The following publications cover topics related to Food Systems. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Storing foods at home
Revised
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Method of Retail Sale for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
New
If you are selling fruits or vegetables direct to consumer through a farmers market, farm stand, or other means, it is important that you sell produce by the proper method, as indicated in the tables in this guide.
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Poster
Reviewed $31
Easily keep track of when fruits and vegetables are in season with this attractive 2-foot-by-3-foot display.
Sampling Safely at Farmers Markets — Fact Sheet
Reviewed
Read this to understand sampling regulations at farmers markets. Learn how to establish and estimate costs for handwash stations and washing and sanitizing stations.
Successfully Direct Marketing Beef
New
Get tips on direct marketing beef in this 32-page publication.
Selecting an Appropriate Pricing Strategy
Revised
This guide outlines how to set prices for value-added agricultural products by analyzing costs, customer demand, and competition.
Local and Regional Food System Resilience During COVID-19
New
Explore how local food systems adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic with online sales growth and innovative policy changes to ensure resilience.
Break-even Pricing, Revenue and Units
Revised
This guide explains how to calculate break-even price, revenue, and unit sales for value-added agricultural products.
Working Together to Reduce Food Waste — Extension Leader’s Guide
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Could Online Sales Be a Direct Marketing Opportunity for Rural Farms?
New
Selling food online can help rural farms reach more customers and reduce costs, especially for new farms offering value-added products.
“Alternative” Protein Sources — Extension Fact Sheet
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Garden to Plate: Food Safety for School and Community Gardens — Fact Sheet
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Starter Kit
New
Toolkit to help communities partner with small retailers to promote healthy eating through resources, signage, and evaluation tools.
Food Labeling for Missouri Food Producers and Processors — Fact Sheet
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Meat Product Labeling and Marketing: What Do All Those Words Really Mean? — Fact Sheet
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets — Fact Sheet
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
New $40
Editor’s note
High Tunnel Tomato Production
New
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.