Horticulture and agriculture

MU Extension’s Agriculture and Environment area works to strengthen Missouri’s largest industry while protecting the state’s natural resources.

Discover resources to support urban agriculture, including practical guides, tools, and workshops that help individuals and communities grow food sustainably.

Resources, research, and training for fruit, vegetable, greenhouse, and nursery growers to improve commercial horticulture operations.

The Master Gardener program provides in-depth horticultural training to Missourians who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities learn about gardening and environmental education.

The Missouri Garden ’n Grow program is a summer volunteer gardening program for 9- to 13-year-olds. Participating youths not only learn vegetable gardening, but also “cultivate” other science, math and language arts skills — and have fun!

The Master Pollinator Steward program teaches Missourians ways they can benefit pollinators to protect our agricultural economy and food supply.

Starting a garden? Need to know the basics to get growing? Extension Garden Steward is for you! This gardening-basics program will enhance your gardening experience and guide you toward environmental stewardship in your garden.

Missouri Master Naturalists are well-informed volunteers that provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the state of Missouri.

The University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic identifies and provides management solutions for insects, diseases and weeds.

Analyze soil, plant, water, and manure for optimal nutrient management with expert testing and recommendations for agriculture and horticulture.

The AgSite Assessment includes data about: soils, streams, wetlands, ponds, watersheds, floodplains, Karst geology, legal description, and threatened and endangered species.