Cole County Extension Center

Upcoming Programs:

36th Annual Cole County Extension Fall Festival

Applications have been mailed to interested vendors for the 36th Annual Fall Festival. This event will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds from this event go back to the Cole County Extension Center to support local programs and for upkeep of the Extension Center. Direct further questions to Jane Kempker at kempkerj@missouri.edu or call 573-634-2824 x 301.

Fall Master Gardener Classes

Master Gardener classes are held twice a year in Cole County, in the spring and in the fall, and each session lasts 12 weeks. The next series will begin on August 13, and will be held for the next 12 Monday's with the exception of Labor Day. All classes will be held at the Cole County Extension office. The fee for the entire series is $135 + 30 hours of volunteer service by Nov. 30, 2013. Call the office at 573-634-2824 or email kempkerj@missouri.edu for more information and to be added to a list for an application. Spacing is limited.

Your Financial Game Plan

Go from Financial Bench Warmer to a Star. Learn winning family financial strategies by attending one of Coach Mason's workshops! You will definitely score big by learning how to: stop spending more than you earn, focus on needs not wants and make a financial game plan that works. Attend one of the classes. All classes are held at the Cole County Extension Center from March to November. Your Financial Game Plan (PDF)

Business programs for new businesses

Chris Thompson, Cole County business specialist, hosts classes, including Starting a Small Business: The First Steps and The Basics of Writing a Business Plan, for new businesses almost every month. Interested? Visit our Business programs page or email Chris at thompsoncv@missouri.edu.

Join 4-H

There are 11 active 4-H Clubs in Cole County, and you don't have to grow up on a farm to belong to 4-H. Currently, Shooting Sports is the fastest growing project but with so many choices to choose from, almost anyone can find something that they enjoy. 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-18. Contact youth specialist Jenny Norell at flattj@missouri.edu to find out more.

Master Gardeners

Central Missouri Master Gardeners meet most months at McClung Park at 6 p.m. except in January and December. These meetings are open to all.

Stay up-to-date with Cole County

Please send an email to Jane Kempker, kempkerj@missouri.edu, to be added to a monthly mailing list. You will be the first to know what is happening with your local extension center in Cole County.