Get ready for the Fair!
Download the 2012 Shelby County Youth Fair Book. The 2012 Shelby County Youth Fair will be held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Shelbina July 9 to July 14.
Office Hours Reduced
Facing a $5,000 cut by Shelby County Commissioners to the 2012 budget the Shelby County Extension Council approved two changes in February:
1) Reduce office hours by going to a four-day week beginning in March 2012
2) Increase the meeting room rental fee to $25
Friday closure of the Shelby County Extension Center began on Friday, March 2. A mail drop is located next to the front entrance door for small items. MU Extension regional specialists Wendy Brumbaugh and Max Glover can be contacted via email on Fridays when County office resources are not available.
Beekeeping Workshop
University of Missouri Extension and EPA Region 7 hosted a free beekeeping workshop for beginners in February. The workshop was held at the Macon First Christian Church on Saturday February 25 from 9 am to 4 pm. Thanks to Jim and Valerie Duever of Jim 'n' I Farms for teaching the workshop and student Tammy for a great blog post about the workshop!
Joining 4-H
4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is young people making new friends and memories while preparing to be leaders of today and tomorrow. We are a volunteer-led organization that reaches boys and girls through small groups called clubs. 4-H members choose from over 40 projects in which to participate. Most projects use hands-on learning experiences to teach subject matter and life-skills such as cooperation, leadership and decision-making — skills that can be applied over and over for a lifetime. Contact Lesley Daniel at DanielLB@missouri.edu or (573) 633-2640 to learn how to join a 4-H club near you.
Is your family or business prepared for an emergency?
It is important to be prepared with a plan, supplies, and important papers. These MU Extension publications will help you to be prepared.
MU Extension publication, EMW1011, Family Disaster Plan — a step-by-step guide
MU Extension publication, EMW1012, Disaster Supplies Kit — suggestions for every scenario
Grab-and-go box — explains what papers you should have ready to take with you in an emergency