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Economic Base Multipliers and Community Growth
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
An economic base study gives detailed information about how a community earns its living. The study attempts to answer the following questions: What are the current sources of employment and income? Which of these sources depend on markets outside...
The impact of livestock production on local economies : summary of literature (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
This guide reviews the literature on the economic impact of animal feeding operations on national, state and local economies. The studies reviewed focused on the economic impacts of swine, beef and dairy production. In addition to economic impact...
The elements of economic development
(University of Missouri Extension, 1992)
More communities have come to realize that change is inevitable and they are establishing economic development programs to help them manage that change. At a time when the industrial revolution has given way to the information age, a good economic...
Understanding Your Community's Economic Base
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
Community leaders continually make important decisions that affect their community's economic growth and development. To make informed decisions, leaders need a thorough understanding of the community's economic base. This guide explains a method...
Steps in the biodiesel series : economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"Biodiesel may be derived from oilseed feedstock, known as virgin oil, or recycled vegetable oil. When feedstock is used, you should understand the economic factors that affect oilseed processing and how they relate to the overall economics...
Planning in Missouri : a primer
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1972)
"The emergence regional planning in Missouri has gained much attention. As a result, people are asking questions about the nature and potential of public planning at all levels. The purpose of this brochure is to deal briefly, in a nontechnical way...
Focus
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1967)
home economists work with families in familiar neighborhood surroundings, helping them understand and cope with family and community concerns. This publication was prepared by the Home Economics Sub-Committee and ECOP (Extension Committee...
Animal feeding operations and residential value : summary of literature (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
. This review summarizes the factors found to affect the size of the impact of AFOs on rural property values. These factors are distance, size and concentration, animal species, housing value, management factors and economic benefits....
Homemade jerky
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
"Jerky originally came to use from the Indians. Jerky is meat cut into thin strips and dried. Domestic beef and most big-game animals such as deer, antelope, elk, and moose can be used. The cut of meat is relatively ...
Engaging small businesses in rural economic development : seven guidelines for success
(University of Missouri Extension, 2019)
to resources as they seek opportunities. This publication focuses on one aspect of this work: meaningful engagement of rural small businesses in economic development decision making. There are many ways to approach development, this guide is based on three...
Solar domestic hot water heating systems (1978)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1978)
"Homeowners interested in using solar energy to reduce energy bills and help preserve fossil fuel supplies should consider installing a solar domestic hot water heating system."--First paragraph.
An economic model of a community economic base using multiplan on the IBM PC
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 1985)
"Using employment data this program creates a spread sheet model of a community's economic base. The model can be used to help understand the current sources of employment in an area, the extent to which local employment is dependent on external...
Recent social and economic trends for the U.S.
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 1981)
Introduction to the economics of pasture-based dairying (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
The following series of minimalist, pasture-based dairy model farms (75-cow, 150-cow, 300-cow and 600-cow) was developed to help dairy producers understand the economics of these dairy systems. Each model is customized to reflect an operational...
Missouri's third class county budget trend analysis
(University of Missouri Extension, 2018)
"This electric workbook enables Missouri third class counties to analyze county fiscal trends from 1996 to 2017. A county can carry out a study of its own budget and fiscal trends and performance to identify factors ...
Entrepreneurial dynamics in Missouri counties
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
"Entrepreneurial dynamics - the fow of business startups and business turnover, or churn, in a place - shape economic growth. Entrepreneurs may spark economic growth and development by contributing to employment growth, innovation, quality of life...
Steps in the anaerobic digester series : economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"Once you have determined that anaerobic digestion is technically feasible and have measured your methane generation potential, next consider whether the project would be economically feasible. You can subsidize many capital costs of building...
Economic Budgeting for Agroforestry Practices (2010)
(University of Missouri Extension, 2010)
Evaluation of the economic aspects of agroforestry provides a basis for estimating financial needs and feasibility, highlights trade-offs between multiple benefits, and monitors economic efficiency. The main technique used in economic analysis...
Consumer reaction to the UPC*
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1977)
"By this time, consumers are familiar with the small block of light and dark bars called the Universal Product Code that appears on almost every item sold in supermarkets. (See box for further information.) Yet, consumers ...
How broadband adoption and availability impacted rural employment during COVID-19
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"This publication highlights findings from a recent MU Extension study that investigated how broadband has affected rural employment. It found that broadband availability and adoption had positive and economically significant impacts on rural...