Technology
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The Many Cosmetics used by Egyptians
The Egyptians used a surprisingly large number of makeup and skin care products. Rouge colored their lips and cheeks, while…
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INCIDENCE/PREVALENCE OF MICROORGANISMS IN FRESH RED MEATS
The term “biota” is used throughout this text in lieu of “flora” as a general reference to bacteria. Flora refers…
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Goals of a Sustainable Soil Fertility Management Program
To sustain high crop productivity and crop quality in food and fiber production (not maximum yields, which typically require excessive…
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Garden and Field Tillage and Cultivation
Cultivation is a purposefully broader concept than simply digging or tilling the soil—cultivation involves an array of tools, materials and…
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TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) FOR NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS
Full-time students who are New York State residents may be eligible for a TAP grant ranging from $500 to full…
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Soil Fertility and Soil Health in Sustainable Farming Systems
Soil health and fertility defined (see www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/soils/health/, and soilhealth.cals.cornell.edu/) a) “Soil health” and “soil quality” can be used interchangeably. They…
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Organic Farming and Gardening Skills and Practices
Feed the soil to feed the plant” is a basic principle of organic farming and gardening. This unit introduces students…
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BIOCHEMICAL EVENTS THAT LEAD TO RIGOR MORTIS
Upon the slaughter of a well-rested beef animal, a series of events takes place that leads to the production of…
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