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Canning Foods at Home General Guidelines
FileCanning is a method of food preservation in which items are placed in mason jars and heated to a preset temperature for a set amount of time.
Characteristics of U.S. Goat Meat Consumers
pageThe small ruminant industry has grown rapidly in the United States and Missouri during the past few decades, driven primarily by the increase of small acreage producers. In 2024, Missouri had the second-largest inventory of all meat goat-producing states in the U.S.
Cyclosporiasis Fact Sheet
FileCyclospora is a tiny parasite that you can only see with a microscope. If you eat food or drink water that has this germ in it, you can catch an intestinal illness known as Cyclosporiasis, which upsets your stomach and gut and often brings on diarrhea. This illness rarely becomes serious, but it can keep you feeling unwell for days or even weeks.
Freezing fruits and vegetables
FileFreezing fruits and vegetables for Quick and Convenient Preservation.
Garlic Production in Missouri
pageLearn how to plant, grow, harvest, and store garlic in Missouri. Explore softneck and hardneck varieties, soil prep, pests, and disease management.
Missouri Small Ruminant Production Survey Report
pageLincoln University and University of Missouri Extension survey results on Missouri's sheep and goat operations, covering producer demographics, operation characteristics, sales and marketing practices, and production costs to guide Extension resource development.