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Hesser, R. B.; And Others – 1976
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University is a handbook for the water body manager. The bulk of the contents deals with aquatic plant control. The different types of aquatic plants, their reproduction and growth, and their role in the ecology of the water body are introduced in this main section. Also, the…
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Education, Extension Education
Hartwig, Nathan L. – 1976
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University is an introduction to weed control and herbicide use. An initial discussion of the characteristics of weeds includes scientific naming, weed competition with crops, weed dispersal and dormancy, and conditions affecting weed seed germination. The main body of the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Safety, Agricultural Trends, Chemical Nomenclature
Newman, Jim – 1976
Described in this manual is the use of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides in forestry. Both diseases and insects found in hardwoods and conifers are covered. Detailed information is given on methods of herbicide application. Finally, five important environmental considerations are given. (BB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Safety, Agriculture
Cole, Herbert, Jr.; And Others – 1977
This publication is the course book for a correspondence course in pest control with the Pennsylvania State University. It contains basic information for agricultural producers on pest management and the proper and safe use of pesticides. The course consists of eleven lessons which can be completed at one's leisure. The first nine lessons contain…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Personnel, Agricultural Safety, Correspondence Study
Air Force Inst. of Tech., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. School of Engineering. – 1971
This document contains information assembled by the Civil Engineering School to meet the initial requirements of NEPA 1969 and Executive Orders which required the Air Force to implement an effective environmental protection program. This course presents the various aspects of Air Force environmental protection problems which military personnel…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Air Pollution, Environmental Education, Federal Legislation
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Indian Journal of Adult Education, 1975
Strategies for weed control in cropped and non-cropped areas are presented together with an operational plan for implementing a program for weed control at the national level. The program includes training personnel and community education procedures. (EC)
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Community Education, Foreign Countries, Herbicides
MacGregor, Jean – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1992
Describes the establishment and results of a study committee asked to review existing pesticide policy, vegetation management programs and provide improvement recommendations in Thurston County, Washington. (MCO)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Action, Community Involvement, Environmental Education
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Kafarski, Pawel; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Describes the usefulness of glyphosate for a demonstration of its herbicidal properties. Includes a list of the materials, preparation of solutions, procedures, data collection and analysis for three activities involving this chemical. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Botany, College Science
Wingard, R. G.; And Others – 1977
This publication, produced by the Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension Service, is a non-technical guide to chemical control of aquatic vegetation. The purpose of this circular is to aid the land owner or manager in managing ponds, streams, and other water bodies for desired uses by managing the vegetation in, on, and around the water. Among the…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Extension Education, Herbicides, Land Use
Do It Now Foundation, Phoenix, AZ. – 1981
A collection of articles about the controversial use of paraquat (a toxic herbicide) in marijuana eradication programs is presented. Using a question-and-answer format, article 1 presents interviews with experts on all sides of the controversy, focusing on the legal, social, physiological, and ecological implications of the paraquat debate.…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Drug Legislation, Drug Use
Tulloch, Rodney W. – 1972
The document is designed to be used as a resource in teaching vocational agriculture high school students about the environment. Agricultural chemicals are the major focus, with some attention to radiation. The importance of safety in agricultural chemical use is stressed, with descriptions of the pesticide label; protective clothing; respiratory…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Supplies, Agriculture, Environmental Education
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Kelter, Paul B.; Grundman, Julie; Hage, David S.; Carr, James D.; Castro-Acuna, Carlos Mauricio – Journal of Chemical Education, 1997
Presents discussions on sources, health impacts, methods of analysis as well as lengthy discussions of lead, nitrates, and atrazine as related to water pollution and the interdisciplinary nature of the modern chemistry curriculum. (DKM)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Environmental Education, Hazardous Materials
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1973
This learning activity pac contains information to help the teachers of high school vocational agriculture in the instructional area of agronomy. Each of the two main sections, grain crops and weeds and controls, includes teacher and student units for the section lessons. Teacher units include special instructions--equipment needed (film…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Field Crops, Grains (Food)
Harrison, Kenneth M.; Iverson, Maynard J. – 1975
The proper use of agricultural pesticides is the major emphasis on the unit of instruction developed as a guide for use by teachers in planning and conducting young farmer and adult farmer classes. Seven lessons are included in the unit covering topical areas related to the utilization of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and the…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Adult Vocational Education, Agricultural Education, Curriculum Guides
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Sherma, Joseph – Analytical Chemistry, 1989
This review is devoted to methods for the determination of residues of pesticides and some related industrial chemicals. Topics include: residue methods, sampling, chromatography, organochlorine pesticides, organophosphorus pesticides, carbamate insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, pyrethrins, fumigants, and related chemicals. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Chromatography
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