University of Missouri Outreach and Extension
        South Central Missouri Region


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Home and Garden in South Central Missouri              

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Create healthy environments indoors and out with research-based information and education from University of Missouri Extension.

 A major function of the local University of Missouri Extension Centers is responding to clientele questions in horticultural areas such as lawns, gardens, shrubs, etc.  Local agricultural specialist work closely with county secretaries and state specialist to respond to a wide range of plant, insect, and disease questions.   University Guides often contain the answers to many of the questions.

      The Master Gardeners program is a volunteer training program conducted by University Outreach and Extension.  Master Gardeners take classroom training coordinated by local extension staff with the assistance of state extension specialist.   After completing the classroom portion, the participants are involved in a internship program of volunteer service coordinated by the local office.  The volunteers are ask to share their knowledge gained to help the community by answering horticulture questions.

     South Central Region is served by

Agronomy Specialists Ted Fry, Sarah Kenyon, and Will McClain.

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University of Missouri Outreach and Extension South Central Missouri Regional Director's Office
Richard E. Sparks,  Regional Director, sparksr@missouri.edu
Laura Wemhoener, Administrative Associate I
scrd@missouri.edu
 
Last update: July 27, 2007
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