Cape Girardeau County

We bring Mizzou to Cape Girardeau County.

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 Cape Girardeau County pages to discover how MU Extension can enhance your life.

Bethany Bachmann Receives the 2025 Pat and Tom Buchanan Professional Development Award

Bethany Bachmann, field specialist in nutrition and health with University of Missouri Extension, has been honored with the 2025 Pat and Tom Buchanan Professional Development Award during Extension and Engagement Week. The award, made possible through an endowment established by former MU Extension specialists Pat and Tom Buchanan, recognizes outstanding commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning. Bachmann’s work exemplifies MU Extension’s mission to strengthen Missouri communities through research-based education and outreach, and this award will support her continued development as a leader in community health and wellness.