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Through a network of county offices, the University of Missouri solves problems and engages with communities across all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis.

MU faculty, staff and elected council members, who live in your community, work with you to identify local interests and issues and then offer relevant programming and resources to meet the unique needs of you and your community.

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 6 (November/December)

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2019

One Jar Size Does Not Fit AllDuring food preservation classes, participants often say something like: “My family eats so much salsa, I can it in quart jars.” But there are no canning recommendations for preserving salsa in quart jars, only ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 5 (September/October)

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2019

Time for Apples!Fall is a wonderful time of year for many reasons, and the season’s abundance of fresh produce like apples is one of them. Whole apples store well in the refrigerator or in a cool, dark place for six to eight months (depending on ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 4 (July/August)

Publication date: July 1, 2019

Making jams and jellies is a great way to preserve extra summer fruits, particularly those that might be “imperfect” in their shape or size for eating fresh.

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 3 (May/June)

Publication date: May 1, 2019

Preserving Edible Pea PodsPreserving spring peas has long been popular, but have you given thought to preserving edible pea pods?Sugar snap peas are a cross between garden peas and edible pod peas. You can recognize them by their nonfibrous, plump, ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 2 (March/April)

Publication date: March 1, 2019

StrawberriesThough it may still feel like winter at times, local strawberries will be in season soon! Strawberries are not only a sure sign of spring, but also a very nutritious food. One cup of strawberries has only 53 calories, while providing 3 ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 1 (January/February)

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2019

Making Yogurt at HomeYogurt: By definition, it is a cultured milk product containing live bacteria. Federal standard of identity regulations require that a product specifically include Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus bacteria ...

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MU Extension in Mississippi County
109 N. First St.
Charleston, MO 63834

Phone:
573-683-6129

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