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NEWS MEDIA READERSHIP SURVEY 2009-2010

GENERAL PUBLIC READERSHIP SURVEY 2009-2010

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Thanks to the Greene County Commission, executive body of government in Greene County, for its annual support of extension.

 

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MEDIA RELEASES

News releases from Southwest Region News Service over the past 90-days. You can also get eNews for free via Southwest Region News Service. REQUEST A FREE SUBSCRIPTION HERE.

 

 

CLIPPING ARCHIVE

Visit our collection of press clippings highlighting some of the best MU Extension stories in southwest Missouri over the year.

 

NEED A SPECIALIST?

If you need a specialist, check our complete list of MU Extension personnel in southwest Missouri..

 

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You can also download a copy of the "Expert Guide" for southwest Missouri, access the statewide MU Extension directory or view our regional office and staff directory.

 

 

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In Local News

If you eat, you are involved with agriculture; give thanks

Ag in the Ozarks

News-Leader * 11-15-09

Start Planning Right Fruit Tree Treatment

Ask the Master Gardener

News-Leader * 11-15-09

Former 4-H group, Easy Riders, invited to big gig

News-Leader * Nov. 15, 2009

Gardening Class Planned for Rutledge-Wilson Park

News-Leader * Nov. 14, 2009

Enteries for “Free Media” Essay Contest Due March 5

News-Leader * Nov. 14, 2009

Create Disaster Kit Bit by Bit

Nevada Daily Mail * Nov. 6, 2009

Brining Turkey for Moist Flavor

Joplin Independent * Nov. 1, 2009

Forcing Bulbs for Winter Color

Joplin Independent * Nov. 1, 2009

Learning for Produce Growers

Joplin Independent* Oct. 31, 2009

Halloween Lady Beetles Making House Calls

Neveda Daily Mail * Oct. 29, 2009

Monett's DREAM not funded

Monett Times * Oct. 23, 2009

RADIO - Pawpaws

KSMU * Oct. 21, 2009

RADIO- Pasture-Based Dairy Operations

KABI * National NPR Show Oct. 14, 2009

VIDEO - 4-H is Changing with the Times

KY3 - Sept. 29, 2009

VIDEO - Botanical Center Construction Underway

KY3 - Sept. 25, 2009

RADIO - Driving Tour of One-Room Schools

KSMU - Sept. 24, 2009 (audio)

RADIO -Weevils go to Work Against Spotted Knapweed

KSMU -  story and MP3 file

VIDEO -Tips from MU Extension Garden

KOLR-TV10, Updated weekly in 2009

 
   

CITIZEN JOURNALISM ACADEMY

A collection of classes, programs and academy focused on creating a network of community focused citizen journalists. This program is available only from MU Extension in Greene County.


"YOU ARE THE EDITOR!"

Examine media ethics with real-life situations via an online survey. You can also download information from past surveys to use in the classroom. 


SHOULD WE BAN FIREWORKS?

A discussion guide for a public issues forum entitled, "Should We Ban Fireworks?" is available by clicking HERE. You can also read notes from previous forums on this same topic.


NEWS WRITING FOR THE NON-JOURNALIST

Various news writing brochures and from the "News Writing for the Non-Journalist" workshop can be found here.

 


OZARKS HISTORY

Learn more about the rural schools of Greene County, Mo. HERE. You can download a copy of a driving tour, purchase a book about the schools or get a copy of the educational packet, "A History of Me".


Last updated 11/20/2009

 

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David L. Burton, BurtonD@missouri.edu
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University of Missouri Extension
Last Modified:  11/20/09

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