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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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Neighboring 101 Sessions Open for Registration, Free, and Attracting Nationally Known Speakers
  • Published: Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- University of Missouri Extension continues a series of free programs known as "Neighboring 101." These are free classes that are taught live via zoom once a month during the noon hour.You must register online at ...

A Livestock Scale Is Important
  • Published: Monday, Oct. 4, 2021

Whether you’re weighin a 6 or 7 pound broiler at the county’s broiler show or collecting a weaning weight on a calf, a scale is a valuable piece of equipment around the farm. Do you own a livestock scale? If not, how accurate are you at guessing ...

Neighboring Challenge logs 5,579 acts of neighboring in state; Greene County prizewinners announced
  • Published: Monday, Oct. 4, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – At the end of Good Neighbor Week in Missouri, organizers documented 5,579 acts of neighboring submitted by nearly 100 groups and individuals.In Greene County, where a 1,000 Acts of Neighboring Challenge was held, county residents ...

Missouri Neighboring Challenge Documents 3,250 Acts of Neighboring Mid-Way Through Week-Long Promotion
  • Published: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – At the mid-way point of Good Neighbor Week in Missouri, organizers say they have already documented 57 acts of neighboring statewide impacting 4,650 Missourians.In Greene County, where a "1,000 Acts of Neighboring Challenge" is ...

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Online courses

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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 Immunization Webinar Series 2 (FY21)

Aug. 19, 2020 - June 30, 2022

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.  ...

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 ...

Fundamentals of Supervision

July 1, 2021 - Oct. 31, 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 ...

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 ...

CEU Immunization Webinar Series 1 (FY20)

online $0.00

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 ...

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MU Extension in Lawrence County
1 East Courthouse Square
PO Box 388 (Courthouse Basement)
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712

Phone:
417-466-3102

Contact Us

Office hours:

8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Description:

Enter on the southwest corner of the Lawrence County Courthouse. We are on the basement level.