Agrilife Extension Resources
We provide programs, tools, resources and expertise both local and statewide addressing business development and improvement, specializing in the areas of agriculture and agribusiness.
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This 4-page factsheet provides guidelines and tips that business owners can use when establishing an online presence.
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This four-page publication explores the potential for biofilms to act as reservoirs in protecting, harboring, and dispersing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) throughout the meat processing facility environment.
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This 4-page publication provides helpful guidance for the strategic budget planning process of local governments.
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This 2-page publication discusses the risks and fatalities associated with farm operations and the need for effective worker safety programs.
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This publication discusses how to retail your beef to a direct-to-consumer market.
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Sustainable agriculture takes into account multiple aspects of selling an agricultural product. This publication offers start-up tips and a list of resources for further information.
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This factsheet discusses a project that assessed labor and equipment limitations, risks, and benefits of different cost-sharing options in vineyards.
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‘Brown Bagging’ seeds poses risks and can be costly to farmers, whereas purchasing certified seed can increase farmers’ yield and profits. Certified seed passes through rigorous field inspection and testing. Selling and trading protected seed is illegal. This tri-fold brochure describes the benefits of choosing certified seed, compared to the risks of using ‘brown-bagged’ seeds. […]
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This publication explains how to estimate the grain yield of a corn crop before harvest. An interactive grain yield calculator is included. (7 pages)
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This publication reports the result of a 5-year study that showed over-fertilization with nitrogen is a common problem.