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Assessing the pandemic risks, Core Financial Services, Inc. - Kansas City, MO
When unavoidable disaster strikes, small business owners often find themselves lost and alone. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa Sicola knew she had someone in her corner that she could rely on.
Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inducts new members for 2020
44 Missouri 4-H volunteers from 36 counties were inducted into the 2020 Hall of Fame for their legacy of youth service.
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4-H Goes Online now live through MU Extension 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This fall, Missouri youths ages 5-18 and the volunteers and faculty who serve them will have access to projects in 4-H Goes Online through Canvas, an easy-to-use online learning platform. Projects will be available in these areas: Clover Kids, Shooting Sports, Engineering and Technology, Environmental Science and Natural Resources, Plant and Animal Science, Healthy Living, Leadership and Personal Development, and…
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Missouri 4-H is ready!
Missouri 4-H volunteers and staff are preparing for a new year, focusing on youth development, leadership, and community engagement.
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Cultivando la Inclusividad
A Spanish-language gardening webinar led to increased resources for Spanish-speaking communities, expanding agricultural and environmental education globally.
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Missouri’s fall foliage color show begins soon
Witness autumn’s palette unfold across Missouri as trees light up with reds, golds and rust — plan your fall color trek today.
Want a healthy independent lifestyle? There’s a class for that
An 8-week program to improve strength, balance, and flexibility for older adults, promoting independence and reducing fall risks. Learn more through this class.
Value of farm business plan shows when death or illness strikes
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The value of a farm business plan becomes clear when family members need to get on the same page or when sudden illness strikes, says Joe Horner, University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist.A farm’s business plan formalizes what is in owners’ heads, Horner says. Writing a farm business plan forces family owners to think things through and agree on goals.
Five steps to pass the farm to the next generation
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farm succession planning should not begin when the head of the family dies, says Wesley Tucker, University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist and succession planning coordinator. Too often, planning starts the day after the funeral, Tucker says. In addition to straining family relationships, this also increases the likelihood that the next generation will fail.
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Flower math: Divide and multiply
Learn how dividing spring-flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils can boost blooms and share flowers with neighbors.
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Cultivating Inclusivity
Spanish-language webinars and resources expand access to gardening and agriculture education for diverse communities.
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Missouri 4-H holds virtual livestock judging contest
COLUMBIA, Mo – The 2020 University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest took place virtually Sept. 12-13. More than 100 youths from across the state applied their evaluation and communication skills in this contest. Youths involved with the livestock judging program develop key life skills to aid in their future career success, says Maria Calvert, state 4-H agriculture and natural resources educator.
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Warren County student awarded dairy scholarship
A Warren County student earned a $2,000 dairy scholarship to support studies in agronomy, bovine nutrition, reproduction, and dairy-industry leadership.
2020: The year of the cull cow
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Now is a good time for beef producers to take advantage of stronger than normal prices for culled cattle, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Wesley Tucker. Fat trimmings become a value-added product for hamburger. Demand for hamburger increased during COVID-19 as more people ate at home instead of restaurants or schools.
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Missouri 4-H'er selected as runner-up for national award
Drachen Koester is named runner-up for the 4-H Youth in Action Award, teaching youth statewide about native bees.
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Hannibal residents recognized as Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
Hannibal residents Art and Jana Suchland are honored for exceptional forest management and sustainable tree farming practices.
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Partnership with MU business students seeds innovation across Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Over the last year, more than 600 University of Missouri business students have worked in dozens of communities across the state helping small businesses find solutions and opportunities even during these uncertain times.
The little inn that could, Sandpiper Landing Inn - Branson, MO
Sandpiper Landing Inn in Branson blends motor court charm with modern comfort, welcoming travelers with cozy rooms and free Wi-Fi.
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Harvesting grief: National Suicide Awareness Month
Stories of rural families facing loss highlight mental health and suicide awareness in National Suicide Awareness Month.
Develop a family crisis plan
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The best time to prepare for an emergency is when there is no emergency, says Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist. National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is held annually in September and is a good time to develop a crisis plan, says Funkenbusch.
Study maps future workforce demands of state’s No. 1 economic driver: agriculture industries
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Over the next decade, Missouri’s food, agriculture and forestry industries are projected to generate 13,000 job openings each year. Deliberate statewide planning and action will ensure a globally competitive workforce for employers in these industries that are foundational to Missouri’s economy.
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Getting employees in recovery back into the workplace
Supporting workforce reentry by helping employers welcome and retain employees in recovery.
Brewing up business and spirits: One brewpub’s pandemic experience, Minglewood Brewery - Cape Girardeau, MO
Minglewood Brewery adapted to the pandemic with home delivery of craft beer, cocktails, and curbside food in Cape Girardeau.
Corn residue: cheap grazing for cattle
Grazing corn residue provides cattle with low-cost, nutritious forage while extending the grazing season and reducing feed costs.
FireUP Your HR for Small Business
Seize the opportunity to develop real-time human resource (HR) tools in order to get better results and gain a distinct competitive edge.