Fire Service Instructor of the Year awarded
Mark Arnold, Fire Chief, Thayer Fire Department, Instructor of the Year
New regional training coordinator at MU FRTI
Robert Creed will be responsible for coordinating training courses in Missouri State Highway Patrol Region B.
MU Extension and FRTI establishes an advisory council for the Institute
MU FRTI Advisory Council members in a planning session meeting
MU FRTI receives gift from State Farm
State Farm partnership program with MU FRTI.
MU FRTI receives equipment donation from Utilimap Corporation
The used TICs donated were valued around $1,000.00 each and will become part of the Institute’s equipment that will be used in the Firefighter Friendly Thermal Imaging course.
Three Missouri youths attend National 4-H Conference
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Three Missouri 4-H members attended the 2019 National 4-H Conference in Chevy Chase, Md., April 6-11.Sage Eichenburch of Prairie Home (Cooper County 4-H), Kayla Taylor of Leeton (Henry County 4-H) and Rachel Grubbs of Sikeston (Scott County 4-H) represented Missouri 4-H at the conference in the nation’s capital.
New partnership with the Pipeline Association of Missouri
Todd Johansen, Charlie Peel, Kathy Reed, Kevin Zumwalt and Gail J. Hagans show the recently signed agreement between the Pipeline Association of Missouri and the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute.
New regional training coordinator appointed at MU FRTI
Region B Training Coordinator: Joseph Schilling of Kirksville, Missouri.
Appointment of new regional training coordinators at MU FRTI
Robert Little of Kansas City, Missouri, and Roger Meyers of Concordia, Missouri.
State Farm presents gift to MU FRTI
State Farm representatives visit MU FRTI and view the Institute’s Mobile Vehicle Firefighting prop as part of the Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant presented to the University of Missouri.
New Region G training coordinator appointed at MU FRTI
Region G training coordinator: Mark A. Arnold of Thayer, Missouri
Wiestside BBQ – Webb City, MO
Carl and Julie Wiest are the owners of Wiestside BBQ in Webb City, Missouri. The beginnings of their restaurant and their journey to business ownership seemed perfectly normal until they experienced great adversity that nearly sent their dreams up in smoke.
4-H Build-a-Business camp draws top-notch entrepreneurs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The seventh annual Build-a-Business camp, July 13-17, offers ideas to young people from some of the area’s newest entrepreneurs. The University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development sponsors the camp. Build-a-Business is part of 4-H’s Summers @ Mizzou program, in which students ages 12-18 will visit the MU campus to explore science, art, veterinary medicine, technology, nature and business.
Livestock owners learn improved grass use at MU grazing school, May 17-18 near Midway
FAYETTE, Mo. – Left on their own, cows make a mess of grass they should eat. When managed by the farmer, pasture carrying capacity goes up by 25 percent. More cattle are fed on fewer acres.The why and how of management-intensive grazing will be taught at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Boone County, May 17-18.The first step in better grazing takes dividing big pastures into small paddocks. By grazing small areas, cows do…
MU expert recommends precautions to avoid frozen pipes
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Temperatures hovering near zero could mean problems with frozen water lines. Homeowners should take precautions to prevent pipes from freezing and know to how to thaw frozen pipes safely, according to University of Missouri Extension experts.
Elderly at special risk during frigid weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. –Frigid weather across the Midwest puts the elderly at special risk, said a University of Missouri Extension safety specialist. “Elderly in poorly heated homes or those of low income may unknowingly keep temperatures in a dangerous range in attempts to lower their heating bills.” said Karen Funkenbusch.
Making merry without putting on pounds
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. –The holidays – a time for parties, food and drink. It’s also a time for temptation when you’re trying to watch your weight. But denying yourself the foods you love usually doesn’t work.“Moderation is the key. Eat the food that’s there, but limit your portion sizes,” said Tammy Roberts, nutrition specialist for University of Missouri Extension. “Just take a single bite of the high-calorie, high-fat foods you love.”
Spice up holiday dishes with herbs
BETHANY, Mo. – ’Tis the season to experiment with fresh herbs in holiday dips and dishes.If you’re new to using fresh herbs, the holidays are a good time to dabble in these delights, says Janet Hackert, University of Missouri Extension regional nutrition and health education specialist.Volatiles in plants give herbs their rich flavors and distinctive aromas. Fresh herbs also add visual appeal to holiday dishes.
Keeping the Christmas tree in good shape through the holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The best part of the holidays for many families is choosing and decorating the Christmas tree.While some people prefer a care-free artificial tree, for others the fragrance of a real tree is the hallmark of the season. If your choice is a live tree, it’s important to find one that’s fresh, says Hank Stelzer, associate professor of forestry for University of Missouri Extension.
Walnut Grove family hosts student from Japan as part of Missouri 4-H exchange program
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Kotone Ochiai, from Chigasaki, Japan, traveled to Missouri for a monthlong home stay this summer. Kotone came to live on the Peterson family farm near Walnut Grove with Mikayla, 14, Serena, 16, and parents Jennifer and Greg Peterson.The Petersons are members of the Horsin' Around 4-H Club in Greene County.Kotone, 17, came to the U.S. through a cultural exchange program with University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H…
How to hobgoblin safely
BOONVILLE, Mo. – Halloween is full of scary images. But nothing is scarier than a child’s safety being compromised, says Sarah Traub, University of Missouri Extension human development and family studies specialist.