

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2020, No. 3 (May/June)
New
Get tips on freezing, dehydrating and blanching brocolli and cauliflower; a recipe for pickling cauliflower; and a warning about why so-called dry canning is not safe in this University of Missouri Extension newsletter.

Dairy Grazing: Keys to Building a Profitable Pasture-Based Dairy
Revised
Discover four characteristics of profitable pasture-based dairies: system design, focused investments, cost control and careful approach to financial leverage.

Calculating the Value of Manure as a Fertilizer Source
Revised
Use this worksheet to estimate the value of manure nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and gauge how much manure to apply to corn, wheat, soybeans.

Nozzle Flow Rate Calculator
New
Use this calculator to determine the nozzle flow rate when preparing to spray pesticides on a field.

Human Water Cycle Poster
New $10
Use this poster to illustrate the importance of water in the body.

Blood Vessel Poster
New $10
Use this poster to illustrate the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy blood vessel.

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.


Introduction to Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response, First Edition Manual
New $40 to $48
This manual defines how to establish an ASHER training program on the local level, how to conduct threat assessment of your community, how to coordinate response with other responders, and how to recover from an ASHE. It is the only fire service training manual available on this topic.

Leadership for the Wildland Fire Officer: Leading in a Dangerous Profession, Second Edition Manual
New $69 to $80
This manual addresses various supervisory and leadership positions of wildland firefighting outlined by the National Wildfire Coordinators Group (NWCG). Chapters 1–5 are an excellent tool for any current or future leader in fire service. Chapters 6–9 deal with the situational and tactical processes a wildland fire officer faces daily. Following Chapter 9 is an addendum containing 15 after-action reports of “Fires We Should Not Forget” as well as the lesson learned from each fire.

Live Fire Instructor, First Edition Manual
New $59 to $68
This manual serves as a structured template for instructors tasked with the responsibility of facilitating live fire training. Live fire training requires instructors strictly follow guidelines and mandates due to the potential of injury or death among participants. This manual has been constructed to meet current recognized guidelines and practices in the field, with a specific focus on leadership, safety and supervision.

Environmental analysis information form
Revised
This testing is intended to analyze nutrients and metals in the soil in your growing environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.

E3A Solar Electricity: Conservation and Efficiency
Reviewed
Follow these energy conservation tips to reduce your energy use so you can install a smaller, more efficient and affordable renewable energy system.

E3A Home Energy: Air Sealing
Reviewed
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

E3A Solar Hot Water: System Options
Reviewed
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

E3A Solar Electricity: System Sizing
Reviewed
Determine the correct size for your solar electric photovoltaic (PV) system, and view solar radiation data for flat-plate collectors and panels.

E3A Home Energy: Home Insulation Choices
Reviewed
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

E3A Solar Hot Water: Installation
Reviewed
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

E3A Solar Electricity: Operation and Maintenance
Reviewed
Solar electric systems are low maintenance but need some attention to maximize performance. Learn various ways to monitor solar electric system performance.

E3A Home Energy: Saving Energy
Reviewed
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

E3A Biodiesel: Biodiesel Production for Personal Use
Reviewed
Editor’s note
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E3A Home Energy: Top Ten Tips
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E3A Biodiesel: Production
Reviewed
Editor’s note
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Chief Officer, Fourth Edition Manual
New from $65 to $80
This manual aims to provide the knowledge and skills base for Fire Officer III and IV candidates that is required by the NFPA 1021 job performance requirements. The text provides students with information about a chief officer's responsibility to supervise, manage, and administer fire and emergency services organizations.