The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Ripley County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
How to Can Pickled Products
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Have cucumbers, will pickle. Select the best ingredients and containers. Get crisp pickles. Process for the correct amount of time in a boiling-water or steam canner. Can sauerkraut or pickle various vegetables. Learn how in this University of Missouri Ex
Resources for Your Flooded Home
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Family Disaster Plan
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Having a plan can help your family make it through any disaster with minimal stress. Creating a plan begins with a family meeting to discuss and decide how the family will respond to a disaster. Use this template to guide the process.
How to Can Fresh Tomato Products
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Freezing Basics
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Freezing is one of the easiest and quickest methods of food preservation. Most foods retain their natural color, flavor and texture better when frozen than when other methods of food preservation are used. Learn the basics in this MU Extension guide.
How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products
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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. Visit our website today to learn more about food dehydration.
How to Can Fresh Vegetables
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Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide covering asparagus, beans, beets, carrots, corn, okra, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins and spinach. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.
How to Freeze Fruits
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How to Dehydrate Foods
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Safe Home Canning Basics
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Safely preserve fresh fruits and vegetables — and meat, poultry, seafood, soups and sauces — by the proper canning method: boiling water, steam or pressure. Learn the basics in this guide.
How to Can Fresh Fruit
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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
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How to Freeze Vegetables
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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.
How to Use Dehydrated Foods
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Missouri Master Gardener Program Policies and Procedures
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Chapter 1 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
Welcome to the Missouri Master Gardener program.
Ripley County Courthouse
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