2012 Gasconade County Fair - July 25 - 28 - Theme -- "Harvesting Traditions"

NOTE:  Livestock Entries are due July 1st, 2012

Visit our Gasconade County Fair page for a schedule of daily events and entry information.

Gardening Season has arrived!

To find the latest information for preserving your garden's bounty this summer, check out the University of Missouir's information on food preservation.

2011 Annual report

Review our Annual Report to see University of Missouri Extension's impact in Gasconade County during 2011.

Soil testing

Don’t guess. Soil tests save time and money.

Soil testing is the best guide to the wise and efficient use of fertilizer and soil amendments, said Manjula Nathan, director of the University of Missouri Extension Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Services.

Whether you grow acres of row crops or have a vegetable patch in the backyard, a soil test will provide you with an analysis of nutrients and a set of recommendations for any improvements. 

Soil testing can be done through the extension office. The cost is $15 per sample with results received in about two weeks. Soil testing publications