The following publications cover topics related to Food Systems. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Garden to Plate: Food Safety for School and Community Gardens — Fact Sheet
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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy: Starter Kit
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This item is available for University of Missouri Extension internal orders only.
For more information about the starter kit, email Jollyn Tyryfter.
Food Labeling for Missouri Food Producers and Processors — Fact Sheet
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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Meat Product Labeling and Marketing: What Do All Those Words Really Mean? — Fact Sheet
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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets — Fact Sheet
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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Community Gardening Toolkit
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A community garden means many things to many people. Community gardens also take many shapes and forms. Regardless of why people choose to take part in a community garden or how a garden is organized, the activity of gardening with others can be both rewarding and challenging.
Fruit Spray Schedules for the Homeowner
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Most home fruit plants require pesticide treatments to control serious diseases and insect pests. Learn what pesticides are needed and the frequency of application of sprays for many fruits in this guide.
Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
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Organic Vegetable Gardening Techniques
Revised
Defining organicIn agriculture, the word organic has come to mean “foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones.” According to the USDA National Organic Standard Board, organic agriculture:
Seasonal and Simple: A Guide for Enjoying Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
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Seasonal and simple is a guide to help you select, store and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. Check out the free app and publication.
High Tunnel Tomato Production
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
How to Build a Compost Bin
Reviewed
Learn about five types of composting and how to build a composting bin. Worm and hemp composting, wire-mesh and snow-fence holding units, and wood and wire three-bin turning units are all covered in this University of Missouri Extension guide.