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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.

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Workshop on Compost - Online

Event date: Dec. 12, 2022

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Compost improves soil in the garden. It improves plant nutrient availability, increases water holding capacity of soil and increases the number of beneficial bacteria and fungi that break down organic materials into organic matter in the soil. ...

Private Pesticide Application Training- Online in December- Hosted by Dhruba Dhakal

Event date: Dec. 13, 2022

Event time: | 9:00 am - 11:30 am

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Dept of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Application by unlicensed workers under the supervision of licensed applicators ...

2022 MU Crop Management Conference

Event date: Dec. 14, 2022 - Dec. 15, 2022

Columbia,

Farmers and crop specialists are invited to attend a special in-person annual conference for industry updates from leading agriculture researchers at the University of Missouri and other institutions across the US.A registration fee will apply and ...

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Gift a Book on Neighboring This Year

Published: Monday, Dec. 5, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Holiday shopping is in full swing, and books remain a great gift option, according to David Burton, community development specialist with University of Missouri Extension."Whether you are shopping for a gift for family members, ...

Build Neighbor Connections With Favorite Things Party

Published: Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022

Parties are great ways to get to know your neighbors, especially if you do a "favorite things party."This idea can be used with small or large groups (including neighbors) and lets you know more about someone, according to David Burton, community ...

10 Greene County Residents Recognized for Their Efforts to be an Engaged Neighbor

Published: Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Greene County Extension Council is pleased to announce ten Greene County residents chosen for special recognition as neighbors.Missourians from all walks of life celebrated the first Missouri ...

17 Missourians recognized with statewide awards following first Missouri Good Neighbor Week

Published: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The first statewide awards for Missouri Good Neighbor Week were announced Oct. 20 by the joint sponsors of the campaign, University of Missouri Extension in Greene County and The Hopeful Neighborhood Project, headquartered in St. ...

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Resources for Your Flooded Home

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Cleaning up after a flood takes special care. Families returning to their flooded homes should exercise caution before and during the cleanup process. To help you get your life and home back to normal, download this PDF.ContentsSteps toward ...

Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms

Publication date: May 1, 2017

The devastating tornadoes that have hit Missouri in recent years have caused many Missourians to take a closer look at their vulnerability to nature's wrath and to make better preparations for surviving future storms.Having a shelter or a safe room ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2007

$25.00

This manual is meant to be used as a training aid for private applicators who wish to be certified to apply restricted use pesticides. This manual includes much information about the effects of pesticides and how to ensure that they can continue to ...

Howell County Courthouse

Publication date: Nov. 1, 1980

Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website, http://explorer.naco.org/.Editor's noteThe PDF version of this publication includes illustrations. Select the ...

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Missouri Master Gardener Online Core Training - Sp2023

Jan. 15, 2023 - May 14, 2023

online $200.00

The Missouri Master Gardener online training provides in-depth horticultural training on topics related to horticulture. Individuals who wish to become master gardener certified may then follow-up by volunteering their time applying what they have ...

Food Preservation 2022

online $30.00

This self-paced course provides research based information needed to safely and successfully preserve food at home. Participants of all levels of food preservation experience are welcome, including individuals with little or no previous food ...

The Beginning Gardener-Getting Started with Vegetables 2021

Feb. 27, 2021 - April 17, 2021

online $40.00

Thank you for enrolling in the The Beginning Gardener Series. This course is designed to give you just enough information to plant your first vegetable garden, without overwhelming you with too much detail. This is a self-paced course designed for ...

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