The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Bollinger County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
How to Can Pickled Products
Reviewed
Learn safe methods for canning pickled fruits and vegetables, including processing techniques and ingredient guidelines to prevent spoilage.
How to Can Meat, Fish and Poultry
Revised
Learn safe, research-based methods for canning meat, fish, and poultry using pressure canning to prevent foodborne illnesses.
How to Can Fresh Vegetables
Revised
Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.
How to Freeze Fruits
Reviewed
Learn how to freeze fruits effectively, including tips on preparation, preventing darkening, and approximate yields for various fruits.
How to Dehydrate Foods
Revised
Learn how to dehydrate fruits and vegetables safely with tips on preparation, pretreatment, and storage for longer-lasting, quality results.
Safe Home Canning Basics
Revised
Learn safe home canning techniques to preserve fruits, vegetables, meats, and more. Follow research-based methods to ensure food safety and quality.
How to Can Fresh Fruit
Reviewed
Did you know there's more than one way to can fresh fruit? Learn the options and what they mean for your final color and taste.
How to Can Sweet Spreads
Revised
Learn to safely prepare and preserve homemade jellies, jams, and fruit butters using tested canning techniques and proper ingredient ratios.
How to Freeze Vegetables
Reviewed
From blanching, cooling and freezing to thawing and using, learn how to safely freeze vegetables — asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, herbs, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and more — in this MU Extension guide.
Steps for Successful Home Canning
Revised
Learn safe, research-based home canning methods for preserving seasonal produce, including proper equipment, processing times, and techniques.
How to Can Fresh Tomato Products
Revised
Learn safe home canning of tomatoes, including acidification, packing methods, and processing times, to prevent botulism and preserve quality.
Freezing Basics
Reviewed
Learn how to freeze food safely, preserve flavor and texture, and avoid common mistakes for better long-term storage.
How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products
Revised
Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.
Introduction to Food Dehydration
Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, though methods for drying food have become sophisticated over time. Learn the benefits and methods of dehydrating foods and how to select an electric dehydrator.
How to Use Dehydrated Foods
Reviewed
Learn how to rehydrate and cook dehydrated fruits and vegetables for use in soups, casseroles, and baked goods.
Bollinger County Courthouse
New
Explore the history of Bollinger County's courthouse, from its original construction in 1852 to the rebuilding efforts after fires.