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Find Your Place

Find a place here in Missouri...

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University of Missouri Extension knows there's more to who you are than your career. As a regional specialist, you are part of the community – living and working alongside your neighbors.

We know that lifestyle, family and personal interests are important considerations when making career decisions.

Whether your tastes run to the simplicity of rural living, the excitement of city life or somewhere in between, you will find your place here in Missouri. In addition, you will enjoy a cost of living that is among the lowest in the nation.

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Rachel Miles 4-H Youth Specialist, Saline County
If I want to run and see some friends in Kansas City, it’s not that far. On the other hand, if I just want run to Wal-Mart, it’s only 10 minutes. It’s the best of both worlds.

Virginia Wilson Business Specialist, St. Charles County
There’s always lots going on in this area. Being in an urban area, on any given day, you can look in the paper and do just about anything you want. St. Louis is a big sports area. If it’s concerts, musical, theatre, there’s always something to do.