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Earthworms
In the past decade, earthworms have become more recognized as being important for agriculture. This 10-page publication describes the benefits of earthworms, types of earthworms and their biology, and environmental and management effects on earthworms. Also included is an appendix that summarizes the toxicity of chemicals in pesticides to earthworms.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC182
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Eastern Subterranean Termites
Eastern subterranean termites are present throughout Pennsylvania and often damage structural timbers in buildings, but the risk of infestations can be reduced. This eight-page publication discusses termites and their life cycle, how to recognize termites and termite damage, where to look if you believe you have termites, and structural and chemical methods of termite control.
Department:
Entomology
Catalog Number:
UF018
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Eat Five: Leaders Guide
This 52-page publication is the leader's guide for a set of five learn-at-home lessons that provide information on reducing the risk for certain types of cancers. The lessons are tied to the National Cancer Institute's 5 a Day campaign, which emphasizes eating five fruits and vegetables daily. The lessons are targeted to people concerned about reducing their own risk of cancer as well as that of their families. Participants are encouraged to involve children in preparing vegetable and fruit dishes as a way to interest them in eating these foods.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK045
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Eat Five--Lesson 1: Fruits and Vegetables: What’s in Them for You?
This 13-page publication is the first of five learn-at-home lessons that provide information on reducing the risk for certain types of cancers. The lessons are tied to the National Cancer Institute's 5 a Day campaign, which emphasizes eating five fruits and vegetables daily. This lesson focuses on the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, and includes common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, tips, and recipes.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK039
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Eat Five--Lesson 2: Lowering Fat in Your Diet
This 17-page publication is the second of five learn-at-home lessons that provide information on reducing the risk for certain types of cancers. The lessons are tied to the National Cancer Institute's 5 a Day campaign, which emphasizes eating five fruits and vegetables daily. This lesson focuses on the benefits of lowering fat in your diet, and includes common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, tips, and recipes.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK040
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Eat Five--Lesson 3: Dark Yellow Vegetables
This 14-page publication is the third of five learn-at-home lessons that provide information on reducing the risk for certain types of cancers. The lessons are tied to the National Cancer Institute's 5 a Day campaign, which emphasizes eating five fruits and vegetables daily. This lesson focuses on the benefits of eating dark yellow vegetables, and includes common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, tips, and recipes.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK041
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Eat Five--Lesson 4: Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables
This 14-page publication is the fourth of five learn-at-home lessons that provide information on reducing the risk for certain types of cancers. The lessons are tied to the National Cancer Institute's 5 a Day campaign, which emphasizes eating five fruits and vegetables daily. This lesson focuses on the benefits of eating dark green, leafy vegetables, and includes common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, tips, and recipes.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK042
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Eat Five--Lesson 5: Cruciferous Vegetables
This 14-page publication is the fifth of five learn-at-home lessons that provide information on reducing the risk for certain types of cancers. The lessons are tied to the National Cancer Institute's 5 a Day campaign, which emphasizes eating five fruits and vegetables daily. This lesson focuses on the benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables, and includes common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, tips, and recipes.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK043
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Eating for Life
This publication provides tips for healthy eating.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK020
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Effects of Soil Compaction
Soil compaction is the reduction of soil volume due to external factors; this reduction lowers soil productivity and environmental quality. The threat of soil compaction is greater today than in the past because of the dramatic increase in the size of farm equipment. Therefore, producers must pay more attention to soil compaction than they have in the past. This fact sheet examines the effects of soil compaction and briefly identifies ways to avoid or alleviate it.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC188
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El Control de Listeria monocytogenes en Establecimientos de Venta al Consumidor o al Detalle (Control of Listeria monocytogenes in Retail Establishments)
This 24-page publication is the Spanish version of "Control of Listeria monocytogenes in Retail Establishments." Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
XK006
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El Libro para Hacer un Presupuesto [The Build-A-Budget Book (Spanish Version)]
Spanish translation of UI389.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI390
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Elevated Sand Mounds for On-lot Wastewater Treatment
The purpose of this fact sheet is to explain what an elevated sand mound is and how, on sites requiring sand mound absorption areas smaller than 2,500 square feet, they should be constructed and maintained. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-164
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Elm
Black leaf spot; small, black, slightly raised, rough spots form on leaves. Leaves yellow and fall prematurely.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0029
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Embryology in the Classroom: Don't Chicken out Due to Unnecessary Health Concerns
This 4-page fact sheet explains the Embryology in the Classroom project and provides infornmation about avian influenza, salmonella, and other potential health risks of handling poultry. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Poultry Science
Catalog Number:
XM0001
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