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Bacteria in Drinking Water
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Learn about waterborne bacteria, health risks, testing methods, and disinfection techniques to ensure safe drinking water for humans and animals.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Pesticide Storage and Handling
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This publication examines five areas of pesticide management practices on your farmstead:
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Hazardous Waste Management
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Learn safe practices for managing hazardous materials on farms to protect drinking water and comply with environmental regulations.
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Water Testing: What to Test For
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Learn which water tests to perform for private supplies, including bacteria, nitrates, pH, and more, to ensure safety and identify potential issues.
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MyPlate: Be an Active Family—10 Tips to Help Adults Include Physical Activity
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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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Understanding Your Home Water Treatment Systems
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Learn about home water treatment methods, including disinfection, filtration, and reverse osmosis, to enhance water quality and address common issues.
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Agricultural Sources of Contaminants in Groundwater and Surface Water
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Learn how agricultural practices impact water quality, from manure and pesticide use to fertilizer spills.
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Groundwater Quality
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Learn how groundwater contamination happens, its effects on drinking water, and ways to protect this vital natural resource from pollution.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Fertilizer Storage and Handling
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If stored safely in a secure location, fertilizers pose little danger to groundwater. Common sense suggests keeping fertilizer dry and out of the way of activities that might rip open a bag or allow rain to enter a bulk container.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Household Wastewater Treatment
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Learn how to properly install and maintain household wastewater systems to protect water quality and comply with local regulations.
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Sources for Farm and Home Water Supply
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A dependable, drinkable water supply is an absolute must for farm enterprises. Sources in Missouri include wells, cisterns, public water supplies, springs and ponds. Other important aspects of a water supply are the quantity needed, pumping, distribution and treatment.
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Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites
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Runoff from construction sites is a major source of sediment. Visit our site to learn about Controlling Runoff and Erosion at Urban Construction Sites.
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Vegetable Harvest and Storage
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Learn how to properly harvest and store various vegetables to ensure optimal quality and shelf life.
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How to Size a Farm and Home Water System
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A farmstead water system should be able to supply the peak flow rate continuously for two hours. A home water system should be able to supply peak demand continuously for one hour. If the peak use rate exceeds the maximum well yield, provide intermediate storage.
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Horn Fly Trap Blueprint
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a downloadable PDF. Please see the link to the PDF file. The PDF is 50 percent the size of the original blueprint.
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Exhibiting and Judging Garden Vegetables
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Learn how to set up a vegetable exhibit, the factors vegetables are judged on, and conditions that could result in disqualification.
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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Recipe Cards
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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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National Screen-Free Week Flyer (Play More, Watch Less)
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Editor’s note
The back of the PDF is a worksheet where you can write down or draw a picture of each activity you do without a screen during National Screen-Free Week — or any week you set this challenge for your family.
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Pollination Mechanisms and Plant-Pollinator Relationships
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Pollination is one of the most fascinating processes in nature. Visit our site to learn about Pollination Mechanisms and Plant-Pollinator Relationships.
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Soils, Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management
Revised $10
Discover essential information on soil properties, plant nutrition, and effective nutrient management techniques to enhance your gardening success.
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Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
Reviewed $10
Pruning is an important practice for maintaining the health, size & vigor of trees. Visit our site to learn about Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs.
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Herbicide Classification Chart
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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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Insects
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Chapter 12 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
Fire Prevention Applications, Second edition Manual
New $69 to $82
This NEW updated text presents fire prevention methods for comprehensive risk reduction strategies in detail. Community coalition building to solve present-day community risk challenges is emphasized.