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Events

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Focus on Kids: Greene County Parent Education Program (31st Circuit)

Sept. 25, 2023

| 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Springfield, 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: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)

Sept. 26, 2023

| 9:30 am - 12:00 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 ...

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

Sept. 26, 2023

| 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Linn, 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 ...

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

Sept. 27, 2023 - Nov. 29, 2023

Shelbyville, MO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) aims to provide inactive middle-aged and older adults with access to a safe, structured and effective exercise program capable of building muscle and increasing bone density, thus decreasing frailty, osteoporosis and ...

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Publications

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

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 7 del Currículo Enseña-Me Nutrición para Tercer Grado, Construyendo Mi Cuerpo. La publicidad está ...

Regulations for Selling Safe Canned Foods in Missouri — Fact Sheet

Publication date: June 1, 2023

Londa NwadikeFood Safety SpecialistKansas State University and University of Missouri ExtensionThis publication answers frequently asked questions for selling safe canned foods such as pickles, jams, jellies or salsas. It includes information on the ...

Healthy Eating on the Go handout

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2023

$12.00

Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health SciencesThis handout highlights different protein choices, reviews nutrients and fat provided, and provides tips for making lean protein choices and incorporating a variety of protein ...

Wood Fuel for Heating

Publication date: Jan. 25, 2023

Hank StelzerForestry State SpecialistSchool of Natural ResourcesIncreasing energy costs have resulted in resurgence in the use of wood as a fuel for home heating. But heating with wood is not for everyone. Here are a few questions you should ask ...

Cleaning Stovepipes and Chimneys

Publication date: Jan. 25, 2023

Reviewed by Hank StelzerForestry State SpecialistWith ever-increasing fuel costs, heating with wood has again become very popular with Missourians. But this increased use of wood-heating equipment brings with it the need for constant, careful ...

Chimneys for Wood Stoves

Publication date: Jan. 25, 2023

Reviewed by Hank StelzerForestry State Specialist All wood-burning stoves need a tight, well-designed and well-constructed chimney to maximize efficiency and minimize the danger of unwanted fire. Most homeowners who add a wood-burning stove will ...

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Featured programs

Focus on Kids

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

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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

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.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

An eight-week strength training program for older adults.

A Matter of Balance

Helps older adults reduce their fear of falling.

MU Family Impact Center

Brings University of Missouri programs to central Columbia to improve quality of life and provide for unmet needs.

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