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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Learn safe methods for canning pickled fruits and vegetables, including processing techniques and ingredient guidelines to prevent spoilage.​

Quality for Keeps: Freezer Problem Solver

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Reviewed by Leslie Bertsch
Department of Nutrition and Health

Resources for Your Flooded Home

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Editor's note

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.

Steps for Successful Home Canning

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Learn safe, research-based home canning methods for preserving seasonal produce, including proper equipment, processing times, and techniques.

How to Can Fresh Tomato Products

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​Learn safe home canning of tomatoes, including acidification, packing methods, and processing times, to prevent botulism and preserve quality.​

Freezing Basics

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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

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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, 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 Can Fresh Vegetables

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Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.

How to Freeze Fruits

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Learn how to freeze fruits effectively, including tips on preparation, preventing darkening, and approximate yields for various fruits.​

How to Freeze Home-Prepared Foods

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Developed by Barbara Willenberg

Revised by Susan Mills-Gray
State Nutrition Specialist

How to Dehydrate Foods

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Dehydrated foods are a sensible way for busy families to make healthy, portable snacks or store seasonal produce for use. You need to carefully follow directions for preparing and pretreating produce to maintain quality.

Safe Home Canning Basics

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​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

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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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​Learn to safely prepare and preserve homemade jellies, jams, and fruit butters using tested canning techniques and proper ingredient ratios.

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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Developed by Barbara Willenberg
Revised by Susan Mills-Gray, State Nutrition Specialist

Missouri Master Gardener Program Policies and Procedures

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Learn to grow and give back. The Missouri Master Gardener Program trains volunteers in research-based, sustainable home horticulture.

Ripley County Courthouse

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Editor’s note
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