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Publications

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Missouri’s Fencing and Boundary Laws: Frequently Asked Questions

Publication date: April 1, 2021

Missouri has two fence laws: the general fence law (updated Aug. 28, 2001) and the local option fence law. In addition, Missouri law addresses special situations of property bordering a road, a railroad or a body of water. Landowners need to be aware ...

Missouri Fencing and Boundary Laws

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2021

Figure 1. It is important for landowners to understand fence and boundary law to avoid conflict with neighbors and legal issues.Fencing duties and boundary locations have been the subject of arguments between neighbors for centuries. This publication ...

Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri

Publication date: May 1, 2020

The rates reported in this guide summarize a statewide survey conducted online and by solicitations of University of Missouri Extension specialists in the winter of 2019–2020. We asked farmers, agribusiness firms and land improvement contractors to ...

2018 Cash Rental Rates in Missouri

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2018

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that 35 percent of Missouri farmland is rented. That means that about 9.8 million acres of Missouri agricultural land is rented. To help both landowners and farmers, the University of ...

Turfgrass Insects

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2014

Although insects are one of the most populous forms of animal life on earth, only a small number of them may, at some time, become a potential problem in turfgrass. Turfgrass insects can be somewhat cyclical and very dependent on a number of factors. ...

Roses: Care After Planting

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2014

Roses are among our most treasured garden plants (Figure 1). Throughout history their elegant, symbolic flowers have occupied a special place in the hearts and minds of people everywhere. However, proper care after planting is essential to develop ...

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Online courses

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Master Gardener Core Training Course and Manual Bundle

Aug. 23, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2021

online $230.00

<p><strong>Your $200 registration fee includes a FREE Core Manual. During checkout, a $37.95 discount will be applied: $30 for the manual and $7.95 for shipping.</strong></p> <p ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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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Contact us

MU Extension in Putnam County
Putnam County Courthouse
1601 Main St Rm 104
Unionville, MO 63565-1600

Phone:
660-947-2705

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Office hours:

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

Description:

Office is located in the southeast corner of the first floor.