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Research-based programs and tips on nutrition, recipes, food safety, food preservation, exercise and health.

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Focus on Kids: Henry County Parent Education (27th Circuit)

Event date: Oct. 4, 2023

Event time: | 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Clinton, MO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on ...

A Matter of Balance - Corinthian IV Senior Apartments

Event date: Oct. 4, 2023 - Nov. 8, 2023

Saint Louis, MO

A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. The classes will include targeted group exercises to improve strength, balance and ...

Focus on Kids: Gasconade County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)

Event date: Oct. 4, 2023

Event time: | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Owensville, MO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on ...

Focus on Kids: Phelps County Parent Education Program (25th Circuit)

Event date: Oct. 5, 2023

Event time: | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Rolla, MO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on ...

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Choose the right pest control provider before the bedbugs bite

Published: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – To some, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite” isn’t just a quaint good-night wish. Bedbugs are a nightmare for people in the hospitality and housing industries, says Sam Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s ...

Missouri 4-H celebrates National 4-H Week

Published: Friday, Sept. 29, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson designated Oct. 1-7, 2023, as National 4-H Week in Missouri. During the week and beyond there will be events and activities promoting the values and principles of 4-H. These include community service projects, ...

MU Extension studies loneliness in rural areas

Published: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Montana State University is partnering with University of Missouri Extension and the MU Department of Psychological Sciences to research the connection between loneliness and mental health in agricultural workers and rural ...

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Published: Friday, Sept. 1, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – During Suicide Prevention Month, University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch reminds Missouri farmers and their families that MU Extension has resources for farmers and ranchers.Suicide Prevention ...

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Aprendiendo Nutrición con el Chef — Boletín de educación nutricional para niños en tercer grado — Lección 8

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2023

Sarah WoodCoordinadora del Estado para el Programa de Nutrición y Educación Familiar (FNEP)Este boletín en español corresponde a la Lección 8 del Currículo Enseña-Me Nutrición para Tercer Grado, Construyendo Mi Cuerpo. En este boletín se ...

Aprendiendo Nutrición con el Chef — Boletín de educación nutricional para niños en primer grado — Lección 1

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2023

Sarah WoodCoordinadora del Estado para el Programa de Nutrición y Educación Familiar (FNEP)Este boletín se corresponde con la Lección 1 del currículo Aprendiendo Nutrición con el Chef. Aprenda la importancia del lavado de manos para evitar ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 5 (September/October)

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2023

Vinegar with 5% Acidity: It MattersVinegar is a key flavor component in home-preserved pickles, salsa and other acidified foods and is critical for food safety too. Research tested recipes specify vinegar with 5% acidity. For example, a family ...

Aprendiendo Nutrición con el Chef — Boletín de educación nutricional para niños en el kínder — Lección 9

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2023

Sarah WoodCoordinadora del Estado para el Programa de Nutrición y Educación Familiar (FNEP)Este boletín presenta las técnicas apropiadas de cepillar los dientes y cómo mantener la boca limpia, sana y sin caries. También incluye sugerencias de ...

Aprendiendo Nutrición con el Chef — Boletín de educación nutricional para niños en el kínder — Lección 8

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2023

Sarah WoodCoordinadora del Estado para el Programa de Nutrición y Educación Familiar (FNEP)Este boletín trata de animar a los niños a formar el hábito de comer y disfrutar de alimentos sanos mediante mostrando bocadillos saludables en diversas ...

Aprendiendo Nutrición con el Chef — Boletín de educación nutricional para niños en el kínder — Lección 7

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2023

Sarah WoodCoordinadora del Estado para el Programa de Nutrición y Educación Familiar (FNEP)Este boletín presenta la variedad de alimentos disponibles en el grupo de alimentos con proteínas. También incluye consejos sobre la preservación de ...

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Healthy Homes Essentials

online $75.00

The purpose of the course is to help you understand the connection between health and housing and how to take a holistic approach to identify and resolve problems which threaten the health and well-being of residents. It identifies root causes of ...

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IRS: Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers

Learn about free tax assistance programs backed by the IRS.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program

Find more information about AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, which provides free tax preparation to low- and moderate-income taxpayers.

Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition

Source of sound nutrition information for sports performance and physical activity.

National Council on Aging

NCOA leads the National Falls Prevention Resource Center, which supports awareness and educational efforts about falls and promotes evidence-based fall prevention programs and strategies across the nation.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Provides consumers with a broad range of nutrition information, including tips, videos, articles and recipes.

K-State Extension Food Safety

Information to educate consumers on safe food handling with food preparation, food preservation, food service and more.

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Featured programs

Missouri 4-H

Providing hands-on learning and education so youth can build habits of responsibility, resiliency and hard work to succeed in life.

Family Nutrition Education Program

Providing nutrition education that promotes lifelong health and fitness for individuals and families.

Focus on Kids

Program to help parents learn how to nurture, support and co-parent their children during and after divorce.

MoTax: Missouri Taxpayer Education Initiative

Students gaining real-world experience by providing free tax assistance to people with low or moderate incomes, those with disabilities, older adults and English-as-a-second-language taxpayers.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Builds a learning community for 50+ adults based on an array of courses, special events and seminars.

Garden ’n Grow

Summer volunteer gardening program for children ages 9 to 13.

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