Missouri Century Farm deadline extended to May 15
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, it’s not too late to apply for recognition as a Missouri Century Farm. Due to technical issues preventing some people from submitting applications, the deadline to apply has been extended to May 15.
MU Extension in Caldwell County honors local leaders, Century Farms
The Caldwell County MU Extension Council celebrated the previous year’s successes at its annual meeting. Highlights of the event included the Leader’s Honor Roll awards, Century Farm recognition and Extension Council oaths of office.
Bees, blooms and bloodhounds
The buzz on how MU Extension helped Marine Corps veteran Jessica Johnson grow her business.
MU Extension, NRCS partner to help farmers convert cropland to pasture
Farmers get guidance and cost-share help to convert cropland to pasture using rotational grazing and conservation practices.
Change helps Monett farm survive
MONETT, Mo. – Fourth-generation farmer Mike Meier knows change will help his family’s Century Farm survive.The rotational grazing and breeding system he uses for his dairy herd works. Now he wants to apply those principles to beef cattle. “At 56, I wanted to go in a different direction,” he says.He wants to see how much profit per acre he can make by switching from dairy to beef cattle. He is building his cattle herd as he prepares to…