Engaging Small Businesses in Rural Economic Development: Seven Guidelines for Success
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Follow these guidelines for facilitating an improved business engagement while fostering leadership and problem solving to find meaningful engagement in rural small businesses. Business examples and seven key guidelines are presented here.
Manure Analysis Information Form
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Manure testing is necessary to make optimum use of manure, which is a valuable source of nutrients for crops and improves soil productivity, while protecting water resources. Complete and submit this form along with your manure samples.
Soil Sample Information for Field Crops
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To have your soil analyzed, complete and submit this form along with your field crop samples.
Soil Sample Information for Commercial Fruits, Vegetables and Turfs
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Commercial fruit, vegetable and turf growers in Missouri can have their soil analyzed by the MU Extension Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Greenhouse/Green Roof Media Analysis Information Form
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Testing greenhouse media provides an assessment of the material to adequately provide plant nutrients and provide a good rooting environment. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.
Compost Analysis Information Form
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It is preferable to know the nutrient content of your compost material. Based on the compost analysis you can decrease the amount of fertilizer needed. Complete and submit this form along with your compost samples for analysis.
Using and Storing Cornmeal
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Cornmeal is a staple in many kitchens because it has a variety of uses. Visit our website today to learn about Using and Storing Cornmeal.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 4 (July/August)
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Learn safe methods for making low-sugar jams, jellies, and spreads, plus tips for preserving fruits like white peaches and pineapple.
Frequently Asked Vegetable Questions
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Are you wondering why your carrot seeds won’t germinate or when to harvest your zucchini? Find answers to these and many more vegetable questions in this guide.
Selected Ground Covers for Missouri
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Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. All the ground covers discussed in this guide are reliably cold hardy throughout Missouri.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 3 (May/June)
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Discover safe methods for blanching and freezing sugar snap peas to preserve peak flavor, texture, and nutritional quality.
Cleaning Healthy. Cleaning Green.
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Editor's note
This publication is intended for digital download.
Green Cleaning: Recipes for a Healthy Home
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Editor's note
This publication is intended for digital download.
Bees and Wasps
Reviewed
Learn to identify common bees and wasps in Missouri, understand their nesting habits, and get tips on managing their presence safely.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 2 (March/April)
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Learn how to choose, store, freeze, and dry strawberries to enjoy their flavor and nutrition beyond the harvest season.
Live Fire Training Principles and Practice, Second Edition Manual
New $110
This manual provides a definitive guide on how to ensure safe and realistic live fire training for both students and instructors. It addresses all the requirements for NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2018 Edition.
Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply, Third Edition Manual
New $84.15 to $99
This manual covers the basics of water and water flow, theoretical and practical methods of determining water flow and pressure loss, types of pumps and fire apparatus used to move water, relay pumping operations, fire pump testing, and effectively supplying sprinkler and standpipe systems. It also discusses recent research on updating friction loss coefficients for the modern fire hose.
Missouri’s Third Class County Budget Trend Analysis
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Use this workbook to analyze fiscal trends in Missouri counties as well as carry out studies on budget, fiscal trends, and performance to identify needed actions. Compare past performance to set standards to gauge them alongside each other as well.
Facility Fire Brigades, 2nd Edition Manual E-book
New $80.33
The manual assists management and safety professionals in commercial and industrial occupancies with compliance to applicable laws and regulations regarding training and management of fire brigades. Trainees and instructors will find benefit in using the 144 skill sheets to meet the JPRs specified by NFPA 600, Standard on Facility Fire Brigades, (2015) and OSHA regulations in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.
The County Extension Manual
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Editor's note
This item is available for University of Missouri Extension internal orders or download only.
For more information, contact extpubs@missouri.edu
Rapid Intervention Teams, Second Edition Manual
New $61.97 to $72.90
This manual presents the purpose of a rapid intervention team (RIT) program and how to implement one in an emergency response organization. It serves as a guide to the regulations and standards that apply to RIT including information from NFPA 1407 related to training and operational concepts.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 1 (January/February)
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Step-by-step tips for homemade yogurt: sanitize tools, control temperatures, and use just milk plus starter for safe, satisfying results.
Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals: Ordering Information
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Ordering information for pesticide applicator training manuals, including the core manual and various category-specific manuals.