Publications

Authors: Doris Behnke

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is one of the most poisonous species among the higher plants. This plant contains poisonous alkaloids throughout all of its plant parts (vegetative, flowers, and fruits). Poison hemlock is acutely toxic to people and animals. If ingested, symptoms with appear 20 minutes to three hours after ingestion. Author: Doris Behnke; Title: Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum)

Authors: Beverly Jackey - Dhruti Patel - Shauna Henley - LIsa McCoy - Karen Basinger

Drying is one of the oldest methods for preserving foods. It’s a simple and easy way to take fresh produce and dry and store it to consume at a later date. Dried foods are ideal for snacks or quick foods on the go. Like other food preservation methods, there are important food safety concerns to address to prevent foodborne illness when drying foods. This curriculum was developed to help Marylanders learn about scientific evidence-based methods for successfully drying foods safely at home. Authors: Jackey, Beverly; Patel, Dhruti; McCoy, Lisa; Basinger, Karen; Henley, Shauna; Title: Grow It Eat It Dry It for Adults (GIEIDI) Instructor Guide (EC-12)

Authors: Andrew Lazur - Shauna Henley - LIsa McCoy - Beverly Jackey

This infographic provides research information that COVID 19 aerosols can travel throughout a room and stay suspended for extended periods, thereby posing greater contamination risks. Methods on how to reduce risk through air ventilation and filtration are provide. Authors: Andrew Lazur, Shauna Henley, Beverly Jackey, and Lisa McCoy; Title: COVID and Home Indoor Air Quality (EBR-55)

Authors: Donald Webster - Donald Meritt

There has been much concern regarding the precipitous decline in Mid-Atlantic oyster production, with various groups attempting to place blame and espouse causes. However, it is instructive to veer away from traditional arguments to compare oysters with traditional agricultural crops for a different view of the problem and a vision for potential solutions. Comparing the production of oysters with other crops allows us to examine how those have been managed over time to increase production. The United States today is considered a world leader in food production. Taking lessons from that development and applying them to oysters could help guide the restoration of the industry that once flourished. Authors: Donald Webster and Donald Meritt; Title: Considerations for Shell Use in Oyster Rehabilitation Assessing the Effectiveness of Multiple Options (FS-1140)

Authors: Lacey Ashby

Applying Roberts Rules of Order allows boards to establish and maintain order, give every member a chance to be heard, prevent confusion, and to keep the meeting moving. However, when passionate people come together, eventually there will be differences of opinion. This factsheet explores some of the challenging behaviors that could be seen in meetings, shares actions to take to properly address the situation, insight to set the tone, and assist in positive group dynamics to come to the best decision for the group. Author: Lacie Ashby; Title: Troubleshooting Difficult Board Dynamics (FS-1167)

Authors: Navonne Owen - Thomas Hutson

Maryland 4-H Youth Development programs incorporate experiential learning opportunities that promote development of life skills including communication/public speaking. This fact sheet provides a framework for planning and facilitating a public speaking workshop and includes suggested learning activities that can be adapted for various youth audiences.

Authors: Andrew Lazur - Daphne Pee

Un sistema séptico es un componente valioso e importante de la casa. Está específicamente diseñado para su hogar e incluye el suministro de agua y el uso de las propiedades de la tierra en el tratamiento del agua residual.

Authors: Frank J Cole - Joshua M. McGrath - Gurpal Toor - Brian Kalmbach - Paul Shipley - David Ruppert

SFM-4 outlines conversions of soil test results from various regional soil test laboratories to Maryland's 'Fertility Index Value' (FIV) scale, upon which soil fertility recommendations for agricultural production are based. Authors: Frank J. Cole, Joshua McGrath, Gurpal Toor, Brian Kalmbach, Paul Shipley, and David Ruppert; Soil Fertility Management-Converting Among Soil Test Analyses Frequently Used in Maryland (SFM-4).

Authors: Maegan Perdue - Susan Schoenian

Bottle feeding kids and lambs is a critical skill for small ruminant producers. When done correctly, these animals can grow into healthy additions to the flock. Mistakes in bottle feeding can lead to sick or dead kids and lambs. This factsheet offers detailed instructions on how to properly bottle feed lambs and kids. Authors: Maegan Perdue and Susan Schoenian Title: Bottle Feeding Kids and Lambs (FS-1157)

Authors: Jamie Morris

Volunteer recognition is one of the seven steps to volunteer administration according to the ISOTURE Model. It is often an overlooked aspect of volunteer development, but can play an important role in creating a sense of belonging in volunteers and a culture of appreciation in your program. This factsheet using The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Work Place to identify ways to help professionals and others show appreciation to volunteers.