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Raising Vegetarian Children
Although people have been eating vegetarian foods throughout recorded history, interest in this eating style has risen dramatically in recent years. As vegetarian diets become more popular, many parents wonder if kids can safely follow a vegetarian diet and still get all of the nutrients they need. This publication describes ways to design healthful vegetarian diets for infants, children, and teenagers, based on their respective nutritional needs.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK095
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Reassessment: What Homeowners Need to Know
Property reassessment is one of the most controversial and misunderstood local issues that arises in Pennsylvania. Because reassessment has major implications for real property taxes, it is important to understand the process. This eight-page publication is intended to help property owners understand how reassessment is done in Pennsylvania, and includes background on the process, the reasons it occurs, and how reassessment may affect taxes.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UA308
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Recreational Use of Global Positioning Systems
Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers have become very popular home items. Whether it is in their professional or personal life, users are beginning to find the geographic location data supplied by the GPS to be a valuable commodity. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
B-92
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Recycling Construction and Demolition Debris
Recycling construction and demolition (C&D) waste is a good alternative to landfilling and can save money--especially in the Northeast, where disposal costs are the highest in the United States. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-1
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Recycling Plastic Pesticide Containers
This 4-page fact sheet explains how to prepare used pesticide containers, points to keep in mind while rinsing pesticide containers, the recycling process, trouble spots to consider, and the status of recycling programs. Note: Not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-18
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Recycling Plastics: The Process and Terms
This 4-page fact sheet explains the recycling loop and provides definitions for common recycling terms. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-10
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Recycling Turfgrass Clippings
Grass clippings and other yard debris represent a large percentage of solid waste deposited in landfills. An analysis of the composition of residential waste in Cincinnati, Ohio, showed that yard debris (leaves, prunings, and grass clippings) accounted for nearly 20 percent of the total.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC081
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Recycling Used Agricultural Plastics
This 4-page fact sheet describes the value of agricultural plastics, how to separate the used plastic, contamination, collection and transportation costs, and the price of virgin plastic and the demand for recycled plastic. Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-8
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Recycling Used Oil
This 2-page fact sheet explains how to define, change, and prepare used motor oil, as well as the recycling process and locating a used-oil-recycling site. Note: Not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
C-21
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Redbud
Dieback and canker; leaves wilt and die as branches are slowly killed. Small, sunken cankers slowly increase in size. The wood beneath the canker is discolored. Trees cankered near the base will die.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Plant Pathology
Catalog Number:
XL0065
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Reducing Mosquito Breeding Sites When Using Waste Tires as Anchors for Bunk Silo Covers
Mosquitoes can find many suitable spots for breeding on farms. A favorite breeding place around many farms is the water collected in full-casing tires used to anchor bunk silo covers. This eight-page brochure details methods for reducing mosquito population around bunk silos and offers alternatives to using full-casing tires.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC185
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Reducing Water and Energy Use in Frost Protection
Spring frosts are responsible for damage to many Pennsylvania fruit crops, including apples, peaches, grapes, and strawberries. Effective frost protection management results in reduced crop loss, reduced susceptibility to diseases, and increased profitability. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-193
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Registration of Agricultural Water Use in the Susquehanna River Basin
Any person, organization or production unit in the Susquehanna River Basin that uses 100,000 gallons per day (averaged over a 30-day period) of surface and/or ground water, must register this water use with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-200
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Renewable and Alternative Energy Fact Sheet: Alternative Energy Credits and the Renewable Energy Marketplace in Pennsylvania
The passing of Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (Act 213) set in motion a series of events that are helping spur on a renewable
electrical energy and energy conservation industry in Pennsylvania. Understanding these developments is important in taking advantage of the opportunities now available for renewable and alternative energy production. This fact sheet describes the purpose and background of the bill, including
a discussion of the bill’s central provision: the Alternative
Energy Credit.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC202
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Renewable and Alternative Energy Fact Sheet: Manufacturing Fuel Pellets from Biomass
The demand for fuel pellets has grown exponentially during recent years. This fact sheet explores the different types of fuel pellets that can be made from biomass and discusses the process and equipment needed to take on such a venture.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC203
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