FCS-3282, a 2-page illustrated brochure by Nicholas W. Taylor, Jeffrey Michael, and Craig Miller, describes the benefits of purchasing an ENERGY STAR® Qualified Home. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1051
Category: Sustainable Living
FCS3277/FY1025 Energy Efficient Homes: Water Heaters
FCS-3277, a 6-page fact sheet by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, answers homeowner questions about water heaters, which can account for one-third of the energy expense for a home. It describes factors to consider when purchasing and the various choices available. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1025
FCS3271/FY1040 Energy Efficient Homes: An Introduction to Carbon Footprints
FCS-3271, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, Jeffrey Michael, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, introduces the concept of carbon footprint and how it is calculated, including quick facts and a glossary of terms. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1040
FCS3266/FY1032 Energy Efficient Homes: Appliances in General
FCS-3270, a 4-page fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Wendell A. Porter, and Travis Prescott, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It describes what you should look for in energy efficient home appliances, and other energy saving tips. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1032
FCS3260/FY1030 Energy Efficient Homes: Laundry Area
FCS-3260, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Wendell A. Porter, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It discusses how to save energy in the laundry area including where it should be located, how to use current washing machines and dryers more efficiently, how to buy a new appliances. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1030
FCS3267/FY1028 Energy Efficient Homes: Easy Steps to Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
FCS-3267, a 5-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, M. Jennison Kipp, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It provides an overview of steps that
Florida residents can take to reduce their home’s energy demand, improve its efficiency, and reduce their energy bills. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1028
FCS3268/FY1033 Energy Efficient Homes: Incentive Programs for Energy Efficiency
FCS-3268, a 4-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, M. Jennison Kipp, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It defines key terms, tells who offers energy incentives, what types of incentives there are, and what considerations homeowners should have. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1033
FCS3270/FY1031 Energy Efficient Homes: Fluorescent Lighting
FCS-3270, a 6-page fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Wendell A. Porter, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It defines flourescent lighting terms and ansers many questions homeowners might have about compact flourescent lighting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1031
FCS3261/FY1029 Energy Efficient Homes: Ceiling Fans
FCS-3261, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Wendell A. Porter, uses a question and answer format to answer homeowner questions about ceiling fans and saving energy in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences and Florida Energy Extension, April 22, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1029
FCS3262/FY1026 Energy Efficient Homes: Air Conditioning
FCS-3262, a 6-page fact sheet by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, uses a question and answer format to answer homeowner questions about air conditioning and saving energy in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences and Florida Energy Extension, April 22, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1026
FCS3263/FY1024 Energy Efficient Homes: The Duct System
FCS-3262, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, uses a question and answer format to answer homeowner questions about the duct system and saving energy in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences and Florida Energy Extension, April 22, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1024
WEC240/UW263 Making Your Community Green: Community-Based Social Marketing for EcoFriendly Communities
WEC-240, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Krystal K. Noiseux and Mark E. Hostetler, provides information and strategies for motivated homeowners to engage their neighbors to address local environmental issues. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW263
ENY-847/IN761 Biology and Management of Aphids in Sustainable Field Production of Cucurbits
ENY-847, a 3-page illustrated fact-sheet by O. E. Liburd and T. W. Nyoike, provides information about aphids, their biology and lifecycle, damage, monitoring and management strategies for sustainable agriculture. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN761
SL254/SS479 Nitrogen in the Home Landscape
SL-254, 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, helps homeowners understand how N interacts in the environment through the nitrogen cycle, making maintenance of home landscapes or gardens easier and more sustainable. Published by the UF Soil and Water Sciences Department, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS479
WEC241/UW283 Why Do We Need Environmental Monitoring for Everglades Restoration?
WEC-241, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frank J. Mazzotti, Nicola Hughes, and Rebecca G. Harvey, explains what environmental monitoring is, its scientific basis, how it relates to adaptive management, its cost effectiveness, and what it means for the Everglades Restoration Plan. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW283
ENY-848/IN762 Biology and Management of Whiteflies in Sustainable Field Production of Cucurbits
ENY-848, a 3-page illustrated fact-sheet by O. E. Liburd and T. W. Nyoike, provides information about whiteflies, their biology and lifecycle, damage, monitoring and management strategies for sustainable agriculture. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN762
Production of Biofuel Crops in Florida series
This series of illustrated fact sheets introduces growers to several potential biofuel crops for Florida, with assessments of potential, description of biology, production, potential yields, production challenges and estimated costs, environmental concerns, and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008.
- SS-AGR-291/AG296: Switchgrass
Yoana Newman, Curtis Rainbolt, Mary J. Williams and Joao Vendramini - SS-AGR-292/AG297: Miscanthus
John Erickson, Curtis Rainbolt and Yoana Newman - SS-AGR-293/AG298: Sweet Sorghum
Wilfred Vermerris, Curtis Rainbolt, David Wright and Yoana Newman - SS-AGR-294/AG299: Soybean
D.L. Wright, K. Boote and J.J. Marois - SS-AGR-295/AG300: Peanut
D.L. Wright - SS-AGR-296/AG301: Canola
D.L. Wright - SS-AGR-297/AG302: Elephantgrass
Kenneth R. Woodard and Lynn E. Sollenberger - SS-AGR-298/AG303: Sugarcane/Energycane
Curtis Rainbolt and Robert Gilbert
ENH-1089/EP353 Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule for Home Lawn Fertilization
ENH-1089, a 2-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, explains the new state rule regulating urban turf, or home lawn, fertilizer — why it is important, how it affects the homeowner, what the requirements are, exceptions, and existing requirements for commercial lawn care services and golf courses. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP353
FE707/FE707 Florida Property Tax Reform: Local Government Impacts of the Proposed Constitutional Change
FE707, a 7-page fact sheet by Rodney L. Clouser, is part of the Florida’s Property Tax Reform series. It reports changes in the estimated cost of the proposed consitutional amendment and informs about the impact of proposed changes to the Florida Constitution that will be voted on by the state citizens on January 29, 2008. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE707
FE701/FE701 Issues at the Rural-Urban Fringe: Hillsborough County Agriculture Stewardship Program
FE701, an 8-page fact-sheet by Rodney L. Clouser and Stephen Gran, describes a stewardship program developed to prevent premature conversion of agricultural land in this rapidly growing county surrounding Tampa Bay. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2007.