University of Missouri Extension County Council Best Practices Guide - Page 4
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Section 3: University of Missouri Extension Roles and Responsibilities
In extension, three levels of government — federal, state and local — work together. At each of these levels, extension involves many participants. Each participant has defined roles and responsibilities.
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Section 6: The Agenda
University of Missouri Extension council agendas should be the product of recommendations from extension council members and extension faculty and staff. Approximately two weeks prior to the meeting, the council chair and extension engagement specialist should confer to plan the agenda.
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Section 9: Personnel
According to Missouri Statutes 262.560 and 262.587, the University of Missouri shall:
Have responsibility and authority to employ and discharge personnel as it deems necessary and proper for the conduct of extension work within the county and shall prescribe and assign their duties.
Engaging Small Businesses in Rural Economic Development: Seven Guidelines for Success
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Follow these guidelines for facilitating an improved business engagement while fostering leadership and problem solving to find meaningful engagement in rural small businesses. Business examples and seven key guidelines are presented here.
University of Missouri Extension County Council Best Practices Guide - Page 2
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Section 1: Mission of University of Missouri Extension
The primary purpose of the University of Missouri Extension is to serve Missouri by extending the research-based knowledge and problem-solving resources of the University of Missouri System to empower people throughout the state.
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Section 4: The Organization of Missouri Extension
University of Missouri Extension is a unique partnership among federal, state and local governments.
Compost Analysis Information Form
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This publication is a fillable PDF. Select the “Download this publication” button and save the form to your computer. Then either fill it in using Acrobat Reader and print it to send with your samples, or print it and fill it in by hand.
Soil Sample Information for Field Crops
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Soil Sample Information for Commercial Fruits, Vegetables and Turfs
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Commercial fruit, vegetable and turf growers in Missouri can have their soil analyzed by the MU Extension Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory. See the sampling instructions and guidelines to complete this soil sample form.
Manure Analysis Information Form
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This publication is a fillable PDF. Select the “Download this publication” button and save the form to your computer. Then either fill it in using Acrobat Reader and print it to send with your samples, or print it and fill it in by hand.
Greenhouse/Green Roof Media Analysis Information Form
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This publication is a fillable PDF. Select the “Download this publication” button and save the form to your computer. Then either fill it in using Acrobat Reader and print it to send with your samples, or print it and fill it in by hand.
Soil Sample Information Form for Lawns and Gardens
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Missouri homeowners and small-business owners can have the soil in their vegetable garden, flower garden or lawn analyzed by the MU Soil and Plant Testing Lab using this form. Be sure to mention specific crops being grown, if applicable.
Using and Storing Cornmeal
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Cornmeal is a staple in many kitchens because it has a variety of uses. Visit our website today to learn about Using and Storing Cornmeal.
Frequently Asked Vegetable Questions
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Are you wondering why your carrot seeds won’t germinate or when to harvest your zucchini? Find answers to these and many more vegetable questions in this guide.
Selected Ground Covers for Missouri
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Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. All the ground covers discussed in this guide are reliably cold hardy throughout Missouri.
Practicing Community Development, Second Edition
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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
MU Extension brochure (package of 25)
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This item is available for University of Missouri Extension internal orders only.
For more information, contact extpubs@missouri.edu
Green Cleaning: Recipes for a Healthy Home
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This publication is intended for digital download.
Cleaning Healthy. Cleaning Green.
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This publication is intended for digital download.
Bees and Wasps
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Bees and wasps are some of the most feared of all insects. Visit our website to learn about the habits of bees and wasps.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2019, No. 2 (March/April)
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Learn ways to serve and preserve strawberries. Try our Frozen Fruit Cups recipe. Get answers to some canning questions. Read this issue of Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe by University of Missouri Extension.