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  1. MU Career Accelerator: New paths to build employee skills, workforce participation

    MU Career Accelerator: New paths to build employee skills, workforce participation

    • May 25, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri needs more workforce training opportunities to be competitive in attracting and retaining employees and growing economic investment, say state and educational leaders.To help meet this need, the University of Missouri... Read more ...

  2. Telehealth helps rural Missourians access mental health services

    • May 24, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Telehealth is a treatment option that is becoming more common for rural Missourians seeking mental health help, says Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist.Telehealth encompasses health... Read more ...

  3. KC landscape business grows with help from the Missouri APEX Accelerator

    • May 24, 2023

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When Chris Henry wanted to grow his lawn care business, RC Landscape Services, to pursue government jobs in the Kansas City area, he turned to the Missouri APEX Accelerator, a program of University of Missouri... Read more ...

  4. Digital Asset Map: add to inventory of publicly available digital tools

    • May 22, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new online tool will help connect more Missourians with broadband resources in their communities.The Digital Asset Map is a project of the University of Missouri System Broadband Initiative in partnership with the Missouri... Read more ...

  5. MU Extension works to fight startling statistics on mental health in Missouri

    • May 22, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in May, is a good time to look at the startling statistics on suicide and mental health challenges in rural Missouri, says Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri health and safety... Read more ...

  6. MU Extension encourages you to report precipitation

    MU Extension encourages you to report precipitation

    • May 18, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri farmers who check rain gauges daily can help other farmers across the nation by reporting precipitation totals.Tony Lupo, University of Missouri professor of atmospheric science and interim MU Extension climatologist,... Read more ...

  7. Blanket your flower beds with colorful gaillardias

    Blanket your flower beds with colorful gaillardias

    • May 17, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – “While not a leading star on the herbaceous ornamental stage, Gaillardia can comfortably fill the supporting actor role in your garden,” said David Trinklein, state horticulture specialist for University of Missouri... Read more ...

  8. Iris, goddess of rainbows, splashes color over spring gardens

    • May 17, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – According to Greek mythology, a golden-winged goddess named Iris traveled on a rainbow to bring messages from gods to mortals. Legend has it that colorful flowers sprung up at the end of the rainbow wherever she stepped.“Today,... Read more ...

  9. Convoy of Hope partners with MU Extension on new weather station

    • May 17, 2023

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A new automated weather station in Greene County will help southwestern Missouri’s agriculture community make decisions to improve production.The real-time weather station is a collaboration between University of Missouri... Read more ...

  10. Boost your blossoms by deadheading

    • May 16, 2023

    BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Deadheading flowers can help gardeners get more bang for the buck, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall.Removing faded and dead blooms costs nothing but time and encourages plants to put their... Read more ...

  11. It's time to remove fescue seed heads to reduce toxins

    • May 16, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri forage producers should begin removing seed heads from tall fescue grass pastures soon to reduce toxic endophytes that thwart herd health and profits, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig... Read more ...

  12. Missouri 4-H Foundation awards $87K in scholarships

    • May 16, 2023

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation is awarding scholarships totaling $87,000 to Missouri 4-H youths to help further their education.“With the support of many dedicated donors and partners, the Missouri 4-H Foundation has been helping... Read more ...

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