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We bring Mizzou to you.

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 your county page to discover how MU Extension can enhance your life.

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The First Steps to Starting a Business

Event date: June 15, 2021

Event time: | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kansas City, MO

Are you ready to learn the basics of starting a new business? This three-hour class provides an overview of the critical first steps needed to start a business. Participants learn to assess their strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ...

The Basics of Writing a Business Plan

Event date: June 15, 2021

Event time: | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kansas City, MO

Start your business planning, or ramp up your game plan, with this three-hour class on Basics of Writing a Business Plan. Designed for current and aspiring business owners, this class is perfect for entrepreneurs who need to create a business ...

TechKnow: Your idea/innovation strengths

Event date: June 15, 2021

Event time: | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This quarterly event will be held Tuesday, June 15 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. This panel event provides entrepreneurs the chance to discuss an early-stage idea/innovation and receive feedback from SBDC Technology Business experts.The panel will provide ...

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MU report looks at population trends in Missouri

Published: Friday, June 11, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s population grew by about 11,000 people from 2019 to 2020. This 0.2% increase is only half the national rate of 0.4%, though it is typical of the modest growth experienced by many other Midwestern states.But the picture ...

Preparing Undergraduates for Agriculture and Food Research Careers: An Internship Paradigm

Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Abstract: The University of Missouri Integrated STEM Internship Program (MU-ISIP) is a 9-week internship experience that helps prepare undergraduates for the workforce or graduate school in four Agriculture, Food and Research Initiative (AFRI) ...

Is Good Posture Good For My Mental Health?

Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Is Good Posture Good For My Mental Health?Amy Bartels, M.Ed.Human Development & Family Science SpecialistUniversity of Missouri Extension Most of us have probably heard from an early age to “sit up straight” or “don’t slouch”. The idea ...

Exporting — The First Step

Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Earlier in this series we looked at some of the benefits and basics of exporting. In this article, we will review an important first step, how to determine if there are no export control restrictions on your product or service. Unless there is a ...

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Vegetable Planting Calendar

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2016

Home production of vegetables has been increasing in popularity in recent years. In addition to saving on the family food bill, the availability of fresh, inexpensive produce from the family garden is conducive to maintaining good dietary ...

Warm-Season Annual Forage Crops

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2001

Annual warm-season grasses can be used as part of a year-round grazing system throughout Missouri. With adequate moisture and fertility, they rapidly produce high-quality forage during late spring and summer when cool-season forages are dormant. In ...

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CEU Immunization Webinar Series 2 (FY21)

Aug. 19, 2020 - June 30, 2021

online $0.00

Immunization Webinar Series 2The purpose of this series of five (5) webinars is to update the knowledge base regarding immunization practices and vaccine recommendations based on national guidelines and the latest evidence to guide practice. ...

Grow Your Bottom Line through Global Sales

online $0.00

A self-paced course of less than 15 minutes demonstrating global sales opportunities for businesses of any size. With 95% of potential customers living outside of the United States, exporting offers the potential to grow your bottom line. Exporting ...

Fundamentals of Supervision

Aug. 3, 2020 - June 30, 2021

online $240.00

Transitioning to a supervisory role can be difficult; it can be challenging to be the boss of those who used to be your peers. As an individual contributor, you developed specific technical expertise that made you proficient in completing ...

CEU Immunization Webinar Series 1 (FY20)

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Session 1Vaccine Safety and Errors This presentation will focus on vaccine administration, errors and safety in order to promote best practices and avoid errors. Session 2Hepatitis A Virus InfectionAn update on best practices and challenges in ...

Substance Use Disorders in Missouri 101

June 5, 2021 - June 4, 2022

online $0.00

Substance use disorders (SUD) present a major public health concern with a significant impact on health, including increased mortality, interpersonal and socioeconomic difficulties. Nationally, Missouri ranks highest among states for drug use with ...

CEU Enhanced Leadership Development Academy for RNs and NHAs in Long-term Care

Nov. 1, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2021

online $1,000.00

Take this survey FIRST before you click the register button to determine your eligibility. This professional development course offers RNs and NHAs working in LTC an engaging on-line learning environment with an emphasis on practical application that ...

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