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Butterfly Festival is June 13 at MU Jefferson Farm and Garden
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri’s Jefferson Farm and Garden in Columbia will host its ninth annual Butterfly Festival 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 13. The free event offers visitors the chance to learn about native butterfly species, their life cycles and the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem, said Debi Kelly, coordinator of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners.
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From festivals to workforce training, Jefferson Farm and Garden keeps growing
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Jefferson Farm and Garden Extension and Education Center already draws crowds for events like the Tomato Festival and Butterfly Festival. Now, with a newly expanded education center, University of Missouri Extension is preparing the Columbia-area farm for a larger role as a year-round hub for classes, workshops and community programs.
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Making sense of smart agriculture: Why trusted guidance matters
For Missouri farmers navigating the challenges and opportunities of rapid technological change, MU Extension offers unbiased, research-based guidance to help producers cut through the noise and make smart, practical decisions.
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Jefferson Farm & Garden provides bedding plants to nonprofits statewide
Jefferson Farm & Garden supplies thousands of free bedding plants to schools and community gardens across Missouri, supporting local food access.
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New webpages for MU Extension and Education Centers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For more than 100 years, the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) has played a vital role in carrying out the University of Missouri’s land-grant and extension missions through research, education and engagement. Last year, the Moving AES Forward task force outlined a restructuring of this statewide network of farms and centers.