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Missouri 4-H

Engaging youth as valued, contributing members of their communities in partnership with caring adults.

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Nutrition and health education

Research-based programs and tips on nutrition, recipes, food safety, food preservation, exercise and health.

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Family and home education

Research-based programs and tips on housing, parenting, relationships, divorce, senior living and personal finance.

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Focus on Kids: Butler County Parent Education Program (Circuit: 36th)

Event date: Jan. 22, 2020 - Dec. 16, 2020

Event time: | 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Pre-registration and payment is required 48 hours prior to the class. Cost: $35 per person. To register contact: MU Extension Office – Butler County 614 Lindsey Ave. Suite 3 Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 573-686-8064 Focus on Kids contact: John Fuller ...

Focus on Kids: Buchanan County Parent Education Program (Circuit: 4th)

Event date: Jan. 22, 2020 - June 10, 2020

Event time: | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Joseph, MO

Pre-registration and payment is required 48 hours prior to the class. These classes are offered for the following counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, Dekalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway & Worth Counties Cost: $35 per person, must be paid in ...

Chronic Disease Self-Management

Event date: Jan. 23, 2020 - Feb. 27, 2020

Event time: | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saint Joseph, MO

A program to assist participants in maintaining living an active and fulfilling life when faced with chronic medical conditions. Contact the Andrew County Extension Center at 816-324-3147 for additional information. Fee info: Free Sessions: (All ...

West Central Regional Energizer

Event date: Jan. 25, 2020

Event time: | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Clinton, MO

It's West Central Regional Energizer time again! There will be three 55-minute workshop on topics such as livestock, scrapbooking, robotics, photography, natural resources, foods, entrepreneurship, clover kids, public speaking, volunteer ...

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Maintain farmer health like you would farm equipment for success

Published: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers know that well-maintained equipment is key to success. Yet they often do not listen to the “check engine” warning signs of stress, says Sean Brotherson, family science specialist for North Dakota State University. ...

Research shows benefits of strength training for older adults

Published: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new study from the University of Missouri proves working out isn’t just for young people. In this video from MU Health , see how strength training can benefit older adults and even reduce the risk of falls. Researchers studied ...

Osher's winter lineup includes TED Talks, Medical Ethics

Published: Friday, Dec. 20, 2019

COLUMBIA, Mo.—From the streets of 19th-century London and the bench of the U.S. Supreme Court to a a backyard view of the stars, winter 2020 classes at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute span decades and topics. More than 600 members take classes ...

Missouri youths attend National 4-H Congress

Published: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Twenty Missouri 4-H’ers attended the 99th National 4-H Congress, Nov. 29-Dec. 3 in Atlanta. “Attending the National 4-H Congress is a culminating event for many 4-H’ers and a highly sought-after award,” said Teresa Bishop, ...

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: January/February 2020

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2020

GoulashRemember when goulash was the go-to dish for families? It’s popular again – many social media posts reminisce about moms, grandmas and school cooks who served traditional goulash. If you’re considering home canning your own, here is a ...

Osher course catalog

Publication date: Dec. 11, 2019

Browse the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's winter 2020 course catalog to see how you can get involved. Osher's new session includes 15 courses that kick off Jan. 21, as well as brown-bag seminars, Saturday morning book talks and several club ...

E3A Solar Electricity: System Components

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E 3 A): Solar Electricity for the Home, Farm or Ranch series. This one describes the components of a solar electric system. Batteries Charge controller Component and system ...

E3A Solar Electricity: System Options

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E 3 A): Solar Electricity for the Home, Farm or Ranch series. This one provides flow charts for the four most common solar electric system options. Grid-connected systems ...

E3A Solar Electricity: Conservation and Efficiency

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E 3 A): Solar Electricity for the Home, Farm or Ranch series. This one suggests ways to reduce your energy use so you can install a smaller, more efficient and affordable ...

E3A Solar Electricity: Introduction

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E 3 A): Solar Electricity for the Home, Farm or Ranch series. This one discusses photovoltaic (PV) technology and dispells myths about the cost of a PV system. Energy payback ...

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Family Style Meals in Child Care-2019

online $20.00

Family Style Meals in Child Care is a 2-hour, self-paced course that focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to make meals and snacks an enjoyable part of the day. The class combines brief lecture segments with photos and videos of effective ...

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eXtension Climate, Forests and Woodlands

The Climate, Forests and Woodlands eXtension Community of Practice (CoP) focuses on keeping forests sustainable on private and public lands, and providing information to private owners of forested land and the extension professionals who serve them.

Missouri Consulting Foresters Association

MCFA is an organization of professionally trained foresters that provide competent forest management advice or assistance to landowners. Each member is self-employed and offers services on a fee or contract basis.

Missouri Department of Conservation

To protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the state. MDC has resource foresters available to help landowners manage their woodlands. Their availability depends on demand for landowner assistance in your area.

Missouri Forest Management Guidelines

This Missouri Department of Conservation reference provides science-based guidance to help professional foresters, private land managers and forest landowners improve and sustain Missouri’s forests.

Boone's Lick Chapter

Columbia chapter of Missouri Master Naturalists.

Chert Glades Naturalists

Joplin chapter of Missouri Master Naturalists.

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