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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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A Place of Wellbeing

Event date: Jan. 18, 2022

Event time: | 9:00 am - 9:20 am

One thing every organization has in common is people and most organizations would say people are also their most precious assets. Yet, according to Gallup, in their 2021 Workplace Wellbeing report employees who are burned out, struggling, or ...

Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop

Event date: Jan. 20, 2022

Event time: | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Take an introductory look at how to win Small Business Initiative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grants from federal programs that provide research and development funds for small businesses. Class cost is: ...

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online - Hosted by Sarah Kenyon

Event date: Jan. 20, 2022

Event time: | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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 ...

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Community conversations to engage employers in building Recovery Friendly Workplace networks

Published: Monday, Jan. 10, 2022

WHEN: January-February 2022 WHO: University of Missouri Extension’s Community Health and Labor & Workforce Development programs CONTACT: Ann McCauley, Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Project director, [email protected] to ...

Tigers United: Mascots set aside rivalries to help save relatives in the wild

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021

Missouri families and educators! Truman has something important to share with you. As any loyal fan knows, Mizzou’s mascot, Truman, is a Bengal tiger. Sadly, the number of tigers in the wild has declined sharply over the last century. Today, there ...

Missouri SBDC receives grant to help underserved communities succeed with the Small Business Innovation Research Program

Published: Monday, Nov. 8, 2021

MISSOURI – The Missouri SBDC (Small Business Development Centers) was awarded $125,000 for specialized training, business counseling, and technical assistance for research and development (R&D)-focused small businesses under the Federal and State ...

Lone Star Physiques, Kirkville, MO

Published: Friday, Nov. 5, 2021

Stephanie McGrew is the owner of Lone Star Physiques in Kirksville, MO. Check out our latest client highlight video to learn about Stephanie's relationship with the Missouri SBDC in Northeast Region and more about her rural, personal fitness ...

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Resources for Your Flooded Home

Publication date: May 1, 2017

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 ...

Crop Water Use Program for Irrigation

Publication date: May 1, 2016

Water is an important factor that can affect crop yields. University of Missouri Extension developed an online application to help farmers produce higher crop yields by improving irrigation management. The Crop Water Use application can be run on an ...

Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency

Publication date: March 1, 2012

You and your family can survive for several days without food, but only a short time without water. Disasters can often cause us to question the safety of our drinking water. With a little planning and preparation, you can be prepared by having a ...

Quick Tips for Cleaning Up After a Flood

Publication date: July 1, 2011

Families returning to their flooded homes should be cautious before and during the cleanup process. In addition to other hazards, floodwater may contain sewage and biological contaminants that can linger in the home after the initial cleanup. Protect ...

Scott County Courthouse

Publication date: Aug. 1, 1980

Missouri CourthousesContact and other information about this county is available on the National Association of Counties website.Marian M. OhmanDepartment of Community DevelopmentCounty: ScottOrganized: Dec. 28, 1821Named after: John Scott, first ...

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103256-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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Becoming an Engaged Neighbor

March 20, 2021 - May 2, 2021

online $50.00

Becoming an engaged neighbor means learning and using the names of people who live next to you, developing relationships with them, and being involved in your neighborhood. It does take time and effort. But there are personal and community benefits. ...

21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

April 11, 2021 - June 11, 2021

online $50.00

Everything rises and falls on leadership. The challenge is that leadership develops from the inside out. If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the leader you want to be on the outside. Learn more about ...

Emergency Services Leadership

Nov. 19, 2020 - Feb. 1, 2021

online $375.00

The self-paced course is designed to prepare students to address the always-changing issues that leaders face within the fire service. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply policies and procedures; recommend action for ...

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