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Show Me the Future

Learn more about this new virtual career and college exploration program for middle schoolers.

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Nutrition and health education

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

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Family and home education

Research-based programs and tips on housing, parenting, relationships, divorce, senior living and personal finance.

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Events

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

July 5, 2022

| 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Union, 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 ...

Food Preservation 2022

July 6, 2022 - July 20, 2022

Plattsburg, MO

Whether you are new to home food preservation, or you just need a refresher on something you’ve been doing for years, these food preservation workshops can help you preserve food safely and efficiently.  This workshop will focus on boiling ...

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

July 6, 2022

| 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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 ...

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

July 7, 2022

| 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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Publications

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 4 (July/August)

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Test your Dial Gauge Canners Each YearSummer is here, which means canning season is right around the corner. It is time to take inventory of your canning equipment.Ensuring your pressure canner is in good condition and working properly is critical to ...

Fun With Food and Fitness — Newsletter for First Grade Curriculum Lesson 6: Protein

Publication date: June 3, 2022

$11.15

This newsletter corresponds with Lesson 6 of the Show Me Nutrition First Grade curriculum. In this publication, children are encouraged to try a variety of protein foods. Food safety, and cost-effective protein choices are also addressed, and an ...

Fun With Food and Fitness — Newsletter for First Grade Curriculum Lesson 7: Food Groups

Publication date: June 3, 2022

$11.15

This newsletter corresponds with Lesson 7 of the Show Me Nutrition First Grade curriculum. Using the USDA’s MyPlate, families are encouraged to choose a variety of foods when planning a meal or snack. This newsletter includes a list of foods broken ...

Fun With Food and Fitness — Newsletter for First Grade Curriculum Lesson 5: Dairy

Publication date: June 3, 2022

$11.15

This newsletter corresponds with Lesson 5 of the Show Me Nutrition First Grade curriculum. This publication explains the fat and sugar content in various types of regular and flavored milk, and how to make healthy choices. It also covers basic food ...

Fun With Food and Fitness — Newsletter for First Grade Curriculum Lesson 4: Fruits

Publication date: June 3, 2022

$11.15

This newsletter corresponds with Lesson 4 of the Show Me Nutrition First Grade curriculum. Fruits are packed with vitamins and minerals. This newsletter offers tips and suggestions on encouraging children to snack on and choose healthy fruits, as ...

Fun With Food and Fitness — Newsletter for First Grade Curriculum Lesson 3: Vegetables

Publication date: June 3, 2022

$11.15

This newsletter corresponds with Lesson 3 of the Show Me Nutrition First Grade curriculum. Ideas and recipes found in this newsletter encourage children to try and enjoy a variety of vegetables.Publications numbers for first grade newsletters are: ...

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Featured programs

A Matter of Balance

Helps older adults reduce their fear of falling.

Cooking Matters

Helps families learn how to shop for and prepare healthy, low-cost meals.

Eat Smart on the Go

Showcase fresh, local food at your community event with MU Extension's Eat Smart on the go demo truck.

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.

Food Preservation

MU Extension provides up-to-date, research-based procedural recommendations, tested recipes, and hands-on workshops that assist the consumer in safely preserving produce and other products.

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