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Ask a Master Gardener weekdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 314-400-7657 or by email at any time.

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We bring Mizzou to you.

MU Extension in Saint Louis County is the outreach and engagement arm of the University of Missouri system providing research-based educational programs for youth and families, businesses and communities, and horticulture. MU Extension is known as a valued and trusted resource for Missourians; providing programming needs throughout the 90 municipalities of St. Louis County in addition to residents in St. Louis City.

  • Our 4-H, community development, horticulture and nutrition/wellness programs provide direct impact to our residents while business development and labor and workforce education support the infrastructure of the community.
  • We support STEM education in schools and community clubs, provide leadership development for residents and organizations, support the local Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Chapters, help small businesses start and grow, provide current workforce information to unions and businesses, and keep families and residents healthy and active.

We do all this through collaborations and partnerships, and through the support of the community.

Explore the MU Extension website and your county page to discover how MU Extension can enhance your life.

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News & articles

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10 Missouri small businesses prepare to “Elevate” beyond the second stage
  • Published: Thursday, May 26, 2022

Ten second-stage Missouri small businesses are learning from experts and each other how to move to the next level.Selected from across the state and representing the advertising, construction, health care, manufacturing, and retail trade industries, ...

A key Missouri asset: MU Extension generated $1.2 billion economic impact in FY21
  • Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension generated an estimated $1.2 billion economic impact throughout Missouri in fiscal year 2021, according to a recent impact analysis. That amount contributed to the University of Missouri System’s ...

Russia Sanctions and Technology Controls as of March 10 2022
  • Published: Friday, March 11, 2022

We will be updating this article periodically as information is available.On February 24, 2022, the US and its allies, including NATO members and other independent nations around the globe, imposed sweeping sanctions and technology controls against ...

Black female entrepreneur “being the change,” Locs of Glory - St. Louis, MO
  • Published: Monday, Jan. 17, 2022

Tameka Stigers is passionate about seeing more Black-owned businesses serving the needs of the Black community.“We [Blacks] are consumers,” Stigers said. “We’re always consuming and not owning. We have to change that.”Stigers is being the ...

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Online courses

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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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Contact us

MU Extension St. Louis Metro Area Office
8225 Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121-2020

Phone:
314-200-2705

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Office hours:

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

Description:

Soil testing offered M–F 9 am–3 pm. Pressure canning testing by appointment. Proctoring is not offered at this location.

MU Extension in St. Louis County
132 E. Monroe Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122

Phone:
314-400-2115

Fax:
314-400-2115

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Office hours:

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Description:

We are located a block from Kirkwood Road at the SE corner of E. Monroe and S. Taylor avenues.