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All things Persimmon and Chestnut!

Oct. 12, 2023

| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Independence, MO

Persimmon - the pulpy, sweet, plump, orange native fruit used in breads, baked pudding, butter and many other foods and drinks.  Chestnut - the inspiration of songs and fall outings, this is an emerging nut tree for cultivation. Join ...

Woodland Management and Invasive Species Control Workshop

Oct. 27, 2023

| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Versailles, MO

Helps private land owners with woodland management. Introduce them to basic woodland and wildlife management concepts and practices. Workshop topics to include managing your woodlands for wildlife, prescribed fire, and invasive species identification ...

Extension Master Gardener Training - Kansas City (Jackson, Clay, Platte counties)

Aug. 17, 2023 - Dec. 7, 2023

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in the KC area. This program’s train-the-trainer ...

Extension Master Gardener Training - (Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Cooper, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Ray Counties)

Aug. 17, 2023 - Dec. 7, 2023

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in the KC area. This program’s train-the-trainer ...

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Restricted-Use Pesticide Record-Keeping Form

Publication date: April 1, 2023

This Restricted-Use Pesticide Record-Keeping Form is for use with MP692, USDA Pesticide Record-Keeping Requirements for Certified Private Applicators of Federally Restricted-Use Pesticides. The revised form includes places to note information ...

Operating Considerations for Biosolids Equipment

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe land area required for biosolids depends upon the amount and characteristics of biosolids produced, and the crops, soils characteristics and agronomic practices used. The ...

Equipment for Off-site Application of Biosolids

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are a product of the municipal wastewater treatment process. Typically, biosolids contain minerals and organic matter that can be beneficial to the soil and crop ...

Equipment for On-site Land Application of Biosolids

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are a product of the municipal wastewater treatment process. Biosolids typically contain minerals and organic matter that can be beneficial to the soil and crop ...

Interpretation of Laboratory Analysis of Biosolids Samples

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids are useful for land application. Examples of beneficial use include application to agricultural land and reclamation sites (e.g., mining sites).Although, it contains ...

Biosolids Standards for Metals and Other Trace Substances

Publication date: Feb. 16, 2023

Reviewed by Zhiqiang HuProfessor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringBiosolids is domestic wastewater sludge that meets standards for use as a fertilizer or soil conditioner. Biosolids standards include limitations for metal and other trace ...

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Missouri Master Naturalist

A community-based natural resource education and volunteer service program sponsored jointly by the Missouri Department of Conservation and MU Extension.

Master Pollinator Steward

Learn about the relationship between pollinators such as honeybees and a healthy ecosystem.

Tree Pests

A collaborative effort of state and federal agencies to keep citizens informed of the latest invasive insect and disease threats to Missouri's trees.

Woodland Steward

Introduces landowners to basic forestry and wildlife management and shows them how to integrate both forms of management on their property.

Flood Resources

Current information about flooding; dangers to crops and food quality/safety; how to recover from a flood.

Nuisance Wildlife

In the wrong circumstances, almost any species of wildlife can become a nuisance. Learn how to prevent and solve wildlife damage problems.

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