Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2026, No. 4 (July/August)
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Learn the facts behind common home canning myths and how to safely preserve your food. This issue covers home canning practices, including proper tomato preservation, and discover tips for foraging, handling, preparing, and preserving wild foods.
Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure
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Learn how to manage livestock manure to enhance soil health, reduce fertilizer costs, and protect water quality through proper application practices.
Gases and Odors From Swine Wastes
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Gases from swine waste, such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, can impact air quality and health in confinement facilities.
Blueberry Planning Budget
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Use this enterprise budget to estimate the on-farm costs and returns from growing blueberries in a u-pick commercial operation in Missouri.
All-Weather Concrete Stock Tank
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Learn how to build an all-weather concrete stock tank, with measured and detailed plans.
Generating Methane Gas From Manure
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Did you know that you can generate methane gas from manure? Visit our site to learn about Generating Methane Gas From Manure.
Helping Children Stay Out of Parental Conflict
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Parental conflict is common, but involving children can make them feel caught in the middle and increase stress, anxiety, and behavior problems. The article highlights how triangulation happens and offers ways parents can protect children by setting boundaries, avoiding pulling them into disagreements, and providing reassurance and emotional support.
Supporting Early Communication and Literacy Skills in Infants and Toddlers
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Early literacy starts at birth and develops through everyday interactions like talking, reading, singing, and play. The article explains how responsive “serve-and-return” communication builds early language, brain development, and future reading skills, and shares simple ways caregivers can support learning during daily routines, along with helpful community resources.
Fall Armyworm in Missouri Pastures
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This publication describes the biology and ecology of fall armyworm in Missouri pastures, as well as scouting and management techniques.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Quick and Easy Beef Skillet Supper (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Blood Vessel Poster
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Use this poster to illustrate the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy blood vessel.
Jump Ahead With Food Safety Board Game Poster
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This 11-by-17-inch poster is designed to be the Jump Ahead with Food Safety game board. It is one posters designed to be used with the Show Me Nutrition, Second Grade curriculum.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Taco Salad (Bundle of 25)
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Learn how to make a quick, nutritious taco salad with simple ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and detailed nutrition information.
Hunger Cues Poster
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Use this poster as an aid to help students understand body cues of hunger and fullness.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Simple Stir-fry (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Peanut Butter Treats (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Graham Cracker Treats (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Colorful Veggie Pockets (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Zesty Veggie Pasta Salad (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Cinnamon Grape Salad (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Wonderful Winter Squash (Bundle of 25)
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Explore 25 easy, healthy recipes with winter squash—quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for nutrition education.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Creamy Peanut Butter Fruit Dip (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Orange Honey Acorn Squash (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Crunchy and Fruity Yogurt Parfait (Bundle of 25)
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Quick and healthy yogurt parfait recipe with granola, bananas, and raisins; ideal for nutrition education and simple meal planning.
Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes — Hearty Roasted Vegetables (Bundle of 25)
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF. It is also available printed as part of the NC1 Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes set. Questions? Contact Jo Britt-Rankin.