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Felling, Limbing and Bucking Trees
Reviewed
Whether you are using a chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest large timber, you will be performing three basic operations: felling, limbing and bucking. Felling involves cutting a standing tree and dropping it in the place you want it. Limbing is the removal of the branches from either standing or downed trees. Bucking is the process of cutting a downed tree into appropriate lengths.
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Vegetable Harvest and Storage
Reviewed
Timely harvest and proper storage help maintain the quality and freshness of garden vegetables. This publication describes how and when to harvest vegetables; special harvest preparations and storage requirements; and appropriate length and kinds of storage.
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Selecting and Maintaining a Chain Saw
Reviewed
The chain saw has become an everyday tool for a wide variety of people. Homeowners use chain saws to cut firewood and to do general tree trimming around their homes. Farmers find them useful for such jobs as clearing land, trimming trees and cutting firewood. Contractors use them for cutting large timbers, crossties and landscaping ties and for land clearing. And the chain saw is still the tool of choice for professional loggers.
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Sources for Farm and Home Water Supply
Revised
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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Horn Fly Trap Blueprint
Reviewed
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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First Aid for Storm-Damaged Trees
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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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National Screen-Free Week Flyer (Play More, Watch Less)
Revised
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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Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Recipe Cards
Revised
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Pollination Mechanisms and Plant-Pollinator Relationships
New
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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Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri
New
Missouri's wild turkey population was in danger of disappearing. Visit our site to learn about Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Management in Missouri.
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Soils, Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management
Revised $10
Soil is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, air and water. Visit our site to learn about Soils, Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management.
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Plant Diagnostic Clinic: Guidelines for Collecting and Submitting Samples
Reviewed
Collecting plant disease samples
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Structural Fire Fighting: Initial Response Strategy and Tactics, Second Edition Manual
New $70 to $80
This manual provides strategy and tactics for the incident commander arriving at structure fire incidents using the available responding resources. Learn to assess the fire situation, initiate a command structure, and deploy resources until the transfer of command or termination of the incident.
Fire Prevention Applications, Second edition Manual
New $69 to $78
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.
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Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth Edition Manual
New $75 to $90
This manual provides first responders with information to take appropriate initial actions at weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents and hazardous materials spills or releases. The focus is detailed information about hazardous materials initial operations.
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Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth Edition Manual and Workbook Package
New $110
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a package that is available for purchase in print.
To order publications for a tax-exempt organization, contact extpubs@missouri.edu for instructions.
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Hazardous Materials Technician, Second Edition Manual
New $69 to $85
This manual meets the requirements of NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2017, Chapter 7, Technician. This is the only training manual,with content to meet the new NFPA 1072 Professional Qualification Standard and to prepare for certification exams.
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Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth Edition Exam Prep
New $30
This Exam Prep includes 746 questions divided among all 15 chapters of Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth Edition. Each question includes the page reference where the correct answer is located in the Hazardous Materials for First Responders manual so the user can find the topic in the chapter.
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Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth Edition Curriculum
New $131
This curriculum covers all 15 chapters of the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, Fifth Edition. The components are designed for use in traditional face-to-face and hybrid classroom environments.
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Hazardous Materials Technician, Second Edition Curriculum
New $145
This curriculum covers all 14 chapters of the Hazardous Materials Technician, Second Edition Manual. The components are designed for use in traditional face-to-face and hybrid classroom environments. All the tools an instructor needs to deliver a course with successful outcomes for today’s students are provided in this comprehensive package.