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Understanding the Pesticide Label
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Learn how to interpret pesticide labels for safe application and compliance with regulations.
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What I have on hand
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Cambio de Colores — Latinos in the Heartland: Growing Together in New Destination Areas
New
Proceedings of the 2015 annual conference
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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ICP Analysis Information Form
Revised
This testing is intended to analyze the nutrient composition of your soil. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
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Community Gardening Toolkit
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Learn how to plan, start, and maintain a successful community garden with tips on organizing, site selection, funding, and long-term management.
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Community Gardening Toolkit, Page 3
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Here are some important questions to address at an initial meeting of a community garden group, when evaluating potential garden sites, and to identify local resources needed.
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Community Gardening Toolkit, Page 6
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Download sample community gardening forms and find myriad resources to guide your vision.
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Community Gardening Toolkit, Page 4
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Community gardens have been used in American cities since the 1890s. They were important during the World Wars and the Great Depression. In the 1970s, they experienced a rebirth in response to urban abandonment, rising inflation, environmental concerns and a desire to build neighborly connections.
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Community Gardening Toolkit, Page 7
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These web addresses in the Community Gardening Toolkit changed as of April 2015. Note that others have likely changed since then.
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Community Gardening Toolkit, Page 2
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Community gardening advocates today claim that community gardens have permanent, long-term functions that provide a number of benefits to individuals, families and communities.
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Community Gardening Toolkit, Page 5
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Read about four community garden experiences of building community, giving back, school gardening and intergenerational gardening.
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Turfgrass Disease Identification Form
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Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Establishment and Care of Buffalograss Lawns
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Establish a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant buffalograss lawn with expert guidance on planting, care, and cultivar selection.
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Top Money-Saving Practices on Missouri Poultry Farms
New
The poultry industry continues to be an important component of Missouri's economy, with the 2007 census reporting $1,676,632,000 in sales. This figure represents 16.8 percent of Missouri's agricultural sales and ranks third in sales in Missouri only behind grain crops and cattle. Poultry operations are highly efficient environments in which temperature, humidity and lighting are closely monitored to raise high-quality birds.
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Top Money-Saving Practices on Missouri Dairy Farms
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Dairy operations use a substantial amount of energy to move and cool milk. However, substantial energy and monetary savings can be realized by implementing energy-efficient measures recommended in an energy audit.
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Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Sixth Edition Manual
New $68 to $80
Airport firefighters, airport driver operators, and airport crew chiefs will use this text to meet the most current NFPA, FARs and ICAO requirements. This manual provides the information firefighters need to effectively perform the tasks for aircraft rescue and fire fighting and to complete airport firefighter certification.
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Fire Officer Principles and Practice, Enhanced Fourth Edition Manual
New $105
This manual covers the entire spectrum of the 2014 Edition of NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
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Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Third Edition
New $76 to $89
The new editions of IFSTA’s fire apparatus driver/operator training materials mark a new approach to training driver/operators. The Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Thfive5 chapters relevant to aerial apparatus. Personnel on departments that operate both types of apparatus now only need one manual and one curriculum for training.
Command and Control: ICS, Strategy Development, and Tactical Selections, Book 2, Second Edition Manual
New $74 to $87
This book details the basic processes that apply to all incidents as well as some of the specific procedures necessary to make effective decisions at certain common occupancies. It covers incident scene decision-making in depth, presenting the two current and successful methodologies for making emergency decisions.
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Energy Efficiency and Farm Water Systems
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Farm water systems are often neglected when it comes to energy efficiency. Although the savings to be realized may not be as great as perhaps energy-efficient lighting, the return can be fairly short for some energy-saving investments. This guide presents some general guidelines regarding farm water systems.
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Fire and Emergency Services Safety Officer, Second Edition Manual
New $64 to $75
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase as an e-book.
To order publications for a tax-exempt organization, contact extpubs@missouri.edu for instructions.
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Fire and Emergency Services Orientation and Terminology, Sixth Edition Manual
New $73 to $86
This manual acquaints new firefighters with the history, traditions, terminology, organization, and operation of the fire and emergency services. It also contains an extensive fire and emergency services glossary and typical job and operation descriptions that should provide insight into the inner workings of the fire service.
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Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator, Third Edition Manual E-book
New $62
The new editions of these best-selling IFSTA fire apparatus driver/operator training materials mark a new approach to training driver/operators.
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Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Farm Shops
New
Learn practical strategies to reduce energy use and costs in farm shops, including audits, insulation, and efficient lighting.
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Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, Third Edition Exam Prep
New $29
Prepare for firefighter certification with comprehensive exam prep, featuring 953 questions from the "Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator" handbook.