The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Mississippi County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

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

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Learn safe methods for making low-sugar jams, jellies, and spreads, plus tips for preserving fruits like white peaches and pineapple.

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

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Learn how to choose, store, freeze, and dry strawberries to enjoy their flavor and nutrition beyond the harvest season.

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2018, No. 6 (November/December)

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Tips for stress-free holiday food-prep and gifting: Gift dry cake and bread mixes layered in jars. Label home canned food gifts for safety. Prepare and freeze foods for dinner ahead of time. Learn more in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2018, No. 4 (July/August)

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Discover the Seasonal and Simple app, your guide to selecting, preparing, and enjoying fresh, in-season produce with ease.

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2018, No. 3 (May/June)

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Try this Pickled Three-Bean Salad recipe, spring clean your freezer, preserve homemade pesto, and learn why not to can with an electric pressure cooker, all in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter for home food preservers.

Crop Water Use Program for Irrigation

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Water is an important factor that can affect crop yields. University of Missouri Extension developed an online application to help farmers produce higher crop yields by improving irrigation management.

Mississippi County Courthouse

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Explore the history of the Mississippi County Courthouse in Charleston, Missouri, from its 1901 construction to its 1938 fire and subsequent repairs.