trees affected by HLB. However, research conducted since the previous edition was published has established changes in many production practices, including nutrient rates, irrigation scheduling, soil pH management, and use of Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS). Changes to the second edition will appear at the beginning of chapters 2, 6, 8, 9, and 11. See also this topic page for links to individual chapters in HTML and PDF formats. This 115-page book was edited by Kelly T. Morgan and Davie M. Kadyampakeni, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss478

Preguntas Frecuentes del COVID-19 para Fincas “U-PICK”: Instrucciones para Gerentes de Fincas

*Buenas practicas
*Comunicación con los clientes
*Limpieza y desinfeccion
*La buena noticia
This new two-page article is the Spanish-language translation of FSHN20-15/FS338, COVID-19 FAQ for U-Pick Farms: Steps for Farm Managers.Written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman, translated by Fernando Alferez, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs358

Preguntas frecuentes sobre el COVID-19 para los mercados agrícolas: Instrucciones para los mercados y administradores de mercados

*Las mejores prácticas
*Comunicación
*Limpieza y desinfección
*Las buenas noticias
This new two-page document is a Spanish-language translation of FSHN20-03/FS326: COVID-19 FAQ for Farmers Markets: Steps for Markets and Market Managers. Written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman, translated by Cesar Asuaje, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs362

COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Shopping and Handling Groceries

This new one-page flyer answers food safety questions about preventing COVID-19 transmission when grocery shopping and handling groceries. Written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman (NC State University Extension) and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs367

COVID-19: Seguridad de Alimentos: Me debo preocupar del coronavirus cuando voy al supermarcado?

¿Me debo preocupar del coronavirus cuando voy al supermercado?
¿Me pudiera enfermar con el COVID-19 si toco alimentos o paquetes que han estado en contacto con este virus?
¿Cómo debo manipular las frutas y verduras?
¿Qué pasos puedo tomar para disminuir el riesgo de contaminación cuando voy al supermercado?
¿Qué está haciendo mi tienda para minimizar mi riesgo?
This is a Spanish language version of FSHN20-20/FS348, COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Is Coronavirus a Concern at Grocery Stores?, written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman (NC State University Extension), and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs365

COVID-19 seguridad de alimentos: Me debo preocupar del coronavirus y la comida para llevar?

¿Me debo preocupar del coronavirus y la comida para llevar?
¿Cuáles son los riesgos con las comida para llevar o de autoservicio?
¿Qué riesgos hay con los alimentos entregados a domicilio?
¿Pudiera contagiarme con el COVID-19 si toco comida o paquetes expuestos al virus?
¿Qué pasa dentro de mi cuerpo si ingiero el coronavirus a través de alimentos?
This is the Spanish language version of FSHN20-21/FS349: COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Is Coronavirus a Concern with Takeout?, written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman (NC State University Extension), and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs364

COVID-19 Seguridad de alimentos: Es el coronavirus un problema de seguridad en los alimentos?

¿Es el coronavirus un problema de seguridad en los alimentos?
¿Representa un riesgo de propagación del COVID-19 la comida que viene de otros países y estados afectados por este virus?
¿Es seguro comer en un establecimiento de comida que tenga un empleado infectado con el coronavirus?
¿Podría enfermarme con COVID-19 al tocar alimentos, paquetes de comidas o superficies que han estado en contacto con este virus?
¿Como deben manipularse los alimentos durante la pandemia de COVID-19?
This is the Spanish language translation of FSHN20-18-Span/FS341: COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Is Coronavirus a Food Safety Issue?, written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman (NC State University Extension), and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs363

COVID-19 preguntas frecuentes para servicios de comida: limpiando y desinfectando

¿Qué desinfectantes se deben usar?
¿Cómo se deben tratar las superficies?
¿Cómo se deben mantener las áreas de autoservicio?
¿Qué debe hacer si un cliente ha sido diagnosticado con COVID-19?
This is a Spanish language translation of FSHN20-13/FS336: COVID-19 FAQ for Food Service: Cleaning and Disinfection, written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman (NC State University Extension), and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs361

COVID-19: preguntas frequentes para huertas comunitarias: pasos para encargados de huertas y jardineros

This is the Spanish language version of FSHN20-19/FS342: COVID-19 FAQ for Community Gardens: Steps for Garden Managers and Gardeners, written by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, and Ben Chapman (NC State University Extension), and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs360