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Nutrition and health education

Research-based programs and tips on nutrition, recipes, food safety, food preservation, exercise and health.

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Publications

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 3 (May/June)

Publication date: May 1, 2022

Making Sweet Spreads and Canning FruitFruits contain natural sugar known as fructose. When we make canned jellies or sauces, we may add more sugar to help preserve, sweeten and maintain the quality of the fruit. Many people are paying more attention ...

Fun With Food and Fitness — Newsletter for First Grade Curriculum Lesson 1: Pesky Germs

Publication date: May 1, 2022

Editor's noteThis publication is intended for print distribution. Please see links to ordering information on this page. If reprinting or copying, please complete the permissions form that can be found under guidelines to reprint or copy on the left ...

5 Steps to Buying Meat Direct From the Farm

Publication date: May 1, 2022

To access and purchase local meat, consumers have choices. One option is to buy a live animal from a livestock producer and have that animal processed at a custom-exempt, state-inspected or federally inspected facility. Rather than purchase a whole ...

Spiders

Publication date: April 15, 2022

Your browser does not support the video tag.Reviewed by Tamra ReallField Specialist in HorticultureRichard M. HousemanDepartment of EntomologySpiders belong to the order Araneae of the class Arachnida. They are most closely related to scorpions, ...

Bats of Missouri: Information for Homeowners

Publication date: April 14, 2022

Bats are unique and interesting animals. Because of their nocturnal nature and widespread misconceptions about them, they are the subject of myths and folklore that make them one of the most mysterious and misunderstood mammals. The presence of a bat ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 2 (March/April)

Publication date: March 1, 2022

Do NOT Can Pickled EggsWhile you may see home-canned pickled eggs for purchase, it is actually not safe to can pickled eggs at home. In fact, home-pickled eggs stored at room temperature were linked to a case of botulism — so just imagine long term ...

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Featured programs

A Matter of Balance

Helps older adults reduce their fear of falling.

Cooking Matters

Helps families learn how to shop for and prepare healthy, low-cost meals.

Eat Smart on the Go

Showcase fresh, local food at your community event with MU Extension's Eat Smart on the go demo truck.

Family Nutrition Education Program

Providing nutrition education that promotes lifelong health and fitness for individuals and families.

Food Preservation

MU Extension provides up-to-date, research-based procedural recommendations, tested recipes, and hands-on workshops that assist the consumer in safely preserving produce and other products.

Food Safety

Consumer education on safe food handling with food preparation, food preservation, food service and more. Learn how to safely handle food from the farm to your table.

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