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Dairy Grazing: Growth of Pasture Plants
Reviewed
This publication offers insights into plant physiology and morphology, emphasizing their impact on grazing management.
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A Guide to the Common Forages and Weeds of Pastures
Reviewed $30
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
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Home Curing Bacon for a Mild Flavor
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Most people eat bacon because they like it, not for its nutritional value. Country-cured bacon is usually more salty and less desirable than commercially prepared bacon. This guide will outline procedures for curing bacon to get a mild flavor.
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Chimneys for Wood Stoves
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All wood-burning stoves need a well-constructed chimney to maximize efficiency and minimize danger. Visit our site to learn about chimneys for wood stoves.
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In a Pinch: Food Yields, Page 4
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Learn how much batter various sized and shaped baking pans can hold.
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Using and Storing All-Purpose Flour
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Learn how to measure, store, and use all-purpose flour safely, plus tips for extending shelf life and recipes for rolls and biscuit mix.
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In a Pinch: Food Yields, Page 2
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Learn the weight and volume of common can sizes, as well as what products they are typically used for when preserving foods.
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In a Pinch: Food Yields
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Quickly estimate ingredient conversions with this practical food yield chart—ideal for cooking, meal planning, or grocery shopping.
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Cleaning Stovepipes and Chimneys
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Chimneys need cleaning to reduce the possibility of a chimney fire. Visit our site to learn about Cleaning Stovepipes and Chimneys.
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In a Pinch: Food Yields, Page 5
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There are four quarts in a gallon, but how many tablespoons are there in a cup? This guide identifies various equivalent measures of use in the kitchen.
Storing Food in the Cupboard
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Knowing how to properly store food and how long it will keep means less food dollars wasted and ensures food will look and taste good when used. Retaining a food's original nutrients and knowing that it is safe to eat are important.
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Wood Stove Maintenance and Operation
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Many problems that arise with a stove are the direct result of incomplete combustion. Visit our site to learn about Wood Stove Maintenance and Operation.
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In a Pinch: Food Yields, Page 3
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If your treasured family recipe describes oven temperatures as slow, moderate or hot, this quick reference chart will help you decide what temperature to set your oven.
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In a Pinch: Ingredient Substitution
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Out of a certain ingredient a recipe calls for? Find out what items you might have on hand can serve as a substitute.
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Quality for Keeps: Freezer Problem Solver
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Provides guidance on managing freezer issues, including power outages, refreezing safety, and common freezing questions.
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Using and Storing Honey
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Honey is a versatile sweetener for baking, cooking, and beverages, and it stores best in a cool, dry place to prevent crystallization.
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Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables in Root Cellars
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Use this chart as a quick reference. For more detailed information about constructing and using a root cellar, check the references listed.
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Storing Food in the Refrigerator
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Food costs money, so keeping the quality of the food you buy just makes good sense. Knowing how to properly store food and how long to keep it brings many benefits.
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Selecting Landscape Plants: Ornamental Vines
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Enhance your landscape with ornamental vines that provide privacy, soften structures, and add seasonal interest. Learn selection, support, and care tips.
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Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp
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Hazardous Materials Technician, Third Edition Manual
New $75 to $90.90
This manual prepares emergency responders conducting technical, advanced, offensive operations during hazardous material incidents to meet the Technician-level certification requirements of NFPA 470, Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders, 2022 Edition. This manual adds to the techniques and principles learned in IFSTA’s Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Sixth Edition.
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Principles of Heavy Vehicle Extrication, First Edition Manual
New $63.50 to $74.70
This manual provides rescue personnel with an understanding of the current challenges, techniques, skills and equipment available for the safe and effective extrication of victims trapped in heavy vehicles and in passenger vehicles involved in heavy vehicle incidents. It teaches heavy vehicle extrication in three levels of capability: Awareness, Operations and Technician.
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Fire and Emergency Services Orientation and Terminology, Seventh Edition Manual
$71.91 to $84.60
This manual acquaints new firefighters and fire science students with the history, traditions, terminology, organization, and operation of the fire and emergency services. It also contains descriptions of fire service organizations, operational roles, and career paths.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 1 (January/February)
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Canning homemade soup? Learn safe pressure canning techniques and try a seasonal orange marmalade recipe in this food preservation guide.
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Encouraging Return Migration and Population Retention in Rural Communities
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Social ties, community attachment, and employment opportunities motivate migration to rural areas, offering insights for leaders aiming to attract residents.