Perry County

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We bring Mizzou to Perry 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 Perry 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 receiving award from MU Extension staff

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.

County Council of the Year

MU Extension County Council of the Year Finalist Banner

The Perry County Extension Council was named a finalist for the MU Extension County Council of the Year for 2024.

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 award and projects

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