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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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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 ...

Missouri Master Gardener Online Core Training - Fall 2022

Aug. 13, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022

online $200.00

Your $200 registration fee includes a FREE Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual. To receive your manual, you must login to the course and follow the instructions in the first module for placing the order using a discount code. Please place your order ...

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 ...

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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.