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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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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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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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MU Extension in Vernon County
100 W. Cherry St. Courthouse, Ground Floor
Nevada, MO 64772

Phone:
417-448-2560

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Office hours:

Office hous: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed noon to 1 p.m.

Description:

Our office is located on the ground floor of the Vernon County Courthouse.