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Missouri Digital Ambassadors will help communities connect
A volunteer group in Missouri is helping communities access and benefit from broadband through local training and support.
Missouri 4-H youths join teens from across U.S. at Ignite by 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fourteen young innovators of tomorrow from Missouri – Luke Baugh, Brooke Cureton, Darrel Douglas, Sa’Maya Griffin, Ashlynn Hampton, Aaliyah Higgs, Keelan Jackson, Amara Johnson, Miles Neely, Harlan Pedigo, Hope Pedigo, Lily Rucker, Dallas Tumbas and Mekhi Willis Howard – recently honed their agri-science, health and STEM skills at Ignite by 4-H in Washington, D.C.
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MU for You conference
More than 200 MU Extension faculty, staff and council members from across the state attended the MU for You conference March 30-31 in Columbia. The annual event for MU Extension county council members and support staff provides networking and educational opportunities — key to effective programming that empowers communities to address the grand challenges in agriculture, the economy, education and health.
Introducing MU Extension Health and Human Sciences
Health and Human Sciences is the new name for the unit that oversees MU Extension programs in
Ask the Worker
Are you having trouble hiring employees? It is hard to find an employer who is not having trouble hiring enough staff. The worker shortage is real, and there are a lot of contributing factors. Is how you talk about your lack of workers contributing to the problem?
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Lafayette County woman honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
Emily Bergsieker is honored for 13+ years of volunteer service with Lafayette County 4-H and receives the Naomi Crouch Leadership Award.
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Vernon County 4-H Alumni Association honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
Vernon County 4-H Alumni Association received the Naomi Crouch Award for over a decade of volunteer service supporting youth and community.
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Laclede County man honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
Brian McKimmey was honored with the 2023 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award for over 16 years of service to youth and community.
Choose the right bedding plants to start garden off right
Discover how to select the best bedding plants for a vibrant, healthy garden with expert tips on timing, placement, and care.
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Mexico's national flower brightens Missouri gardens
Mexico’s national flower, the dahlia, thrives in Missouri gardens with its vibrant colors and rich history. Learn to grow and care for these stunning blooms.
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Show-Me MO Success podcast: Broadband access for Missouri communities
Learn how Missouri communities are improving broadband access with local resources and the Digitally Connected Communities Guide.
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Missouri youths test skills at State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Missouri youths sharpen horse judging skills and compete in a state 4-H contest, gaining experience in evaluation and agriculture.
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Spring into April with season-inspired plants
Explore how seasonal bulbs, potted plants, and resurrection plants brighten indoor and outdoor spaces in April.
3 keys to emergency preparedness
COLUMBIA, Mo.– While security experts and law enforcement personnel are determined to make sure events like the Boston Marathon bombing never happen again, emergency preparedness and personal safety begin with the individual, says a University of Missouri Extension emergency management specialist. Whether it’s an explosion, flooding or a tornado, Eric Evans says there are three basic things people need to be prepared for any emergency…
Be prepared for spring floods
Get tips to stay safe during spring floods: plan evacuation routes, prepare an emergency kit, and avoid driving through flood waters.
Now is the time to apply spring preemergent herbicides on lawns
Apply spring preemergent herbicides at the right soil temperature to prevent crabgrass and other weeds in your lawn.
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Youths test horse knowledge at State 4-H Hippology Contest
Missouri 4-H youth competed in a state hippology contest, testing horse anatomy, behavior and equipment knowledge.
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Longhorned tick found in 3 areas of Missouri
Invasive longhorned ticks found in three Missouri areas threaten cattle health by spreading disease and causing weight loss and reproductive issues.
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Horticulturist plants seeds of hope in community
Horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg donates plants to community gardens, Master Gardeners, 4-H, church gardens, and youth groups in four Missouri counties.
Recovery Friendly Workplace designation: “A good business decision”
Missouri businesses can access free training to support employees in recovery, fostering a supportive workplace culture and addressing workforce shortages.
Goal of Turquoise Tables Is To Create Gathering Spot for Neighbors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Getting to know your neighbors may be as easy as getting a picnic table, painting it turquoise, and creating a neighborhood gathering spot in your front yard. Sounds a bit crazy, but according to David Burton, a University of Missouri Extension community development specialist, the turquoise table movement that began in 2018 is still going strong nationwide.
Mini-grants support projects, collaboration on Missouri food system challenges
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Three new University of Missouri Extension projects will help address Missouri food system challenges while encouraging collaboration across teams.
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Show-Me MO Success podcast: Tower Rock Stone Co. and Recovery Friendly Workplaces
Explore how Tower Rock Stone and Recovery Friendly Workplaces support employees in recovery on this episode of the Show Me MO Success podcast.
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MU Extension seeding rate trial looks at furrow-irrigated rice
Evaluating seeding rates in furrow-irrigated rice to improve yields and adapt to varying soil moisture conditions.
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MU rice cultivar trial shows stark differences in first year
First-year rice cultivar trials reveal big differences in yield and growth under flood and furrow irrigation in Missouri.