Wildlife
Buying Locally Raised Meat for Custom Processing
Most people who buy meat from a local producer purchase a live animal (or a portion of one) and have it butchered by a "custom-exempt" processing plant. This publication explains how the process...
Developing a Pathogen Environmental Monitoring Program for a Food Manufacturing Facility
Regardless of its expense, food manufacturers should install a pathogen environmental program as part of their facility's commitment to food safety. No one-size-fits-all regimen exists, however.
Dutch Oven Cooking: Helper's Guide
Dutch oven cooking is a special activity that can be enjoyed by all. The fun comes not only from eating, but also on the way to the finished product. This project was written for those who love...
Dutch Oven Cooking: Project Manual Unit 1
Dutch oven cooking is a special activity that can be enjoyed by all. The fun comes not only from eating, but also on the way to the finished product. This project was written for those who love...
Guide to Using and Caring for Your Electric Programmable Pressure Cooker
An electric programmable pressure cooker (EPPC) helps you to serve meals in a matter of minutes. Learn how to operate and take care of these versatile, one-pot wonders in this wide-ranging PNW...
H2O to Go: Staying Hydrated Safely!
Because drinking water is a requirement for human survival, it is important to know the basic facts so you can maintain your general health. Along with telling you how much water to drink each day,...
Harvesting and Storing Fresh Garden Vegetables
Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity and storing them properly helps ensure top taste, nutrition and storage life. This publication explains how, covering vegetables from asparagus...
$7 Jerky is a nutritious, nonperishable, and lightweight protein source, but making it requires a lot of care. If done incorrectly, you can poison yourself or others. This publication shows you how...
Manage Wildlife Conflicts in Your Home and Garden
Our homes and gardens often overlap with spaces and resources used by wild animals, both native and non-native. A "shared habitat" situation can pose some challenges when the animals' day-to-day...
Monitoring of Greater Sage-Grouse Habitats and Populations
This field guide for wildlife biologists and land managers gives techniques for assessing sage-grouse habitats and populations, monitoring sage grouse populations, and capturing and marking sage...
Monitoring Populations of Sage-Grouse
Proceedings of a symposium at Idaho State University hosted by University of Idaho and Idaho State University. Discusses the importance of monitoring populations of animal species. The greater...
Shelf Life of Food: An Overview
Food safety is critical, yet surprisingly regulatory bodies do not require shelf-life testing for most products (infant formula being an exception). This bulletin provides all the basics that...
Slow Cooking from Start to Finish
A slow cooker produces a variety of delicious and healthy meals that save time, energy and money. Learn about this versatile kitchen appliance — operating it; selecting one that suits your needs;...