The following publications might be of particular interest to people in Barry County. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
How to Can Pickled Products
Reviewed | July 1, 2023 |
Have cucumbers, will pickle. Select the best ingredients and containers. Get crisp pickles. Process for the correct amount of time in a boiling-water or steam canner. Can sauerkraut or pickle various vegetables. Learn how in this University of Missouri Ex
Quality for Keeps: Freezer Problem Solver
Reviewed | January 25, 2023 |
Flowering Annuals: Characteristics and Culture
Reviewed | June 28, 2022 |
How to Can Fresh Vegetables
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
Learn to safely can fresh vegetables in this research-based guide covering asparagus, beans, beets, carrots, corn, okra, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins and spinach. Recommended pressure canner process times are provided.
How to Freeze Fruits
Reviewed | January 20, 2021 |
How to Freeze Home-Prepared Foods
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
How to Dehydrate Foods
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
Safe Home Canning Basics
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
Safely preserve fresh fruits and vegetables — and meat, poultry, seafood, soups and sauces — by the proper canning method: boiling water, steam or pressure. Learn the basics in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
How to Can Fresh Fruit
Reviewed | January 20, 2021 |
Did you know there's more than one way to can fresh fruit? Learn the options and what they mean for your final color and taste.
How to Can Sweet Spreads
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
How to Freeze Vegetables
Reviewed | January 20, 2021 |
From blanching, cooling and freezing to thawing and using, learn how to safely freeze vegetables — asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, herbs, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and more — in this MU Extension guide.
How to Can Meat, Fish and Poultry
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
Steps for Successful Home Canning
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
How to Can Fresh Tomato Products
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
Freezing Basics
Reviewed | January 20, 2021 |
Freezing is one of the easiest and quickest methods of food preservation. Most foods retain their natural color, flavor and texture better when frozen than when other methods of food preservation are used. Learn the basics in this MU Extension guide.
How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products
Revised | January 20, 2021 |
Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.
Introduction to Food Dehydration
| January 20, 2021 |
Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. Visit our website today to learn more about food dehydration.
How to Use Dehydrated Foods
Reviewed | May 1, 2018 |
Barry County Courthouse
New | August 1, 1980 |