

Dairy Grazing: Managing Pasture for Yield, Quality, Persistence and Intake
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Dairy grazing publication series
This publication is one in a series about operating and managing a pasture-based dairy. Although these publications often refer to conditions in Missouri, many of the principles and concepts described may apply to operations throughout the United States.

Missouri State and Local Taxes and Revenues: A 50-State Comparison for 2012
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Increasing Beneficial Insects in Row Crops and Gardens
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Learn how to attract and conserve beneficial insects in gardens and crops to control pests naturally, boosting plant health and biodiversity.

Biological Pest Control
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Integrated pest management (IPM) uses safe, cost-effective strategies like cultural practices, natural enemies, and selective pesticide use to control pests.

Cover Crops in Missouri: Putting Them to Work on Your Farm
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Explore effective cover crop strategies for Missouri farmers to enhance soil health, manage erosion, and boost yields.

What I have on hand
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Herbs and spices (Bundle of 25)
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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.

Cambio de Colores — Latinos in the Heartland: Growing Together in New Destination Areas
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Proceedings of the 2015 annual conference
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ICP Analysis Information Form
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This testing is intended to analyze the nutrient composition of your soil. Complete and submit this form along with your samples.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Community Gardening Toolkit, Page 6
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Download sample community gardening forms and find myriad resources to guide your vision.

Turfgrass Disease Identification Form
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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.

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.

Top Money-Saving Practices on Missouri Poultry Farms
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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.

Fire and Emergency Services Orientation and Terminology, Sixth Edition Manual
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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.

Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator, Third Edition Manual E-book
New $60
The new editions of these best-selling IFSTA fire apparatus driver/operator training materials mark a new approach to training driver/operators.

Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Farm Shops
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Learn practical strategies to reduce energy use and costs in farm shops, including audits, insulation, and efficient lighting.

Insect/Mite Identification Form
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