Hi Darcy; Big Welcome to Permies!
You have come to the right place!
Lots of folks here more than happy to help guide you on your new journey!
I believe we have a fair number of member's who live in MO.
We have a forum for just about anything. My personal favorite is the
Rocket Mass Heater Forum.
Come winter in your newly built cabin.... you might want to know something about them...
You already know the forum moderator... Nice guy, he'll be glad to help you learn all about them.
Come back often ... we will leave the light on for you.