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Results: 104 Publications found
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A Summary of Laws Relating to Agricultural Machinery Safety
This 4-page fact sheet is an explanation of pertinent parts of laws and regulations that affect agricultural machinery use in Pennsylvania, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Hazardous Occupations in Agriculture Order and the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, which prohibits some activity by 14- and 15-year-olds. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
E-31
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Agricultural Water Use in the Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio River Basins
2002 agricultural water use regulations in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and/or Ohio River basins. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-201
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Agronomy Facts 68: Manure Spreader Calibration
Manure spreader calibration is an essential and valuable nutrient management tool for maximizing the efficient use of available manure nutrients. Planned manure application rates listed in nutrient management plans must correlate with actual application rates. Calibrating the manure spreader is the only way to know actual manure application rates. This 6-page fact sheet provides different methods for calibrating manure spreaders.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC200
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Animal Handling Tips
Accident records in Pennsylvania indicate that animals rank number one in involvement in farm accidents. While most animal accidents are not fatal, many men, women, and children in Pennsylvania will be needlessly injured each year because of a lack of safety awareness around animals. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
E-14
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Bone Builders: Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
Calcium is a mineral that gives strength to your bones. It's also necessary for many of your body's functions, such as blood clotting and the proper function of nerves and muscles. Studies show that 8 out of 10 teens do not get enough calcium in their diets. This four-page publication can help you make sure that you are eating enough calcium.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK087
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Bone Builders: Support Your Bones with Healthy Habits
During your preteen and teenage years, you can reduce your risk of osteoporosis later in life by eating calcium-rich foods and getting good exercise. This four-page publication explains the risks of osteoporosis and the benefits of acting now to protect your bones later in life.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK086
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Calcium-Rich Eating 1: Boosting Calcium Intake with Nonfat Dry Milk
This 15-page publication is the first of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk but are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on nonfat dry milk, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK024A
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Calcium-Rich Eating 2: Boosting Calcium Intake with Low-Fat Yogurt
This 15-page publication is the second of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on low-fat yogurt, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK024B
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Calcium-Rich Eating 3: Boosting Calcium Intake with Canned Salmon
This 11-page publication is the third of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on canned salmon, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK024C
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Calcium-Rich Eating 4: Boosting Calcium Intake with Tofu
This 16-page publication is the fourth of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on tofu, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK024D
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Families Invest in Good Health Together
This publication helps families develop healthy habits together.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK024H
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Leader’s Guide
This 44-page publication is the leader's guide for Calcium-Rich Eating, a set of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. A major goal of the series is to encourage participants to provide their families with foods that satisfy calcium needs. To make it easier for family members to accept "new" calcium-rich foods, the participant is encouraged to involve children in family food preparation.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK024K
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Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling
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The Cooking for Crowds curriculum was designed to show nonprofit groups that cook large amounts of food for the public as part of fund-raising the food safety risks that develop when cooking large volumes of food. It also details how to reduce those risks so that the food the group prepares is both safe and delicious. This curriculum introduces food safety guidelines similar to those used by the commercial food industry but have been slightly altered to meet the needs of nonprofit audiences.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
AGRS-086
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Creating Health and Nutrition: Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
This 2-page fact sheet describes osteoporosis, its risk factors, and what you can do to prevent it.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK141
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Creating Health and Nutrition: Benefits of Walking
Walking is the simplest, easiest, and most inexpensive fitness program. This fact sheet details the benefits of walking.
Department:
Food Science
Catalog Number:
UK168
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