Barry County

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Households and businesses in southern Missouri affected by severe weather and flooding May 19-27 can apply for federal assistance. Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) is providing various types of assistance to homeowners, renters and self-employed business owners in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Texas counties. A few Disaster Recovery Centers have been set up to assist storm survivors.

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We bring Mizzou to Barry County.

Missouri map with Barry County highlighted

Through a network of county offices, the University of Missouri solves problems and engages with communities across all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis.

MU faculty, staff and elected council members, who live in your community, work with you to identify local interests and issues and then offer relevant programming and resources to meet the unique needs of you and your community.

Our job is to partner with communities to find solutions with credible, science-based information that will help you:

  • Grow safe and healthy food
  • Build and grow profitable businesses
  • Improve your health and relationships
  • Increase agricultural production
  • Update professional training in business, health and safety
  • Engage youth as valued, contributing citizens

Explore the MU Extension website and Barry County pages to discover how MU Extension can enhance your life.

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County Council of the Year

The Barry County Extension Council was named the MU Extension County Council of the Year for 2023.

The award recognizes the central role councils have in:

  • identifying local opportunities and challenges around agriculture, economic opportunity, education and health
  • engaging local communities and representative voices
  • connecting MU Extension with local partners
  • supporting initiatives that create measurable, lasting impact.

The County Council of the Year Award is another way to elevate council members’ voices as powerful advocates for MU Extension as we serve Missouri and deliver Mizzou.

Learn more about the winning project

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700 Main St
Ste 4
Cassville, MO 65625-1477
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417-847-3162

Office hours

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed through lunch hour)
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